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Delhi to Add C&D Dumping Sites with CCTV and Mist Sprayers

Representative AI image NEW DELHI: The Municipal Corporation of Delhi is set to identify 14 more construction and demolition (C&D) waste dumping sites, which will be equipped with CCTV surveillance and mist spray systems, according to an official statement made on Friday. Currently, there are 132 such sites in operation, and efforts to locate 14 new sites are ongoing under the Construction and Demolition Waste Management Framework, as confirmed by senior civic officials to PTI. To enhance monitoring and dust control, CCTV cameras with automatic number plate recognition systems and mist sprayers will be installed at all sites. The installation…

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GDA to Pay ₹45 Crore to GMC for Swarn Jyantipuram Handover

GHAZIABAD: The Ghaziabad Development Authority (GDA) has initiated the transfer of Swarn Jyantipuram to the Ghaziabad Municipal Corporation (GMC), ending a decades-long wait. According to the initial agreement, GDA will allocate Rs 45 crore to the GMC to facilitate the completion of outstanding infrastructure projects in the township. The funds are earmarked for enhancing roads, sewer systems, and the water supply network. Launched in 1998, Swarn Jyantipuram has been one of Ghaziabad’s longstanding housing projects, pending transfer to the municipal corporation. Despite its establishment over twenty years ago, the handover has been delayed due to prolonged legal disputes and disagreements…

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Ahmedabad Issues Notices for Unauthorized Parking at 380+ Buildings

Representative image AHMEDABAD: Concerned about traffic disruptions due to illegal parking, the AMC has issued 384 notices to various buildings in the past two days. AMC officials mention that many residential and commercial buildings lack parking facilities. “Unauthorized parking on public roads, footpaths, and other spaces is severely affecting traffic flow,” stated an AMC officer. To address this issue, housing associations, chairmen, secretaries, building owners, and occupants have been directed to ensure vehicles are parked within their premises. Notices were sent to those not complying. The AMC mandated that every building must have proper signage and sufficient parking arrangements. “It…

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Pune: MIDC Urges Developers to Cut Pollution in Hinjewadi

Representative AI image PUNE: The Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC) has issued notices to real estate developers Reyaansh Logistics, Gera Projects, Godrej Properties, and Pegassus Properties, urging them to mitigate air and sound pollution in the Megapolis area of the Hinjewadi IT park. Local residents have filed multiple complaints with the industrial authority concerning uncovered and overloaded trucks transporting earth and debris, causing dust accumulation on roads. Megapolis is a major residential area within phase III of Hinjewadi, where several developers are actively building projects. This marks the second time MIDC has alerted developers based on residents’ complaints. MIDC executive…

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Navi Mumbai Airport Launches Commercial Flight Operations

The Navi Mumbai International Airport will handle 15 scheduled departures on its opening day MUMBAI: After nearly 30 years since the ambitious project was initiated to alleviate congestion at Mumbai’s current airport, the Navi Mumbai International Airport was officially inaugurated on Thursday. An IndiGo Airbus A320 arriving from Bengaluru touched down at 8 am, greeted with a ceremonial water cannon salute. Commercial flight operations mark a significant expansion of Mumbai’s aviation capabilities and a pivotal milestone in India’s infrastructure development. Now operational, Mumbai joins major global aviation hubs such as London, New York, Moscow, Tokyo, and Shanghai, each served by…

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Illegal Construction Persists in Sultanpur Park Buffer Zone

GURUGRAM: A recent survey by the Haryana Department of Forest and Wildlife uncovered 74 unauthorized constructions within the eco-sensitive zone of Sultanpur National Park, highlighting a concerning trend of increased development around this protected wetland. Additionally, numerous farmhouses and buildings have been established within a kilometer of the park, which is a significant birdwatching destination in the Delhi-NCR region and was designated as a Ramsar site in 2021. Another assessment by the department revealed 158 illegal structures along regulated corridors in the vicinity. In total, 232 constructions were identified as violations of the Punjab Scheduled Roads and Controlled Areas Restriction…

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Gmada Identifies 154 Illegal Constructions in Mohali

MOHALI: The Greater Mohali Area Development Authority (GMADA) has identified 154 unauthorized constructions within its jurisdiction and has submitted a detailed action report to the National Green Tribunal (NGT) as per the tribunal’s directives. In an affidavit, GMADA’s additional chief administrator, Amarinder Singh Malhi, informed the tribunal about extensive illegal construction activities detected in villages along the Chandigarh boundary, including Mirjapur, Jayanti Majri, Bharonjian, Karoran, and Seonk, which fall under the Regulatory Branch’s purview. Since 2023, GMADA has issued 62 show-cause notices and initiated action against offenders, with another 92 notices served after September 15, 2025, for newly identified cases.…

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Ludhiana Seals Five Unauthorized Buildings in Threke Village

Representative image LUDHIANA: Following the directives of Punjab Housing and Urban Development Minister Hardeep Singh Mundian and Greater Ludhiana Area Development Authority (GLADA) Chief Administrator Sandeep Kumar, the regulatory division sealed five unauthorized buildings in Threke village on Thursday. The developers continued illegal construction work despite receiving notices, prompting a special team to execute the sealing operation without opposition. The GLADA has also recommended filing FIRs against the developers involved. A spokesperson mentioned that there is a strict zero-tolerance policy towards unauthorized and unplanned development, particularly concerning illegal colonies. A special initiative has been launched to punish those exploiting unsuspecting…

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Ludhiana Chief Pushes for Rapid Recovery and Illegal Construction Busts

LUDHIANA: MC commissioner Aaditya Dachalwal has instructed the building branch officials to expedite the collection of dues and halt illegal constructions throughout the city. These directives were issued during a meeting held at the MC Zone D office in Sarabha Nagar on Tuesday. Officials from all four zones attended the meeting, where they were tasked with meeting recovery goals promptly. The commissioner warned that strict actions would be enforced against any official failing to meet these targets. He also requested certificates confirming the absence of illegal construction activities within their jurisdictions. Participants in the meeting included the SE-cum-MTP, assistant town…

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Ahmedabad: Demolition Starts for 25 Houses in Thaltej Society

Representative image AHMEDABAD: The estate-TDO department of the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) commenced the demolition of 25 houses in Snehanjali Society, Thaltej on Wednesday. This action followed prior demolition notices, which sparked protests from the affected residents. In light of the land dispute, the AMC has opted to provisionally relocate residents to flats in the Gujarat Housing Board colony located in Naranpura. A meeting was convened between AMC officials and members of the society, wherein residents agreed to the alternative housing proposal. They also assured the AMC that they would accept any decisions regarding rent and financial matters made by…