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Crackdown on Illegal Floors, Offices, Colonies in Pataudi

GURUGRAM: On February 25th, illegal constructions were sealed and three unauthorized colonies were demolished in the Pataudi subdivision during an enforcement operation led by the town and country planning department, with police support. Officials explained that the actions were in response to complaints regarding unauthorized plotting in the city’s peripheral urban areas. The operation included the sealing of an illegal floor at Enkay Town Plaza in Palam Vihar, initiated by a complaint submitted through the CM Window grievance portal. Additionally, an unauthorized office operating within the Brisk Lumbini club, located in Sector 109, was also sealed for violating approved land…

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Strong, Sustainable Cities Key to Viksit Bharat: Housing Minister

File Photo NEW DELHI: Union Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Manohar Lal stated on Tuesday that India’s urban transformation is now entering a “decisive phase”, emphasizing that the journey to Viksit Bharat by 2047 relies on the development of strong, secure, and sustainable cities. During the inauguration of the 18th edition of ‘Municipalika’ at Bharat Mandapam, the minister noted that approximately 40% of India’s population lives in urban areas, with projections indicating a rise to around 800 million over the next 25 years. “Cities are responsible for nearly 70% of GDP and close to 90% of revenues. The path to…

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Pune Civic Body Expands Pollution Monitoring to More Constructions

Representative AI image PUNE: The Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) is set to mandate pollution monitoring systems for smaller construction projects, expanding the current regulations. At present, only construction projects exceeding 5,000 square meters are required to implement these systems. however, Mayor Manjusha Nagpure announced on Wednesday, “We aim to lower the minimum plot size for these installations soon. The civic body will also require government and civic projects to monitor their pollution outputs.” Additionally, ready-mix concrete (RMC) plants will also fall under this monitoring requirement. When questioned about actions taken against polluting RMC plants within civic limits, especially those in…

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Visakhapatnam: GVMC Starts Zone-Wise Development Plans Post-Reorg

VISAKHAPATNAM: The Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation (GVMC) has expanded its administrative structure from eight to ten zones and is now in the process of crafting detailed zonal and ward-level development plans. This restructuring is intended to enhance grassroots administration and better align municipal governance with Assembly constituencies. Previously, with the eight-zone system, there were frequent mismatches, leading to wards being assigned to zones that did not correspond with their constituencies. This situation caused coordination difficulties, procedural delays, and gaps in service delivery. For instance, wards in the Visakhapatnam East and North constituencies fell under different zones, necessitating complex cross-constituency coordination…

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Illegal Constructions Cleared from Vadu Lake, Chandkheda

AHMEDABAD: On Tuesday, the estate TDO department of the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation’s West Zone carried out demolitions of illegal structures around Vadu Lake in Chandkheda. This operation resulted in the removal of nine cattle sheds, 16 semi-permanent residences, and one religious building, clearing the 43,200 square metres area of the lake. Similarly, in Vejalpur’s Ropda Lake, authorities demolished four illegally constructed homes and four religious structures. In the North West Zone, the estate TDO opened a 30-meter wide road in Ghatlodia by demolishing four shops and three houses. Additionally, three temporary sheds were cleared from a reserved plot in TP…

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Cabinet Okays Gujarat Metro Extension to Shahpur

Image used for representational purpose only NEW DELHI: On Tuesday, the Union Cabinet approved a 3.33-km extension of the existing North-South corridor of the Gujarat Metro from GIFT City to Shahpur. The government stated that the project, which is set to be completed in four years, will feature three elevated stations. The decision was made during the Union Cabinet’s first meeting led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Seva Teerth, the new PMO complex. The estimated cost for the project is Rs 1,067.35 crore. This corridor is expected to serve around 23,702 passengers by 2029 and approximately 58,059 passengers by…

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Nine multi-story buildings demolished on KMP link in Gurugram

GURUGRAM: Authorities recently concluded a five-day demolition campaign, removing nearly 100 encroachments along a crucial 1.5-km stretch of the Farrukhnagar-Daboda road, connecting to the KMP Expressway. The operation was initiated to alleviate traffic congestion and restore the road to its approved width of 60-66 feet. Many areas had narrowed to just 35-40 feet, causing frequent traffic issues and safety risks. Led by duty magistrate RS Batth, the operation lasted 8-9 hours each day, ending on Tuesday. Officials confirmed that the effort was preceded by demarcation from the revenue department and extensive communication with local shopkeepers and residents to secure their…

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Telangana to Revamp Debt, Monetise Land for Hyderabad Metro I

HYDERABAD: The Telangana government has initiated the intricate process of acquiring the 69-km Hyderabad Metro Rail network from Larsen & Toubro in a transaction worth ₹15,000 crore, marking a significant state government acquisition. The state will officially take control of phase I of the metro from April. However, officials indicate that the transition hinges on three essential areas: financial restructuring, asset and liability transfer, and the maintenance of uninterrupted operations. On Monday, the state cabinet approved the acquisition of a complete 100% equity stake in phase I from L&T. The project, estimated at ₹15,000 crore, includes a debt component of…

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UP CM Urges GDA to Speed Up Harnandipuram Land Acquisition

GHAZIABAD: During his visit on Sunday to inaugurate the Namo Bharat corridor, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath evaluated the Harnandipuram township project and urged GDA officials to fast-track the land acquisition process. A GDA official stated that the initiative is being developed under the CM Urban Expansion New City Promotion Scheme, with Rs 400 crore allocated by the state government. The chief minister sought updates on the land acquisition progress, and was informed that, following the mutually agreed rate clause, registrations for over 35 hectares of land have been completed, with farmers’ consent obtained for the remaining parcels. To accelerate township…

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Gurugram: 450 Shanties Demolished Along Golf Course Road

GURUGRAM: In a continued effort to address unauthorized encroachments along the Golf Course Road, district authorities conducted a demolition drive on Saturday in Saraswati Kunj, Sector 53, removing approximately 450 shanties occupying nearly two acres. This operation, assisted by police from the Sector 53 station, was carried out smoothly with no significant law and order issues, according to officials. The enforcement teams indicated that these structures were erected illegally on designated land and were removed following prior complaints and notifications. This action aims to curb further encroachments and safeguard public land and access routes in the area. Saraswati Kunj, established…