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HYDRAA Recovers ₹15,000 Crore of Encroached Land in Hyderabad

Representative image HYDERABAD: The Hyderabad Disaster Response and Asset Protection Agency (HYDRAA) has successfully reclaimed over 300 acres of valuable government land in Gajularamaram, Quthbullapur, marking one of the largest land recovery operations in Telangana. The estimated value of this land, priced at approximately Rs 50 crore per acre, totals nearly Rs 15,000 crore. HYDRAA officials reported that the land was originally owned by the former Andhra Pradesh State Finance Corporation. With the bifurcation, ownership transitioned to the Telangana State Finance Corporation (TSFC). An official from HYDRAA stated, “During this transition, various politicians, real estate developers, bureaucrats, and other influential…

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Chimbel Residents Oppose Unity Mall, Cite Lake Threat

PANAJI: The Goa State Environment Impact Assessment Authority (SEIAA) has granted an environmental clearance (EC) for the Unity Mall in Chimbel. However, local villagers are voicing their opposition, claiming it threatens the nearby lake and the aquifers situated on the hill. The SEIAA approved the project with specific conditions, including the requirement for the developers to utilize treated water from the Tonca sewage treatment plant during construction. They have also been instructed to devise a comprehensive mobility plan to mitigate potential traffic congestion in the area. “This is the same region bordering the designated Chimbel wetland lake where the government…

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Crackdown on Developers in Five Illegal Ludhiana Colonies

Certainly! Here’s a rewritten version of the provided content: LUDHIANA: In an unexpected move, the municipal chief of Ludhiana has initiated demolitions and sealing drives, along with police actions against developers of five illegal colonies in Shimlapuri, Jaspal Bangar, and Kanganwal. Municipal Commissioner Aaditya Dachalwal has also cautioned his inspectors of disciplinary repercussions following this surprise inspection of illegal settlements. These rogue developers have learned that the true underpinning of Ludhiana’s property market is not merely construction but adherence to regulations — and the commissioner’s unannounced checks aim to address these issues. During a review in Zone C, Dachalwal instructed…

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Noida Airport to Start Operations After Diwali; Airlines in Talks

NOIDA: The Noida International Airport (NIA), a greenfield aviation hub under development in Jewar, Gautam Buddh Nagar, is set to commence operations by the end of this year. Union Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu recently announced that the airport will be inaugurated on October 30, with flight operations starting within 45 days and 10 routes initially planned. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has also confirmed that commercial flight operations are expected to start by the end of 2025. Once fully developed by 2050, the NIA will be the largest airport in India. The project, which began in 2019…

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Illegal Colony Demolished in Mundian Kalan, Ludhiana

Representative AI image LUDHIANA: The municipal corporation has taken action against an illegal colony in Mundian Kalan as part of its ongoing effort to combat unauthorized construction. This demolition occurred on Friday, focusing on the developer and multiple buildings on the premises. Under the orders of municipal commissioner Aaditya Dachalwal, the MC’s Zone B building branch executed the demolition. Officials indicated that the developer was unlawfully constructing the colony, leading to the removal of all illegal structures on site. The MC has been actively monitoring and addressing illegal construction throughout the city. Earlier this week, they took action against four…

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Surat: SUDA, JICA Assess Town Planning Initiatives

Representative AI Image SURAT: Surat Urban Development Authority (SUDA) officials, along with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), convened on Friday to discuss the upcoming model town planning (TP) schemes for the bullet train station development area. Over the past year, five TP schemes—61, 62-A, 62-B, 62-C, and 63—have been crafted with guidance from state and central governments and technical insights from JICA. Among these, schemes 61 and 63 have received initial approval from the state government, while scheme 61 (Kosmada-Oviyan-Chedcha) has been proposed as a Preliminary Town Planning Scheme. The other three schemes incorporate innovative urban planning ideas, such…

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Pune fines metro contractor for dumping debris

PUNE: On Thursday, the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) imposed a fine of ₹15 lakh on a contractor involved in the Metro rail project (Hinjewadi to Shivajinagar) for allegedly dumping debris on an open plot near Balewadi High Street. “A notice was issued to the contractor today. The fine must be paid within the next two days at the Aundh ward office, and the debris should be removed. Failure to do so will result in legal action,” stated Girish Dapkekar, the Aundh-Baner ward officer. The civic officials reported that a site inspection showed ongoing debris dumping. The administration charged ₹15,000 per…

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Trial Run Completed on 5km Stretch of Indore Metro Phase II

INDORE: A successful trial run for the second phase of the metro rail was conducted in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, on Friday, according to an official from the Madhya Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation Limited (MPMRCL). The metro was tested at a speed of 5-10 km/h over a nearly 5-km stretch between Super Corridor No. 3 and MR-10 stations. This stretch is part of the 17.50-km priority corridor connecting Gandhi Nagar and Radisson Square stations. Commercial operations have already begun on a 6-km section between Gandhi Nagar and Super Corridor station No. 3 as part of the first phase. Before commencing commercial…

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Union Minister Criticizes Haryana for Gurugram Metro Delay

GURUGRAM: Union minister and Gurgaon MP Rao Inderjit Singh criticized the state government on Thursday for delaying the commencement of the new metro line, insisting on the need for accountability and responsibility in the matter. Speaking in Gurgaon, Inderjit pointed out that the foundation stone for the project was laid last year, with ‘bhoomi pujan’ taking place this month. “I hope it doesn’t take another 1.5 years to begin work,” he stated. He mentioned that he has been advocating for the new metro corridor connecting Millennium City Centre to Cyber City since 2018. “I was told multiple times that the…

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Bhopal Metro Rail Safety Review Begins September 24

BHOPAL: The inauguration of the Bhopal Metro is now in its final stages, with crucial inspections set to begin on September 24, as confirmed by officials from MPMRCL. Passenger services for the Bhopal Metro are tentatively expected to start in October. The Commissioner of Metro Rail Safety (CMRS) will conduct a comprehensive evaluation of the Subhash Nagar Depot and rolling stock, a vital step toward receiving operational authorization. Following this, inspections of metro stations will take place, as per official announcements. On Thursday, MPMRCL Managing Director S. Krishna Chaitanya carried out an extensive inspection of the Subhash Nagar Depot in…