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HYDRAA Demolishes Five-Storey Illegal Building in Miyapur

Representative AI image HYDERABAD: On Saturday, the Hyderabad Development and Regulatory Authority (HYDRAA) demolished a five-storey building illegally erected on government land in Miyapur. Officials stated that the structure encroached upon land designated for the Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority (HMDA). According to HYDRAA officials, the building’s developers, including Ellareddy of Bhanu Constructions, initially purchased Plot No. 126, covering 400 square yards in a certified HMDA layout in Ameenpur. However, they subsequently encroached upon adjacent government property in Miyapur, expanding their claim to nearly 473 square yards of HMDA land. The developers are alleged to have fabricated fraudulent Layout Regularisation Scheme…

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AP CM: Amaravati Construction Must Meet Deadline

Here’s a rewritten version of your content: AMARAVATI: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu urged officials on Friday to accelerate the development of Amaravati, the greenfield capital city, and ensure its timely completion. During a project review meeting at his camp office, Naidu assessed the ongoing progress, which included beautification projects and the distribution of returnable plots to farmers. “CM Chandrababu Naidu made it clear that construction work must not be delayed. The timelines for completion should be strictly adhered to,” a release stated. While discussing various construction projects, Naidu inquired about the workforce availability and the progress made…

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Urban Population Growth Challenges Urbanization, Says Housing Minister

BENGALURU: Union Minister Manohar Lal Khattar remarked on Thursday that urbanization has become a pressing issue due to the swift increase in city populations. The Centre has initiated regional meetings to tackle various urban development challenges. “Urbanization is a significant concern these days as urban populations continue to grow,” Khattar informed reporters following a regional meeting with representatives from Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Lakshadweep. The Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs mentioned that the discussions covered topics such as road infrastructure, drainage systems, mobility, and metro rail projects, incorporating demands and suggestions from the involved states. “The meeting…

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20,000 Villagers Protest Against Himmatnagar Development Board

GANDHINAGAR: In a significant demonstration, approximately 20,000 villagers, including farmers and cattle herders, rallied in Kanknol village, Himmatnagar taluka, Sabarkantha district on Thursday. They are calling for the cancellation of a notification to establish the Himmatnagar Urban Development Authority (Huda). The Huda development plan proposes the appropriation of land from farmers in 11 villages as part of a town planning initiative. This protest, organized by Huda Sankalan Samiti, has been ongoing for 40 days, with previous rallies where villagers submitted memoranda to the collector and other authorities. “We have decided to give the government a 15-day ultimatum to revoke the…

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Sand Shortage Halts Nagpur Metro Construction Across All Areas

File Photo NAGPUR: The construction of Nagpur Metro’s Phase II is facing a new challenge due to a critical shortage of naturally available sand. This has resulted in MahaMetro needing to partially suspend work across all four stretches, thereby slowing down overall progress. According to top MahaMetro sources, the supply of riverbed sand for ongoing projects is nearly depleted, with the remaining stock likely to last only a few days. “Sand supply has been erratic, and we have had to halt certain work portions mid-way due to this shortage,” stated a senior official from MahaMetro. Officials noted that the impact…

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BMC Teams Verify Compliance at Mumbai Construction Sites

MUMBAI: In response to criticism regarding late warnings to construction sites that failed to install AQI monitors, the BMC stated it has mobilized ward-level squads to monitor compliance with 28-point guidelines. Civic officials mentioned that show cause and stop work notices are being issued to non-compliant construction sites. “In September alone, we issued 314 notices, comprising 275 show cause notices and 39 stop work notices, to construction sites citywide. This process is ongoing, with squads regularly visiting to ensure guidelines are being followed. Additionally, notices are being issued to sites that have yet to install AQI monitors,” remarked a civic…

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HYDRAA Removes Encroachments in Hastinapuram & Chandanagar

HYDERABAD: On Tuesday, the Hyderabad Disaster Management and Asset Protection Agency (HYDRAA) addressed public grievances by clearing encroachments on government and community land across various city locations via the Prajavani platform. In Hastinapuram North Extension Colony, Karmanghat village of Saroornagar mandal, members of the community reported that a 1.27-acre park, designated in the official layout, was being illegally sold as individual plots. “We acted on the complaints, inspected the area, and confirmed the encroachment of park land. The encroachments were removed, and fencing was installed to secure the property. Additionally, boards were placed to indicate that the land belongs to…

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16,000 Families Relocated for Noida Airport Expansion

NOIDA: The Uttar Pradesh government has approved the rehabilitation and resettlement (RR) scheme for the third and fourth phases of the Noida International Airport project in Jewar. This decision, following Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s recent site inspection, enables the acquisition of 1,857 hectares across 14 villages, affecting around 16,000 families. This expansion is vital for transforming Noida International Airport into the largest greenfield aviation hub in India. The newly approved scheme permits the district administration to issue formal notices to families whose land and homes will be acquired in accordance with the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land…

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Extend Airport Metro to New Gurugram, RWAs urge minister

GURUGRAM: Representatives from RWAs in new sectors met Union Minister Rao Inderjit Singh on Monday, advocating for the extension of the Delhi Airport Metro line to new Gurgaon, which would serve sectors along the Dwarka Expressway corridor. They also requested bus services to connect Gurgaon with Yashobhoomi and Dwarka Sector 24 to improve last-mile connectivity for daily commuters. RWA representatives highlighted that despite rapid urbanization and increasing population density along the Dwarka Expressway, transport options remain limited. Improved connectivity, they argued, would alleviate reliance on private vehicles and enhance access to Delhi and the airport for residents. “Currently, there is…

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U.P. CM Tours Noida International Airport

File Photo GAUTAM BUDH NAGAR: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath visited the under-construction Noida International Airport in Jewar on Saturday, where he was assured by officials that all outstanding work would be completed by November 15. The CM evaluated progress on the domestic terminal, the inauguration site, security arrangements, traffic management, and ongoing projects. He also led a meeting with Noida International Airport Limited (NIAL) officials, along with senior administrative and police personnel, to discuss these matters in depth. Describing the Noida International Airport as a testament to Uttar Pradesh’s development, Yogi cautioned officials against any negligence that could impede preparations…