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Ghaziabad to Begin Evictions in Illegal Hindon Colonies

GHAZIABAD: Following the UP government’s notification to the National Green Tribunal about 258 unauthorized colonies discharging untreated sewage into the Hindon River, District Magistrate Ravindra Kumar Mandar has instructed officials to initiate a coordinated effort to identify and eliminate encroachments along the river. During a meeting with officials from the Loni SDM’s office, irrigation department, GDA, and municipal bodies, teams were tasked with cross-referencing revenue records, irrigation data, and maps with on-site conditions to identify illegal occupations. In an affidavit submitted to the NGT on April 28 by state chief secretary Shashi Prakash Goyal, it was revealed that 888 unauthorized…

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Ghaziabad Mandates Two Firefighters per RWA Shift

GHAZIABAD: The district administration is set to demolish illegal structures and encroachments within housing societies, as they pose significant fire hazards that could impede rescue operations in emergencies. Resident welfare associations (RWAs) have been instructed to appoint two trained firefighters per residential society, with shifts lasting 12 hours each. This decision was made during a review meeting led by district magistrate Ravindra Kumar Mandar, prompted by a series of major fire incidents in the area—at least 30 major blazes were reported in the past two months, including the notable fire on April 12 at Gaur Green Avenue in Indirapuram. The…

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Delhi civic body seals 43 properties, demolishes 82 in June 2026

Representative AI image NEW DELHI: The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) has reported the demolition of 82 properties and the sealing of 43 properties since June 1, following a building collapse and a fire in the city. On Wednesday, a fire at a Hauz Rani B&B resulted in the loss of 21 lives, while a multi-storey building collapse in Saidulajab claimed six lives on May 30. Officials stated that the crackdown on unauthorized constructions is in response to directives from Lieutenant Governor TS Sandhu and Chief Minister Rekha Gupta. Following the B&B fire, a joint survey by the MCD identified…

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Nearly 69% of Recent Sec 39A Proposals in Bardez

Representative AI image PANAJI: The Town and Country Planning (TCP) department has reviewed land proposals totaling 88,249 sqm under Section 39A. The state government has given final approval for 34,527 sqm and the TCP board has recommended an additional 53,722 sqm for public review. Bardez remains the leader in land conversion, accounting for nearly 69% of the area included in these proposals and approvals. The most substantial proposal involves 31,869 sqm in Tivim, Bardez, where agricultural land within an irrigation area is set for conversion to a settlement zone, pending comments from the Water Resources Department (WRD). Another key proposal…

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Key meeting sets stage for Ulhasnagar property regularization

ULHASNAGAR: In a significant move for the residents of Ulhasnagar, the Maharashtra government has commenced actions to address longstanding obstacles in regularizing encroached properties in the city. A high-level meeting, led by Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule upon request from BJP MLA Kumar Ailani, was convened at Mantralaya to examine the various challenges impeding the enforcement of a special law designed to provide ownership rights to residents of unauthorized properties. After detailed discussions, it was decided to regularize all unauthorized properties existing prior to January 1, 2011. The meeting also assessed the challenges citizens face in acquiring ownership documents, despite the…

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UP to create GIS master plans for 93 tier-II towns

LUCKNOW: In an effort to foster organized growth, the state government is developing master plans for tier II towns with populations ranging from 50,000 to 100,000. A total of 93 towns have been selected for inclusion in the initiative, with master plans based on geographical information systems (GIS) to be created. These plans will outline land use and crucial future projects for government agencies and stakeholders interested in these towns. A budget allocation of Rs 45 to 50 crore will be set aside to engage private firms for compiling the master plan. Officials from the housing and urban planning department…

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U.P. Cabinet Greenlights Funds for New Cities in Agra, Bareilly, Prayagraj

LUCKNOW: The Uttar Pradesh Cabinet greenlit proposals to allocate funds for the planned and comprehensive development of new cities in Agra, Bareilly, and Prayagraj under the Chief Minister Urban Expansion/New City Promotion Scheme. This decision was made during a Cabinet meeting led by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, as stated in an official announcement. For the financial year 2026-27, a budget allocation of ₹3,500 crore has been established for the scheme. As part of this initiative, seed funding of up to ₹355.06 crore has been sanctioned for agencies involved in the new city projects in Agra, Bareilly, and Prayagraj, with ₹225…

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Delhi CM Orders MCD to Identify Illegal Constructions Post-Saket

Rekha Gupta NEW DELHI: Following the recent Saket building collapse, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has instructed the MCD to compile a report on all illegal constructions throughout the city, officials reported on Tuesday. A multi-storey structure in Saidulajab area of Saket collapsed last week, resulting in six fatalities. The building accommodated a coaching institute, cafes, and offices, while construction was reportedly ongoing on the top floor at the time of the incident. “The Chief Minister has issued strict orders to the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) to conduct a thorough survey of buildings and pinpoint irregularities,” stated a senior official.…

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Delhi: MCD Marks 4,766 Unauthorised Buildings; 22 Demolished

NEW DELHI: In 2025, the Municipal Corporation of Delhi identified 4,766 unauthorized constructions across the city and issued 3,989 demolition orders, as per official reports. The civic body disclosed that demolition or sealing actions were undertaken against 3,294 properties under the provisions of the Delhi Municipal Corporation (DMC) Act. Of those, 22 structures were completely demolished, 2,249 were partially demolished, and 1,023 properties were sealed. This data pertains to properties that were formally booked by the civic body for unauthorized construction or violations of approved building plans and regulations. According to Section 343 of the DMC Act, the Municipal Corporation…

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Noida: Societies face higher upkeep costs due to wage hike

NOIDA: With rising costs across various sectors, your monthly maintenance bill is likely on the verge of an increase. This surge is unrelated to the US-Iran conflict, but stems from the recently enacted labour code. Many condominiums and gated communities in the NCR are currently revising their maintenance budgets due to the higher minimum wages mandated by this new legislation. Society managers estimate that the bill could rise by approximately 20-30%, contingent on the type of employed staff. In most communities, labor costs — including security, housekeeping, horticulture staff, electricians, plumbers, and lift operators — account for 70-85% of the…