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Private Firms to Develop IT Infrastructure in Technocity

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Technopark is actively seeking infrastructure developers and co-developers to partner in the construction of premium IT and ITeS infrastructure at Technopark Phase IV, also referred to as Technocity. This initiative is part of the efforts to draw private investment into the rapidly growing technology sector of the capital. The proposal includes long-term leases for government-owned, encumbrance-free land parcels designated for IT buildings and integrated technology spaces. A total of 11 plots have been earmarked for this purpose, ranging in size from 69 cents to 4 acres, with some parcels already reserved. This initiative responds to the increasing demand for…

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Gurugram: 850 Shanties Demolished in DTCP’s Drive at Saraswati Kunj

GURUGRAM: The ongoing demolition campaign in Saraswati Kunj, Sector 53, has entered its second day, led by district town planner Amit Madholia. Over 42 plots have been cleared, and approximately 650-670 illegal shanties have been demolished across 4.2 acres along the Golf Course Road. Officials reported that the Department of Town and Country Planning (DTCP) plans to conduct further demolitions in the upcoming days as part of a larger initiative to reclaim public land and suppress illegal constructions in Gurgaon’s high-value urban areas. On Monday, nearly 200 shanties were demolished, spanning 2.5 acres across more than 22 plots near Khatu…

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Green nod delay stalls Thiruvananthapuram airport expansion

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The expansion of the international terminal (T2) at Thiruvananthapuram International Airport has encountered a procedural setback due to delays in obtaining environmental clearance (EC) from the state environment impact assessment authority (SEIAA). Airport authorities submitted their application for environmental clearance last November, but it was not reviewed by the state environment impact assessment committee (SEIAC) until May 8, after necessary verification procedures were completed. Following SEIAC’s review, the proposal will return to SEIAA for a final decision. Additionally, with the new government possibly reconstituting SEIAA members, further delays are anticipated, according to sources. This has postponed the anticipated start…

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Haryana Cabinet Greenlights Revised Gurugram Metro Costs

CHANDIGARH: On Monday, the Haryana Cabinet sanctioned a revised budget for the Gurugram Metro project, which includes supplementary reports on integration with the Rapid Metro and the spur to Gurugram Railway Station. Funding for the soft loan aspect of the project will be sourced from the World Bank. This decision is a pivotal advancement towards enhancing urban transportation infrastructure in Gurugram, expediting the long-awaited metro connectivity from Millennium City Centre to Cyber City, according to an official statement following the state cabinet meeting. The cabinet, presided over by Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, reviewed a detailed project report (DPR) for…

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Uttar Pradesh Cabinet Okays Land Transfer for Agra Metro Expansion

LUCKNOW: The Uttar Pradesh Cabinet, led by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, has approved the allocation of land for metro stations and viaduct sections under Corridor-II of the Agra Metro Rail Project, officials announced on Monday. This initiative, aimed at enhancing the Agra Cantt-Kalindi Vihar metro corridor, was confirmed during a Cabinet meeting held at Lok Bhavan. State Higher Education Minister and Agra South MLA, Yogendra Upadhyay praised this decision as a significant benefit for Agra’s residents. He pointed out that the new metro corridor would alleviate traffic congestion, reduce travel time, and encourage environmental sustainability. He emphasized that the Adityanath…

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New Noida Land Acquisition Launches in 37 Villages

Representative AI image NOIDA: The Noida Authority is gearing up to acquire land for New Noida, also referred to as the Dadri-Noida-Ghaziabad Investment Region (DNGIR). The initial phase will involve land acquisition from 37 villages, comprising 24 in Bulandshahr and 13 in Noida, through voluntary purchase, expected to commence next month. “The Noida Authority has requested the government to assign three tehsildars to facilitate land acquisition in the region. A temporary office will also be established in New Noida for this initiative,” stated Noida OSD Kranti Shekhar. The villages earmarked for the first phase of acquisition include Anandpur, Bel Akbarpur,…

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West Bengal Minister Urges Civic Bodies to List Illegal Buildings

KOLKATA: Following the tragic Tiljala factory fire that resulted in two fatalities last week, the urban development and municipal affairs department has mandated the KMC, all municipal corporations, and municipalities to adhere strictly to legal regulations concerning unauthorized constructions. Municipal Affairs Minister Agnimitra Paul stated, “I have instructed my department to communicate with all municipal areas where illegal structures are present. We are sending letters to civic bodies requesting information on the number of such structures, the reasons for their construction, and the measures taken to prevent further unauthorized buildings.” The department has tasked local authorities with compiling a report…

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HSPCB Alerts HSVP on Illegal C&D Waste Dumping in Haryana

Representative image. PANCHKULA: The Haryana State Pollution Control Board (HSPCB) has served a show-cause notice to the Haryana Shehri Vikas Pradhikaran (HSVP) concerning alleged illegal dumping and storage of construction and demolition (C&D) waste on HSVP land in Sector 5. The notice, issued by the HSPCB regional office in Panchkula, highlights that a recent field inspection revealed substantial amounts of C&D waste dumped in violation of the Environment (Construction and Demolition Waste Management) Rules, 2025. According to HSPCB, this dumping is contributing to air pollution, land degradation, public nuisance, and health hazards, indicating the authority’s failure to fulfill its statutory…

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CGWA Urges UP to Act on Builders’ Groundwater Misuse

NOIDA: The Central Groundwater Authority (CGWA) has urged the UP groundwater department to take action against real estate developers in Noida for alleged excessive groundwater extraction and wastage. This follows a complaint from an environmental activist. In a letter to the state department, CGWA administrator VK Dhaundiyal emphasized that groundwater management in UP is regulated by the state, requesting intervention and a report on actions taken. The letter was accompanied by the complaints received by the authority. Environmental activist Vikrant Tongad filed a complaint with the CGWA, UP government, and Noida Authority, highlighting significant groundwater extraction at construction sites in…

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Over 13.25 Lakh Sq Yards Released in Noida 2025-26

NOIDA: The Gautam Buddh Nagar police commissionerate has successfully reclaimed encroached land valued at over ₹5,900 crore during its major anti-encroachment initiative for 2025-26. This extensive operation was a collaborative effort between police and development authorities across Noida and Greater Noida. Initiated under the guidance of Police Commissioner Laxmi Singh, the campaign aims to eliminate illegal encroachments on government and authority-owned land while taking stern action against land mafias in the district. So far, a total of 1,325,960 square yards have been cleared, with plans for the operation to continue in the upcoming months, officials stated. Data indicates that the…