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GRAP IV Fails as Gurugram Chokes on Dust from Violating Sites

Representative AI image GURUGRAM: Construction sites in the area have become dust bowls, severely affecting air quality. Residents struggle to breathe as pollution levels surge, prompting the implementation of stage 4 restrictions under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) across Delhi-NCR. Many key areas in the city remain enveloped in a permanent haze due to continuous construction activities day and night. Despite the ban, numerous sites are flouting basic guidelines set by the Union Ministry of Environment, such as using green sheets to cover areas, watering down dust, and properly covering vehicles carrying construction and demolition (C&D) waste. Most construction…

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YEIDA to Develop Future-Ready Service Master Plan

NOIDA: YEIDA has chosen to hire a consultant to develop a comprehensive service master plan for its designated area, with special emphasis on water supply, sewerage, and stormwater drainage systems. According to officials, the plan aims to evaluate existing infrastructure and create a roadmap for enhancements and expansions, considering anticipated growth in the region. While the master plan provides a long-term framework for urban development, the service master plan focuses on sector-specific technical details, converting the master plan’s vision into tangible infrastructure systems. As part of this initiative, the consultant will conduct a thorough analysis of current water supply, sewerage,…

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NDMC Launches Cleanliness Drive in Major Areas

Representative AI image NEW DELHI: On Friday, the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) launched a large-scale initiative to combat dust pollution and improve cleanliness in key residential and commercial areas. According to NDMC, multiple departments are collaborating on this effort. An official statement highlighted active involvement from the three core departments: Public Health (Sanitation), Horticulture, and Civil Engineering, ensuring a thorough execution. A spokesperson mentioned that NDMC teams engaged in mechanized sweeping, silt removal from side channels, essential repairs, and maintenance of green spaces. “These coordinated efforts aim to significantly reduce dust pollution and enhance the overall environmental quality of…

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DDA Demolishes Illegal Farmhouses in Sainik Farms, Recovers 4.5 Acres

NEW DELHI: On Friday, the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) conducted a demolition operation in Tilpath Valley, located in the Sainik Farms area of south Delhi, targeting illegal constructions on land designated for a biodiversity park. Officials confirmed that the demolished structures were not protected under the National Capital Territory of Delhi (Special Provisions) Act, 2014, which typically shields jhuggi jhopri (JJ) clusters from demolition. The action specifically took place on Khasra numbers 595, 596, and 620. During an initial phase of the operation on December 5, nine properties were identified by the DDA. Out of these, five properties—including two fully…

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Vadodara demolishes 350 homes near Dashama Pond in Gorwa

Representative AI image VADODARA: The Vadodara Municipal Corporation (VMC) has demolished 350 homes near Dashama pond in the Gorwa area upon request from the Gujarat Housing Board (GHB). The demolition commenced on Wednesday with the destruction of around 200 dwellings, while the rest were removed on Thursday by civic teams. According to sources, most of the demolished structures were shanties occupied by laborers. Residents were asked to vacate just before the demolition, and despite some initial resistance, they ultimately agreed to relocate. GHB plans to develop a housing scheme on the site and sought VMC’s help for clearing the land,…

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Jaipur Metro Phase-II DPR Approved by Public Investment Board

JAIPUR: The detailed project report (DPR) for Phase-2 of the Jaipur Metro Rail Project received approval on Thursday during a Public Investment Board (PIB) meeting, chaired by the secretary of the Department of Expenditure in the Union Ministry of Finance. Senior officials from various central ministries were present at the meeting. With PIB’s approval, the project now advances to the next stage, where a detailed cabinet note will be drafted. This note will first be submitted to the Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs for approval before being forwarded to the Ministry of Finance. Following this, the proposal will…

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Gurugram: Illegal Colonies Demolished Near KMP Expressway

GURUGRAM: The Department of Town and Country Planning (DTCP) has launched a demolition initiative targeting unauthorized colonies in Sultanpur and near the KMP Expressway. Officials reported that this action is part of a renewed effort to eliminate illegal plotting and construction in the KMP area, where rising property values have led to an influx of unregulated settlements. Accompanied by police forces, officials dismantled a 6-acre unauthorized colony, removing four DPC structures, boundary walls, and a road system. Developers had erected these illegal buildings to attract unsuspecting buyers, with such “preliminary plotting” often misleading investors into believing they had government approval…

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Minister: 2.3 Million Homes Now Equipped with Rooftop Solar

NEW DELHI: As of now, almost 24 lakh households in India have been equipped with rooftop solar systems under the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana (PMSG: MBY), as stated by Union Minister of State for New and Renewable Energy, Shripad Yesso Naik, in the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday. In response to a separate inquiry, the minister highlighted that the scheme aims to install rooftop solar systems in one crore households within the residential sector by FY 2026-27, backed by a budget of ₹75,021 crore. “As of December 3, 2025, the national portal has received a total of 53,54,099 applications,…

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Tambaram’s Water Crisis: Solutions to Quench Thirst

Representative AI image Tambaram transitioned to a municipal corporation five years ago, yet its water supply system remains inadequate. In several areas, water access is limited, and even where it is available, factors such as insufficient overhead tanks and uneven pipeline distribution create challenges, leaving many neighborhoods thirsty. As per the 2011 census, the Tambaram City Municipal Corporation serves approximately 723,000 residents. Over 14 years later, real estate experts estimate the population has surpassed 1 million. Next year, 19 neighboring village panchayats, including Agaramthen, Medavakkam, Kovilambakkam, Mudichur, and Perumbakkam, will be integrated into the corporation, doubling its area from 84.7…

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Eviction Drives by Bhubaneswar Body in Patia, Kalarahanga

BHUBANESWAR: The Bhubaneswar Development Authority (BDA) ramped up its efforts to reclaim government land from encroachers by conducting consecutive anti-encroachment drives in the Patia and Kalarahanga regions. On Monday, during the demolition operation in Patia, officials dismantled a 50-foot boundary wall and various concrete structures, successfully reclaiming 50 decimals of land. The significance of the Patia drive was underscored by the illegal occupation of the right-of-way for Patia College Road, which had been disrupting daily traffic. Authorities expect commutes to improve as a result. In Kalarahanga, officials took down two under-construction shops and two water tanks, freeing up an additional…