InfrastructureLatest Stories

Gujarat to Launch AI Research Organization at GIFT City

Sure! Here’s a rewritten version: Representative AI Image AHMEDABAD: On Tuesday, Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel granted in-principle approval for the establishment of the Indian AI Research Organisation (IAIRO) to enhance research and development in artificial intelligence. The initiative will be executed through a collaboration involving the state and central governments, along with the Indian Pharmaceutical Alliance (IPA), following a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model, as per the official announcement. The Gujarat government has undertaken this project to promote R&D in AI, aiming to boost the national AI ecosystem under the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Chief Minister.…

InfrastructureLatest Stories

Lucknow body demolishes 12 illegal sites in Gudamba, Kakori

LUCKNOW: The Lucknow Development Authority (LDA) intensified its crackdown on unauthorized development on Tuesday, demolishing 12 construction sites located in illegal colonies in the Gudamba and Kakori areas, covering approximately 43.75 acres. The enforcement teams from Zones 5 and 3 operated under the direction of LDA Vice-Chairman Prathamesh Kumar. According to officials, the Zone 5 team dismantled constructions, including boundary walls and site offices, at four illegal plots in Kapasi village of Gudamba. These sites, totaling nearly 12.5 acres, were reportedly being developed by individuals including Manoj Pal, Mohammad Siddiqui, Ramesh Kumar Pal, and Lal Bahadur. The operation was overseen…

InfrastructureLatest Stories

Goa: 300,000 sq meters of forest converted to settlement in Arambol

File Photo PANAJI: Following a central government intervention two years ago that paused the Goa town and country planning (TCP) department’s zoning plan to convert 21% of Pernem’s green space, Arambol is witnessing unrest once again. A substantial hill in Bhatwadi, Arambol, enveloped by a dense private forest spanning 3 lakh sqm, has been reclassified as settlement land. This change threatens approximately 1,000 residents from five wards living at the base of the hill, who are concerned about potential landslides akin to what occurred in Wayanad if the trees are cleared for luxury hotels or villas. Locals protested on Sunday…

InfrastructureLatest Stories

Gurugram High-Rises Urged to Use Smog Guns for Dust Control

GURUGRAM: The air quality in the city has remained in the ‘very poor’ category for the second consecutive day. The Haryana State Pollution Control Board (HSPCB) is urging numerous residential and commercial developments to implement smog guns or water-sprinkling systems to manage dust levels in the winter. The Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded an index of 315 on Friday, an improvement from the previous day’s 353, but still classified as ‘very poor.’ The HSPCB’s advisory was distributed to over 180 group housing societies, condominiums, plotted colonies, and commercial complexes citywide, including significant developments in DLF City, Golf Course Road, Golf…

InfrastructureLatest Stories

Guntur to Merge 18 Villages Before Boundary Deadline

GUNTUR: In a last-minute action prior to the Centre’s deadline for finalizing geographical boundaries, the Guntur Municipal Corporation (GMC) council has approved a resolution to merge 18 villages into the corporation. The proposal has been sent to the district collector, who will submit a report to the government for final approval. Originally, only 11 villages were proposed for the merger, but an additional seven were included due to pressure from local legislators. However, the ambition to elevate the civic body to a city with over one million residents may take a couple of years, as the Centre has instructed all…

InfrastructureLatest Stories

Illegal Constructions Removed in Hawa Mahal-Amber Area

JAIPUR: The Jaipur Municipal Corporation (JMC) conducted a demolition drive on Friday targeting illegal and unauthorized constructions on government land within the Hawa Mahal-Amber zone. This operation was spearheaded by Deputy Vigilance Officer Pushpendra Singh Rathore, supported by teams from the vigilance and building encroachment departments, alongside assistance from Jaishinghpura Khor police. Zonal Deputy Commissioner Seema Chaudhary confirmed that the action addressed encroachments on Khasra number 314/1 in Kalalon Ki Dhani, Jaishinghpura Khor, where nearly 4 bighas of JMC land had been illegally occupied. The zone office had previously received multiple complaints regarding the encroachment. Following the complaints, a demarcation…

InfrastructureLatest Stories

Delhi to Add C&D Dumping Sites with CCTV and Mist Sprayers

Representative AI image NEW DELHI: The Municipal Corporation of Delhi is set to identify 14 more construction and demolition (C&D) waste dumping sites, which will be equipped with CCTV surveillance and mist spray systems, according to an official statement made on Friday. Currently, there are 132 such sites in operation, and efforts to locate 14 new sites are ongoing under the Construction and Demolition Waste Management Framework, as confirmed by senior civic officials to PTI. To enhance monitoring and dust control, CCTV cameras with automatic number plate recognition systems and mist sprayers will be installed at all sites. The installation…

InfrastructureLatest Stories

GDA to Pay ₹45 Crore to GMC for Swarn Jyantipuram Handover

GHAZIABAD: The Ghaziabad Development Authority (GDA) has initiated the transfer of Swarn Jyantipuram to the Ghaziabad Municipal Corporation (GMC), ending a decades-long wait. According to the initial agreement, GDA will allocate Rs 45 crore to the GMC to facilitate the completion of outstanding infrastructure projects in the township. The funds are earmarked for enhancing roads, sewer systems, and the water supply network. Launched in 1998, Swarn Jyantipuram has been one of Ghaziabad’s longstanding housing projects, pending transfer to the municipal corporation. Despite its establishment over twenty years ago, the handover has been delayed due to prolonged legal disputes and disagreements…

InfrastructureLatest Stories

Ahmedabad Issues Notices for Unauthorized Parking at 380+ Buildings

Representative image AHMEDABAD: Concerned about traffic disruptions due to illegal parking, the AMC has issued 384 notices to various buildings in the past two days. AMC officials mention that many residential and commercial buildings lack parking facilities. “Unauthorized parking on public roads, footpaths, and other spaces is severely affecting traffic flow,” stated an AMC officer. To address this issue, housing associations, chairmen, secretaries, building owners, and occupants have been directed to ensure vehicles are parked within their premises. Notices were sent to those not complying. The AMC mandated that every building must have proper signage and sufficient parking arrangements. “It…

InfrastructureLatest Stories

Pune: MIDC Urges Developers to Cut Pollution in Hinjewadi

Representative AI image PUNE: The Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC) has issued notices to real estate developers Reyaansh Logistics, Gera Projects, Godrej Properties, and Pegassus Properties, urging them to mitigate air and sound pollution in the Megapolis area of the Hinjewadi IT park. Local residents have filed multiple complaints with the industrial authority concerning uncovered and overloaded trucks transporting earth and debris, causing dust accumulation on roads. Megapolis is a major residential area within phase III of Hinjewadi, where several developers are actively building projects. This marks the second time MIDC has alerted developers based on residents’ complaints. MIDC executive…