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Ludhiana body demolishes four illegal colonies, buildings

Representative image created by AI LUDHIANA: The Greater Ludhiana Area Development Authority (GLADA) has intensified its crackdown on illegal colonies with a demolition operation on Wednesday. This initiative led to the removal of four unauthorized colonies and one unapproved building in the villages of Mullanpur, Manakwal, and Dhandran. The operation dismantled illegal roads and constructions in these areas. Despite receiving warnings, developers continued their unlawful activities, prompting GLADA’s special team to act without opposition. GLADA chief administrator Sandeep Kumar stated that these enforcement actions are a crucial part of a larger strategy to prevent the spread of unauthorized colonies from…

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Urban India’s Data Revolution

India is undergoing one of the most significant urban transformations globally. With almost half its population projected to reside in cities by 2050 (according to UN data), the pressing question is not whether India can establish smarter cities, but rather how swiftly and effectively it can scale them. The Smart Cities Mission, initiated in 2015, has established a foundation by re-envisioning 100 cities with technology-integrated governance, improved infrastructure, and citizen-focused designs. A decade later, the vision is coming into clearer focus. Out of the 8,067 projects approved under the Mission, 94%, amounting to ₹1.64 lakh crore, are now complete. Each…

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Urbanizing Aravalis? Haryana Sets ‘Forest’ Definition for Laws

Representative Image GURUGRAM: Haryana’s government has officially defined “forest” for the first time, establishing a clearer framework for environmental laws that were previously uncertain. However, this definition is more restrictive than the Supreme Court’s guidance from a 1996 ruling, potentially excluding many areas that the same laws aim to protect. A notification issued on August 18 by the state’s forest, environment, and wildlife department states that land parcels of at least 5 hectares (equivalent to 10 football fields) or 2 hectares adjacent to designated forests, must have a canopy density of at least 40% to be labeled as ‘forest.’ This…

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India’s InvIT Market to Reach $258B by 2030: Knight Frank

NEW DELHI: India’s Infrastructure Investment Trusts (InvITs) are poised for significant growth, with asset management (AUM) expected to increase 3.5 times, reaching USD 258 billion by 2030, as revealed in a recent Knight Frank India study. Worldwide, there are over 1,000 listed Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) and InvITs with a combined market capitalization of USD 3 trillion. By FY25, India’s InvITs are projected to manage USD 73.3 billion in AUM, nearly 3.5 times that of the country’s REITs. Together, InvITs and REITs represented USD 93.9 billion in FY25, a significant rise from USD 42.1 billion in FY20. Currently, with…

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Bihar CM Reviews Patna Metro Rail Project Construction

File Photo PATNA: On Tuesday, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar visited the construction site of the Patna Metro Rail Project. He instructed officials to speed up the construction process. According to a statement from the Chief Minister’s Office, “During the visit, the CM assessed the Metro Terminal at Bariyarpur and reviewed the metro rail coaches, tracks, yard, power grid, and associated infrastructure.” The CM emphasized the need to expedite the project’s construction. Regular inspections are being conducted to ensure efficient progress on the construction work. During the inspection, the CM engaged with officials to discuss the current status of the…

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Nagpur’s New Plan in Progress; 90% of Old Plan Unused After 25 Years

NAGPUR: After a 25-year stretch, Nagpur is finally moving towards creating a new, comprehensive Development Plan (DP). Following its announcement on June 13, the civic body has collected 43 suggestions from residents before the August 13 deadline, with many calling for the removal of long-standing reservations blocking property development. “Notably, most requests come from landowners within the Nagpur Improvement Trust (NIT) in seven street schemes where plots have been inactive since the last DP in 2000,” reported a senior NMC official. The revised DP, required under the Maharashtra Regional and Town Planning (MRTP) Act, 1966, must be completed within six…

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560+ Fined Monthly for Dumping Construction Waste in Nagpur

Representative image created by AI NAGPUR: The irresponsible dumping of construction materials such as sand, gravel, and cement has become a significant issue in the city, with footpaths and roads frequently turning into temporary storage spaces for builders and contractors. In many areas, pedestrians are forced to walk on busy roads, while vehicles struggle to navigate narrowed paths. According to data from the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC), the Nuisance Detection Squad (NDS) takes action against an average of 564 violators—both individuals and builders—each month. A penalty of ₹1,000 is imposed on individuals, while builders face a higher fine of ₹5,000…

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Flat Owners’ Association Requests KSPCB to Approve Temporary Sewage Use in Kochi

Representative image created by AI KOCHI: The Consortium of Flat and Villa Owners’ Association, Kerala (COFVOAK), has requested the Kerala State Pollution Control Board (KSPCB) to permit apartment complexes lacking sewage treatment plants (STPs) to temporarily utilize common treatment facilities in the city for the next two years. This appeal follows KSPCB issuing eviction notices to over 1,000 families living in 71 apartment complexes that have yet to establish STPs, while the Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) has threatened disconnections for non-compliance with environmental regulations. During a recent high court session, which reviewed petitions from various residents’ associations, the court…

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Green nod essential for Manimajra housing project in Chandigarh

Representative image CHANDIGARH: The Chandigarh administration’s environment department has informed the municipal corporation that the “user agency” must secure environmental clearances for the MC’s Rs 700 crore housing project in Manimajra. The department has emphasized that this project qualifies under category 8(a) of the Environment Impact Assessment (EIA) notification, 2006, necessitating prior environmental clearance. In its letter to the MC, the environment department states, “Township and area development projects covering less than 50 hectares or with built-up areas exceeding 1,50,000 sqm fall under category 8(b) of the EIA notification, dated Sept 14, 2006, hence requiring prior environmental clearance. All projects…

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Telangana Government Encounters Legal Hurdles for Future City

Representative image created by AI HYDERABAD: Nearly five months after the announcement of the Bharat Future City Development Authority (BFCDA), the Telangana government is facing legal challenges before advancing with this ambitious project. The primary obstacle is removing the Green Hyderabad Pharma City designation from approximately 20,000 acres in specific villages, which was originally acquired by the former BRS government for the Pharma City project but is now designated for the Future City. Legal clearance is essential before repurposing these lands for educational hubs, healthcare facilities, sports infrastructure, or other proposed developments, sources indicate. The BFCDA, established in March, covers…