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Pune’s PCMC-Nigdi Metro Stretch Hits 50% Completion

PUNE: The civil work on the Nigdi elevated Metro line within the PCMC area has achieved a significant milestone, having reached the halfway point. Launched in August 2024, Maha Metro anticipates completing the remaining 50% of the project within the next 14 months, targeting a finish by December 2026. This 4.5 km Metro extension complements the Swargate to PCMC route, featuring four stations: Chinchwad, Akurdi, Nigdi, and Bhakti-Shakti Chowk. Initially projected for completion in three years (36 months), the goal has been adjusted to finish within 30 months. Officials expressed optimism about meeting this timeline, citing no major land acquisition…

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Noida Residents Protest Concrete Plant Blocking Road

NOIDA: Residents of Jaypee Greens Kensington Park Apartments in Sector 133 have been protesting against a nearby ready-mix concrete (RMC) plant. They claim the plant, set up by Jaypee Infratech Limited, poses health risks. Additionally, they assert that it lacks approval from relevant authorities, including the pollution department and Noida Authority, and has obstructed the two-way road in front of their complex. Vinay Dwivedi, a resident, expressed, “The establishment of this RMC plant has led to increased pollution in our area, adversely affecting residents’ health. Despite multiple requests to the Noida Authority, we have not received any response or action…

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DDA Requests IIT, DTU Help After Dwarka Basement Flooding

NEW DELHI: The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) has enlisted the technical expertise of IIT Delhi and Delhi Technological University to investigate the recent flooring damage and groundwater discharge in the basement of Triveni Apartments, located in Dwarka’s Sector 16B. The DDA has requested both institutions to deploy teams for on-site inspections and to provide a detailed report. “We expect them to visit the site this week and deliver a tentative timeline for their findings,” noted a DDA official. DDA teams are reportedly conducting daily visits to the site, with plans for long-term engagement with one of the government institutes to…

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Pune: PMRDA Halts Two Wagholi Projects Over Drainage Problems

File photo PUNE: A stop-work order from the Pune Metropolitan Regional Development Authority (PMRDA) has provided some relief to residents of Wagholi’s internal Baif Road, who have struggled with sewage around their homes for nearly two years. The order, which took effect on October 9, halts two construction projects in the area and demands that builders submit an alternative development plan within 60 days. This plan must demonstrate a viable strategy for managing future drainage and sewage generated by these buildings. The directive followed several meetings between PMRDA officials, Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) engineers, builders, and local residents in recent…

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FONRWA urges Noida to clear backlog; CEO vows 100 projects

NOIDA: A delegation from the Federation of Noida Residents Welfare Associations (FONRWA), representing over 150 RWAs, recently met with officials from the Noida Authority to urge action on delayed civic projects ahead of Diwali. The executive committee held discussions with Noida Authority CEO Lokesh M., along with ACEOs Krishna Karunesh and Satishpal, OSD Mahendra Prasad, and GMs A.K. Arora, S.P. Singh, and R.P. Singh, as well as DGM Vijay Rawal and others. FONRWA president Yogendra Sharma expressed concerns that development initiatives across various sectors have been halted and decisions from a prior RWA meeting remain unaddressed. The CEO responded that…

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Recycled C&D Waste Essential for Delhi Construction Projects

Representative AI image NEW DELHI: The Delhi government is set to mandate the use of recycled construction and demolition (C&D) waste in construction projects, as stated by Urban Development Minister Ashish Sood following a meeting with various departmental officials. Officials from the urban development department, DJB, PWD, DDA, NDMC, MCD, power discoms, and DPCC were present at the meeting. The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has instructed local bodies and public sector agencies to utilize C&D waste in accordance with the Construction and Demolition Waste Management Rules, 2016. Minister Sood noted that the Ministry of Housing and Urban…

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DTCP Cracks Down on Unauthorized Warehouses in Gurugram

GURUGRAM: The Department of Town and Country Planning (DTCP) has initiated consecutive demolition drives to tackle the issue of unauthorized constructions on the city outskirts, supported by a substantial police presence. In Bilaspur, two illegal warehouses spanning approximately 25,000 sq ft and a 200 m boundary wall were demolished. One day prior, enforcement teams dismantled two unauthorized colonies covering 7 acres in Farrukhnagar, destroying 14 structures, an under-construction house, and the entire road network. According to DTCP officials, these actions are part of an ongoing initiative to eliminate unauthorized colonies and warehouses placed on agricultural and revenue land, especially in…

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Sewage Releases in Gurugram: Upcoming Checks at Housing Societies

GURUGRAM: DS Dhesi, the principal advisor for urban development in Haryana, has instructed officials to inspect sewage treatment plants (STPs) in residential areas from sectors 82 to 115. This decision comes after multiple complaints regarding treated wastewater being discharged into vacant land and the Badshapur leg 3 drain. Dhesi emphasized the seriousness of this environmental issue, stating that stringent measures would be taken against offenders. “Reports indicate that some societies between Sectors 82-115 are releasing untreated water from their STPs into vacant plots and the Badshapur leg 3 drain, which poses a significant risk to the environment,” he stated. He…

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Trichy’s Woes: Construction, Demolition, and Emissions

Representative AI image TRICHY: Trichy has achieved the ninth position in the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) by the Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change (MoEFCC), leading the state. However, despite focused efforts to tackle air pollution, the city is yet to enter the top five nationally. The lack of a robust system to manage pollution from construction and demolition (C&D) sites, the absence of a C&D waste recycling facility, and emissions from non-compliant vehicles are significant barriers to progress. As commercial and residential projects rise across the city, older buildings are being demolished to create new space. The…

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PM Launches $2.2B Navi Mumbai Airport by Adani Group

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated a new international airport in Mumbai on Wednesday, advancing the growth of India’s rapidly expanding aviation network. Developed by the Adani Group at a cost of approximately $2.2 billion, the first phase of Navi Mumbai International Airport is set to start operations in December, serving as a significant passenger and cargo hub in Asia. This project will also alleviate congestion at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, one of the nation’s busiest airports. Notably, Mumbai is the only metropolitan area in India with a second international airport. This initiative highlights India’s commitment to modernizing…