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Bengaluru: Illegal Construction Persists in HAL III Despite HC Order

File Photo BENGALURU: Members of the HAL III Stage Taxpayers and Residents Association have expressed frustration over ongoing illegal constructions that violate local building norms. The association has contacted relevant authorities over 40 times since February 2025 to demand action but has yet to receive a reply. In light of what they describe as indifference from Bruhat Bengaluru City Corporation (BBCC) officials, the association has filed a writ petition in the High Court. During the hearing, the court instructed the BBCC Assistant Executive Engineer to issue notices to M/s Moonlight FNB Pvt Ltd regarding compliance with the sanctioned construction plan.…

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Delhi speeds up construction of fifth C&D waste plant in Tehkhand

Representative AI image NEW DELHI: The Municipal Corporation of Delhi has intensified efforts to establish its fifth construction-and-demolition waste processing facility in Tehkhand. The selected agency is set to take control of the seven-acre site on January 1. A corporation official mentioned, “After that, it will take about a year for the agency to complete the setup and become fully operational, pending all necessary permissions.” The initiative will encompass the collection, transportation, processing, and disposal of waste from the corporation’s central and southern zones. Initially, the concessionaire will handle up to 1,000 tonnes of waste daily, with plans to increase…

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Union Cabinet Approves Three New Delhi Metro Extensions

NEW DELHI: In a significant enhancement to Delhi’s infrastructure, the Union Cabinet approved three new Metro corridors on Wednesday. This includes a 9.91-km stretch from RK Ashram Marg to Indraprastha, connecting key locations such as Kartavya Bhavans, India Gate, Bharat Mandapam, and the National War Memorial in Lutyens’ Delhi. The new Central Vista corridor will provide direct access to office-goers and visitors, benefiting approximately 60,000 daily commuters and 200,000 visitors. This development aims to reduce pollution and reliance on fossil fuels, enhancing the overall quality of life, according to an official statement. The corridor will feature stations including RK Ashram…

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Navi Mumbai Airport to Open on December 25

THANE: After years of planning, the Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) is ready to begin commercial operations on Thursday, promising to reduce travel times, enhance tourism, and draw significant investments to the area. The City and Industrial Development Corporation (CIDCO), the agency responsible for this ambitious aviation project, announced on Tuesday that the airport will manage 30 Air Traffic Movements (arrivals and departures) on its opening day. The launch is expected to ease congestion at the existing Mumbai international airport, contributing to a more efficient multi-airport network in the region. “The opening of the Navi Mumbai International Airport reflects the…

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Ahmedabad: Auda Approves Transit Zone Benefits for 4,604 Hectares

Representative AI image AHMEDABAD: The Ahmedabad Urban Development Authority (Auda) has approved a proposal to extend Transit Oriented Zone (TOZ) benefits—including a higher floor space index (FSI) of 4.0 and parking concessions—to 4,604 hectares along ten major city roads. These benefits will also apply in areas where Bus Rapid Transit System (BRTS) corridors are not physically present. A TOZ is a planning tool designed to promote dense, vertical development near mass transport corridors like Metro or BRT, enabling the construction of high-rise buildings ranging from 70m to 100m in height, depending on their plot size and design. This move is…

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CRDA Greenlights ₹1,300 Crore for Amaravati Layouts

Representative AI image AMARAVATI: During the 56th meeting of the Capital Region Development Authority (CRDA) held on Monday, over Rs 1,300 crore was allocated for layout development, alongside a Rs 444-crore investment in a flood pumping system. Chaired by Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu, the CRDA announced the establishment of a research center on two acres in Amaravati’s Quantum Computing Centre, with a budget of Rs 104 crore. The planned pumping station will cost Rs 444 crore and will have a capacity of 8,400 cusecs. Additionally, Rs 1,358 crore has been allocated for infrastructure development in Zone-8 of…

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Haryana Proposes Rajiv Chowk as Start for RRTS Corridor

GURUGRAM: The Haryana government has suggested that Rajiv Chowk serve as the starting point for the Gurgaon–Faridabad–Noida Namo Bharat (RRTS) corridor. Officials believe this strategic location will boost ridership throughout the day, enhance multimodal connectivity, and provide significant advantages to commuters. However, the National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) has expressed reservations, citing increased construction costs, engineering obstacles, and the possibility of a detour between IGI Airport’s Aerocity and Noida International Airport. Disagreements arose during a meeting to finalize the draft detailed project report (DPR) for the corridor. This project is designed as a rapid transit link connecting IGI Airport…

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Notice Issued to 4,500 Homes in Gurugram for Illegal Builds

Representative AI image GURUGRAM: The Haryana government has intensified its crackdown on illegal constructions and the commercial misuse of residential properties in DLF phases 1-5. The number of properties currently under investigation has reached 4,565. This was revealed after the enforcement wing of the Department of Town and Country Planning (DTCP) issued a revised public notice. An earlier survey had identified violations in 4,183 properties. The recent notice has been posted on the DTCP’s official website following a new survey mandated by the Punjab and Haryana High Court. A comprehensive list of affected properties is available at tcpharyana.gov.in, enabling property…

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Fears Over S+4 Rule: Ludhiana’s Density May Threaten Livability

LUDHIANA: The Punjab government’s newly implemented building regulations have ignited a heated debate in the city. While these reforms offer substantial density and parking concessions for property owners, urban planners and environmentalists caution that such changes may overwhelm the city’s aging infrastructure. These regulations signify a shift towards “vertical growth” and “commercial flexibility,” particularly in Ludhiana’s historic and densely populated areas. The new unified rules introduce several structural modifications aimed at modernizing the urban landscape. Builders are now allowed to utilize stilt parking (open parking at ground level) to facilitate residential living on upper floors. Additionally, basements can now be…

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Ludhiana Launches Crackdown on Seven Illegal Buildings

LUDHIANA: Continuing its crackdown on unauthorized urban development, the Ludhiana Municipal Corporation (MC) building branch demolished or sealed seven illegal structures throughout the city on Friday. Following direct orders from MC Commissioner Aaditya Dachalwal, officials from Zone D focused on high-profile commercial and residential areas. This action is part of a larger plan to enforce newly established unified building bylaws and to penalize those circumventing the official approval process. Assistant Town Planner (ATP) Harvinder Singh confirmed that the targeted properties were either constructed without approved plans or breached zoning regulations. Demolitions occurred at Kochar Market Road (1) and Gurdev Nagar…