The owner of a Florida home undergoing a renovation made a horrifying discovery when he unearthed human remains in his backyard on Wednesday — with blackened “toes sticking out of the ground,” he said. The gruesome find was made at a private home being offered for rent in Jacksonville just…
Police warn of increased home renovation fraud in east-end Toronto
Toronto police are reminding homeowners in the city’s east end to be vigilant due to increased home renovation fraud in a particular neighbourhood. Authorities said suspects were soliciting door-to-door, handing out flyers for fraudulent or non-existent companies and offering roofing, paving and fencing services in the Beaches. Typically, the work…
Valley News – Art Notes: Lebanese Opera House to close for renovations ahead of 100th birthday
On Aug. 14, Lebanon Opera House will close down for five months of renovation in advance of the hall’s centenary next year. The project, for which the non-profit that runs the opera house plans to raise $4.2 million, is the first major update for the performance hall since 2001. “All…
Delhi LG orders examination of ₹44.78 cr spent on Kejriwal’s house renovation | Latest News Delhi
In the wake of reports that ₹44.78 crore has been spent on renovating the residence of Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal, lieutenant governor (LG) VK Saxena has directed chief secretary Naresh Kumar to secure all relevant records, examine the records, and submit a report within 15 days for the company…
Ruto to work away from State House to allow renovation
State House, Nairobi. [File, Standard] President William Ruto will be away from the 117-year-old State House in Nairobi for two months to allow renovations. Architects had warned that parts of the expansive colonial structure had become unfit for habitation and recommended the construction of a new building. However, sources at…
White House completes $50 million renovation of Situation Room
WASHINGTON — The White House Situation Room, the nerve center for the president’s most sensitive national security meetings, has a new look and new capabilities after a yearlong renovation. Despite its name, the Situation Room is not a single room but instead a sprawling 5,500-square-foot complex with numerous meeting spots,…
Kejriwal’s Delhi house renovation cost ₹171 cr: Maken | Latest News Delhi
Congress leader and former Union minister Ajay Maken on Sunday alleged that the actual amount spent by the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) to renovate chief minister Arvind Kejriwal’s official residence was not ₹45 crore, as stated earlier, but was ₹171 crore. Congress leader Ajay Maken addresses a press conference in…
BJP stages protest over CM house renovation
The BJP on Sunday put on display at Connaught Place a replica of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s official residence, alleging corruption in the renovation of the bungalow, which according to a Vigilance report had been refurbished at a cost of over ₹50 crore. The party also displayed some pictures,…