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Indore Civic Body Dismantles Eight Unsafe Homes

Representative AI image INDORE: The Indore Municipal Corporation (IMC) has ramped up its efforts to address unstable and dilapidated buildings in the city, demolishing eight houses along Jeevan Rekha Marg on Saturday. Officials identified these eight structures as being at risk, built on mounds of loose soil that could erode and lead to collapse during the monsoon season. Under the guidance of Municipal Commissioner Kshitij Singhal, a team utilized earth moving equipment and excavators, with police protection, to demolish the eight vulnerable structures, including a crumbling building in South Tora, while ensuring a nearby house was safely vacated. Building Officer…

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Gurugram’s Planned Development a Top Priority for Haryana CM

File Photo GURUGRAM: Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini emphasized that cleanliness, beautification, and planned urban development in Gurugram are top priorities for the state government. During a meeting in Gurugram, he instructed officials from all construction agencies and relevant departments to ensure that Construction and Demolition waste is disposed of at designated sites, adhering to scientific standards. A total of 15 grievances were reviewed in the meeting, with 13 resolved immediately. Directions were given to hold off on two cases until the next meeting, with Saini asking for status reports on these pending matters. Highlighting the importance of addressing…

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PMRDA’s Major TP Schemes Transfer to Pune Civic Body

Representative AI image PUNE: The Mhalunge-Maan Town Planning (TP) scheme, presented as a model for planned urbanization at the 2018 Magnetic Maharashtra investment summit, is now set to be executed by the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC). The Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority (PMRDA) is transferring project documents to the PMC following the integration of the villages into PMC jurisdiction. This handover represents a major shift for five TP schemes that PMRDA has spent nearly eight years planning, securing approvals for, and preparing for execution. Numerous landowners are still awaiting the promised roads, public amenities, and infrastructure under the innovative land-pooling…

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UP Housing Board to Demolish 44 Sealed Properties in Meerut

MEERUT: Following a Supreme Court ruling from July 14, the Uttar Pradesh Housing and Development Board (UPHDB) has begun the demolition process for 44 sealed properties in the Shastri Nagar Residential Scheme No. 7, a key residential and commercial zone in Meerut. Officials reported that the survey of these properties is complete and a 15-day notice will soon be sent to the property owners. Deputy Housing Commissioner Anil Kumar Singh stated on Wednesday that 859 properties are affected by the Supreme Court’s decision, including the 44 sealed shops in the Central Market, around 350 houses for the Economically Weaker Section…

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Jaipur Metro Phase-II Construction Gets Underway

Representative AI image JAIPUR: On Wednesday, Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma laid the foundation for the Jaipur Metro Phase-2 project, calling it a significant advancement for urban connectivity in the state capital. He inaugurated the piling operations at the Sitapura metro depot and reviewed the design of the nearly 41-km-long Phase-2 corridor, according to officials. Sharma emphasized the necessity of the metro expansion for the growing city, attributing it to the “double-engine government” led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. “The Jaipur Metro will serve as the lifeline of the city, enhancing connectivity for its residents,” he stated during his media…

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Nagpur: Kanhan Metro Could Transform Skyline, Boost Development

Representative AI image NAGPUR: The planned Kanhan Metro extension is set to transform not just the transport network of the area, but also facilitate denser construction and commercial growth within 500 metres along the corridor. This approach mirrors what was implemented in phase 1 and will continue in phase 2. The government notification has given initial approval for Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) along the 1.4km extension spanning from Kanhan River to Kanhan Town. This model aims to concentrate residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments near mass transit routes, enabling more efficient living and working conditions close to Metro stations. According to the…

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Revamped Bengaluru Stations to Feature Retail, Cafes & Co-Working

Representative AI image BENGALURU: The South Western Railway (SWR) is starting work on the commercial utilization of newly developed spaces at various railway stations in the city, thanks to recent redevelopment efforts. The Bengaluru division of SWR has called for consultants to assist in utilizing the expanded areas at KSR Bengaluru, Yeshwantpur, Cantonment, and others. The consultant’s role will involve studying, planning, and supporting the commercial monetization of these railway assets, which is expected to significantly boost SWR’s non-fare revenue. According to a source, “Yeshwantpur and Bengaluru Cantonment now boast newly constructed multi-storey station buildings with extensive commercial space that…

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₹31,000 Crore Approved for Urban Challenge Fund: MoHUA

NEW DELHI: The Urban Challenge Fund has approved projects worth ₹31,000 crore within just 20-25 days after finalizing its guidelines, according to D Thara, additional secretary at the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs. At a FICCI conference, Thara noted that 44% of the funding for the approved projects is sourced from non-banking financial companies, while public-private partnerships contribute 22%. Bonds represent 5-7% of the financing, with commercial banks providing the remainder. Sanjay Kulshrestha, chairman and managing director of HUDCO, emphasized that cities contribute 60-70% of India’s GDP while occupying only about 3% of its land. He highlighted that the…

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Jaipur authority demolishes two illegal colonies in Kanota

Representative AI image JAIPUR: On Saturday, the Jaipur Development Authority (JDA) demolished two illegal colonies occupying nearly six bighas of private agricultural land in Kanota to prevent unauthorized urbanization early on. Deputy Inspector General of Police Anand Sharma from the JDA enforcement wing reported that one of the colonies was being developed on about two bighas in Kanota village, near Anand College on Dudhawala Road. “Developers reportedly leveled the land and constructed soil-gravel roads and other basic infrastructure without JDA approval or mandatory land-use conversion. Acting on reliable information, our enforcement team, supported by Zone-24’s revenue and technical staff, used…

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Andhra Pradesh Unveils Common Zoning Rules for Faster Urban Approvals

Representative AI image AMARAVATI: The Andhra Pradesh government has announced the Common Zoning Regulations, 2026, creating a standardized, rule-based framework for land use and urban development throughout the state. This initiative aims to minimize regulatory confusion and expedite development approvals. Principal Secretary of Municipal Administration and Urban Development (MA&UD), S. Suresh Kumar, stated that the new regulations replace various outdated zoning frameworks with nine standardized land-use categories, employing a zone-specific negative-list approach where activities are permissible unless explicitly prohibited. “The introduction of the Common Zoning Regulations, 2026, provides a consistent and rule-based framework for land use and urban development, aiming…