PGs Without Rules, Buildings Without Safety: Who Gives Permission and Where Is the Administration?

PGs Without Rules, Buildings Without Safety: Who Gives Permission and Where is the Administration?

The five-storey building collapse in Satya Niketan, near Delhi University's South Campus, that killed six students has once again exposed a problem that extends far beyond one building or one neighbourhood: India's rapidly expanding, poorly regulated paying guest (PG) accomodations. Satya

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta orders sealing of all illegal five-storey buildings after Satya Niketan PG collapse

Chief Minister Rekha Gupta made it clear that there would be no compromise on the safety of Delhi's residents and that no one would be spared in cases of negligence.

Satya Niketan PG collapse: Delhi to seal all illegal buildings above 4 floors; strict action against erring officials

A senior MCD official confirmed to PTI that the nearly 30-year-old structure—built on approximately 55 square yards in a resettlement colony—was illegal.

Delhi Latest News Today on September 7th, 2026: Satya Niketan Collapse Probe, School Closures & Multiple Incidents | 📰 LatestLY

Delhi grapples with the aftermath of the Satya Niketan building collapse, as CM orders probe. Schools to close for BRICS Summit, alongside other civic and crime updates. 📰 Delhi Latest News Today on September 7th, 2026: Satya Niketan Collapse Probe, School Closures & Multiple Incidents.

'Pillar shifted, building collapsed': Rekha Gupta on how boys' PG crashed down, vows action against those responsible

The rescued individuals were rushed to the AIIMS Trauma Centre. Media reports describe chaotic scenes at the hospital, where anxious parents and relatives have gathered outside the emergency wards awaiting updates on their children.