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Jaipur: JMC-H Seals Unsafe Buildings, Demolishes Dangerous Parts

Representative image JAIPUR: On Tuesday, the Jaipur Municipal Corporation–Heritage (JMC-H) initiated a significant campaign targeting unsafe and deteriorating structures in the Adarsh Nagar zone. They sealed six buildings and demolished a hazardous section of another to avert potential accidents. The actions took place in Amritpuri, Ghatgate, and MSB Ka Rasta. Officials reported that three adjacent houses in Amritpuri, owned by Haji Ghaffar Qureshi (plot no. 125), Ejaz Qureshi (plot no. 126), and Haji Gayasuddin (plot no. 127), were deemed unsafe. Residents were relocated, and the buildings were sealed. In MSB Ka Rasta, house no. 3078 in Chowkari Ghatgate was inspected,…

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Joint Venture Approved for Visakhapatnam, Vijayawada Metro

Representative Image VIJAYAWADA: To encourage joint venture (JV) participation in the International Competitive Bidding (ICB) for Phase 1 of the Visakhapatnam and Vijayawada metro rail projects, the AP Metro Rail Corporation (APMRCL) has officially stated that a maximum of three bidders can form a JV to take part in the bidding process. This initiative aims to enhance competition among bidders for both metro rail projects. However, the APMRCL has declined the bidders’ suggestion to divide the metro project works into multiple packages, which was proposed during the pre-bid meeting. In an interview with TOI, APMRCL MD NP Rama Krishna Reddy…

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Builder drains rainwater onto road; FIR registered in Mumbai

MUMBAI: The BMC has initiated legal action against a developer from the SRA at Oshiwara Police Station for improperly discharging accumulated rainwater from the project site onto SV Road near Oshiwara Garden. This was done using motor pumps, which contributed to the deterioration of the road condition. Civic officials discovered the discharge while repairing potholes. BMC representatives stated that it is the developers’ responsibility to appropriately dispose of rainwater or debris from their site. However, in this incident, the developer discharged rainwater directly onto the road. “The road is asphalt and lacks a stormwater drainage system. Such a road cannot…

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Bhubaneswar: Action Plan for 498 Acres of Encroached Land

BHUBANESWAR: A total of 498 acres of government land in the capital city has been encroached, with Jaydev Vihar alone accounting for 148 acres, as revealed in Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi’s written response in the assembly on Monday. According to the reply, “A Central Enforcement Monitoring Committee (CEMC) has been established to tackle encroachment issues.” This information came in response to Jatni MLA Bibhuti Bhusan Balabantaray’s query regarding land encroachment in Bhubaneswar and the measures being taken for their removal. “The government is filing cases under the Odisha Public Premises (Eviction of Unauthorised Occupants) Act to address encroachments,” the…

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Punjab directs Mohali body to acquire land under old policy

MOHALI: The Punjab government has instructed the Greater Mohali Area Development Authority (GMADA) to move forward with land acquisition under the previous land pooling policy, following the retraction of the new policy due to farmer protests. GMADA is set to acquire land for significant projects, including Aerotropolis, Eco City-3, Aerocity, and other developments spanning approximately 2,600 acres for various uses such as commercial, institutional, industrial, and residential. According to sources, the state government has recently issued new directives permitting GMADA to initiate the acquisition process until it is finalized by the cabinet. “We will be acquiring land under the previous…

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Telangana HC Notifies Collector on Illegal Bhoodan Constructions

HYDERABAD: The Telangana High Court has issued notices to Rangareddy district collector C Narayana Reddy in response to a petition alleging illegal constructions on disputed lands linked to Bhoodan lands in Nagaram village, Maheswaram mandal. The court expressed concerns over the collector’s inaction regarding the constructions, even after previous orders mandated a status quo on the properties. Justice K Lakshman questioned the absence of a report from the collector about the alleged violations and instructed him to provide a comprehensive counter on both matters by the next hearing date. The case is set for further proceedings on October 10. Previously,…

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Trial Run for Metro Lines 4 and 4A in Thane: Faster Travel Ahead

THANE: On Monday, the trial run for Phase I of Metro Lines 4 and 4A took place in Thane, Maharashtra. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis highlighted that this project will significantly decrease travel times across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region. Fadnavis, accompanied by Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and state Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik, rode the Metro along a 4-km stretch from Gaimukh junction to Vijay Garden. In a statement to reporters, Fadnavis noted, “We aim to complete this Metro route by the end of next year. While some work may extend into the subsequent year, this will ultimately constitute the largest…

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Greater Noida: Amrapali Golf Homes Fined for Waste Issues

NOIDA: The Greater Noida Authority has imposed a fine of ₹25,000 on the Amrapali Golf Homes Society, a high-rise residential community located in Sector 4 of Greater Noida West, due to inadequate waste management practices. During an inspection, Additional CEO Shrilakshmi VS noted that the health department discovered significant waste accumulation on the premises, prompting warnings to the Association of Owners (AOA) and maintenance staff about adherence to the Solid Waste Management Rules of 2016. As per the SWM Rules, bulk waste generators (BWGs)—which include any residential complexes, commercial establishments, or institutions producing over 100 kg of solid waste daily—are…

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₹1 Lakh-Crore Urban Fund Focuses on Redevelopment and Reform

NEW DELHI: The core of the new ₹1 lakh crore Urban Challenge Fund will focus on redeveloping abandoned public buildings, repurposing unused government land such as old prisons and granaries, and engaging the private sector, while promoting municipal reforms to transform cities in India. The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs has developed guidelines for this Urban Challenge Fund, which was introduced by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman during her budget speech. This fund is anticipated to be a significant central assistance initiative for urban transformation in around 300 cities, each with populations exceeding 100,000, competing for project funding. According…

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Gurugram: 350 Shanties, Illegal Structures Demolished on Golf Course Road

Representative image GURUGRAM: On Sunday, a demolition drive took place in Saraswati Kunj, located along Golf Course Road, where nearly 350 shanties, two under-construction houses, and a boundary wall were removed. According to the Department of Town and Country Planning (DTCP), the action was taken to “restore road access and prevent further unauthorized occupation” in this high-value area. With heavy police presence, the operation proceeded without incident. District town planner (enforcement) Amit Madholia commented, “This is part of an ongoing effort to clear illegal constructions throughout Gurgaon.” He highlighted the encroachments on government land and the right of way (ROW)…