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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…

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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…