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HC directs Meghalaya to acquire airport land in four months

GUWAHATI: The Meghalaya High Court has instructed the Ri-Bhoi Deputy Commissioner (DC) and the Transport Department to complete the acquisition of 11.75 acres of private land for Shillong airport’s expansion by January 10. This land is to be handed over to the Airports Authority of India (AAI). The directive was issued by Chief Justice Soumen Sen and Justice W Diengdoh, highlighting the urgency and delays in securing the necessary land. The bench noted that the state government’s report indicated that the Ri-Bhoi DC would take steps to clear any encumbrances and transfer the land by January 20. Following this, the…

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CVO Takes Action on Illegal Construction in Ludhiana’s BRS Nagar

LUDHIANA: The Chief Vigilance Officer (CVO) of the local bodies department has instructed the municipal corporation (MC) to take action against the unlawful commercial construction of a building in BRS Nagar. This comes after a complaint was lodged by social activist Kuldeep Singh Khaira. The CVO’s directive concerns a building located at residential plot number 347-B in BRS Nagar, which is reportedly being developed for commercial use, violating the town planning scheme and the Ludhiana Master Plan. According to the CVO’s letter, construction of the building’s second floor is already “in full swing.” Furthermore, the letter raised concerns about repeated…

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Gujarat Govt: Submit Draft Development Plans by June 30

GANDHINAGAR: Following the successful bid to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games, the Gujarat government is accelerating urbanization efforts. They have instructed all 17 municipal corporations (MCs) and urban development authorities (UDAs) to complete their draft development plans by June 30. Additionally, 2025 has been designated as Urban Development Year to promote urban progress. Currently, the nine new municipal corporations—Navsari, Gandhidham, Morbi, Vapi, Anand, Nadiad, Mehsana, Porbandar, and Surendranagar—lack draft development plans (DPs), while the eight previously established corporations are in the process of revising theirs. In another major step, the UDD minister has directed all MCs and UDAs to complete…

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Ludhiana’s Dhandhari C&D Plant Running, Short on Waste

Representative AI image LUDHIANA: After considerable delays due to funding issues, local opposition, objections from a ruling party MLA, and construction setbacks, the new construction and demolition (C&D) waste processing plant in Dhandhari is finally operational. However, it now faces a new challenge: insufficient waste is being delivered to the facility. The plant, intended to process C&D waste from across the city, has been active for almost a month, but the amount of waste received remains low, according to city officials. They are now exploring alternative locations to facilitate the dumping of C&D waste before it is transported to the…

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Six Illegal Constructions Sealed in Adarsh Nagar, Jaipur

JAIPUR: The Jaipur Municipal Corporation (JMC) has sealed six illegal constructions in the Adarsh Nagar zone as part of a special drive in areas such as Regaron Ki Kothi, Babu Ka Teeba, Dairy Walon Ki Gali, and Jawahar Nagar. Zonal deputy commissioner Rajendra Kumar noted that routine inspections revealed numerous commercial establishments and plots engaged in construction without the necessary approvals or permissions. “Given the seriousness of the violations, we sealed all six sites. Unauthorized construction not only disrupts planned development but also poses significant safety risks,” he stated. The JMC has emphasized the importance of securing proper approvals before…

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Chandigarh Plans Optimal Land Use for Future Development

Representative AI image CHANDIGARH: With less than 10% of Chandigarh’s land reserved for future growth, the UT administration has initiated a thorough assessment to catalog every vacant and designated plot for residential, commercial, and institutional development. This initiative aims to maximize land utilization amidst increasing demands for sustainable urban expansion. Significant parcels of land available in the UT include roughly 500 acres in Phase III of the city that remain undeveloped. A substantial portion of this is designated for residential use by the Chandigarh Housing Board (CHB), while another portion is reserved for transit-oriented development (TOD). Additionally, both acquired and…

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Land Acquisition Issues Approaching Resolution in AP Capital Region

Representative AI image VIJAYAWADA: A three-member committee set up to tackle outstanding issues for farmers in the capital region announced on Saturday that land acquisition challenges are close to resolution, and infrastructure efforts in capital villages are set to accelerate. The committee includes Union Minister and Guntur MP Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar, Municipal Administration and Urban Development Minister P Narayana, and Tadikonda MLA Tenali Sravan Kumar. They also addressed the issue of pensions for the landless poor, assigning CRDA officials to review each application. Pemmasani stated that all pending concerns have been sorted into major and general categories, prioritizing based on…

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GRAP IV Fails as Gurugram Chokes on Dust from Violating Sites

Representative AI image GURUGRAM: Construction sites in the area have become dust bowls, severely affecting air quality. Residents struggle to breathe as pollution levels surge, prompting the implementation of stage 4 restrictions under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) across Delhi-NCR. Many key areas in the city remain enveloped in a permanent haze due to continuous construction activities day and night. Despite the ban, numerous sites are flouting basic guidelines set by the Union Ministry of Environment, such as using green sheets to cover areas, watering down dust, and properly covering vehicles carrying construction and demolition (C&D) waste. Most construction…

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YEIDA to Develop Future-Ready Service Master Plan

NOIDA: YEIDA has chosen to hire a consultant to develop a comprehensive service master plan for its designated area, with special emphasis on water supply, sewerage, and stormwater drainage systems. According to officials, the plan aims to evaluate existing infrastructure and create a roadmap for enhancements and expansions, considering anticipated growth in the region. While the master plan provides a long-term framework for urban development, the service master plan focuses on sector-specific technical details, converting the master plan’s vision into tangible infrastructure systems. As part of this initiative, the consultant will conduct a thorough analysis of current water supply, sewerage,…

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NDMC Launches Cleanliness Drive in Major Areas

Representative AI image NEW DELHI: On Friday, the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) launched a large-scale initiative to combat dust pollution and improve cleanliness in key residential and commercial areas. According to NDMC, multiple departments are collaborating on this effort. An official statement highlighted active involvement from the three core departments: Public Health (Sanitation), Horticulture, and Civil Engineering, ensuring a thorough execution. A spokesperson mentioned that NDMC teams engaged in mechanized sweeping, silt removal from side channels, essential repairs, and maintenance of green spaces. “These coordinated efforts aim to significantly reduce dust pollution and enhance the overall environmental quality of…