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Ahmedabad Penalizes Four Construction Sites for Violations

AHMEDABAD: On Thursday, the North Zone estate department of the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) imposed penalties ranging from Rs 25,000 to Rs 2 lakh at four construction sites located in Gota, Bodakdev, and Chandlodia for violating environmental regulations and worsening air quality. The Arambh Greens construction site in Chandlodia failed to install the required green net and encroached upon the roadway with materials, resulting in a penalty of Rs 50,000. Similarly, the Orium Zenith site in Chandlodia was fined Rs 50,000 for not having the green net in place. The Valenor site in Bodakdev faced a Rs 25,000 fine for…

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30+ buildings demolished for road expansion in Varanasi

Representative AI image VARANASI: On Thursday, significant portions of over 32 out of 41 buildings in the Baulia Lehartara area were demolished as part of the project for the six-lane Mohansarai-Cantt railway station road. Under strict security, a Public Works Department (PWD) team, led by Executive Engineer K.K. Singh, arrived with numerous earthmovers, bulldozers, loaders, and dumpers to begin the demolition. As part of the Rs 410 crore project, the work on the stretch from Mohansarai to Collectory Farm (Chandpur) is nearly complete. Despite serving eviction notices to building owners in 2025, the PWD had been unable to proceed with…

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Illegal Colonies Pollute Ganga; Haridwar Seeks Irrigation Help

Representative AI image HARIDWAR: Illegal settlements along the Upper Ganga Canal in Haridwar are significantly contributing to pollution in the Ganga, with reports of residents dumping waste directly into the river. In areas such as Rajiv Nagar Basti and Sonia Basti, household waste and untreated sewage are being discharged into the water, exacerbating pollution levels. The issue was highlighted by a local councillor from Sonia Basti, who appealed to the Union Jal Shakti Ministry for assistance. Consequently, the municipal corporation has reached out to the Uttar Pradesh irrigation department, urging action against encroachments on canal land. The Upper Ganga Canal,…

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Lucknow civic body greenlights major projects, new Amausi township

LUCKNOW: The Lucknow Municipal Corporation convened a House meeting on Wednesday, unanimously approving several development proposals, including the construction of a township on 21.6 acres of land in Amausi. The LMC holds 41.6 acres in Amausi, with 20 acres designated as a shooting range. Plans were set to revamp this shooting range through public-private partnerships, while the remaining 21.6 acres will be transferred to the LDA for residential apartment development. The House also agreed to transfer 5,429.96 square meters of land in Jiyamau, returned by the Deendayal Upadhyay Seva Nyas, to the LDA for planned development. It was further resolved…

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Ludhiana Developers Demand Action on Illegal Colonies

LUDHIANA: Local real estate developers have called on district officials to take action against the rapid growth of illegal colonies, arguing that these unauthorized developments lead to financial losses for legitimate builders, reduce government revenue, cause long-term difficulties for residents, and promote unplanned urban expansion. Industry stakeholders point out that once illegal colonies are set up and residents move in, reversing the situation becomes extremely difficult. Actions such as demolition can result in homelessness for families, creating complex legal and social issues. Developers questioned the lack of proactive measures by authorities to prevent these projects before they begin, suggesting the…

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Indore Demolishes 16 Illegal Row Houses in Crackdown

Representative image INDORE: On Monday, the Indore Municipal Corporation (IMC) demolished 16 illegal row houses in the Anjani Nagar and Jagdish Nagar areas. This action is part of an ongoing effort to curb the expansion of unauthorized settlements. The operation was concentrated in Zone 4. In Anjani Nagar, four row houses, illegally built near a drain, were fully demolished. In Jagdish Nagar, located in the Banganga area, 12 row houses were targeted. It was reported that six of these were close to completion, while the other six were still under construction. The civic body also tore down roads and drainage…

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Two Firms Compete for Nagpur Metro Phase III DPR, Work Starts May

NAGPUR: The tendering process for the detailed project report (DPR) for the Nagpur Metro’s Phase 3 has progressed to the evaluation stage, with two firms participating in the bidding, as confirmed by officials. With the tender now closed, MahaMetro is conducting a technical evaluation of the bids. This critical step will assess the eligibility and capability of the firms involved. “After finishing the technical evaluation, the financial bids will be opened, and the contract will be awarded to the selected agency,” stated a MahaMetro representative. The DPR is crucial as it will outline the plan for Phase 3, which is…

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Ludhiana Demolishes Seven Illegal Structures

Representative image LUDHIANA: In a decisive move against illegal constructions, the Municipal Corporation (MC) building branch demolished an unauthorized colony under construction in the Peeru Banda area on Friday. However, sources indicate that officials encountered significant political pressure and public backlash, forcing them to halt operations temporarily. The demolition included roads and other civic amenities related to the illegal site. In addition, seven unauthorized structures across different locations in Zone C—including Eastman Chowk, Jaspal Bangar, and Daba Road—were also addressed. The operation was initiated under the guidance of MC Commissioner Neeru Katyal Gupta and Joint Commissioner Deepjot Kaur. Out of…

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Indore’s 450 Illegal Colony Legalization Faces Roadblock

INDORE: The hopes of residents in over 450 unauthorized colonies have been dashed as various government departments have raised objections to their regularization. Indore Municipal Corporation (IMC) has already legalized more than 200 colonies in previous phases, but the remaining cases face challenges due to complex land-use disputes and missing no-objection certificates (NOCs). As per IMC’s additional commissioner, Manoj Pathak, the regularization process has encountered obstacles after public notices were published for the remaining colonies. Objections have been raised by departments including Nazul, IDA, T&CP, and the Housing Board. ACS Sanjay Dubey elaborated that the current legalization policy is mainly…

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Land Pooling Scheme 2.0 Accelerates in Amaravati Following APSRA Change

Representative image VIJAYAWADA: The recent amendment to the Andhra Pradesh State Reorganisation Act (APSRA), designating Amaravati as the state capital, has alleviated doubts, leading to increased participation from farmers in villages involved in the second phase of the Land Pooling Scheme (LPS 2.0). Reports indicate that farmers from Pedaparimi village have offered up 1,000 acres of land. To foster the development of a greenfield airport, a sports complex, and high-tech industries, the state government has revealed plans to acquire an additional 16,666 acres from neighboring villages within the Thulluru, Tadikonda, and Pedakurapadu mandals. Initially, only a small number of farmers…