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Bihar Cabinet Greenlights Satellite Towns and ITI Revamp

PATNA: In the inaugural cabinet meeting led by Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary on Wednesday, three major proposals were endorsed. These include the creation of 11 satellite townships with new names, the establishment of a research park at IIT-Patna to transform it into a technology hub for Eastern India, and the upgrading of 75 industrial training institutes (ITIs) to enhance the skill set of youth. The cabinet also approved an additional 19 proposals, as stated by cabinet secretariat department’s additional chief secretary (ACS) Arwind Kumar Choudhary. For the 11 satellite townships surrounding key cities, urban development and housing department principal secretary…

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Telangana Unveils First Land Registration with Survey Map

HYDERABAD: In a significant move to modernise land records and minimize property disputes, Revenue Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy announced that the government is safeguarding farmers’ land rights through reforms introduced under the Bhu Bharati land portal. The initiative provides permanent land rights supported by a survey map and Bhudhar number, offering farmers confidence and security about their future. On Tuesday, the first land registration utilizing a survey map was successfully completed in Kusumanchi mandal, Khammam district. The minister remarked that the integrated Bhu Bharati portal would be a national model. In Kusumanchi, farmer Bhagam Kishan Rao from Motapuram village sold…

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Delhi: DDA to Finish O Zone Drone Survey in 2 Months

NEW DELHI: The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) has notified the National Green Tribunal that it will finish a drone survey of the Yamuna floodplain, known as the O zone, within approximately two months. This survey encompasses an area of 165 sq km, including buffer zones. The O zone refers to the floodplain along a 22-km section of the Yamuna within the city. Following demolition operations on April 16 and 17 in Madanpur Khadar and Jhangola villages, as well as the Revenue Estate-Indraprastha, the DDA has reclaimed 7 acres in the area. The tribunal took note of a 2024 TOI report…

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₹30 Crore Government Land Cleared of Encroachment in Indore

INDORE: The Indore district administration launched a major anti-encroachment operation on Monday, recovering government land valued at around ₹30 crore. Following instructions from Indore Collector Shivam Verma, the team focused on illegal constructions in the Khajrana village area. “Approximately 30,000 square feet of encroached land was reclaimed, where 12 illegal houses were demolished. This action aims to restore the land to the state government,” stated Juni Indore SDM Ghanshyam Dhangar. He noted that the market value of the recovered land is estimated at around ₹30 crore. The administration has issued a stern warning that it will persist in taking strict…

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Gurugram: 1,000 Illegal Extensions Removed in 3-Day Drive

GURUGRAM: In a significant initiative aimed at clearing public space infringements, enforcement teams have dismantled illegal extensions from nearly 1,000 homes in just three days. These demolitions included ramps, guard rooms, lawns, kiosks, and other structures encroaching on public land across major licensed colonies. With two days remaining in this operation, the town and country planning department (DTCP) is preparing to submit an action report to the state government. The affected areas include DLF Phase 1, South City 1, Palam Vihar, Sushant Lok-2, Uppal Southend, Malibu Town, Ardee City, and Suncity. This cleanup follows a stay from the Punjab and…

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MMRDA Gains 216 Acres in Raigad for Mumbai 3.0 Project

Representative image The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has commenced the Mumbai 3.0 project, successfully aggregating 216 acres in the Raigad district and formally adopting a shareholders’ agreement to transition into the execution phase. This land acquisition is targeted in the Raigad Pen growth corridor, where the New Town Development Area for Mumbai 3.0 is being envisioned. This marks a significant milestone under MMRDA’s participatory land acquisition framework, which has garnered enthusiastic support from local landowners. “Mumbai 3.0 signifies a transformative era in urban planning, centered on community involvement. Through this model, we aim to foster trust and facilitate…

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Experts urge safer, planned housing solutions in Lucknow slums

LUCKNOW: Following the tragic Vikas Nagar fire incident, urban planners and architects are calling for a major reevaluation of how informal settlements and temporary housing areas are designed and rehabilitated in the city. Experts highlight that shanty settlements often arise near significant construction sites and labor hubs, stressing the need for sustainable rehabilitation that does not displace residents from their existing socio-economic networks. “Every time there is significant construction, informal housing clusters appear as workers seek proximity to their jobs. Ignoring this reality leads to repeated tragedies. Rather than evicting or relocating families, authorities should consider in-situ redevelopment as a…

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Hundreds of Illegal Extensions Removed in Gurugram Operation

File Photo GURUGRAM: Enforcement teams escalated their anti-encroachment efforts on Sunday, deploying bulldozers across DLF phases, Golf Course Road, South City, Sushant Lok, Suncity, and other upscale neighborhoods to remove illegal extensions impacting right of way. Authorities demolished hundreds of illegal structures following a stay by the Punjab and Haryana High Court on the stilt+four-floor (S+4) policy, pushing the government into strict enforcement mode. The operation was spearheaded by district town planner (enforcement) Amit Madholia, with all eight teams operating simultaneously throughout the city, targeting encroachments along internal roads. Officials noted that Sunday’s actions were more extensive and executed faster…

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NGT Forms Committee to Probe Shahpura Lake Encroachments

Representative AI image BHOPAL: The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has taken a serious stance on the alleged encroachments in the green belt around Shahpura Lake. On Thursday, the tribunal established a committee to inspect the site and deliver a report within six weeks. Environmental advocate Nitin Saxena’s petition to the NGT central bench alleges that the green belt has been egregiously encroached upon, with illegal structures appearing in the lake’s buffer zone, thus violating Wetland Rules. Counsel for the petitioner, Chinmay Singh, revealed that “untreated water is being funneled into the lake, obstructing the natural drainage channels that feed it,…

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Andhra CM Unveils ₹40,000 Lease per Acre for Amaravati Phase II

Representative AI image AMARAVATI: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has announced a lease of Rs 40,000 per acre for a decade to farmers participating in the second phase of the Land Pooling Scheme for the new capital city, Amaravati. Additionally, the chief minister pledged to increase the lease amount by Rs 3,000 annually and provide a crop loan up to Rs 1.5 lakh per household, according to a press release issued on Saturday. Municipal Minister P Narayana stated on April 10 that a total of 31,150 farmers have contributed nearly 34,983 acres, including 1,000 acres from Pedaparimi village…