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BMRCL Greenlights Two-Tier Metro Expansion in Bengaluru

BENGALURU: In a major advancement for urban mobility in Bengaluru, the board of the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) has sanctioned the construction of 40.56 km of double-decker elevated corridors as part of the upcoming Namma Metro Phase-3 project. The proposed double-decker route will extend between JP Nagar–Hebbal and Hosahalli–Kadabagere, covering a total distance of 44.65 km. The board plans to request the Karnataka government to cover the additional estimated expenses of ₹8,916 crore for this significant infrastructure expansion. A similar approach has already been executed on a 3-km stretch of Phase-2’s Yellow Line, linking Central Silk Board and…

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Gurugram Metro Phase-I Delayed by Encroachments Post-Launch

GURUGRAM: Almost a month after a ceremonial ground-breaking for the new metro line, there is minimal activity on-site. The agency responsible for the first phase of the 15.3 km corridor has yet to deploy machinery or workers, leaving progress stalled. The GMRL has designated a 5.2-hectare plot in Sector 33 for a casting yard, where precast pillars and segments for the metro will be manufactured before transportation to construction sites. A visit from the Times of India to the location on Friday revealed parked truck-trolleys and makeshift structures on the site. While some initial earth-levelling has commenced, encroachments are hindering…

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Chandigarh Declared India’s First Slum-Free City After Shahpur Colony Demolition

AI-generated illustration for representational purposes only CHANDIGARH: Chandigarh has become India’s first slum-free city following the demolition of Shahpur Colony in Sector-38, the last remaining slum in the Union territory, officials confirmed. The demolition, executed on September 30, affected a 4-4.5 acre area valued at Rs 250 crore. The settlement, which included approximately 300 huts housing nearly 1,000 residents, has now been cleared. With unauthorized colonies on government land removed and comprehensive rehabilitation measures in place, Chandigarh has completed the final phase of its long-term slum eradication plan, according to officials. “Through a combination of careful planning, demolitions, and strict…

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Citizens Oppose Plan to Cut Bengaluru’s Lake Buffer Zone

BENGALURU: A local citizen group, Bengaluru Town Hall, has approached the Principal Secretary of the Urban Development Department (UDD) to voice their opposition against proposed amendments to buffer zone laws that could significantly diminish these areas. In their memorandum, the civic organization outlined serious concerns regarding the potential threats the new regulations pose to ecology, water security, biodiversity, food security, the environment, and the well-being of residents. Members of the group caution that the proposed bill represents a substantial threat to Bengaluru’s remaining green spaces, might lead to increased pollution in the city’s lakes, could endanger biodiversity, amplify the impacts…

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Hyderabad’s Lakes Shrunk by 500% in 20 Years of Real Estate

Representative AI image HYDERABAD: A recent study reveals that Hyderabad has seen its water bodies shrink by nearly 500% from 2000 to 2020, decreasing from 12,535 hectares to just 2,280 hectares. This significant reduction has had a detrimental effect on the city’s natural water network. Concurrently, built-up areas have doubled from approximately 38,863 hectares to 80,111 hectares. Consequently, water levels in major lakes like Osmansagar, Himayatsagar, and Durgam Cheruvu have plummeted, pushing the city towards a critical water scarcity. M. Kamraju, a former research scholar from the Center for Economic and Studies, stated, “These water bodies—crucial for groundwater recharge and…

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Uttar Pradesh panel may reduce YEIDA to 300 villages

NOIDA: The Uttar Pradesh government has established a panel to assess the jurisdiction of YEIDA, which encompasses 1,149 villages from Gautam Budh Nagar to Agra, covering an area of 3.35 lakh hectares—almost three times the combined area of Noida and Greater Noida, which is 1.12 lakh hectares. The committee will consider reducing YEIDA’s scope to approximately 300 villages, aiming to balance long-term planning with immediate developmental requirements while ensuring that residents and investors in areas outside the approved master plans are not stuck awaiting necessary approvals or infrastructure. YEIDA CEO RK Singh commented that the panel’s goal is to create…

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Punjab Advances Aerotropolis with Social Impact Assessment for 3,553 acres

MOHALI: The Aerotropolis project in Mohali is gaining new momentum as the Punjab government has announced a social impact assessment (SIA) for acquiring 3,553 acres of land in Blocks E to J. This township will extend the already-developed Aerocity near the Shaheed Bhagat Singh International Airport and is being facilitated by the Greater Mohali Area Development Authority (GMADA). The official notification from Vikas Garg, principal secretary of the housing and urban development department, mandates the SIA under the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013. This assessment will examine the social, cultural, and…

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HC Petitioned by Dwarka Expressway Residents for Connectivity

GURUGRAM: Residents in new sectors along the Dwarka Expressway have approached the Punjab and Haryana High Court, requesting intervention for the construction of 24-metre and 30-metre internal sector roads. According to residents, the absence of these roads obstructs access to homes, delays emergency services like ambulances and fire trucks, and poses dust and safety hazards in the area. This action follows repeated appeals to civic and planning authorities that resulted in minimal progress. The resident group, Dwarka Expressway Gurugram Development Association (DXP GDA), filed a writ petition through advocate Seema Nain, who stated that “judicial intervention is now the only…

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ADB Approves $190M Loan for Indore Metro Project

NEW DELHI: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a USD 190 million loan to support the Indore Metro Rail Project, a significant initiative aimed at improving urban mobility, reducing pollution, and fostering inclusive growth in Madhya Pradesh, as stated in a company press release. The project will fund the construction of an 8.62-kilometre underground metro line featuring seven stations, connecting congested areas of Indore to the airport. Designed with modern standards, the metro will offer accessibility features such as ramps, lifts, CCTV surveillance, and emergency response systems for elderly individuals, women, children, and persons with disabilities. “Indore’s rapid urbanization…

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Jaipur Civic Body Orders Owners to Vacate 16 Unsafe Buildings

JAIPUR: The Jaipur Municipal Corporation (JMC) Heritage has issued notices to the owners of 16 unsafe buildings in the Walled City, demanding that they vacate within 24 hours. Additionally, parts of two unsafe structures were demolished and sealed temporarily after residents were relocated. Repair orders were also served to the owners of nine buildings. Officials stated that personnel from the building construction branch have been assigned to monitor the situation continuously. Deputy Commissioner of Hawa Mahal Amer Zone, Seema Chaudhary, emphasized, “These measures are essential to prevent accidents in Amer, Brahmapuri, and Gangapol, especially during heavy rains. The corporation will…