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Hyderabad: GHMC Plans to Double Wards to 300

Representative AI image HYDERABAD: The proposed merger of 27 municipalities into the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) signals a substantial overhaul of the city’s administrative framework. Current plans could see the existing 150 wards, covering 650 sq km, expanding to nearly 300 wards across over 2,000 sq km, according to sources from the civic body. If implemented, the GHMC would become India’s largest municipal body by area (2,053 sq km) and the biggest elected municipal body in the country. The current largest is the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) with 250 wards, followed closely by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC)…

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Drone Urban Land Survey Initiated in Panchkula

PANCHKULA: The Panchkula municipal corporation has launched NAKSHA – the Urban Land Survey Programme, which aims to modernize and digitize urban land records using advanced mapping technologies like drone surveys, LiDAR, and GIS systems. This initiative is part of a central government project under the Ministry of Rural Development’s Department of Land Resources. The municipal commissioner has authorized specially appointed NAKSHA survey teams to perform ground verification across all municipal wards. These teams will verify Records of Rights (RoR), ownership documents, and will capture high-resolution imagery using drones and cameras for precise land mapping. The survey teams are also authorized…

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Hyderabad: 7 Years Later, No Funds for 27 Merging Bodies

HYDERABAD: Seven years after their merger with the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC), the 27 municipalities and municipal corporations still struggle to secure basic amenities and financial support. These urban local bodies (ULBs) are heavily reliant on limited property tax collections, lacking the necessary resources to undertake vital civic works such as road maintenance, drainage infrastructure, parks, and more. According to official sources, although the state has approved their merger, the GHMC plans to maintain these ULBs as separate municipal circles with their current staff until a comprehensive reorganization is implemented. The government is reportedly considering the establishment of two…

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Govt to Develop Belgaria in Jharkhand as Model Township

DHANBAD: The central government is planning to develop Belgaria in Jharkhand’s Dhanbad into a model township, as stated by Coal Secretary Vikram Dev Dutt on Friday. This township is being developed by the Jharia Rehabilitation and Development Authority (JRDA) to resettle families currently living in danger zones affected by fire and subsidence from underground coal mining. During the inauguration of the JRDA’s new administrative building in Belgaria Township, Dutt mentioned that essential services such as water, electricity, security, and job opportunities will be provided to the residents under the project. He took the time to meet with displaced families, hear…

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PCMC to unveil red zone map for defense areas next week

Representative AI image PUNE: The Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) is set to release a red zone map within a week, identifying areas where construction is not allowed near the ordnance depot on Dehu Road and the magazine depot in Dighi. This initiative aims to clarify the status for nearly 4,000 property owners in proximity to these defense facilities. The map was submitted to defense authorities on Tuesday for review to ensure sensitive installations are excluded from the public version, according to a senior civic official. “We expect to receive feedback in four to five days, after which the map…

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Panchkula launches C&D waste policy for debris clearance

Representative AI image PANCHKULA: To tackle the increasing issue of construction and demolition (C&D) waste dumped across Panchkula, the municipal corporation has developed a detailed management plan. The corporation is in the process of hiring an agency tasked with the loading, collection, transportation, and unloading of the waste at a designated site in Jalouli village, responding to complaints from both bulk and non-bulk waste generators based on predetermined charges. The agency will handle public complaints and collect waste from various locations in the city. The total estimated cost of the contract is Rs 2.13 crore for one year, with the…

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GRAP Stage-3 Curbs Lifted in Delhi-NCR as Air Quality Improves

NEW DELHI: The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) lifted the Stage-3 restrictions under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) for Delhi-NCR on Wednesday, as air quality has improved over the past few days. The 24-hour average Air Quality Index (AQI) in Delhi was recorded at 327. Forecasts from the India Meteorological Department (IMD) and the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology indicate that the air quality is expected to remain in the “very poor” category. Nevertheless, the CAQM confirmed that measures under Stage-1 and Stage-2 of the revised GRAP, announced on November 21, will continue and will be closely monitored…

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Cabinet Approves ₹9,858 Crore Expansion for Pune Metro

NEW DELHI: On Wednesday, the government sanctioned the expansion of the Pune Metro rail network with an investment of Rs 9,858 crore, as announced by Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw. The Union Cabinet, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved Line 4 (Kharadi-Hadapsar-Swargate-Khadakwasla) and Line 4A (Nal Stop-Warje-Manik Baug) as part of Phase-2 of the Pune Metro Rail Project. This marks the second major project under Phase-2, following the approval of Line 2A (Vanaz-Chandani Chowk) and Line 2B (Ramwadi-Wagholi/Vitthalwadi). With this update, the Pune Metro network will surpass the 100-km mark, a key advancement for the city’s push towards…

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Pune: PMRDA Delays Draft Town Plans Amid Villager Opposition

PUNE: The Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority (PMRDA) has failed to meet its extended deadline for drafting plans for 15 town planning (TP) schemes along the 128-km inner ring road. A senior official indicated that the delay is largely due to ongoing opposition from villagers and unresolved issues concerning the long-delayed Maan–Mhalunge model TP scheme. The official deadline expired on Monday, and PMRDA officials confirmed they could not move forward because local residents were unwilling to relinquish their land. The main obstacle remains the state government’s inaction on the Maan–Mhalunge model TP scheme, which PMRDA initiated years ago. “If the…

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Geofencing to Monitor Land Use Changes in Sultanpur Park

GURUGRAM: The eco-sensitive zone surrounding Sultanpur National Park is undergoing digital geofencing, creating five concentric rings around the area to monitor land-use changes and construction in real time. “Each ring has its own set of prohibitions, regulations, and activities to be encouraged,” stated divisional wildlife officer (DWO) RK Jangra in an interview with TOI on Monday. Restrictions include no mobile towers within 3km, no new wood-based industries nearby, and no construction within 300 meters of the park. The 5km eco-sensitive zone encompasses 22 villages, with mapping of the outermost ring already underway. The timeline for implementing the alert system will…