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Goa to Designate 82 Lakh Sq Meters as No-Development Zones

Representative image PANAJI: The Town and Country Planning (TCP) department has begun a significant initiative to designate over 82.8 lakh square meters of land in Goa as non-developable areas. This action marks the largest preservation effort in recent years aimed at safeguarding ecologically sensitive and fragile lands from future development. A new notification issued under Section 39A of the Goa Town and Country Planning Act outlines the conversion of extensive parcels in Salcete, Mormugao, Sattari, and Pernem into “non-developable area” classifications. The TCP board approved these proposals on May 4, and there will be a 30-day period for public input…

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Kochi Metro Phase II Delayed; New Rollout Set for April 2027

Certainly! Here’s a rewritten version of the content: KOCHI: The launch of Phase II of the Kochi Metro corridor, initially set to commence operations between its first five stations from JLN Stadium to Padamughal by June 2026, has been delayed by nearly a year due to temporary funding issues. Now that the financial challenges have been addressed, Kochi Metro Rail Ltd (KMRL) has updated its timeline, planning to complete the full 11.2km stretch from JLN Stadium to Infopark by April 2027. As previously reported, a funding shortfall had halted essential civil works, upsetting plans to launch services by mid-2026. In…

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CAG Conducts Special Audit of 101 Cities for Living Assessment

BENGALURU: The Indian government is undertaking a comprehensive audit of 101 cities to evaluate citizens’ ease of living, as stated by Comptroller and Auditor General K Sanjay Murthy on Thursday. In his keynote speech at the 5th BRICS Supreme Audit Institutions (SAI) Leaders’ Summit, Murthy highlighted that the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India is reviewing multi-modal transport systems and logistics, collaborating with institutions such as the Indian Institute of Technology, Indian Institute of Management, and the World Bank. India is hosting this three-day summit under the theme ‘Ease of Living with a Focus on Urban Mobility’ during its…

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DDMA Issues Eviction Notices to Yamuna Bazar Residents

File Photo NEW DELHI: The Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) has initiated eviction notices for residents of Yamuna Bazar in the Kashmere Gate area, officials announced on Thursday. Residents have been given a 15-day period to vacate the premises voluntarily and remove their belongings. If they fail to comply, a demolition drive will take place to eliminate the “encroachment,” as stated in the notice. “An illegal encroachment consisting of approximately 310 residential units at Yamuna Bazar, located along the banks of the Yamuna River in the O-Zone, is present,” the DDMA notice, dated May 5, detailed. “This area is subjected…

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Bihar Cabinet Approves ₹4,750-Crore World Bank Aid for Urban Growth

PATNA: On Wednesday, the state cabinet, led by CM Samrat Choudhary, approved the government’s decision to raise ₹4,750 crore from the World Bank for projects under the Bihar Urban Transformation Programme. This initiative aims to enhance the economic foundation of selected cities and their adjoining areas through planned urban development and infrastructure creation, focusing on sustainable and environmentally sensitive growth. The proposal was initiated by the Urban Development and Housing Department. The cabinet also granted administrative approval of ₹15,967.03 crore to the Road Construction Department (RCD) for the inspection, monitoring, and maintenance of 19,305.58 km of roads over the next…

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Notices Issued for Untreated Sewage from Two Dwarka E-Way Projects

Here’s a rewritten version of the content while retaining the essential details: — Representative AI image GURUGRAM: The Haryana State Pollution Control Board (HSPCB) has identified two group housing projects along the Dwarka Expressway that were found bypassing the treatment of untreated effluents. This discovery was made during a review of sewage treatment plants (STPs) in high-rise buildings, leading to the issuance of show-cause notices. The inspections took place shortly after the board initiated a compliance drive aimed at ensuring STPs in the rapidly developing housing societies along the Dwarka Expressway are adhering to environmental regulations, especially in light of…

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Inspecting Potable Water Use at DLF Phase Construction Sites

GURUGRAM: In response to rising summer temperatures, a crackdown has been launched in DLF City phases to address the illegal extraction and use of drinking water at construction sites. Recently, motors used to draw water at seven construction sites were dismantled, according to officials from the DLF security team, who also requested that MCG impose penalties on offenders. This enforcement follows frequent instances of drinking water being diverted from household use for construction and other purposes. Officials noted that this misuse disrupts distribution and increases pressure on an already constrained water system. “Our priority is to ensure that residents have…

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Ayodhya Master Plan Phase II: 766 sq km Across 3 Districts

File Photo AYODHYA: The Ayodhya Development Authority (ADA) has officially released the second phase of the Ayodhya Master Plan, which encompasses 766.39 sq km across the Ayodhya, Basti, and Gonda districts. This comprehensive master plan includes various sectors such as residential, commercial, mixed-use, industrial, office spaces, public and semi-public facilities, transportation, and entertainment. According to ADA officials, the entertainment sector will integrate green spaces, and the master plan will feature 1,200 natural ponds as per existing revenue records. Vice-Chairman Anurag Jain stated, “This phase of the Ayodhya Master Plan includes 353 villages from Gonda, Basti, and Ayodhya, comprising the full…

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Water Crisis Worsens in Kazhakkoottam and Technopark

Representative image THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Residents and IT professionals in Kazhakkoottam and Technopark are currently facing a severe drinking water shortage. Many rely on tanker supplies as summer intensifies, with around 50 tanker lorries deployed to meet the demands of Technopark, which accommodates nearly 490 companies. Phases I and III of the park are particularly hard hit. The crisis is not limited to Technopark; approximately 20 wards in the Kazhakkoottam region are experiencing acute shortages. Residents report erratic and unreliable water supply, forcing them to seek alternatives. Priya George, an employee at a Technopark-based multinational company in Phase 1, described the situation…

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Haryana: India’s 3rd Most Groundwater-Stressed State

Representative image GURUGRAM: Haryana has become India’s third most groundwater-stressed state, with 88 assessment units labeled as overexploited, making up 61.5% of its groundwater blocks, according to data from the Central Ground Water Authority (CGWA) presented to the NGT. The NGT has criticized states for ineffective enforcement against illegal extraction and insufficient recharge efforts, prompting a broader review. The CGWA report indicates that only Punjab, with 75.1% of its groundwater units overexploited, and Rajasthan at 70.9%, perform worse than Haryana. Following Haryana are Delhi (41.2%), Tamil Nadu (33.87%), Karnataka (18.99%), and Uttar Pradesh (7.06%). During a suo motu hearing on…