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Illegal construction in Rajpur ravines despite HC ban

DEHRADUN: Residents of Rajpur have raised concerns regarding uncontrolled construction in the area’s natural ravines, claiming it violates a high court order from last year that prohibits encroachment on ravines and nalas. They’ve highlighted the region’s seismic vulnerability, pointing to the rise of numerous high-rise buildings, some even under construction, seemingly without sufficient oversight. This situation is exacerbated by increasing pollution, traffic jams, and significant tree loss in Dehradun. “Given that the capital’s ecology is already on unstable ground, why are authorities allowing such construction? Why are licenses being granted for development in ecologically sensitive areas when sub-divisional magistrate reports…

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Illegal colonies on 8.5 acres demolished in Gurugram

GURUGRAM: The Department of Town and Country Planning (DTCP) has launched a crackdown on illegal real estate activities, demolishing unauthorized colonies across 8.5 acres in the city, as reported by officials on Friday. This initiative, supported by police, aims to curb unplanned urbanization and prevent the sale of illegal plots. The first phase of demolitions began on January 14 in Pataudi’s urban area, targeting two unauthorized colonies. In the revenue estate of village Khor, a 4-acre illegal colony was dismantled, leading to the demolition of 15 damp-proof courses (DPCs), five boundary walls, and an internal earthen road network. Additionally, a…

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Bhubaneswar BDA Advances Town Planning Scheme No. 8

BHUBANESWAR: The Bhubaneswar Development Authority (BDA) has begun implementing Town Planning Scheme (TPS) no. 8, which encompasses 560.81 acres in the Andharua and Daspur mouzas. This initiative is part of the BDA’s extensive plan to promote systematic urban development without compulsory land acquisition for the proposed inner ring road in the TP zone, reducing delays and legal disputes. According to a recent tender released by the BDA, the agency will conduct a comprehensive survey of the area, defining scheme boundaries, roads, and plots, while installing markers at specific points. The agency’s responsibilities will include preparing layout maps, offering digital outputs…

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Chandigarh Maps 4,500 Properties in Sectors 2-17 Pilot Survey

CHANDIGARH: A review meeting for the NAKSHA pilot project took place under the leadership of Deputy Commissioner Nishant Kumar Yadav to evaluate the progress of field surveys and ground-truthing activities. The meeting was attended by the Additional Deputy Commissioner, officials from the Survey of India, and representatives from NIC, MC Chandigarh, NPMU Delhi, and MPSEDC Bhopal (via video link). Officials reported that Sectors 2 to 17 include around 7,000 properties, both residential and commercial. Approximately 4,500 properties have already been visited by NAKSHA field teams for validation and verification. Currently, about 20 field teams are actively surveying each day. Despite…

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Andhra Pradesh Considers Mumbai Model for Vizag 2.0 Development

File Photo VISAKHAPATNAM: The NITI Aayog, through the Vizag Growth Hub initiative, has put forth a plan to develop a Bay City between Kailasagiri and Bheemili. This also includes the expansion of Vizag 2.0, reaching towards the upcoming Bhogapuram airport and the associated aerocity project. A team from Andhra Pradesh, primarily from the Visakhapatnam Metropolitan Region Development Authority (VMRDA) and led by municipal administration and urban development principal secretary S. Suresh Kumar, visited Mumbai on January 12 and 13 to explore similar urban development models. The visit aimed to gain insights into the operations of the City and Industrial Development…

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Nagpur: Deo Nagar’s Roads Blocked by Building Materials

Representative AI image NAGPUR: The unregulated dumping of construction materials has turned the inner lanes of Deo Nagar into daily bottlenecks, causing significant inconvenience for residents, pedestrians, and motorists. Large piles of sand, gravel, bricks, and construction debris from various ongoing projects have occupied substantial portions of the already narrow roads, raising serious safety concerns. A visit by TOI to the area revealed that many inner lanes are partially obstructed by heaps of unused construction materials piled alongside the road, with no barricades, warning signs, or clear demarcation. In several areas, loose sand has spread into the pathway, making it…

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Ludhiana demolishes nine illegal buildings in Lohara

Here’s a rewritten version of the content: — Representative AI image LUDHIANA: In an ongoing effort against unauthorized development, the municipal corporation (MC) building branch took down nine illegal structures in the Lohara area on Wednesday. The enforcement drive, focused on Zone C, led to the demolition of five under-construction shops and four residential buildings in Kunti Nagar. Officials stated that this action came after MC commissioner Aaditya Dachalwal issued a direct order, as property owners neglected multiple warnings to cease work. Zero Tolerance Policy The demolitions are part of a larger initiative by the civic body to manage unregulated…

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Uttar Pradesh Construction Workers Urged to Register for Benefits

LUCKNOW: In a bid to enhance social security for construction workers, the state government on Wednesday held awareness and registration camps at three labor hubs in the city: Mohanlalganj, Buddheshwar, and Barabirwa (Aashiana). The Uttar Pradesh Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board organized these camps to promote welfare schemes for registered workers and facilitate on-the-spot registrations and renewals. Under the direction of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, the state has made it a priority to enhance the living conditions of construction workers, ensure their children receive education, provide health protection, and promote social dignity. During the camps, workers learned about…

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Mangaluru City Launches Drives Against Illegal Buildings

Representative AI image MANGALURU: The Mangaluru City Corporation (MCC) is intensifying efforts against illegal constructions that violate city regulations. City officials confirmed that demolition activities will persist to eliminate unauthorized buildings. One such structure was reportedly erected in Alape village, breaching the approved building plan by converting ground-floor parking into living space. To uphold public interest and enforce compliance, a demolition was executed on Monday following an order from MCC Commissioner Ravichandra Naik. According to the commissioner, the owner of the property in Alape contravened the approved plans and illegally constructed within designated parking areas. The assistant town planning officer…

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Rainwater Harvesting Required for Large Buildings in Goa

PANAJI: The Goa government has mandated rooftop rainwater harvesting for large residential, commercial, and government buildings, announced Water Resources Minister Subhash Shirodkar in the legislative assembly on Wednesday. Responding to a question posed by BJP’s Krishna Salkar during the ongoing winter session, Shirodkar stated that his department has been working on post-monsoon water harvesting in rivers, nullahs, and streams by constructing dams and bunds. The department is also advocating for rooftop rainwater harvesting in office complexes, schools, and other institutions, in addition to building rainwater harvesting pits to support groundwater recharge. The minister revealed that the state government officially announced…