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Bhubaneswar to Include 72 Villages in Civic Body Expansion

Representative AI image BHUBANESWAR: The Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) is planning to incorporate 72 revenue villages into its jurisdiction, following proposals from the villages expressing their consent for development. Sources indicate that with these additions, the BMC aims to expand its current administrative zones from three to six. Villages under consideration for inclusion are Dasapur, Gothapatna, Andharua, and Bhuasuni, among others. “We have received proposals from the villages. A communication will be sent to the housing and urban development department. Once approved, the process to add these villages to BMC’s area will commence,” stated BMC Commissioner Chanchal Rana. He mentioned…

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11 Illegal Buildings in Bengaluru Scheduled for Demolition

BENGALURU: Following numerous alerts regarding extensive building violations, the Bengaluru East City Corporation (BECC) has initiated the demolition of 11 illegal structures that deviate significantly from their approved plans. As per the additional commissioner (development), a building in Whitefield with several unauthorized floors is presently being demolished. “The demolition is progressing slowly as it is being conducted manually,” the official commented. Recently, the East Corporation carried out a survey of over 600 under-construction buildings, issuing notices under the Karnataka Town and Country Planning Act, 1961. While many cases are currently in litigation or postponed due to court stay orders, the…

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Mohali RWAs Seek Completion of Promised Road in Master Plan

Representative Image MOHALI: Residents from Sectors 123, 124, and 125 have united to push for the long-delayed 200ft Master Plan Road from Dara Studio to Khanpur. Protesting under the 200 Ft Master Plan Road Sangharsh Committee on Sunday, they threatened to escalate their efforts if the government does not initiate construction. Chanting ‘No Road, No Vote’, the Residents’ Welfare Associations (RWAs) voiced their frustration, stating that thousands of families feel “stranded and cheated” after investing their life savings in homes and commercial properties, with the expectation that a crucial arterial road would be built as outlined in the GMADA master…

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Chandigarh Plans 17 New Sites for Construction Waste Disposal

CHANDIGARH: As construction and demolition (C&D) waste continues to rise in the city, the Chandigarh Municipal Corporation (MC) plans to create 17 new designated sites for waste disposal across various wards. Currently, the MC oversees around 20 designated sites, but officials assert that these are insufficient due to escalating construction activities, necessitating more collection points. The MC’s Building and Road (B&R) wing is actively identifying feasible locations for the new sites. Once selected, the proposals will be submitted to the urban planning department for necessary approvals, particularly related to land allocation. A recent letter to MC executive engineering officers states:…

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TCP to Notify on Plans Over 20,000 sq meters: Goa-SEIAA

Representative Image PANAJI: The Goa State Environment Impact Assessment Authority (Goa-SEIAA) has mandated that the Town and Country Planning (TCP) department and the planning and development authorities of North and South Goa must notify the Goa-SEIAA after approving any building plan with a built-up area exceeding 20,000 sqm. This measure aims to facilitate the verification of necessary environmental clearances, as discussed in a recent meeting. The Goa-SEIAA has also stipulated that it must inform the TCP department and the relevant PDA upon the approval of any project exceeding 20,000 sqm in built-up area. This issue came to light during an…

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East Bengaluru Residents Fear G+5 Buildings Will Collapse Road

BENGALURU: Residents of Nanjappa Layout in Kalkere, part of Bengaluru East City Corporation, have expressed concerns about unauthorized G+5 apartment constructions on an 18-foot road. They allege that builders are breaching height limits and safety regulations, resulting in a strain on basic infrastructure and an invasion of their once peaceful neighborhood. Residents have reported that despite numerous complaints—both verbal and written—to the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA), there has been no substantial action against the offenders. One local resident stated, “Barricades have been erected in our compound. One building started two years ago, while another began seven months ago. We’re suffering…

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Gurugram Construction Sites Must Register on Dust Portal: DC

Representative AI image GURUGRAM: The Gurgaon administration has announced that all construction projects exceeding 500 sqm must now register on the Haryana State Pollution Control Board’s online dust portal to ensure effective monitoring during GRAP restrictions. A complete ban on the burning of all types of waste has been implemented, requiring immediate action from relevant departments. Deputy Commissioner Ajay Kumar stated that controlling air pollution is a shared responsibility essential for public health and environmental protection. “Air pollution control is not merely a government formality but a collaborative effort for the well-being of the community,” he emphasized. During a video…

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Tidco seeks TN government’s approval for Global City project

CHENNAI: The Tamil Nadu Industrial Development Corporation (Tidco) has requested administrative approval from the Chengalpet district collector to acquire 1,945.19 acres of both patta and government land from six villages in Maduranthakam taluk for the upcoming global city project, according to Tidco’s managing director, Sandeep Nanduri. This initiative aligns with the state government’s announcement in the 2025 budget regarding the development of a 2,000-acre global city near Chennai, which will feature IT parks, trade zones, residential complexes, leisure areas, and advanced infrastructure. The first phase is anticipated to commence soon, with Tidco assuring efficient connectivity to Chennai via metro rail,…

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25 Acres of Aravali Forest Cleared of Buildings and Walls

GURUGRAM: On Friday, approximately 25 acres of encroached land in the Raisina Hills of Sohna were cleared in a demolition drive focused on the Aravalis. The operation, led by the forest department, aimed to dismantle boundary walls, farmhouses, and other illegal structures on protected land. Officials stated that this action seeks to reclaim forest and PLPA-notified areas that have faced extensive illegal encroachments over the years. “We are committed to removing encroachments on forest and Aravali land. Additional drives will be conducted in the upcoming days. Notices will be published in newspapers, allowing 10 days for public responses before further…

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Unauthorised Structures Pop Up Near Mulapeta Port

Representative AI image SRIKAKULAM: The real estate surge near the under-construction greenfield port at Mulapeta in Santabommali mandal is proving lucrative for some realtors, who are reportedly deceiving buyers with unauthorized layouts. Many of these realtors are allegedly converting agricultural land into residential plots, violating regulations without providing layout plans to prospective buyers. The rapid development of the port has invigorated the real estate market, leading to numerous unauthorized layouts in adjacent villages. A senior official from the directorate of town and country planning, speaking on condition of anonymity, stated that out of approximately 90 ventures near Mulapeta Port, only…