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Kochi Metro Phase II Delayed: New Launch Set for August 2027

KOCHI: The ambitious Phase II project of Kochi Metro, which will connect Jawaharlal Nehru (JLN) Stadium to Infopark via Kakkanad, is now expected to be completed by June 2027, over a year and a half later than the previously promised December 2025 commissioning. Kochi Metro Rail Ltd (KMRL) stated that the official commissioning and final testing of the project will occur in August 2027. A significant cause of this delay is the state government’s prolonged approval process for securing external funding of Rs 1,116 crore from the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB). The agency noted, “The financing process required approvals…

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Delhi’s 2041 Plan: Fast Trains and New Townships Ahead

NEW DELHI: The National Capital Region’s Regional Plan 2041 proposes the establishment of up to eight new greenfield townships along with a high-speed transport network aimed at facilitating travel between Delhi and key NCR cities within 30 minutes. This draft plan, which will be reviewed during the NCR Planning Board (NCRPB) meeting on June 16, sets out a long-term strategy for decentralized urban expansion by creating new economic and residential hubs in Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, and Rajasthan. The initiative highlights the need for new settlements to be self-sustaining and furnished with modern civic infrastructure, taking cues from leading smart city…

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Cabinet Greenlights Phase 2(A) of Ahmedabad Metro Project

File Photo NEW DELHI: On Wednesday, the Union Cabinet approved Phase 2(A) of the Ahmedabad Metro Rail project, covering a 6.032-km extension to enhance connectivity between major residential and commercial areas, officials announced. This decision arose from a Cabinet meeting led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. An official statement noted that the project aims to provide seamless integration with the current Ahmedabad-Gandhinagar Metro corridor. In addition, sports infrastructure is expected to be developed in the nearby regions in preparation for the World Police Games 2029 and Commonwealth Games 2030. Phase 2(A) will consist of four elevated stations and one underground…

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Ranchi Cracks Down on Illegal Buildings Over Water Bodies

File Photo RANCHI: The Ranchi Municipal Corporation (RMC) has intensified its efforts to clear water bodies and drainage channels of encroachments, conducting a series of demolition and survey operations to ensure these areas are free from illegal occupation. The latest action took place on Monday at Bandhgari in Ward 6, where five illegal structures on government land and drainage channels were demolished. The obstructive structures hindered natural water flow and occupied public land. The demolition was executed by RMC’s enforcement team, which also restored the drains to their original alignment. This operation followed a significant crackdown around Kanke dam, where…

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Two Illegal Colonies Razed in Ludhiana

LUDHIANA: As part of its ongoing campaign against unauthorized real estate developments, the building branch of the Ludhiana Municipal Corporation demolished two illegal colonies that were under construction in MC Zone B on Tuesday. The demolitions took place in Sukhdev Nagar and near Trikona Park, behind Onkar Vihar. Assistant Town Planner (ATP – Zone B) Nirwan remarked that the developers had continued their unauthorized construction despite multiple warnings from the municipal body, making the demolition necessary. In response to these actions, the ATP issued a public advisory encouraging residents to be cautious of fraudulent developers. He urged potential buyers to…

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Nagpur Demolishes 67 of 278 Dilapidated Buildings Before Monsoon

NAGPUR: As the monsoon approaches, numerous families residing in or around unsafe buildings are at risk. The Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) has identified 278 dilapidated structures for the 2025-26 period, but only 67 have been demolished to date. According to data from the civic body’s fire and emergency services department, many hazardous buildings remain, raising concerns for public safety during the rainy season. The highest number of unsafe structures is in the Gandhibagh zone, where 137 buildings have been marked as hazardous. However, only 21 have been demolished, with 108 cases still pending action and four appeals under review, as…

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Delhi: MCD Dismantles 26 Properties for Non-Compliance

NEW DELHI: The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) initiated a citywide crackdown on illegal structures on Monday, demolishing or partially razing 26 properties and sealing 42 others, according to officials. Additionally, the Delhi government’s Revenue department inspected 86 properties, raising the total number of inspections to 452 since June 5. This effort comes in response to a series of tragedies prompted by deficiencies in civic infrastructures, breaches of fire safety regulations, and corruption. The most tragic incident occurred on June 3, when a fire swept through a five-storey hotel, resulting in the deaths of 22 individuals, including a 16-year-old girl…

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Chandigarh Revises Tender Rules to Boost C&D Plant Bidders

Representative AI image CHANDIGARH: After three unsuccessful attempts to find bidders, the municipal corporation (MC) has revised its tender conditions and issued a new bid to operate the Construction and Demolition (C&D) waste plant under a revenue model, aiming to attract interested parties. These adjustments were made following a pre-bid meeting aimed at understanding the lack of interest from firms in previous tenders. “Based on the feedback received, we have implemented minor alterations to the terms and conditions. The new tender has been released and will be opened soon. We are optimistic about receiving responses this time,” said MC sources.…

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Delhi CM: Zero Tolerance for Unauthorized Construction

NEW DELHI: Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announced on Saturday that the Delhi government’s revenue department has inspected 124 sites across various districts and issued multiple notices to tackle illegal construction activities. This initiative comes in the wake of a tragic fire incident in Malviya Nagar that resulted in 21 fatalities and numerous injuries. Gupta emphasized that the government is implementing a “zero-tolerance” policy towards unauthorized constructions, encroachments, and violations of fire safety regulations. “We are not just taking immediate action but also establishing a long-term mechanism to prevent such hazardous constructions in the future. The government is also considering the…

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Telangana Selects Singapore Firm for Future City Plan

HYDERABAD: In a significant development for Telangana’s Bharat Future City (BFC), the state government has appointed Singapore-based DP Architects as the consultant to craft the master plan for the Future City Development Authority (FCDA). After evaluating bids from six firms, DP Architects was selected as the lowest bidder, with the formal contract to be awarded during the inauguration of the BFC office in Meerkhanpet on June 10, according to official sources. The appointed consultant is expected to finalize the master plan within nine months. The FCDA’s focus will initially be on 30,000 acres out of a total area of nearly…