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Joint Panel Formed in Haryana to Investigate Illegal Tree Felling

GURUGRAM: In response to directives from the National Green Tribunal (NGT), Deputy Commissioner Ajay Kumar has established a joint committee to investigate unlawful tree felling and unauthorized construction in the Aravali area of Raisina village, located in Sohna tehsil. The committee has been tasked with conducting an on-site inspection of Gair Mumkin Pahar land, characterized by rocky or steep terrain unsuitable for cultivation. The committee is to identify any violations of environmental and forest laws and recommend preventive and remedial actions. The four-member panel, led by the Sohna sub-divisional magistrate, includes a representative from the district forest office, the executive…

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Jewar Airport Set to Open Soon, Says Civil Aviation Minister

NEW DELHI: The government announced on Monday in the Rajya Sabha that the Jewar airport in Uttar Pradesh has received its aerodrome license and will be inaugurated shortly. In response to questions about the Noida International Airport at Jewar during Question Hour, Minister for Civil Aviation, Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu, stated that there is a typical timeframe of 45 days to two months from the issuance of the aerodrome license to the commencement of actual flight operations. “I’m pleased to share that the first aerodrome license has been granted by the DGCA following extensive consultations with institutions such as the Airport…

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Land Cleared for New Buildings at Damdama Basin, Aravalis

Representative AI image GURUGRAM: Significant alterations have been made to the land near Damdama Lake, including tree removal and the extension of an electricity line, to accommodate new buildings within this protected Aravalis zone. A 3km kuccha road has been created, running through the catchment area — a region safeguarded under the Punjab Land Preservation Act (PLPA) which prohibits non-forest activities. The road begins behind the Damdama Tourist Complex managed by the Haryana tourism department and traverses the lake basin, linking newly constructed concrete structures. Initially 1.5km long in 2021, the road has now expanded to 3km, despite previous efforts…

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Maharashtra CM Advocates Metro Expansion in Pune’s New Areas

Representative AI image PUNE: The Phase-II expansion of the Metro system in and around Pune is set to gain momentum, as Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced plans to enhance the transit infrastructure in several cities, including Mumbai and Nagpur. The proposed Khadakwasla-Swargate-Hadapsar-Kharadi line, along with new routes from Hadapsar to Loni Kalbhor and from Hadapsar to Saswad Road, aims to connect older city areas with newer developments. If implemented on schedule, these lines will significantly benefit countless commuters. Fadnavis stated that the state government is focused on expanding the Metro network and has approved the new lines in Pune and…

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Haryana Forms Panel to Draft Waste-to-Energy Proposal

Representative AI Image GURUGRAM: The Directorate of Urban Local Bodies (ULB) has established a committee to draft a model request for proposal (RFP) for waste-to-energy projects across municipal corporations in the state, including Gurgaon, Faridabad, and Hisar. These projects will be executed under a public-private partnership (PPP) framework. The ULB’s directive states that the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs has provided a model RFP to help states and ULBs develop technically sound and financially viable waste-to-energy initiatives. The committee is comprised of Dhirendra Khadgata, commissioner of the Faridabad municipal corporation; Pradeep Dahiya, MCG chief; Niraj, chief of the Hisar…

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PM Launches Two New Delhi Metro Corridors

Representative Image NEW DELHI: On Sunday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated two new corridors of the Delhi Metro and laid the foundation for three additional lines, enhancing direct connectivity to several key locations in the national capital. He also inaugurated projects worth ₹15,200 crore as part of the central government’s General Pool Residential Accommodation (GPRA) redevelopment initiative. The total investment across all projects reaches approximately ₹33,500 crore. The corridors inaugurated include the Majlis Park-Maujpur Babarpur (Pink Line) corridor, spanning around 12.3 km, and the Deepali Chowk-Majlis Park (Magenta Line) corridor, approximately 9.9 km long. These corridors will serve areas such…

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Mohali Residents Protest Delays in PR-6 Road Construction

MOHALI: Residents and members of various housing societies under the Committee of Resident Welfare Associations and Societies (Corwas), Mega Mohali, staged a protest on Friday outside a private builder’s head office in Sector 119, urging expedited construction of the proposed PR-6 road. Protesters claimed that a legal dispute involving the builder has halted the project, affecting thousands of local residents. Corwas representatives stated they have appealed to Puda and the state government to revoke approvals granted to the builder and expedite resolution of the legal matter, but have seen no progress. Corwas president Rajwinder Singh accused the builder of obtaining…

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Gurugram’s Groundwater Depletion: 195% Over Replenishment

Representative AI image GURUGRAM: The city is continuing to extract significantly more groundwater than it can sustainably replenish, with withdrawals reaching 194.6% above the allowable limit, as per the latest National Compilation on Dynamic Ground Water Resources of India, 2025, published by the Central Ground Water Board (CGWB). While this marks a slight decrease from 2024, when extraction was recorded at 195%, the change is minimal and raises concerns about the ongoing imbalance between extraction and natural replenishment. In fact, in 2023, the extraction rate was even higher at 212%. The report reveals that the city drew 40,396 hectare-metres (ham)…

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West Bengal Plans Reuse of Treated Wastewater in Housing

Representative AI image KOLKATA: The Urban Development and Municipal Affairs Department of West Bengal has drafted a new state policy aimed at the safe reuse of treated wastewater. This initiative is designed to encourage sustainable practices in the reuse of treated water. The draft outlines that new residential housing projects, which have received environmental clearance, must incorporate systems for the maximum reuse of treated wastewater for non-potable purposes. This directive is particularly intended for multistoried buildings, gated communities, public institutions, commercial establishments, hotels, airports, and major railway stations. Stakeholders, experts, and organizations are invited to share their feedback on the…

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Maharashtra CM unveils ₹23,487-crore metro to Gateway of India

MUMBAI: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis unveiled significant infrastructure initiatives during the Budget 2026-27 presentation on Friday. Among these projects are plans for an underground tunnel network in Mumbai and Pune, as well as a Rs 23,487-crore metro line leading to the Gateway of India. In his Budget address to the assembly, Fadnavis indicated that the government aims to construct 1,200 km of metro lines and over 6,000 km of expressways to establish a seamless connectivity system for both passenger and freight transportation by 2047. He noted that efforts are underway for a 490 km metro network in Mumbai, Pune,…