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Goa to Protect Green Zones and Heritage Amid Growth: CM

Pramod Sawant, Chief Minister of Goa, at the National Conference on Goan Architecture & Sustainability in New Delhi, July 31. NEW DELHI: Pramod Sawant, the Chief Minister of Goa, emphasized the need for future infrastructure development to harmonize modern demands with the preservation of Goan architectural heritage, sustainability, and the safeguarding of ecologically sensitive areas. In an exclusive discussion with Ankit Sharma, Sawant noted that Goa’s architectural legacy has been shaped over centuries and highlighted the state’s commitment to developing climate-friendly infrastructure that retains its distinct character. “We are utilizing materials sourced locally, from our own Goan land. This is…

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West Bengal Requires Wastewater Recycling in Housing Societies

Representative AI image KOLKATA: The state Urban Development and Municipal Affairs Department has announced the ‘West Bengal State Policy on Safe Reuse of Treated Wastewater’. This policy aims to mandate residential housing units to maximize the reuse of treated wastewater for non-potable purposes. Additionally, for industrial applications, the goal is to source at least 20% of total water needs from municipal wastewater by 2030. The authorities had previously developed a draft to promote safe and sustainable reuse of treated wastewater across the state. According to the final notification, all residential buildings constructed post-environmental clearance must prioritize the reuse of treated…

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Noida Land Acquisition Starts in August; 40% for Industries

Representative AI image NOIDA: The Noida Authority is set to initiate land acquisition for the Dadri-Noida-Ghaziabad Investment Region project—popularly known as New Noida—this August. Lekhpals will carry out ground surveys across 37 villages earmarked for the initial phase, which includes 13 villages in Gautam Buddh Nagar and 24 in Bulandshahr, such as Jokhabad, Sanwali, Fauladpur, Tajpur, Kaithara, Kishanpur, Muradabad, and Nawada. Officials assigned for fieldwork will be responsible for identifying land revenue records, co-ownership details, and inheritance claims. Following this, a physical survey will confirm boundaries, existing land use, crops, structures, roads, and other assets. The Authority’s officer on special…

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Gurugram’s Construction Waste Plant Faces Tree-Felling Controversy

Here’s a revised version of the content: Representative AI image GURUGRAM: A construction and demolition (C&D) waste processing plant proposed at Babupur along the Dwarka Expressway is facing scrutiny after locals reported tree removals at the site, questioning the facility’s environmental permits. The planned facility in Sector 108 is surrounded by several residential sectors (102, 106, 107, 108, and 109) and a significant green cover. Residents have expressed concerns that a waste processing plant nearby could impact their health. These concerns were reinforced when Haryana State Pollution Control Board’s regional officer, Akanksha Tanwar, informed TOI that no proposal for establishing…

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Delhi civic body tears down 14 illegal structures, seals 1

NEW DELHI: The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) took action on Wednesday, demolishing 14 unauthorized properties and sealing one as part of its ongoing efforts to address illegal construction citywide, according to officials. The civic body also issued 16 show-cause notices to property owners for unauthorized constructions, commencing legal proceedings under the Delhi Municipal Corporation Act. Officials noted that these actions were executed by the Building Department across various locations in the city as part of routine enforcement against violations of building regulations. Since June 1, the MCD has demolished a total of 681 unauthorized structures and sealed 398 others…

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Tamil Nadu to Categorize Streets by Electricity Connections

Here’s a rewritten version of the content: Representative AI image CHENNAI: The Tamil Nadu government’s market value guidelines will now categorize streets as commercial, mixed-use, or residential based on the proportion of commercial electricity connections. This initiative comes as part of a corrective measure directed by the registration department, aimed at resolving eight identified anomalies from a high-level committee’s assessment. However, officials warn that staffing shortages may hinder the enforcement of these changes. The goal of these adjustments is to bridge the gap between guideline values and actual market values. Streets with 60% or more properties having commercial electricity connections…

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74 ‘highly dangerous’ buildings in Vasai-Virar to be vacated

Representative AI image VASAI: The Vasai Virar City Municipal Corporation (VVCMC) has ordered residents of 74 buildings deemed “C-1” (highly dangerous) to vacate immediately due to the ongoing monsoon season and the potential risk of structural collapse. Municipal Commissioner Prithviraj BP issued this directive following a recent structural assessment that identified these buildings as uninhabitable. Notices have been sent to both occupants and owners, instructing them to move to safer locations without delay. Amid persistent rainfall and strong winds over the past days, concerns regarding the stability of ageing and weak structures throughout the city have intensified. Several older residential…

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Indian Cities Require $2.4 Trillion by 2050: Report

Sure! Here’s a rewritten version of the content: — Representative AI image NEW DELHI: A report by FICCI and EY estimates that Indian cities will need approximately $2.4 trillion by 2050 to achieve climate resilience and low-carbon status. So far, only 20 municipal corporations have tapped into the capital markets, collectively raising around $476 million. While urban areas account for over 60% of India’s GDP from about one-third of the population, municipal corporations generate revenues equivalent to merely 0.6% of the GDP, according to the report. India’s urban infrastructure needs are projected at about $840 billion over the next 15…

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Mumbai: BMC Panel to Lease Mulund Dump for Dharavi Project

Representative AI image MUMBAI: The BMC has proposed leasing 15 acres of reclaimed land at the Mulund dumping ground to the Dharavi Redevelopment Project (DRP) for five years. This will establish a casting yard, a precast element manufacturing facility, and a ready-mix concrete (RMC) plant, generating an expected rental income of around Rs 103.47 crore during the lease term. The plan, cleared by civic administration, will be discussed at the Improvement Committee meeting scheduled for Tuesday afternoon. It involves leasing 60,703 sq m of land to Navbharat Mega Developers Pvt Ltd, which has been appointed by the state government to…

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BMC Panel to Decide on 3,169 Trees for Dharavi Projects

Representative AI image MUMBAI: The BMC’s Tree Authority will review proposals concerning 3,169 trees in an upcoming meeting on Tuesday, which includes requests to fell 1,777 trees and to transplant 1,392 others for various infrastructure and redevelopment initiatives in Mumbai. Notable proposals include the construction of an underground tunnel between Orange Gate and Marine Drive, the Dharavi redevelopment project, housing plans from IIT Bombay in Powai, and a slum rehabilitation scheme in Ghatkopar. The most significant proposal involves the Dharavi Redevelopment Project (DRP). Navbharat Mega Developers Pvt Ltd is seeking to clear 1,693 trees impacted by excavation for rehabilitation buildings…