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Patna implements strict rules to combat construction dust pollution

PATNA: As Patna’s air quality has recently dropped into the “moderate” category, concerns regarding increasing particulate pollution have led the Patna Municipal Corporation (PMC) to implement stricter regulations on the disposal of construction and demolition waste to address dust pollution. Over the past 24 hours, the average Air Quality Index (AQI) in Patna was recorded at 177, classified as “moderate,” according to a bulletin from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) released on Wednesday. According to the bulletin, PM2.5 has been identified as the main pollutant in the city, primarily arising from building materials and construction debris. In response, the…

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Kochi Metro Infopark Extension May Miss June 2026 Deadline

KOCHI: Kochi Metro Rail Ltd (KMRL) is racing to finish the first stretch of Phase II (Pink Line) from Jawaharlal Nehru (JLN) Stadium to Infopark by June 30. Although construction activities have increased with 80% of the piling work completed, there’s concern over the slow progress of essential civil works. Viaduct construction is at just 30%, and pier work is at 37%, leading to doubts about timely completion. “It’s a tough task, but we’re determined to open the first five stations by mid-year. We are already tendering key works, including a third rail traction system, but we need sufficient funding…

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NGT Requests Report on Four Encroached Ponds in Gurugram

GURUGRAM: The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has given the Haryana government two months to respond to a petition that claims encroachment on four ponds recorded in the city’s revenue documentation, one of which has a three-storey office built over it by a former municipal councillor. The petition, brought forward by activist Vaishali Rana, was heard by NGT’s principal bench on January 5. Justice Arun Kumar Tyagi led the bench, instructing the state and other involved parties to submit their responses within two months, detailing actions taken to comply with Supreme Court mandates for protecting and restoring ponds and village commons.…

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Illegal Construction Soars in Raisina Hill: Walls, Roads Razed

GURUGRAM: Construction is thriving in the Raisina hills, despite the National Green Tribunal (NGT) ordering Haryana to dismantle illegal structures on protected Aravali lands. In response to ongoing activities, the forest department initiated another demolition drive, removing structures and boundary walls from approximately 25 acres. They also sealed a borewell and dismantled pillars at two sites that seemed to be intended for future construction. Forest officials also blocked four roads constructed to provide access to forest areas. This action was taken following repeated court orders prohibiting non-forest use on land classified as ‘gair mumkin pahad’ (uncultivable hill). The Raisina region…

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Construction Halted in Bhubaneswar, Cuttack from 6 PM to 10 AM

BHUBANESWAR: To combat air pollution, Environment Minister Ganesh Ram Singkhuntia announced on Tuesday that all construction activities in Bhubaneswar and Cuttack will be prohibited from 6 pm to 10 am. The district collectors of Khurda and Cuttack have been tasked with enforcing this directive. “All forms of construction work, whether private or government, are suspended in the twin cities during this timeframe. The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) and the state Works Department have been notified,” he added. The Bhubaneswar Development Authority (BDA) and Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) have taken measures to alleviate air pollution in the capital. BMC…

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Kolkata Civic Body Launches Drive to Demolish Unsafe Buildings

KOLKATA: In response to the Shamsul Huda Road building collapse, the Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) is initiating a comprehensive campaign to demolish unsafe and decrepit buildings throughout the city. The KMC Buildings Department plans to use specific powers to demolish structures posing risks to both residents and pedestrians. An official from the KMC Buildings Department disclosed that assistance will be sought through an express order—authorized under section 411(4) of the KMC Buildings Rule—allowing the civic body to dismantle unsecured portions of dilapidated structures deemed irreparable. A prior survey identified buildings vulnerable to collapse, particularly during heavy rainfall. “We have identified…

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Jaipur: LSG to Request Demolition Costs for 20 Chomu Buildings

Representative AI image JAIPUR: A significant demolition operation took place on Friday, targeting 20 buildings near a mosque in Chomu town. The local self-governance department plans to issue recovery notices to the owners of these demolished structures to cover the costs incurred during the demolition. This action was prompted by allegations of the owners’ involvement in stone-pelting incidents on the night of December 25-26. A senior official from the local self-governance department stated on Saturday, “Typically, recovery notices are issued by the Jaipur Development Authority (JDA) and the Jaipur Municipal Corporation (JMC) in such cases. This process ensures that errant…

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29 Illegal Baghpat Colonies Notified; Bulldozer Action Ahead

Sure! Here’s a rewritten version of the content: — MEERUT: The Baghpat development authority and district administration have issued notices to 29 illegal colonies and a private school in a crackdown on unauthorized constructions, according to officials. If the violations are not addressed, demolition actions will be initiated. The private school, which accommodates nearly 1,000 students, faces scrutiny for purportedly conducting construction without required approvals. “Certain construction activities were executed on the school premises without obtaining the necessary building map approval,” stated Baghpat ADM Vineet Kumar Upadhyay. This has been deemed a serious breach of regulations, prompting the development authority…

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Goa Plans New Green Areas in Calangute, Anjuna for Settlements

Representative image PANAJI: Just days after the town and country planning department annulled the conversion of 300,000 sqm in Arambol, the department approved the conversion of eco-sensitive land under Section 39A of the Goa Town and Country Planning Act in Calangute, Para, Anjuna, and Aldona. The department authorized 15 proposals that collectively convert 35,685 sqm of orchards and natural tree cover into settlement zones, predominantly affecting ecologically sensitive areas sought by real estate developers. The TCP board adopted these proposals during its 225th meeting, issuing a relevant gazette notification thereafter. A significant portion of the land identified for conversion exists…

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Nagpur Metro Phase III Extended to New Nagpur and Butibori

File Photo NAGPUR: The expansion of the Metro’s Phase 3 is set to exceed its original limits, with plans to extend the network to New Nagpur and add an additional 5 km stretch beyond Butibori MIDC, greatly expanding the city’s future mass transit infrastructure, according to senior officials from MahaMetro speaking to TOI. The updated plan has been integrated into the Comprehensive Mobility Plan (CMP) and submitted to the government. Initially, Phase 3 was designed primarily as a Sitabuldi-Koradi corridor to enhance connectivity between the city center and the rapidly growing northern region. Current plans include the addition of two…