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Unauthorised high-rise buildings flagged by Kolkata airport authorities

KOLKATA: Unauthorised high-rises, water tanks, mobile towers, and lightning arresters are among multiple obstacles flagged by Kolkata airport authorities as threats to flights moving into and out of the city. “In the latest Obstacle Limitation Surface (OLS) study, which analyses obstacles around an airport that could interfere with flight operations and pose a threat to safety, 377 hazards were identified in the flight path. Of these, 90 obstacles, like light posts, hoardings, and tall trees were removed. However, several other serious obstacles, including buildings with unauthorised floors and tanks that have encroached into the flight path, need to be removed.…

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Government opts for negotiated purchase of 358 acres for Global City in Ayyampuzha

KOCHI: After a wait of three years, Global City at Ayyampuzha is set to become a reality. The district collector granted clearance to proceed with the purchase of land and the revenue department will formally announce the decision soon. However, this will be a ‘negotiated’ purchase, which is different from the normal govt land acquisition procedure under the Land Acquisition Act. In a negotiable purchase, the govt directly purchases land from the landowner after negotiation with them rather than through acquisition. According to sources, this will avoid delays in acquisition procedures. Meanwhile, the landowner can demand and receive a high…

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Noida administration razes pool, farmhouse built on panchayat land

NOIDA: District administration demolished a farmhouse and swimming pool constructed on panchayat land in Dalelpur village to reclaim 2,000 sqm worth around Rs 2.2 crore on Thursday. Officials said a panchayat office will now be built on the land, which will also serve as a permanent polling booth during elections — a longstanding demand of villagers. Currently, Dalelpur villagers across the Yamuna on boat or travel nearly 60 km by road to Gulawali village in Sector 168 to cast their votes. Satpal Chaprana, the villager who filed a complaint about the encroachment last month, said the land was originally earmarked…

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Zirakpur municipal council seals building in VIP Enclave for plan violation

MOHALI: The municipal council on Thursday sealed an under-construction building at plot no. 45 in VIP Enclave for violating the approved construction plan. The enforcement action was carried out by the council’s building branch in the presence of the naib tehsildar and local police officials. According to municipal authorities, the builder had made unauthorised modifications and structural deviations despite having an approved building plan. A prior notice had been issued to the builder, which was ignored, prompting the council to seal the property. The council has intensified its oversight of construction activities across the town to ensure strict adherence to…

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About 40 homes in DLF-2 under government lens for illegal construction in Gurugram

GURUGRAM: The district town planner (enforcement) has initiated an investigation into illegal modifications in 40 houses in DLF 2. However, sources in the enforcement wing said the department suspects the number of violators may exceed the current list of 40 homes. “What has come to light is just the tip of the iceberg. More properties may be surveyed as the probe expands,” an official requesting anonymity said. The list of irregularities includes additional floors constructed without approval, encroachments in front and rear setbacks, misuse of stilt parking and unauthorised alterations in balconies — all of which violate approved building plans…

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Kochi metro phase III plan suffers setback after high DPR bid

KOCHI: Kochi Metro’s plan to commence work on Phase III line connecting Aluva with Nedumbassery along with Phase II works suffered a setback as RITES Ltd, public sector undertaking under ministry of railways, quoted a higher-than-expected amount for preparation of detailed project report (DPR). As RITES, the lone bidder, quoted an amount more than double the estimated cost of DPR preparation, Kochi Metro Rail Ltd (KMRL) issued a re-tender inviting DPR consultancy. Due to the high bid, KMRL excluded feasibility study of the future extension of the proposed Metro rail line to the proposed GIFT City in Ayyampuzha and the…

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Madhya Pradesh: Anti-encroachment drive in Khandwa razes 100 illegal houses

Representative Image KHANDWA: An anti-encroachment drive carried out in the Shakkar pond area of Khandwa, Madhya Pradesh, and around 100 illegal houses were demolished. Officials said residents were served notices over the past four months, and houses with court stay orders were not removed. Speaking to ANI, Khandwa Municipal Corporation Commissioner, Priyanka Rajawat said, “This is the Shakkar pond area. We are running an anti-encroachment drive here today. We have been making announcements and giving notices to vacate the place for the last 4 months. About 100 illegal houses have been demolished. 25 house owners had a stay from the…

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Flouting of fire norms rampant across Delhi

NEW DELHI: Whether it’s residential apartments, exam coaching centres or hospitals, fire safety compliance remains lax across Delhi. Fire officials have repeatedly stressed that non-compliance with safety norms not only increases fire risks but also hinders rescue operations. High-rise residential buildings present a recurring pattern. At the time of application for the mandatory dire no-objection certificate (NOC), such buildings maintain proper fire-fighting systems and comply with safety regulations. However, over time, the precautions are ignored. “During the second or third inspections, we often uncover numerous shortcomings in high-rise buildings,” one fire officer revealed. “The building managers also neglect to renew…

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Greater Noida: GNIDA wants waste pickup fee, RWAs say paid already

NOIDA: Greater Noida residents staged a walkout during a meeting with GNIDA, protesting newly proposed charges for garbage collection. The residents argued that they had already paid for such services through the one-time lease rent during property registration. In a meeting held by GNIDA’s health department with representatives from RWAs on Monday, the authority informed residents about the proposed monthly charges for garbage collection. These charges were to range from Rs 80 for plots up to 200 square meters to Rs 150 for plots exceeding 500 square meters. However, residents voiced strong opposition, citing the poor state of waste management…

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Odisha government notifies second amendment rules for urban development regulations

BHUBANESWAR: The state govt has officially notified the Odisha Development Authorities (Planning and Building Standards) Second Amendment Rules, 2025, marking a significant breakthrough in urban development regulations. According to experts, the new amendment is expected to resolve the long-standing issue of part plot registrations, which were at a standstill for quite a long time due to several litigations and other issues. The housing and urban development department issued the notification following a public consultation in March, where the draft rules were open for suggestions and objections. These new regulations supersede the previous 2020 rules and introduce several key changes. The…