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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…

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Concerns Over SC’s 100-Metre Mining Definition for Aravali Watchers

NEW DELHI | GURUGRAM: The Supreme Court’s endorsement of the Union Environment Ministry’s definition of the Aravalis as hills rising at least 100 metres in elevation has raised alarm among environmentalists. They fear it may influence broader applications beyond mining. The ongoing drafting of the NCR master plan – Regional Plan 2041 – is crucial, as the classification of the Aravalis will play a pivotal role in safeguarding natural conservation zones (NCZ). Recently, the Haryana government proposed a definition for the Aravalis that incorporates minimum age and height criteria set by the mining department. This definition only acknowledges hills with…

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Action Taken on Illegal Constructions in Jamshedpur, Dhanbad

Representative Image JAMSHEDPUR | DHANBAD: Officials from the Jamshedpur Notified Area Committee (JNAC) have announced that buildings constructed in violation of approved plans will be demolished, and fines imposed on the owners if the unauthorized structures are not voluntarily removed. JNAC Deputy Municipal Commissioner (DMC) Krishna Kumar stated, “On Saturday, two homeowners on Thakurbari Road in Sakchi were fined ₹27,500 for setbacks violations, with notices issued under the Jharkhand Municipality Act 2011. They have been instructed to demolish the illegal constructions within the specified timeframe.” If the illegal structures are not removed, the civic body will seal them, Kumar added,…

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Chandigarh to Launch Land Stack Project in Sector 9, Khudda Jassu

CHANDIGARH: The Government of India (GoI) has designated Chandigarh and Tamil Nadu to conduct trials for its national Land Stack Project, which aims to establish a comprehensive digital platform for land and property records. The Chandigarh administration has selected the affluent Sector 9 and Khudda Jassu village as pilot areas for this initiative. Both locations were thoroughly discussed and approved by the Centre in a meeting held on Friday, with minor adjustments suggested. In its presentation, the administration highlighted integrated land data for the chosen areas, encompassing details like ownership, master plans, cadastral maps, registration records, property tax details, electricity…

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Bhubaneswar: BMC Demolishes Unauthorised Construction in Sampur

Representative image BHUBANESWAR: The Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) has instructed the removal of unauthorized construction at a multi-storied apartment complex in Sampur after a thorough investigation under the Orissa Development Authorities Act, 1982. The order was issued by the ODA court following multiple complaints from homebuyers in the same project, who reported deviations from the approved building plan. According to the court’s findings, the developer failed to adhere to essential requirements, including setbacks, internal road width, and inter-block gaps. A field verification report indicated significant setbacks in the residential project. The internal road measured only 16.9 to 18 feet instead…

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Centre announces updates to DDA’s transit-oriented policy

NEW DELHI: The Central government has announced changes to the Delhi Development Authority’s (DDA) Transit Oriented Development (TOD) policy, as indicated in a gazette notification released on Saturday. The “TOD Zone” designates a 500-metre wide area on both sides of the approved Metro Corridors Routes and surrounding regional and interstate mass transit stations, including the Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS). A public notice from the DDA stated, “The Delhi Development Authority has proposed modifications in ‘Chapter – 20 on Transit Oriented Development (TOD) in the Master Plan for Delhi – 2021’ under Section 11-A of the DD Act.” The proposed…

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Mumbai Construction Sites to Close if AQI Exceeds 200: BMC

MUMBAI: The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has issued a warning that industrial units and construction activities in Mumbai may face shutdown if the Air Quality Index (AQI) in any area consistently exceeds 200 after mitigation measures are implemented. According to a statement released on Thursday, actions will be enforced under the Graded Response Action Plan-4 (GRAP-4) if emissions continue to elevate AQI levels beyond accepted limits. To ensure strict adherence to its 28-point guidelines aimed at reducing air pollution, the BMC has deployed flying squads in every ward. Each squad will include two engineers and a police officer, tasked with…

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₹2.36 Crore in Fines; 48 Construction Sites Shut in Delhi

NEW DELHI: The government of Delhi has levied fines amounting to Rs 2.36 crore, issued over 200 show-cause notices, and ordered the closure of 48 construction sites for breaching dust-control regulations in the last month. Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa stated that this decisive action, supported by real-time monitoring and ongoing inspections, illustrates the government’s commitment to tackling pollution through “measurable, science-based enforcement instead of empty promises,” according to an official statement. The Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) has ramped up its anti-dust campaign since October 15, inspecting 1,262 construction sites exceeding 500 sqm. In a move to enhance oversight,…