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5,500 Ahmedabad Units Identified as Bulk Waste Generators

Representative image AHMEDABAD: The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) has commenced rigorous enforcement of the Solid Waste Management Rules-2026 for bulk waste generators across all city zones and wards, aligning with the Centre’s regulations and directives from the Supreme Court. A civic survey has identified 5,500 residential societies, commercial complexes, and other large units in the initial phase as bulk waste generators, with that number anticipated to rise. Under the new rules, any unit with a built-up area of 20,000 sq m or more, daily water usage of 40,000 litres or more, or daily solid waste generation of over 100 kg…

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MMRDA Gets Three Bids for Mumbai Metro 14 DPR

Representative image MUMBAI: The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has received bids from three firms to appoint a consultant for revising the Detailed Project Report (DPR) of the proposed Metro Line 14, which will connect Kanjurmarg and Badlapur. The authority is currently reworking the execution and financing model for this significant suburban corridor. Bids for the consultancy contract were opened on May 11. The firms that participated in the bidding process are SMEC, Tata Consulting Engineers, and RITES. The evaluation of these bids is ongoing. This initiative follows MMRDA’s unsuccessful attempt to attract private developers for the 38-km metro…

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PCMC Cuts Water to 24 Housing Societies Over STP Issues

PUNE: The Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) has suspended water supply to 24 housing societies this month due to their failure to operate sewage treatment plants (STPs), despite multiple warnings. Additionally, 16 housing complexes have been fined ₹10,000 each for discharging wastewater into stormwater drains. PCMC has issued a warning that more housing societies may encounter similar penalties if they do not adhere to regulations. According to civic regulations, residential complexes with over 100 flats or a total built-up area exceeding 20,000 sqm are required to install STPs, treat sewage on-site, and reuse the treated water for non-potable purposes such…

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Airoli, Navi Mumbai: 69-Acre Township Proposal by Civic Body

NAVI MUMBAI: Cidco has announced plans to develop a comprehensive residential township over 69 acres in Airoli. The successful bidder for plot number 20 in Sector 10A will be the one offering the highest percentage of revenue share to Cidco. The development and construction phase is expected to last 20 years. The rising demand for the area has generated a positive sentiment regarding its growth potential. The state government has approved a ‘Theme Based and Iconic City Development’ initiative to streamline the development of large parcels through a construction and development operator agreement. Cidco has opened requests for proposals as…

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Delhi enforces 100 GSM green nets for C&D dust control

Representative AI image NEW DELHI: The Delhi government has mandated the use of high-density dust screens at all construction and demolition (C&D) sites within the national capital to enhance dust pollution control measures, as stated by officials on Monday. The Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) has directed that the green nets employed at these sites must have a minimum thickness of 100 GSM (grams per square meter), and all project proponents are required to comply with this specification immediately. Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa emphasized, “Our battle against air pollution in Delhi is pursued with urgency and a comprehensive…

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UP: Over 880 Illegal Colonies Dump Sewage into Hindon, NGT Informed

NOIDA: The Uttar Pradesh government has informed the National Green Tribunal (NGT) that 888 unauthorized colonies across six districts are discharging approximately 40 million liters of sewage into the Hindon River daily. Additionally, 51 unregulated storm drains in the area are estimated to carry around 1,067 MLD of water, sludge, industrial waste, and sewage into the river and its tributaries. This information was included in an affidavit submitted by state chief secretary Shashi Prakash Goyal on April 28, complying with an NGT order issued on December 9 of the previous year. The next hearing is scheduled for August 17. The…

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Court backs Nagpur civic body’s eviction on Subhash Road land

NAGPUR: The District Judge-6 has affirmed the Nagpur Municipal Corporation’s (NMC) eviction action concerning a valuable 15,000 sq m land parcel located on Subhash Road near Agyaram Devi square, dismissing eight miscellaneous civil appeals against the civic body’s eviction notices. The appeals, including MCA No. 271/2025 and related cases, contested NMC’s eviction proceedings initiated under Section 81-B of the Maharashtra Municipal Corporations Act, 1949. The disputed land was originally leased to the Abhyankar Smarak Trust in 1937 for charitable purposes. In issuing the ruling, Judge MS Ganorkar noted that the lease had expired in November 1967 and was never renewed.…

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Pune’s Hinjewadi-Shivajinagar metro stations may open by June-end

PUNE: Commuters waiting for the Hinjewadi-Shivajinagar Metro (Line 3) can anticipate partial relief by the end of June, with 12 stations expected to open in the initial phase, subject to necessary safety clearances, according to PMRDA officials following a meeting in Mumbai on Thursday. The officials revealed that the overall project completion stands at 95.2%. “The Commissioner of Metro Rail Safety (CMRS) is scheduled to inspect the corridor later this month. A final decision regarding the launch will depend on this inspection. However, it’s likely that services could commence by the end of June, assuming all approvals are granted,” stated…

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Uncertainty Surrounds 500+ Acre Land Deal for New Nagpur

NAGPUR: The rising land acquisition costs are becoming a significant challenge for the New Nagpur Project, which is positioned as a key urban expansion initiative by the Maharashtra government. The project originally aimed to acquire approximately 1,710 acres (around 692 hectares) of land. However, the Nagpur Metropolitan Region Development Authority (NMRDA) has indicated that around 500 to 600 acres remain uncertain for acquisition. According to senior officials at NMRDA, the initial land acquisition cost estimated at ₹3,000 crore has surged past ₹4,000 crore, with expectations of further increases. The Times of India was the first to report this rise of…

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PMRDA to Transfer Mahalunge-Maan Plan to PMC for Implementation

PUNE: After nearly eight years of delays, the long-awaited Mahalunge-Maan Town Planning (TP) scheme is finally set to be implemented. The Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority (PMRDA) plans to transfer the execution responsibilities of this project to the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC). During a recent PMRDA budget meeting, senior officials confirmed that TP schemes primarily located within PMC limits will now be executed by the civic body. A formal notification from the state government is expected soon to finalize the transfer. The jurisdiction change follows the merger of several villages into the PMC. Officials revealed that over 75% of the…