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Goa Approves Housing Projects Without Water Access Assessment

Representative Image PANAJI: In a state grappling with water scarcity in both urban and rural areas, the town and country planning (TCP) department continues to grant technical approvals for new housing and tourism projects daily, overlooking a critical factor—access to water. Rapid urban development, exacerbated by uncontrolled groundwater extraction and increasing tourist numbers, has left Goa’s water infrastructure in distress. Despite this escalating crisis, various government departments operate independently. Clearances for extensive housing developments and luxury resorts are issued without consulting the public works department (PWD) or the water resources department (WRD), which are responsible for ensuring residents have adequate…

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FIR Filed Against Supertech Cape Town AOA for STP Issues

NOIDA: The Noida Authority has lodged a police complaint against the Apartment Owners Association (AOA) of Supertech Cape Town in Sector 74 for discharging untreated sewage into the sector’s drainage system. As per the guidelines set by the National Green Tribunal (NGT), high-rise developments are required to have operational sewage treatment plants (STPs) on-site. According to RP Singh, general manager (Jal) at the Noida Authority, inspections carried out on Friday revealed that the STP was not functioning according to the mandated standards. “We discovered that untreated sewage was being directly released into the drain. This poses a risk to groundwater…

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Pasarwadi Villagers Granted 2 Acres for New Homes in Malin

PUNE: The Ambegaon tehsil administration has allocated two acres of safe land for 34 tribal families residing in the Pasarwadi hamlet of Malin village to build new homes. This village, perched on the edge of a hill, faced soil cracks last year, raising concerns about potential landslides. The community remains anxious following the devastating landslide in 2014 that claimed 151 lives. Ambegaon’s Tehsildar, Sanjay Nagtilak, stated, “The new land is safe and appropriate for building houses. We will provide financial assistance through state and national welfare schemes, and we will also seek CSR funds to support the residents in home…

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Fifty Farmhouses Defend Aravalis Against Bulldozers This Week

Representative Image GURUGRAM: Starting from the first week of July, illegal structures—including farmhouses, walls, banquet halls, shops, and cafes built in the city’s protected Aravalis—will be demolished. Forest department officials confirmed that a survey conducted earlier this year identified fifty such illegally constructed farmhouses. Show-cause notices have been issued for new constructions on protected Aravali land in the Behrampur, Ghata, Gwalpahari, and Sakatpur areas. Property owners have 15 days to dismantle these structures voluntarily; failure to comply will lead to departmental demolition. A forest officer stated, “We began issuing notices on June 3, and by June 26, around 50 notices…

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Abhay Khand Residents in Ghaziabad Seek Civic Solutions

GHAZIABAD: Residents of GDA flats in Abhay Khand, Indirapuram, are confronting various civic challenges, including blocked sewers, crumbling roads, encroached green spaces, and tainted water supply. They’ve been waiting for a service road in the area for the past 12 years, in addition to a reliable security system. “The flats were registered as residential properties, yet commercial activities are rampant,” Bhuwan Rawat, a local resident, expressed to TOI. GDA flats are part of the broader Indirapuram Yojna developed by the Ghaziabad Development Authority (GDA), featuring numerous residential units. Abhay Khand is a sought-after residential neighborhood within Indirapuram, primarily known for…

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Gurugram: Four Illegal Homes Demolished, Two Buildings Sealed

GURUGRAM: The Department of Town and Country Planning (DTCP) in Gurgaon, along with a team from the Sector 53 police station, conducted a demolition operation in Saraswati Kunj along Golf Course Road on Sunday. DTCP officials reported that enforcement actions led to the demolition of four illegally constructed houses that violated approved layout plans. These structures were raised without the necessary approvals and clearances. Furthermore, two buildings nearing completion were sealed for breaching zoning and planning regulations. The enforcement team also demolished two unauthorized labor accommodations situated on the right of way (ROW) of the internal road within the colony.…

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Andhra Pradesh Reveals Capital Land Pooling Scheme Rules, 2025

AMARAVATI: On Tuesday, the Andhra Pradesh government announced the Andhra Pradesh Capital Region Land Pooling Scheme (Formulation and Implementation) Rules, 2025, which will oversee the innovative land pooling method necessary for the development of the greenfield capital city, Amaravati. S. Suresh Kumar, Principal Secretary for Municipal Administration and Urban Development, stated that these rules will apply to the ‘capital region,’ while the ‘capital city area’ will still follow the guidelines set by the Andhra Pradesh Capital City Land Pooling Scheme (Formulation and Implementation) Rules of 2015. The scheme is designed to align with the government’s vision of creating a ‘People’s…

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Chandigarh Dismantles 10 Homes in Manimajra

CHANDIGARH: The Chandigarh administration continued its anti-encroachment efforts on Wednesday, demolishing 10 residential structures in Manimajra. The land, approximately 38 acres, was acquired for public use in 1998, with compensation paid at that time. However, nearly 1.5 acres have been encroached upon over the years with the erection of unauthorized buildings. “After following due legal procedures, including issuing formal notices and allowing sufficient time for voluntary vacating, the administration carried out the demolitions. A petition from the encroachers in the high court has been dismissed,” stated Nishant Kumar Yadav, deputy commissioner and estate officer. A significant police presence was maintained…