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Amravati Mandates Cool Roofs to Combat Extreme Heat

Representative AI image AMRAVATI: To combat extreme heat and manage rising energy demand, the Amravati Municipal Corporation (AMC) has made ‘cool roofs’ a requirement for new buildings and introduced tax incentives for upgrading existing ones. AMC officials noted that it is one of the pioneers in Maharashtra to enforce the Cool Roof Bylaws 2025, a part of the state government’s governance initiative. This policy incorporates heat mitigation strategies into urban planning and complements ongoing initiatives like the Majhi Vasundhara Abhiyan and national sustainable cooling programs, thereby enhancing climate resilience in the city’s building codes. According to Municipal Commissioner Saumya Sharma…

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Noida Airport Phase-I to cost ₹11,282 crore; total ₹29,560 crore

NOIDA | LUCKNOW: The first phase of the Noida International Airport in Jewar, with an investment of Rs 11,282 crore, is set to be inaugurated this Saturday by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. This phase is part of a larger initiative estimated to cost Rs 29,560 crore, aimed at establishing Jewar as a prominent aviation hub for North India. As stated, the Prime Minister will also launch the cargo terminal and lay the foundation for a Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) facility, enhancing India’s aviation infrastructure. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath will attend the event along with several Union and state ministers.…

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PM Launches Phase I of Noida International Airport

NOIDA: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the first phase of the Noida International Airport, situated in Jewar, on Saturday. He was joined by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu, and other dignitaries. Extensive security measures were implemented due to the prime minister’s visit. The first phase of the airport, developed at an estimated cost of ₹11,200 crore, aims to serve as a multi-modal transport hub, ensuring seamless connectivity through road, rail, metro, and regional transport systems. According to an official statement, the project will feature a multi-modal cargo hub with an initial handling capacity of over…

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Pune Links Building Permits to Land Acquisition for Road Widening

PUNE: The Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) has implemented new regulations aimed at eliminating persistent delays in infrastructure projects by tying building permits to land acquisition for road widening. Under the updated guidelines, developers are required to submit a formal proposal to transfer any land that may be impacted by upcoming road expansions within 15 days of requesting building approval. Importantly, the land must be physically conveyed to the PMC before the construction reaches the plinth level — the base of the structure. This directive was communicated through a circular from the building permission department. “We will strictly monitor this process,”…

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HYDRAA Examines Layout Violations in Sangareddy, Telangana

HYDERABAD: The Hyderabad Disaster Response and Asset Protection Agency (HYDRAA) conducted field inspections in Sangareddy district on Wednesday, addressing complaints received via Prajavani about encroachment and infrastructure issues. At Anand Nagar layout in Patighanapur village, officials reviewed reports of alleged encroachments on roads, parks, and public land. The layout, established in 1980 and covering 92 acres with 1,109 plots, has some plots regularized under the layout regularization scheme (LRS). Residents informed officials that layout boundaries had been altered and classified as agricultural land. There were also claims of misuse of the Dharani system to create unauthorized passbooks. Several plot owners…

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Pune limits construction and excavation to 14 hours daily

PUNE: On Wednesday, the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) imposed a restriction on construction activities, limiting them to 14 hours a day due to residents’ concerns over pollution. “With immediate effect, all construction and excavation activities within the municipal limits of Pune will only be allowed from 7 AM to 9 PM,” stated a directive from city engineer Aniruddha Pawaskar. The directive was prompted by an increase in health complaints linked to construction activities. “If valid complaints are received, measures such as ceasing work will be enforced,” he informed TOI. PMC officials added that residents impacted by noise or air pollution…

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Glada Dismantles 13 Buildings, Ruins Roads in Three Colonies

LUDHIANA: Planning authorities launched a significant enforcement drive on Wednesday, demolishing 13 unauthorized structures and dismantling the infrastructure of three illegal housing colonies throughout the district. This initiative, spearheaded by the regulatory branch of the Greater Ludhiana Area Development Authority (Glada), focused on unapproved developments in the villages of Dhandra, Manakwal, and Mehmoodpura. Enforcement teams, backed by police and a duty magistrate, tore down buildings and dismantled roads constructed without proper permissions. Glada’s chief administrator, Sandeep Kumar, stated that this “special drive” forms part of a larger punitive strategy against developers who entice residents with cheap plots in colonies that…

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Minister: Over 250 Projects Finished in Kanpur in 9 Years

Representative AI image KANPUR: The Minister for Higher Education and in charge of Kanpur Nagar district, Yogendra Upadhyaya, announced on Wednesday that since 2017, approximately 252 development projects have been completed in the district, totaling an investment of around ₹1,503.89 crore. He highlighted that various sectors, including housing, sanitation, healthcare, education, and social security, have seen significant improvements. Under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana, numerous homes have been built, while the Swachh Bharat Mission has enhanced sanitation by constructing millions of toilets. Discussing infrastructure advancements, the minister remarked that projects like the Kanpur Metro, Ring Road, thermal power developments, and…

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34% of Karnataka’s 72 Lakh Homes Lack Tap Water: CAG

BENGALURU: Karnataka has not provided tap water connections to 24.5 lakh rural households—34% of the goal of 72.1 lakh—well past the March 2024 target, according to a report by the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) presented in the legislative assembly on Tuesday. The audit, covering 2019 to 2024 in seven districts, highlighted deficiencies in planning, execution, financial management, and water quality monitoring, which undermine the mission’s goal of achieving Har Ghar Jal. At the state level, inconsistent departmental participation impacted synergy with initiatives like Swachh Bharat Mission (Grameen) and Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana. While some villages proposed…

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Bengaluru Apartments Illegally Dump Sewage into Lake

Representative image BENGALURU: The Karnataka State Pollution Control Board (KSPCB) has issued show-cause notices to six apartment complexes and an educational institution in Anekal for polluting Shikaripalya Lake. The affected properties include Sarovar Apartment, Shree Nandana Elite Apartment Residents Welfare Association, Sree Balaji Nest Apartment, Thirumala Residency Apartment Residents, Happy Home Vivasvan Resident Association, Happy Home 2, and Zia Academy. According to KSPCB, these apartments and the institution lack sewage treatment plants, resulting in domestic sewage being discharged directly into the lake. The Board identified several contributing factors to the pollution of Shikaripalya Lake, including sewage flowing through stormwater drains,…