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Maharashtra to Issue 98-Year Lease Tenders for ST Bus Depots

NEW DELHI: Pratap Sarnaik, Maharashtra’s Minister of Transport, announced that the state government will open tenders for the long-term lease development of bus depots, extending the lease duration to 98 years from the previous 30 years. Sarnaik noted that the Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) possesses over 13,000 acres of land in areas such as Kurla and Borivali, among other towns in the state. “To facilitate the development of these lands and bus depots, the government has decided to offer a 98-year long-term lease. These ST Bus Depots will be transformed into Bus Ports, similar to those developed in…

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Thane Demolishes 198 of 264 Illegal Structures in Action

THANE: Since June, the Thane Municipal Corporation has demolished 198 unauthorized constructions as part of an ongoing crackdown, an official reported on Sunday. Additionally, unauthorized extensions in 66 other properties have been removed. Following orders from the High Court and inspections by beat inspectors and Special Vigilance Teams in Diva and Mumbra, the Anti-Encroachment Team has addressed a total of 264 unauthorized constructions to date, according to a TMC release. Municipal Commissioner Saurabh Rao reviewed campaign progress on Saturday. “All systems must remain vigilant to prevent unauthorized construction. Cases should be promptly registered under MRTP upon completing the legal procedures.…

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Pune: Undri Blaze Fire Safety System Audit & Maintenance

PUNE: Chief Fire Officer of Pune Municipal Corporation, Devendra Potphode, announced an investigation into the failure of firefighting equipment in the Undri high-rise, following a tragic incident that resulted in a teenager’s death and injuries to eight others during a fire. Potphode emphasized that society managements are required to conduct fire safety audits with licensed agencies at least twice a year. If they fail to do so, they bear the responsibility for any accidents. “As stipulated in Section 3 of the Fire Act, it is the owner’s or occupier’s duty to ensure the firefighting system is operational 24/7. Residents should…

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TCP Reclassifies 1 Lakh Sq Meters of Land from Green to Settlement

Representative AI image PANAJI: The Town and Country Planning (TCP) department has approved a new set of zone change proposals across Goa, permitting the transformation of extensive areas of orchards, arable land, natural cover, and even regions on no-development slopes into settlement zones, as per Section 39A of the Town and Country Planning Act. These approvals, issued through two separate notifications, affect over 98,058 sqm of green space across various villages in Pernem, Bardez, Tiswadi, and other areas. The TCP received applications from individual applicants and major developers including Sky Sun Real Estate LLP, Gangareddy Infra, Dempo Properties, Adwalpalkar Construction,…

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Telangana govt to buy L&T’s Hyderabad Metro stake for ₹2000 cr

HYDERABAD: The Telangana government has agreed to take over Phase-I of the Hyderabad Metro Rail project from L&T Group for ₹2,000 crore, covering the equity stake in L&T Metro Rail Hyderabad Ltd, according to official sources. As part of the agreement, the state will also assume the company’s debt of ₹13,000 crore. L&T currently holds about 90% equity in the project. Last month, the infrastructure giant expressed its intention to divest its stake—approximately 70 km—of the Metro Rail project to either the state or central government via a new Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV), citing operational and accumulated losses. Chief Minister…

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Patna to Adopt NCR Model; Metro Operations Set to Start

Representative AI image PATNA: On Wednesday, Urban Development and Housing Department (UDHD) Minister Jibesh Mishra announced plans to develop Greater Patna following the model of Delhi’s National Capital Region (NCR), utilizing a land pooling policy for organized urban expansion. Mishra also confirmed that the Patna Metro Rail project is set for inauguration this month on the priority corridor. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is anticipated to visit Bihar on September 29 and may officially inaugurate the metro service during this visit. Initially, the metro will operate across three stations with the government planning to expand the network by adding more stations…

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Palakkad Smart City: Kerala Finalizes Tender Processes

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Kerala has successfully completed the tender process for infrastructure development at Palakkad Smart City, the initial node of the Kochi-Bengaluru Industrial Corridor. According to a statement from the CMO, the construction contract has been awarded to a joint venture between Dileep Buildcon Limited (DBL) and PSP Projects Limited. This accomplishment makes Kerala the first state to finalize procedures for infrastructure development among the 12 industrial corridor-smart city projects approved in the country last year. The contract, valued at Rs 1,316.13 crore (including GST), was awarded after a competitive national tender process, with four companies participating, as per KINFRA (Kerala…

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Delhi CM Calls on LG to Fast-Track Master Plan 2041

NEW DELHI: On Wednesday, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta called on Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena to expedite the “delayed” ‘Master Plan 2041’ to address the city’s growing demands. During the launch of initiatives under the Gramodaya Abhiyan, Gupta emphasized that the new master plan should effectively tackle current developmental challenges while also benefiting future generations for the next century. Gupta noted that the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) is currently working on the master plan, stating, “It should be ready soon. The Delhi government is prepared to approve anything that serves the interests of our citizens.” Upon taking office in February,…

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Hubballi-Dharwad body expands LPA in twin cities

HUBBALLI: The Hubballi-Dharwad Urban Development Authority (Huda) has expanded its Local Planning Area (LPA) from 407 square kilometers to 757 square kilometers by adding 46 new villages to its jurisdiction. The state government has approved Huda’s proposal to extend the LPA by integrating these additional villages, which consist of 27 from Dharwad taluk, one from Hubballi Urban taluk, 12 from Hubballi Rural, and six from Kalghatagi taluk. Huda President Shakir Sanadi stated that with these inclusions, the total number of villages within Huda limits has now reached 92. All the newly included villages will receive essential services such as improved…

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Coimbatore’s Rainwater Reuse Model Gains Popularity

COIMBATORE: The Coimbatore Corporation’s innovative model for rainwater harvesting and reuse for non-potable applications is proving successful. While various government buildings, including the collectorate, have employed the rainwater harvesting system mainly for groundwater recharge, the Coimbatore Corporation pioneered a reuse model at its Town Hall office in July. After limited rainfall in August, the rains in September nearly filled the tank specifically built for rainwater storage and reuse. Notably, Coimbatore is the only city in the state implementing this model. Inspired by the success of this initiative, the corporation is set to introduce the system in its five zonal offices,…