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Minister Announces Three New Townships in Himachal Pradesh

Representative AI image SHIMLA: Himachal Pradesh is embarking on significant urban development projects to address the growing housing needs and improve public facilities, stated Town and Country Planning Minister Rajesh Dharmani on Monday. During the board meeting of the Himachal Pradesh Housing and Urban Development Authority (HIMUDA), Dharmani unveiled the approval of initial activities for various key projects, backed by a budget of Rs 5 crore. These initiatives comprise the proposed Him Chandigarh Township at Sheetalpur, Baddi in Solan district, a new township at Morni Hills in Pachhad of Sirmaur district, and a planned urban development at Lunj near Kangra…

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Nagpur’s Phase-III: 55km to Become Metro’s Longest Stretch

Representative AI image NAGPUR: The Nagpur Metro expansion will now include a 25km stretch along the Inner Ring Road, connecting Mankapur Chowk to Rachana Junction (Hingna T-point) as part of Phase 3. Shortly after MahaMetro issued a tender for the Detailed Project Report (DPR) for this phase, it was officially confirmed that this corridor would be a part of the plan. Union Minister Nitin Gadkari also validated its inclusion during a press conference on Monday. This expansion marks Nagpur Metro’s largest undertaking to date, totaling an estimated 54.5 km, as outlined in the Comprehensive Mobility Plan (CMP) approved last July.…

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Developing Areas Within 500 Meters of Nagpur Metro

Representative AI image NAGPUR: MahaMetro has launched Land Use Action Plans (LAPs) pursuant to the Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) strategy to convert Nagpur’s Metro corridors into dense, multimodal growth areas. This was stated by MahaMetro MD Shravan Hardikar during the second session of the Advantage Vidarbha event on Sunday. According to Hardikar, regions within a 500-meter radius of Metro stations will experience increased development density and enhanced land-use efficiency. The LAPs aim to transform station precincts into cohesive urban hubs, ensuring seamless connectivity and improved last-mile access. These zones will facilitate mixed-use development, bringing together offices, educational institutions, retail, healthcare, and…

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FIRs in Manesar for Waste Dumping, Defunct STPs

GURUGRAM: The Municipal Corporation of Manesar (MCM) has announced the registration of FIRs against individuals and entities, particularly residential societies with non-operational sewage treatment plants (STPs), for illegally dumping waste and discharging untreated water. This action is part of the agency’s intensified zero-tolerance policy. Civic body commissioner Pradeep Singh has instructed officials to enhance inspections and enforce immediate action against violators instead of issuing repeated warnings. This directive was issued during a meeting with the Haryana State Industrial and Infrastructure Development Corporation (HSIIDC), where environmental concerns and public hygiene were discussed. Singh emphasized that open dumping of waste and untreated…

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AAI Alerts on Unapproved Construction Near Dehradun Airport

DEHRADUN: The Airports Authority of India (AAI) has raised concerns about illegal construction activities near Jolly Grant Airport, highlighting potential air safety hazards. The AAI emphasized that obtaining prior approval is crucial before initiating any building projects in the airport’s vicinity, noting that violations could lead to regulatory penalties. Airport officials stated that a recent aerodrome safeguarding inspection uncovered numerous residential and commercial buildings erected without the necessary No Objection Certificate (NOC). The authority warned that any construction within designated height-restricted and safeguarded areas without proper authorization could jeopardize flight operations and passenger safety. BCH Negi, the airport director, mentioned…

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Navi Mumbai’s Development Projects Stalled by Land Acquisition Uncertainty

Representative AI image NAVI MUMBAI: The transfer of responsibility from PCMC to Cidco has halted numerous building development projects in rural areas due to uncertainties surrounding land acquisition on privately owned land. The PCMC is requesting clarity from builders, developers, and landowners by needing Cidco’s No Objection Certificate (NOC) to proceed with building plans. However, Cidco has purportedly provided ambiguous responses, claiming that the New Town Development Authority (NTDA) cannot issue NOC for developments on private lands, a stance that PCMC does not accept. Neither PCMC nor Cidco has granted the necessary permissions for developers to begin their proposed projects.…

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Greater Noida Seals 100 Illegal Flats, Recovers 54,000 sq m

Representative AI image NOIDA: The Greater Noida Industrial Development Authority (GNIDA) has recovered over 54,000 square meters of encroached land in five villages in the last two weeks, intensifying efforts against illegal construction in environmentally sensitive areas near the Hindon floodplain. According to officials, the campaign, which took place over the past 16 days, covered Kheda Choganpur, Bhanota, Haibatpur, Chipiyana Khurd, and Rohillapur. As a result, eight unauthorized residential towers with over 100 flats were sealed, and several unlawful structures were demolished. On Friday, the Authority’s team dismantled illegal constructions at Shivam Enclave in Haibatpur village, clearing nearly 7,000 square…

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Gurugram Metro Land Acquisition Gains Momentum

Representative AI image GURUGRAM: The land acquisition process for the Gurgaon Metro project has progressed, with the initial meeting of the Land Purchase Committee (LPC) chaired by Deputy Commissioner Ajay Kumar. The committee, established under Haryana’s policy for private land acquisition via mutual consent, evaluated the land requirements submitted by GMRL. During the meeting, the DC directed the land acquisition officer to carry out a joint inspection and prioritize ownership verification for land identified for corridor-1. “This process is expected to take about a week, after which the next LPC meeting will be scheduled for February 11,” an official noted.…

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YEIDA Reclaims 62 Acres in Mathura Demolition Efforts

Representative AI image NOIDA: On Wednesday, the Yamuna Authority reclaimed approximately 62 acres of encroached land intended for the Heritage City and Raya Urban Centre projects in Mathura district, with officials estimating its market value at nearly Rs 1,000 crore. Demolition operations took place in Piprauli Khadar, Aruwa Khadar, and Panigaon Khadar, targeting illegal hotels and roadside eateries within the Heritage City limits. Officials noted an increase in unauthorized commercial and residential activities in the area recently. Action was also taken against an unapproved colony spanning nearly 2 hectares along the Yamuna riverbank, with two illegal colonies in the core…

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Glada Demolishes Three Illegal Colonies in Ludhiana Areas

Representative AI image LUDHIANA: The Greater Ludhiana Area Development Authority (GLADA) has ramped up its efforts against unauthorized urban expansion by demolishing three illegal colonies in Manakwal and Mehmoodpura on Wednesday. This action was taken in accordance with a “zero-tolerance” policy set by Housing and Urban Development Minister Hardeep Singh Mundian and GLADA Chief Administrator Sandeep Kumar. Their goal is to halt the proliferation of unauthorized settlements that do not comply with state regulations for safety and infrastructure. GLADA’s regulatory team acted after developers reportedly disregarded several legal notices to cease construction. In a departure from previous operations which faced…