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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…

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Land Pooling Approval Boosts Haryana’s Urban Expansion Plan

CHANDIGARH: The Haryana government has made significant changes to its land pooling policy, paving the way for large-scale urban development across 1.67 lakh acres. This strategic move aims to create new residential, institutional, industrial, and commercial hubs in the state as government agencies prepare to offer plots at competitive prices amidst rising land scarcity for public projects. Land availability has become a critical issue for various government initiatives. To address this, the updated policy was approved in a multi-departmental meeting held on Wednesday. This marks the official launch of the ambitious plan to develop 69 sectors and urban estates in…

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GDA Approves ₹100 Crore for 100m Cranes Post-Indirapuram Fire

Certainly! Here’s a rewritten version of the content: GHAZIABAD: The recent fire at Gaur Green Avenue has prompted urgent reassessments among residents of high-rise gated communities and local authorities throughout NCR. In response, the Ghaziabad Development Authority approved a budget of ₹100 crore to purchase two hydraulic platforms, each capable of reaching heights of up to 102 metres—approximately 35 floors—significantly surpassing the current platform’s 42-metre limit, which equates to 14 storeys. “We have opted to skip the lengthy approval process from the board and move forward with the immediate procurement of the two platforms,” commented an official from the Authority.…

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Noida Airport to Launch Commercial Flights on June 15

NEW DELHI: Commercial flights from Noida International Airport (NIA), located in Jewar, are set to begin on June 15, 2026. The inaugural flight will be by IndiGo, with Akasa Air and Air India Express likely to follow soon after. Airport operations will kick off once the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) approves the Aerodrome Security Programme (ASP). Developed by Yamuna International Airport (YIAPL), the airport currently features one runway and terminal, with a capacity for 12 million passengers annually. Plans are in place for expansion to accommodate over 70 million passengers in the future. Published On May 1, 2026…

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Kolhapur Survey Reveals 204 Illegal Builds Near Tawde Hotel

KOLHAPUR: A survey by the Kolhapur Municipal Corporation has uncovered 204 illegal constructions across 158 acres of civic land adjacent to the Tawde hotel on Kolhapur-Gandhinagar road. This includes 88 structures built in defiance of court orders, according to officials. Out of the total constructions, 33 are located within the floodplain of the Panchaganga river, raising significant environmental and safety issues. The survey, conducted by five KMC teams on April 24 and 25, has been forwarded to the municipal commissioner for further action. This survey stems from a recent Supreme Court decision affirming that the land claimed by the Uchgaon…