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Ludhiana demolishes nine illegal buildings in Lohara

Here’s a rewritten version of the content: — Representative AI image LUDHIANA: In an ongoing effort against unauthorized development, the municipal corporation (MC) building branch took down nine illegal structures in the Lohara area on Wednesday. The enforcement drive, focused on Zone C, led to the demolition of five under-construction shops and four residential buildings in Kunti Nagar. Officials stated that this action came after MC commissioner Aaditya Dachalwal issued a direct order, as property owners neglected multiple warnings to cease work. Zero Tolerance Policy The demolitions are part of a larger initiative by the civic body to manage unregulated…

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Uttar Pradesh Construction Workers Urged to Register for Benefits

LUCKNOW: In a bid to enhance social security for construction workers, the state government on Wednesday held awareness and registration camps at three labor hubs in the city: Mohanlalganj, Buddheshwar, and Barabirwa (Aashiana). The Uttar Pradesh Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board organized these camps to promote welfare schemes for registered workers and facilitate on-the-spot registrations and renewals. Under the direction of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, the state has made it a priority to enhance the living conditions of construction workers, ensure their children receive education, provide health protection, and promote social dignity. During the camps, workers learned about…

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Mangaluru City Launches Drives Against Illegal Buildings

Representative AI image MANGALURU: The Mangaluru City Corporation (MCC) is intensifying efforts against illegal constructions that violate city regulations. City officials confirmed that demolition activities will persist to eliminate unauthorized buildings. One such structure was reportedly erected in Alape village, breaching the approved building plan by converting ground-floor parking into living space. To uphold public interest and enforce compliance, a demolition was executed on Monday following an order from MCC Commissioner Ravichandra Naik. According to the commissioner, the owner of the property in Alape contravened the approved plans and illegally constructed within designated parking areas. The assistant town planning officer…

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Rainwater Harvesting Required for Large Buildings in Goa

PANAJI: The Goa government has mandated rooftop rainwater harvesting for large residential, commercial, and government buildings, announced Water Resources Minister Subhash Shirodkar in the legislative assembly on Wednesday. Responding to a question posed by BJP’s Krishna Salkar during the ongoing winter session, Shirodkar stated that his department has been working on post-monsoon water harvesting in rivers, nullahs, and streams by constructing dams and bunds. The department is also advocating for rooftop rainwater harvesting in office complexes, schools, and other institutions, in addition to building rainwater harvesting pits to support groundwater recharge. The minister revealed that the state government officially announced…

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Ghaziabad: Illegal Colonies Demolished on 13 Hectares of Floodplain

GHAZIABAD: The Ghaziabad administration conducted a significant demolition operation in Loni tehsil on Thursday, targeting illegal land occupancy and unauthorized colonies. District Magistrate Ravindra Kumar Mandar instructed all tehsils to establish task forces to tackle the land mafia. According to officials, illegal constructions spread over approximately 13.5 hectares were dismantled. Officials reported that these constructions were unauthorized and breached land-use regulations, including developments in the river’s floodplain area. Deepak Singhanwal, the Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) of Loni, noted that illegal plotting occurred on the Yamuna floodplains, where offenders erected boundary walls and initiated unauthorized constructions by installing pillars. “It is common…

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Bengaluru body demolishes ‘illegal’ homes in Saraipalya

Representative AI image BENGALURU: On Thursday around 6 AM, residents of Saraipalya in Thanisandra, north Bengaluru, were awakened by the sound of heavy machinery demolishing their homes. The Bangalore Development Authority (BDA) executed the demolition on survey numbers 28/1 and 28/2 of Thanisandra village. BDA superintendent K Lakshmi Ganesh informed TOI that approximately 22 “illegal” structures across two acres were taken down, including nine godowns, a car garage, and a furniture shed. Around 12 families were living in the sheds, which are on land designated as BDA property. However, locals reported that over 60 structures were demolished. When questioned about…

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Navi Mumbai: 19 Construction Sites Halted for Pollution Violations

THANE: The Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) has ordered 19 construction sites to halt operations and issued penalty notices to 173 developers for purportedly breaching pollution control regulations, officials report. As per the civic body’s announcement on Wednesday, NMMC has implemented “GRAP-4 measures,” resulting in the suspension of construction activities at 19 sites where the Air Quality Index surpassed 200. For enforcement, teams consisting of civil engineers, sanitation officers, and town planning officials have been formed. In addition to the stop-work mandates, 10 show-cause notices and penalty notices have been dispatched to 173 developers. Published On Jan 8, 2026 at…

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Patna implements strict rules to combat construction dust pollution

PATNA: As Patna’s air quality has recently dropped into the “moderate” category, concerns regarding increasing particulate pollution have led the Patna Municipal Corporation (PMC) to implement stricter regulations on the disposal of construction and demolition waste to address dust pollution. Over the past 24 hours, the average Air Quality Index (AQI) in Patna was recorded at 177, classified as “moderate,” according to a bulletin from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) released on Wednesday. According to the bulletin, PM2.5 has been identified as the main pollutant in the city, primarily arising from building materials and construction debris. In response, the…

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Kochi Metro Infopark Extension May Miss June 2026 Deadline

KOCHI: Kochi Metro Rail Ltd (KMRL) is racing to finish the first stretch of Phase II (Pink Line) from Jawaharlal Nehru (JLN) Stadium to Infopark by June 30. Although construction activities have increased with 80% of the piling work completed, there’s concern over the slow progress of essential civil works. Viaduct construction is at just 30%, and pier work is at 37%, leading to doubts about timely completion. “It’s a tough task, but we’re determined to open the first five stations by mid-year. We are already tendering key works, including a third rail traction system, but we need sufficient funding…

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NGT Requests Report on Four Encroached Ponds in Gurugram

GURUGRAM: The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has given the Haryana government two months to respond to a petition that claims encroachment on four ponds recorded in the city’s revenue documentation, one of which has a three-storey office built over it by a former municipal councillor. The petition, brought forward by activist Vaishali Rana, was heard by NGT’s principal bench on January 5. Justice Arun Kumar Tyagi led the bench, instructing the state and other involved parties to submit their responses within two months, detailing actions taken to comply with Supreme Court mandates for protecting and restoring ponds and village commons.…