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SSC JE Recruitment 2026: Check how to apply, direct link, eligibility, vacancies, application fee and more

SSC JE Recruitment 2026 applications have opened for 1,748 Junior Engineer and Scientific Assistant posts. Eligible candidates can apply online from September 2 to September 22 through ssc.gov.in. The recruitment covers government organisations including BRO, CPWD, MES, DoT, CWC and IMD, with Group 'B' Level-6 posts offering a pay scale…

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53.242 acres near Race Course, close to PM's residence, taken over, handed over to CPWD

Authorities have taken control of more than fifty-three acres of land near the Prime Minister's official residence following a court's dismissal of the Delhi Race Club's plea. The club's lease has remained unrenewed since 1994, leading the Land and Development Office to pass the site to the CPWD for management.…

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Delhi’s ageing Lutyens bungalows now carry a Rs 92-crore upkeep bill for ministers

Annual expenditure on Lutyens bungalows reached a record Rs 92.35 crore in 2025-26. This spending has more than tripled since 2014-15, reflecting rising costs. The Central Public Works Department manages these extensive repair and renovation works. Inflation and the age of these historic structures contribute to the increasing expenses. These…

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BAI, SAI give IG Stadium major facelift ahead of BWF World Championships

Organizers have upgraded the Indira Gandhi Stadium for the upcoming BWF World Championships. Extensive anti-bird measures and structural improvements were implemented to prevent past embarrassments. New systems and non-toxic gels will keep birds and insects away from the venue. Officials are also coordinating with local authorities to manage stray animals…

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NDMC to take over maintenance of Centra Vista roads after nearly two decades

An order issued by the Union Housing and Urban Affairs Ministry on August 7 said the NDMC would be responsible for the upkeep, resurfacing, cleaning and other municipal works on the roads, while Kartavya Path would continue to be maintained by the CPWD.

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4 years, 170 collapses, 202 deaths: What’s ailing India’s bridges?

On a scorching June afternoon in Bihar, a tractor laden with maize approached what seemed like a sturdy three-span bridge in Saharsa district. Within moments, the structure crumbled beneath the vehicle’s weight. Just weeks later, 1,200 kilometres away in Gujarat, the Mujpur-Gambhira bridge in Vadodara claimed 20 lives when it…

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Delhi’s air turns more toxic with rising garbage burning. Official apathy to blame?

While fires at Delhi’s trash towers have often grabbed headlines, in national and international outlets, open burning of waste in dumpsters, parks, or on the roadside doesn’t draw the same kind of attention. Experts have, however, warned that such fires contribute significantly to the rise in particulate concentration, making air…

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Gandhi Smriti turmoil: Courtroom battle, Vijay Goel’s controversial tenure, and BJP propaganda

Allegations and counter-allegations of corruption. A management tussle. And a courtroom battle. A mess has been brewing at the Gandhi Smriti and Darshan Samiti – an institute under the Union culture ministry dedicated to preserving Mahatma Gandhi’s legacy.

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'Sheesh Mahal' Row: CVC orders probe into renovations of Kejriwal's former official bungalow

A probe has been ordered by the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) into the expenditure on renovations and luxury additions to 6 Flagstaff Bungalow, the residence of former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Delhi: Fire breaks out at factory in Okhla Phase 2

A massive fire broke out in a factory located in the Okhla Phase 2 area in the national capital city in the early hours of Friday. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Delhi: Fire breaks out at Safdarjung Hospital's old casualty building, none hurt

A fire broke out in the front portion of the ground floor of the Old Casualty Building at Safdarjung Hospital here in the national capital on Tuesday morning. Read further on Dynamite News:

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JIPMER moves Madras High Court seeking occupancy certificate for its new buildings

JIPMER seeks court direction for completion certificate without prior environmental clearance for additional construction.

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Morning Digest | Tender for revamp of Parliament security infra was floated day before breach; Allahabad HC allows court-monitored inspection of Mathura mosque, and more

The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today on December 15, 2023

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CPWD tender on Parliament security redevelopment was floated day before Lok Sabha breach

CPWD invites pre-qualification bids for security infrastructure project in Parliament Complex, New Delhi with estimated cost of ₹35 crore.

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‘His body is still in the morgue’: Two months later, Kuki woman on her brother’s murder

On May 4, when Letminthang Haokip telephoned his sister Kim from Imphal, she immediately knew something was wrong.

The Times of India

AIIMS to allow empanelled contractors from other PSUs to bid for its engineering works

NEW DELHI: In a bid to increase competition and transparency in the engineering contracts awarded by it, All India Institute of Medical Sciences'(AIIMS) administration has decided to allow contractors empanelled with MES, railways, and other central PSUs to participate in the tender process. Till now, only contractors registered with CPWD…

The Times of India

Track relaying at Delhi's JLN stadium to be done within 3 months: SAI

NEW DELHI: The track relaying work at Delhi's Jawaharlal Nehru (JLN) stadium will be completed within three months following the submission of a report by IIT Guwahati, which has been tasked to identify reasons for sinking of the ground over an underground tunnel near the 400m track, the Sports Authority…

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CPWD withdraws tender for PM residence project again

Bids first invited on July 18 and then on October 1; “administrative reasons” cited for withdrawal both times

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Centre calls for bids for PM’s new official residence project

CPWD estimates ₹360 crore as cost of construction and maintenance for 5 years

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Green nod awaited for housing project for MPs

184 flats to be built on Baba Kharak Singh Marg at ₹490 crore

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Central Vista-related construction next to J.P. Nadda’s residence halted

Work of preparing mock-ups of Common Central Secretariat office shifted to more convenient site, says Ministry

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New PMO project gets green clearance

Expert committee observed that the tree survey was not included in the project’s design and planning phase

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Transfers of engineers, renovations of houses among MPs’ requests to CPWD

As a part of special drive, CPWD asked to address pending “VIP references”

The Hindu

Concern over upkeep of public buildings

CPWD lagging in maintenance, says Housing and Urban Affairs Secretary Manoj Joshi

The Hindu

CPWD faces cyber attacks, reiterates guidelines to employees

‘Frequency of references from security agencies about targeted attacks increased in past few months’

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