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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…

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Surat accelerates land acquisition for transport hub project

SURAT: The Surat Municipal Corporation (SMC) is expediting the acquisition of private land necessary for the Multi-Modal Transport Hub (MMTH) project located near the GSRTC building and the Khand Bazaar railway underbridge. Phase 1 of the project is advancing rapidly, with the GSRTC Inter-State Bus Terminal (ISBT) nearing completion—42% of the work on the east side of Surat railway station has been finished. The elevated road corridor under Phase 2 is approximately 25% complete. To assess progress, municipal commissioner Shalini Agarwal conducted a site inspection, urging officials to hasten the acquisition of private land for the elevated road. She also…

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Assam to Transfer 992 Acres to AAI for Silchar Airport

Representative AI image GUWAHATI: On Sunday, the Assam government announced the transfer of 3,000 bighas (approximately 992 acres) at Doloo Tea Estate in Cachar district to the Airports Authority of India (AAI) for the development of a new greenfield airport, as articulated by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. During a press conference following a cabinet meeting, Sarma revealed that the allocation has increased by 500 bighas from the prior commitment of 2,500 bighas (826.45 acres) for the planned airport near Silchar. “The cabinet has sanctioned the transfer of 3,000 bighas at Doloo Tea Estate to AAI for a greenfield airport,”…

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Ghaziabad: Harnandipuram Launch in 5 Months, 336 Hectares Phase-I

GHAZIABAD: The Ghaziabad Development Authority (GDA) has commenced a satellite survey for the land designated for its Harnandipuram township. The first phase of construction is expected to start in five months, focusing on the development of 336 hectares, with 292 hectares being sourced from three villages: Mathurapur, Shamsher, and Nangla Feroze Mohan Nagar. Out of the 292 hectares needed, 14 hectares will come from Mathurapur, 86 hectares from Shamsher, and 192 hectares from Nangla Feroze Mohan Nagar. GDA Vice Chairperson Nand Kishore Kalal stated, “We have executed registries for 35 hectares and obtained consent from farmers for an additional 85…

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Bengaluru to Hire Urban Designers for City Development

Certainly! Here’s a rewritten version of the provided content: BENGALURU: In a significant development, the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) will officially appoint urban designers and planners for the first time to enhance city infrastructure, including its roads, public spaces, and mobility networks. This initiative introduces specialized Urban Design Cells, signaling a transformative approach to urban planning in Bengaluru. Traditionally, issues like potholes, flooding, inadequate footpaths, and traffic chaos were often attributed to municipal shortcomings. However, experts have highlighted a more fundamental problem: GBA lacked trained professionals in urban design and planning. Many past engineering projects, conducted without design oversight, led…

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Andhra Pradesh Launches Phase II of Amaravati Land Pooling

Representative AI image VIJAYAWADA: Following cabinet approval, the state government is advancing with the second phase of the Land Pooling Scheme (LPS) in Amaravati by formally designating the CRDA to pool 6,666.57 acres. The CRDA will manage all land types—both titled and assigned—across seven villages for the capital city’s expansion. The CRDA plans to pool about 1,965 acres in Vaikunthapuram, 1,018 acres in Peddamadduru, 1,879 acres in Yendrayi village, and 46 acres of assigned land in Palnadu district’s Amaravati mandal. Additionally, it will acquire 2,603 acres of patta land and 51 acres of assigned land in Karlapudi and Lemalle villages…

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Illegal Water Connections Discovered in Rajasthan Housing Colony

Representative AI image JAIPUR: The Public Health Engineering Department (PHED) has identified 70 illegal water connections in Ratnagiri Apartment located in Indira Gandhi Nagar, part of the Rajasthan Housing Board (RHB) in Jagatpura. This finding is likely to initiate a broader investigation, especially concerning the possibility of multiple unauthorized connections in other RHB colonies within Indira Gandhi Nagar and Pratap Nagar. “The issue mirrors many RHB apartments and homes in Indira Gandhi Nagar and Pratap Nagar. There are few consumers with legitimate drinking water connections, while numerous illegal connections exist. We plan to launch a campaign against these unauthorized connections…

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Ludhiana Seals Six Buildings in Crackdown on Illegal Structures

Representative Image LUDHIANA: The municipal corporation (MC) has initiated a strong crackdown on unauthorized constructions and outstanding fees, sealing six buildings across the city on Tuesday after the owners did not comply with requests for pending payments and the correction of illegal structures. This action was taken following strict orders from MC Commissioner Aaditya Dachalwal, who recently admonished officials to expedite the collection of civic dues and enforce stringent measures against illegal constructions, warning that non-compliance could lead to disciplinary measures against them. The sealing operation was carried out by the MC Zone D building branch, targeting several prominent locations,…