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Pune: Draft Development Plan for Merged Areas Approved

PUNE: During the civic body’s general meeting on Monday, a proposal was approved to initiate the draft development plan (DP) for 23 regions merged with the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) in 2021. The proposal also designated city engineer Aniruddha Pavaskar as the town planning officer tasked with overseeing the DP. This measure received unanimous support from corporators, who urged the administration to expedite the DP preparation. The formation of the DP for these 23 merged areas has encountered various technical hurdles over the past five years. An initial DP drafted by the PMRDA was canceled by the state government for…

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Bihar CM to Develop Groundwater Policy

Representative AI image PATNA: Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary on Monday urged officials to quickly formulate a groundwater policy to ensure the conservation, effective management, and sustainable use of groundwater resources in Bihar. During a review meeting of the minor water resources department at Sankalp Sabhagar in Lok Sevak Awas, the CM highlighted the necessity of a robust institutional framework that coordinates efforts across relevant departments. He pointed out the increasing demand for water and upcoming challenges, instructing officials to accelerate efforts on the Bihar Groundwater Management and Regulation Act, 2026. This legislation aims to regulate groundwater extraction, prevent overuse, and…

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Drone Surveys Update Urban Property Maps in Maharashtra; 140K Applications Cleared Online

PUNE: Homeowners in Maharashtra may soon have a simpler way to access ownership records and update land documents, thanks to a new state government initiative. A large-scale drone survey is being launched to map urban properties and digitize the mutation process for approximately one crore records. The revenue department’s extensive project includes municipal areas and surrounding gaothan (village site) limits. Officials indicate that this initiative aims to resolve ongoing issues with urban land records and significantly diminish future ownership disputes. State settlement commissioner Shailesh Nawal stated to TOI that, following instructions from the revenue minister, a government resolution (GR) has…

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New Buildings Found on Protected Forest Land in Anangpur

GURUGRAM: New construction activities have emerged in the protected forest area of Anangpur village. Observations during a site visit revealed recently erected structures, extensive boundary walls, and indications of ongoing development within a region governed by the Punjab Land Preservation Act (PLPA), which has been the focal point of numerous legal disputes regarding encroachments in the Aravalis. During an inspection, TOI discovered a substantial multi-story building nearing completion, along with newly plastered compound walls surrounding significant land parcels and signs of ongoing masonry work. The land records confirm that these constructions are within a PLPA-designated area. This new development occurs…

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Gurugram to build new construction waste plant by Feb 2027

Representative AI image GURUGRAM: The Municipal Corporation of Gurugram (MCG) has laid out a plan to enhance the management of construction and demolition (C&D) waste within the city. During a recent review meeting with the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM), officials announced that a new processing plant, capable of handling 400 tonnes of C&D waste per day, is set to launch by February 2027. Currently, Gurgaon needs twelve C&D waste collection points, as per the guideline of one point for every 25 sq km. Right now, operational facilities can be found in Basai and Begampur Khatola, and officials confirmed…

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Telangana Acts Against Illegal Construction and Dumping

HYDERABAD: In a bid to tackle the growing issue of illegal dumping of construction and demolition (C&D) waste amid swift urban expansion, the state government has tightened regulations on construction activities across three municipal corporations in the central urban area. As per the latest government order (GO), the state will restrict the issuance of No Objection Certificates (NOCs) and approvals for construction projects unless developers adhere to strict C&D waste management guidelines. Under the new regulations, any approval for buildings, layouts, or demolition activities will require a mandatory undertaking against illegal dumping, proof of partnership with authorized C&D waste recyclers,…

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Hinjewadi-Shivajinagar Metro to Launch in August: PITCMRL

Representative AI image PUNE: After several delays over the past two years, the much-anticipated Metro Line 3, connecting Hinjewadi and Shivajinagar, is now set for commissioning in August 2026, with the first phase covering 12 stations expected to be completed by the end of June. Officials from Pune IT City Metro Rail Ltd (PITCMRL), the agency responsible for the project under the Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority (PMRDA), confirmed to TOI that all major civil and systems work on the 23 km fully elevated corridor is complete, and successful end-to-end trial runs have been conducted. The initial phase encompasses a…

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Chennai Metro Phase-II Line Delayed Despite Approval

CHENNAI: Four months after the Chennai Metro Rail’s first Phase-2 line from Poonamallee Bypass to Vadapalani received approval for commissioning, passengers are still awaiting the commencement of services. The 14.6 km stretch of corridor-4— the initial section of the 118.1 km Phase-2 network to be completed— obtained conditional approval from the Commissioner of Railway Safety (CRS) in February, followed by another approval in May after CMRL met all specified requirements. Sources reveal that CMRL has reached out to the Centre to set an inauguration date, but an announcement has yet to be made. The postponement has shifted the anticipated launch…

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No New Bengaluru Metro Projects for 4.5 Years Due to Delays

BENGALURU: The expansion of the city’s Metro has come to a standstill, with no new corridors entering construction for over four and a half years. The last project to commence was the extended Airport Line (KR Pura to KIA), with contracts awarded by BMRCL in November 2021 and construction starting in early 2022. Since then, no new initiatives have progressed. The delay has shifted concerns from the typical issue of late commissioning to a worrying absence of new projects, despite the increasing demand for travel. Two significant projects under Phase III and IIIA are still awaiting approval. The Phase III…

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Bhubaneswar Launches Four New Town Planning Schemes for 969 Acres

BHUBANESWAR: On Wednesday, the Bhubaneswar Development Authority (BDA) revealed four new town planning (TP) schemes that will cover a total of 969 acres. Government officials indicated that the TP scheme, known as Samrudha Sahar, is designed to encourage planned urbanization and expedite economic progress throughout the state via comprehensive urban and regional planning. As part of this initiative, BDA will implement TP schemes in several areas: Patrapada mouza across 330.07 acres, Bhagabanpur mouza over 264.33 acres, Bijipur, Bhagabanpur, Baliapada, and Kasipur mouzas totaling 290.67 acres, and a portion of Bijipur mouza covering 83.68 acres. In total, these four schemes encompass…