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Gurugram: 450 Shanties Demolished Along Golf Course Road

GURUGRAM: In a continued effort to address unauthorized encroachments along the Golf Course Road, district authorities conducted a demolition drive on Saturday in Saraswati Kunj, Sector 53, removing approximately 450 shanties occupying nearly two acres. This operation, assisted by police from the Sector 53 station, was carried out smoothly with no significant law and order issues, according to officials. The enforcement teams indicated that these structures were erected illegally on designated land and were removed following prior complaints and notifications. This action aims to curb further encroachments and safeguard public land and access routes in the area. Saraswati Kunj, established…

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Gurugram to Implement Two-Stage Demolition Waste Checks

Representative AI image GURUGRAM: Delhi-NCR is moving towards a system that mandates traceability of every kilogram of construction and demolition (C&D) waste. Starting April 1, individuals involved in construction, renovation, or demolition on sites of 200 sq meters or more in Gurgaon must document the disposal of their waste, as per new guidelines from the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM). In a significant shift, demolition waste must now be reported twice: once before construction starts and again before a building can be occupied. The longstanding practice of dumping debris along roadsides, vacant lots, or forest edges will no longer…

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Activists to Protest Illegal Buildings at Belapur Hills, Feb 22

NAVI MUMBAI: Environmental organizations such as Save Belapur Hills Forum and NatConnect Foundation are urging for the immediate implementation of no-development regulations on the landslide-sensitive Belapur Hills. Activists plan to hold a ‘Human Chain’ awareness campaign at Mahakali Chowk near the CBD-Belapur bus depot on February 22. Their concerns arise from billboards in Belapur announcing a foundation day event, which is associated with a trust listed as an encroacher according to Cidco’s legal records. In an open letter, they highlighted Cidco’s prior attempt to commence demolition in July 2024 during the monsoon season, which they labeled as “cosmetic.” The efforts…

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Goa Plans STP Mandate for All Complexes with 24 Flats

PANAJI: The Goa State Pollution Control Board (GSPCB) has reached out to the Town and Country Planning (TCP) department advocating for the implementation of its directive mandating that all residential complexes with 24 or more flats install sewage treatment plants (STPs). In correspondence with the chief town planner, GSPCB emphasized that builders are responsible for maintaining the STP for a duration of three years or until the complex is transferred to the housing society. As per the Goa Land Development and Buildings Regulations, 2010, STPs are currently only required for complexes with 50 or more flats. If units are linked…

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Yamuna Authority Plans 500 Acres for Japan and Singapore Cities

LUCKNOW: The Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (YEIDA) has submitted a proposal to the state government for the development of Japan City and Singapore City along the Yamuna Expressway, officials reported on Thursday. YEIDA CEO R K Singh stated that the proposal, sent on February 18, notified the state’s Infrastructure and Industrial Development Commissioner about the identified land for these projects within the authority’s jurisdiction. He also mentioned that the authority has developed a land acquisition plan for both initiatives. Singh highlighted that this information was requested in light of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s upcoming official visits to Japan and…

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Most Gurugram Homes Lack Access to Approved Sewer Lines

Representative AI image GURUGRAM: Nearly two-thirds of households in the city lack access to legal sewer connections. Municipal data uncovers a significant disparity: out of 550,000 households, only 180,000 have approved sewer systems, despite Gurgaon’s modern appearance with its glass towers and upscale developments. Approximately 370,000 homes—or 66.6%—operate outside the official sanitation network, relying instead on septic tanks or informal disposal methods. The situation in neighboring Faridabad is even more alarming. Of its 600,000 households, only 120,000 are connected to the official sewer system, leaving 480,000 homes (79.1%) without legal sewer access. Other cities in Haryana also face significant issues.…

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Four Stations in Phase 1: NMRC to Revise Greater Noida West Metro

Here’s a rewritten version of the content: — NOIDA: Following the Union Cabinet’s approval of the Aqua Line extension from the Botanical Garden to Sector 142, the Noida Metro Rail Corporation (NMRC) announced it will develop a revised detailed project report (DPR) for the Greater Noida West metro corridor. The updated plan will feature only four stations in Phase 1, as opposed to the previously proposed eleven. In this revised plan, the metro corridor will include stations at sectors 61, 70, 123, and Greater Noida Sector 4 (Gaur Chowk) in the first phase. Initially, an 18 km track was suggested…

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Chamarajanagar Plans to Declare 67 Revenue Villages

MYSURU: The Chamarajanagar district administration is set to designate an additional 67 villages as revenue villages shortly. A final draft is currently under preparation and will be announced soon. The district comprises 408 villages at present. Revenue department officials have pinpointed 67 human habitations, including Gollarahatti, Kuruburahatti, and Majare, for this designation. This move aims to facilitate development activities in these areas. Additionally, this designation will enable residents to access government facilities and provide them with official records for their properties, which they have been deprived of for years due to the lack of formal recognition. The district administration, along…

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Indore: 16 Homes to Be Demolished for Metro Station Next Week

Sure! Here’s a rewritten version of the content: INDORE: Sixteen homes in the Piliyakhal area are set to be demolished next week to make way for a proposed underground Metro station near Bada Ganpati. The rehabilitation process for the residents of Bada Ganpati is progressing rapidly as the project unfolds. Senior administrative officials reported that the Metro management has suggested relocating the affected families to flats constructed under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana in the Tapti Complex at Rangwasa. A sum of Rs 1.29 crore has been deposited with the district administration for the allotment of flats to the 16…

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Gurugram Residents Protest C&D Waste Plants in New Sectors

GURUGRAM: Residents of the new sectors along Dwarka Expressway are opposing two proposed construction and demolition (C&D) waste processing plants. On Monday, they submitted a letter to the MCG commissioner, requesting the withdrawal of the proposal for facilities in sectors 103 and 106, arguing that the decision ignores planning standards and public health concerns. They are calling for the relocation of these facilities away from residential areas and threatened to escalate their protests if the civic body does not reconsider its plans. The municipal corporation intends to establish two C&D waste collection centers – one in Babupur, Sector 106, and…