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Gurugram Residents Protest C&D Waste Plants in New Sectors

GURUGRAM: Residents of the new sectors along Dwarka Expressway are opposing two proposed construction and demolition (C&D) waste processing plants. On Monday, they submitted a letter to the MCG commissioner, requesting the withdrawal of the proposal for facilities in sectors 103 and 106, arguing that the decision ignores planning standards and public health concerns. They are calling for the relocation of these facilities away from residential areas and threatened to escalate their protests if the civic body does not reconsider its plans. The municipal corporation intends to establish two C&D waste collection centers – one in Babupur, Sector 106, and…

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Pune fines developer for dumping debris on riverbed

PUNE: The civic body has imposed a fine of ₹10 lakh on a private developer for allegedly dumping waste on the riverbed near Deccan. “The civic administration directed the Slum Rehabilitation Authority to take further action. A stop-work order should be issued for the construction project from which the debris was collected, and the site has been sealed,” noted a senior PMC official. “We will pursue criminal charges against those responsible for this illegal dumping. Monitoring efforts will be increased,” stated Avinash Sakpal, head of Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC)’s solid waste management department. PMC Commissioner Naval Kishore Ram mentioned, “The…

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Maharashtra Govt Confirms PMC as Planning Authority for 23 Areas

PUNE: On Wednesday, the state government designated the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) as the planning authority for the 23 areas merged into its limits in 2021. This significant decision aims to transform the city’s development dynamics. Since the merger, residents in these areas have been in a complicated situation, with daily planning decisions resting with the Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority (PMRDA). This dual-authority scenario meant that while PMC provided water and civic services, PMRDA was in charge of issuing building permits. As a result, developers, residents, and officials often faced confusion due to overlapping regulations, ambiguous permissions, and enforcement…

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Maharashtra Plans Draft Structure for Pune Metropolitan Area

Representative AI image PUNE: The state government has instructed the PMRDA to promptly begin drafting the structure plan for the Pune Metropolitan Region (PMR). Senior officials from the urban development department mentioned that the notification was released on February 10. “The directions were issued in the public interest in accordance with provisions added through Chapter III B of the MRTP Act. The amended law allows a six-month window following the publication of the statutory notice to prepare the structure plan. Hence, the state has ordered the PMRDA to take immediate action,” they stated. PMRDA Commissioner Yogesh Mhase assured TOI on…

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Illegal colonies, site office demolished in Gurugram drive

Sure! Here’s a rewritten version of your content: Representative AI image GURUGRAM: The District Town Planning (DTP) enforcement wing launched a demolition campaign against unauthorized colonies and illegal constructions at various sites in the city on February 11 and 13. Structures like foundation-level constructions, boundary walls, and internal roads in Sadhrana, Bohra Kalan, Jamalpur, and Sector 89 were removed with the assistance of police teams from the Sector 10A and Bilaspur stations. Following complaints registered through the Chief Minister’s grievance portal, enforcement teams arrived at the revenue estate of Sadhrana on February 13. In one unauthorized colony, three damp-proof course…

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Mysuru Civic Body Begins Construction Demolition Plant Work

Representative image created by AI MYSURU: The Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) has commenced the establishment of a construction and demolition (C&D) waste processing plant. This facility, approved by the Mysuru Development Authority, will be set up on a 9-acre site in Hanchya-Sathagalli, adjacent to the Outer Ring Road, with an investment of ₹11.7 crore. MCC has started collecting construction debris and is currently dumping it at the Hanchya-Sathagalli location. Out of the 500 tonnes of solid waste generated daily in the city, approximately 100 tonnes consist of C&D waste. This initiative is pivotal for enhancing Mysuru’s cleanliness ranking, as part…

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Metro extension from Noida Sector 142 to Botanical Garden Approved

NOIDA: The Aqua Line extension from Botanical Garden to Noida Sector 142, featuring eight stations, will increase the city’s operational metro network to over 61.62 km. On Saturday, the Centre approved the extension of the Aqua Line Metro corridor, with an estimated cost of Rs 2,254.35 crore. The elevated stretch of 11.56 km is scheduled for completion within four years from the sanction date, as per a statement from the Noida Metro Rail Corporation. The proposed stations along the corridor will include Botanical Garden, Noida Sector 44, Noida Office, Noida Sector 97, Noida Sector 105, Noida Sector 108, Noida Sector…

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DDA Issues Notice to Reclaim 123 Disputed Land Plots in South Delhi

Representative AI image NEW DELHI: The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) has announced its intention to re-acquire 123 land parcels in various south Delhi villages, following recent Supreme Court directives related to multiple land acquisition cases. Officials indicated that this measure aims to prevent buyers from inadvertently purchasing land that is currently under legal dispute. The public notice, issued by the DDA’s land management department, specifies that this re-acquisition process adheres to Section 24(2) of the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013. According to the notice, “The Supreme Court has issued judgments in…

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Glada Dismantles Unauthorized Colony in Sahnewal, Ludhiana

Representative AI image LUDHIANA: The Greater Ludhiana Area Development Authority (Glada) is intensifying its crackdown on illegal urban sprawl, conducting a demolition of an unauthorized colony in Sahnewal on Wednesday. This operation was mandated by Punjab’s housing and urban development minister, Hardeep Singh Mundian, along with Glada chief administrator Sandeep Kumar, targeting developers who have disregarded several legal notices to cease construction. A specialized enforcement team executed the demolition and sealing efforts, which officials confirmed faced no opposition. The authority announced it will now seek criminal charges and register FIRs against the implicated developers, reaffirming its “zero-tolerance” policy towards unplanned…

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UP budget allocates ₹750 crore for Noida airport

LUCKNOW: The Uttar Pradesh government has announced an allocation of Rs 2,111 crore for the civil aviation sector in the 2026-27 Budget, emphasizing the development of the upcoming Noida International Airport, as per an official statement following the Budget presentation. Out of this total allocation, Rs 750 crore is designated for the development of the Noida International Airport in the Jewar area of Gautam Buddha Nagar district. The first phase of the airport is being developed through a public-private partnership. The government has also decided to expand the project from the initial plan of two runways to five runways. Efforts…