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Chandigarh to invest ₹10.25 crore in Manimajra services

CHANDIGARH: The engineering department of the municipal corporation has projected a budget of approximately Rs 10.25 crore for the provision of essential services on a land parcel in Manimajra, intended for auction as a housing society. Of this total, Rs 4.96 crore has been allocated for public health services, Rs 3.32 crore for road construction, Rs 99 lakh for horticulture, and Rs 37 lakh for electrical services. Additionally, Rs 30 lakh has been earmarked for a common duct to accommodate networking lines for multiple utilities. In the public health segment, the engineering department will implement services such as sewerage, stormwater…

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Experts: Pune Airport’s Funnel Zone at Risk from Nearby Constructions

PUNE: Experts in civil aviation are urging increased action against rampant illegal construction activities near Lohegaon airport, warning that the safety of flight operations in the funnel zone may be at risk. Following the Pune Municipal Corporation’s recent crackdown on unauthorized buildings near the airport, experts believe that the response has been inadequate and delayed. An anonymous Indian Air Force (IAF) veteran commented that such extensive construction couldn’t occur without some level of collusion. “This is a significant issue that isn’t getting the attention it deserves. The collaboration between law enforcement, builders, politicians, and aviation officials could be contributing to…

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Ghaziabad Body Releases ₹800 Crore for Indirapuram Extension

GHAZIABAD: The Ghaziabad Development Authority (GDA) has reclaimed 10 hectares of land valued at ₹800 crore in Kanawni, Indirapuram. This land had been encroached upon for over a decade, with illegal shanties and hutments established on it. A GDA official stated that this reclaimed land will be integrated into the Indirapuram Extension scheme, which spans 34 hectares and aims to develop a new township. “Last week, we conducted a significant anti-encroachment operation in Kanawni, successfully recovering the land. We are now erecting pillars and securing the area with fencing,” the official added. The GDA is set to issue a request…

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Ludhiana Identifies Over 150 Unsafe Buildings

LUDHIANA: The town planning department has completed a new survey identifying 159 unsafe buildings across the city, covering all four zones. Officials have compiled a list and issued notices to the owners of these properties. The survey indicates that Zone D has the highest number of unsafe buildings at 55, while Zone A, which includes the old city, has 48. Zones B and C follow with 21 and 35 unsafe buildings, respectively. Comparatively, a 2021 survey showed Zone A had 64 unsafe buildings, with Zones B, C, and D reporting 21, 38, and 33 unsafe buildings, respectively. An official noted…

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Ludhiana to Soon Inaugurate Construction Waste Plant

Representative Image LUDHIANA: Several highly anticipated projects by the civic body are set for inauguration and will soon be accessible to the public. The all-weather swimming pool and the construction and demolition waste plant have been completed, while the basketball court is nearing its finish. Officials anticipate that the remaining work will take another week. The construction and demolition (C&D) waste plant located in Dhandhari was originally part of the Smart City Mission but later transitioned to the Swachh Bharat Mission due to rising costs and structural changes. Initially budgeted at Rs 2.69 crore, the project faced challenges when the…

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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…