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Ludhiana Seals Five Unauthorized Buildings in Threke Village

Representative image LUDHIANA: Following the directives of Punjab Housing and Urban Development Minister Hardeep Singh Mundian and Greater Ludhiana Area Development Authority (GLADA) Chief Administrator Sandeep Kumar, the regulatory division sealed five unauthorized buildings in Threke village on Thursday. The developers continued illegal construction work despite receiving notices, prompting a special team to execute the sealing operation without opposition. The GLADA has also recommended filing FIRs against the developers involved. A spokesperson mentioned that there is a strict zero-tolerance policy towards unauthorized and unplanned development, particularly concerning illegal colonies. A special initiative has been launched to punish those exploiting unsuspecting…

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Ludhiana Chief Pushes for Rapid Recovery and Illegal Construction Busts

LUDHIANA: MC commissioner Aaditya Dachalwal has instructed the building branch officials to expedite the collection of dues and halt illegal constructions throughout the city. These directives were issued during a meeting held at the MC Zone D office in Sarabha Nagar on Tuesday. Officials from all four zones attended the meeting, where they were tasked with meeting recovery goals promptly. The commissioner warned that strict actions would be enforced against any official failing to meet these targets. He also requested certificates confirming the absence of illegal construction activities within their jurisdictions. Participants in the meeting included the SE-cum-MTP, assistant town…

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Ahmedabad: Demolition Starts for 25 Houses in Thaltej Society

Representative image AHMEDABAD: The estate-TDO department of the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) commenced the demolition of 25 houses in Snehanjali Society, Thaltej on Wednesday. This action followed prior demolition notices, which sparked protests from the affected residents. In light of the land dispute, the AMC has opted to provisionally relocate residents to flats in the Gujarat Housing Board colony located in Naranpura. A meeting was convened between AMC officials and members of the society, wherein residents agreed to the alternative housing proposal. They also assured the AMC that they would accept any decisions regarding rent and financial matters made by…

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Bengaluru: Illegal Construction Persists in HAL III Despite HC Order

File Photo BENGALURU: Members of the HAL III Stage Taxpayers and Residents Association have expressed frustration over ongoing illegal constructions that violate local building norms. The association has contacted relevant authorities over 40 times since February 2025 to demand action but has yet to receive a reply. In light of what they describe as indifference from Bruhat Bengaluru City Corporation (BBCC) officials, the association has filed a writ petition in the High Court. During the hearing, the court instructed the BBCC Assistant Executive Engineer to issue notices to M/s Moonlight FNB Pvt Ltd regarding compliance with the sanctioned construction plan.…

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Delhi speeds up construction of fifth C&D waste plant in Tehkhand

Representative AI image NEW DELHI: The Municipal Corporation of Delhi has intensified efforts to establish its fifth construction-and-demolition waste processing facility in Tehkhand. The selected agency is set to take control of the seven-acre site on January 1. A corporation official mentioned, “After that, it will take about a year for the agency to complete the setup and become fully operational, pending all necessary permissions.” The initiative will encompass the collection, transportation, processing, and disposal of waste from the corporation’s central and southern zones. Initially, the concessionaire will handle up to 1,000 tonnes of waste daily, with plans to increase…

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Union Cabinet Approves Three New Delhi Metro Extensions

NEW DELHI: In a significant enhancement to Delhi’s infrastructure, the Union Cabinet approved three new Metro corridors on Wednesday. This includes a 9.91-km stretch from RK Ashram Marg to Indraprastha, connecting key locations such as Kartavya Bhavans, India Gate, Bharat Mandapam, and the National War Memorial in Lutyens’ Delhi. The new Central Vista corridor will provide direct access to office-goers and visitors, benefiting approximately 60,000 daily commuters and 200,000 visitors. This development aims to reduce pollution and reliance on fossil fuels, enhancing the overall quality of life, according to an official statement. The corridor will feature stations including RK Ashram…

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Navi Mumbai Airport to Open on December 25

THANE: After years of planning, the Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) is ready to begin commercial operations on Thursday, promising to reduce travel times, enhance tourism, and draw significant investments to the area. The City and Industrial Development Corporation (CIDCO), the agency responsible for this ambitious aviation project, announced on Tuesday that the airport will manage 30 Air Traffic Movements (arrivals and departures) on its opening day. The launch is expected to ease congestion at the existing Mumbai international airport, contributing to a more efficient multi-airport network in the region. “The opening of the Navi Mumbai International Airport reflects the…

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Ahmedabad: Auda Approves Transit Zone Benefits for 4,604 Hectares

Representative AI image AHMEDABAD: The Ahmedabad Urban Development Authority (Auda) has approved a proposal to extend Transit Oriented Zone (TOZ) benefits—including a higher floor space index (FSI) of 4.0 and parking concessions—to 4,604 hectares along ten major city roads. These benefits will also apply in areas where Bus Rapid Transit System (BRTS) corridors are not physically present. A TOZ is a planning tool designed to promote dense, vertical development near mass transport corridors like Metro or BRT, enabling the construction of high-rise buildings ranging from 70m to 100m in height, depending on their plot size and design. This move is…

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CRDA Greenlights ₹1,300 Crore for Amaravati Layouts

Representative AI image AMARAVATI: During the 56th meeting of the Capital Region Development Authority (CRDA) held on Monday, over Rs 1,300 crore was allocated for layout development, alongside a Rs 444-crore investment in a flood pumping system. Chaired by Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu, the CRDA announced the establishment of a research center on two acres in Amaravati’s Quantum Computing Centre, with a budget of Rs 104 crore. The planned pumping station will cost Rs 444 crore and will have a capacity of 8,400 cusecs. Additionally, Rs 1,358 crore has been allocated for infrastructure development in Zone-8 of…

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Haryana Proposes Rajiv Chowk as Start for RRTS Corridor

GURUGRAM: The Haryana government has suggested that Rajiv Chowk serve as the starting point for the Gurgaon–Faridabad–Noida Namo Bharat (RRTS) corridor. Officials believe this strategic location will boost ridership throughout the day, enhance multimodal connectivity, and provide significant advantages to commuters. However, the National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) has expressed reservations, citing increased construction costs, engineering obstacles, and the possibility of a detour between IGI Airport’s Aerocity and Noida International Airport. Disagreements arose during a meeting to finalize the draft detailed project report (DPR) for the corridor. This project is designed as a rapid transit link connecting IGI Airport…