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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…

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Nagpur: Just 15% of DP-2000 Public Reservations Implemented in 25 Years

NAGPUR: The Existing Land Use (ELU) assessment by the Nagpur Municipal Corporation highlights significant flaws in urban planning in Maharashtra’s second-largest city. Over the past 25 years, only 15% of the 893 proposed reservations under the city’s Development Plan (DP)-2000 have been executed. Out of the 138 developed reservations, 556 remain unutilized, while 199 intended for public amenities have been impacted by encroachments, which were later regularized via Gunthewari layouts. The findings will inform the upcoming revised Development Plan for Nagpur, raising concerns about how the city’s planning framework has largely remained theoretical for decades. According to officials, many reservations…

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Gurugram Residents Challenge NGT on C&D Waste Center Plan

GURUGRAM: Residents from newly developed sectors along Dwarka Expressway have filed a petition with the National Green Tribunal (NGT) opposing the establishment of a construction and demolition (C&D) waste collection center in Sector 106, near Babupur. The petition, submitted by the Dwarka Expressway Gurugram Development Association (DXP-GDA), contests the decision to locate the facility near busy residential communities, schools, and villages. The association claims that the proposed site breaches C&D waste management regulations and environmental standards. The site is located next to a drain that flows into the Sahibi River and close to an approved nursery school, raising concerns about…

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Mysuru Body to Auction Reclaimed Land

MYSURU: The Mysuru Development Authority (MDA) has successfully reclaimed approximately 150 acres of encroached land in and around Mysuru over the past year. The authority is now planning to transform the recovered areas into residential sites, which will be made available for auction. The reclaimed land, situated in developed layouts, was initially acquired by the authority decades ago. Compensation was provided to landowners at that time; however, over the years, numerous parcels have been illegally occupied, resulting in ongoing legal disputes. As stated by MDA’s in-charge commissioner, KR Rakshith, who is also the special land acquisition officer, 17 encroachments have…

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Kolkata Metro Orange Line Extension to Sector V by Dec 2026

Kolkata Metro KOLKATA: Metro Railway plans to extend Orange Line services to the IT Centre station at Sector V by December. Currently, services on the New Garia-Airport corridor operate between New Garia and Beleghata station at the Metropolitan, with work commencing on a critical 366m gap in the viaduct at Chingrighata crossing starting Friday, according to officials. “We are optimistic that train operations may commence between Metropolitan and Sector V by December 2026. The state is facilitating the permissions needed to complete all outstanding metro work,” stated S S Kannan, CPRO of Metro Railway, on Thursday. “The long-awaited project at…