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Finish Pune Metro Line III stations by March 2026: CM to PMRDA

PUNE: On Monday, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis instructed the Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority (PMRDA) and its concessionaire to accelerate the completion of the remaining 13 stations of the 23km Hinjewadi–Shivajinagar Metro Line 3, aiming to meet the completion deadline of March 2026. Currently, only 10 of the planned 23 stations have been completed. This directive was issued during a review meeting where Fadnavis evaluated 36 key infrastructure projects across Mumbai, Pune, and Thane. He also directed the revenue department to expedite the transfer of 5 acres of land in Yerawada, which is critical for the viability gap funding of…

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Gujarat to Build 5 New Satellite Towns for Urban Growth

GANDHINAGAR: In a significant move towards planned urbanization, the state government has introduced initiatives to develop towns surrounding Gujarat’s five major cities—Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar, Vadodara, Surat, and Rajkot—into fully equipped satellite towns. The Urban Development Department (UDD) has established a high-level committee to expedite infrastructure development, ensuring these new urban hubs evolve alongside their “mother cities.” As per a government notification released in October, the identified satellite towns include Kalol (under the Gandhinagar Urban Development Authority, Guda); Sanand (under the Ahmedabad Urban Development Authority, Auda); Savli (under Vadodara Urban Development Authority, Vuda); Bardoli (under Surat Urban Development Authority, Suda); and Hirasar…

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Uttar Pradesh Approves Township Plan Near Hindon Terminal

GHAZIABAD: On October 24, the UP Housing and Development Board approved the layout plan for the Ajantapuram township in Sikandarpur, located approximately 1.5 km from Hindon Civil Terminal. This decision ends a 28-year stalemate caused by opposition from cooperative societies. With the approval secured, development work is anticipated to commence soon, with a completion timeline of around five years, according to officials. “The clearance of the layout plan clears the path for the development of the township, which has been stalled for nearly three decades,” stated H Ram, executive engineer of the board. According to officials, the primary cause of…

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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…