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Noida Land Rates Match YEIDA at ₹4,300 per sq meter

Representative AI image NOIDA: The Noida Authority has established land acquisition rates for the third and fourth phases of the Dadri-Noida-Ghaziabad Investment Region (DNGIR), also known as New Noida, at Rs 4,300 per sqm. This aligns with the revised rates set by the Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority for the Noida International Airport project. The first phase had a land acquisition rate of Rs 2,100 per sqm, while the second phase was set at Rs 3,100 per sqm. The DNGIR project will cover 209 sq km, encompassing 84 villages in Gautam Budh Nagar and Bulandshahr districts. Of these, 63 villages…

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DDA Launches Demolition Drive in Sainik Farm, South Delhi

Representative AI image NEW DELHI: The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) conducted a demolition operation on Thursday in the upscale Sainik Farm area of South Delhi, as reported by officials. According to the Resident Welfare Association, the operation targeted two residential plots along Western Avenue. “This action is completely illegal. They arrived at around 5 AM and proceeded with the demolition despite our existing court stay order. This is private land, and the DDA lacks clear boundaries for the Khasra number of the plot,” asserted Hardeep Singh Bhalla, president of the Western Avenue Residents’ Welfare Association (WARWA). Bhalla pointed out that…

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Cabinet Approves ₹13,000 Cr Jaipur Metro Phase-II Project

NEW DELHI: On Wednesday, the Union Cabinet approved the Phase-2 of the Jaipur Metro Project, which will feature a 41-km corridor with 36 stations, at an estimated cost exceeding Rs 13,000 crore, according to Union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw. The project will be executed by the Rajasthan Metro Rail Corporation Limited (RMRCL), a 50:50 joint venture between the Government of India and the Government of Rajasthan. The Cabinet, under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, also greenlit the North-South corridor from Prahladpura to Todi Mod with a total project cost of Rs 13,037.66 crore, Vaishnaw stated during a media briefing. The Phase-2 corridor…

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Kolhapur Committee Voices Concerns on Third Development Plan Draft

KOLHAPUR: On Tuesday evening, the Kolhapur City Civic Action Committee convened with the deputy director of the town planning department regarding the draft of the municipal corporation’s third development plan. The committee expressed concerns, claiming the plan has become focused solely on imposing and lifting reservations. Committee members highlighted a troubling trend: as the city’s population and vehicle count have surged, the availability of essential community spaces—such as gardens, playgrounds, schools, parking lots, and open areas—has diminished. They pointed out that the second revised development plan for the Kolhapur Municipal Corporation (KMC) was valid from 1911 to 2011, yet the…

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Mangaluru to Build C&D Waste Unit at Pachanady

Representative AI image MANGALURU: The rampant dumping of construction and demolition (C&D) waste in vacant lots and rivers continues in the city. In response, the Mangaluru City Corporation (MCC) is considering reserving land at Pachanady for effective C&D waste management. To curb violations, MCC officials have convened multiple meetings and agreed to establish a facility at the Pachanady dump yard for C&D waste management. Builders will be required to pay a fee for using this facility. In addition, the MCC plans to implement strict penalties to deter C&D waste dumping in public spaces. DC Darshan HV, who oversees the MCC,…

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MP Cabinet OKs ₹590 Cr for Ujjain’s New Airstrip

Representative AI image BHOPAL: The Madhya Pradesh cabinet, under CM Mohan Yadav, has sanctioned Rs 590 crore for the acquisition of 437.5 acres to establish an airstrip in Ujjain, which will accommodate Airbus A320 aircraft in preparation for the Simhastha Kumbh Mela in 2028. Minister for MSME, Chaitanya Kashyap, stated that this initiative will proceed under the Centre’s RCS-UDAN scheme, with the state providing land to the Airports Authority of India for airstrip expansion. The cabinet has also approved several development projects across irrigation, education, forest conservation, and financial management, with a cumulative budget exceeding Rs 15,000 crore. Among the…

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Haryana: HC Stay on S+4, Town Planning Questions HSVP’s Fund Use

GURUGRAM: Haryana has suspended all approvals for stilt-plus-four (S+4) residential constructions due to an interim stay from the Punjab and Haryana High Court. The Department of Town and Country Planning (DTCP) has requested a utilization report from HSVP regarding the Rs 689 crore allocated for infrastructure enhancements. The funds, deposited under the account of PDR (proportionate development charges), were designated to improve urban infrastructure linked to increased density. Concerns regarding the pressure on infrastructure have been highlighted by petitioners in the high court regarding the S+4 policy. A senior DTCP official stated, “We have requested comprehensive information from HSVP on…

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Uttar Pradesh CM Unveils ₹6,466 Crore Projects in Agra

Representative AI image LUCKNOW | AGRA: On Tuesday, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath inaugurated and laid the foundation for 325 development projects valued at ₹6,466.37 crore in Agra. He also unveiled plans for a ‘Greater Agra’ township, according to officials. The chief minister stated that the proposed township is set to be a major urban and economic hub, per an official announcement made in Lucknow. “Greater Agra is poised to become the second Noida, creating new job opportunities and attracting major companies,” Adityanath noted. The township will be developed by the Agra Development Authority under the state’s ‘New City…

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Delhi to Regularise 1,511 Unauthorised Colonies ‘As-Is’

File Photo NEW DELHI: The government has sanctioned the regularization of 1,511 unauthorized colonies in Delhi on an “as-is where-is” basis, eliminating the need for approved layout plans and allowing residents to obtain legal recognition for their properties. This initiative, part of the PM-UDAY scheme, aims to resolve persistent challenges faced by residents in unauthorized colonies, especially concerning property rights, redevelopment, and access to basic civic infrastructure. Union Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Manohar Lal noted that this decision aims to simplify property registration and permits residents to pursue construction or redevelopment compliant with municipal regulations. The colonies being regularized…

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Lucknow body stops Chinhat demolition amid builder opposition

Representative AI image LUCKNOW: A demolition drive conducted by the Lucknow Development Authority (LDA) against unauthorized plotting in Chinhat faced strong opposition from builders and their supporters on Monday, leading to a pause in operations. The LDA team arrived at a location near Kisan Path to dismantle illegal structures within an unauthorized colony that spans nearly seven acres, acting upon court directives. As demolition efforts began with bulldozers, a crowd gathered, attempting to obstruct the operation. According to officials, the crowd surrounded the team and reportedly threw stones at a JCB machine, instilling fear at the site. To defuse the…