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Rajasthan to Consider Land Conversion Near Jawai Leopard Reserve

JAIPUR: The Rajasthan government is considering the option of allowing land conversion within the one-kilometre Eco-Sensitive Zone (ESZ) surrounding the Jawai Bandh leopard conservation area, which is unique in India for its population of cave-dwelling leopards. The Chief Minister’s Office has requested details from the Pali district collector about land ownership within the ESZ. According to a letter obtained by TOI, the request states: “Please provide urgent information on the Jawai National Park, specifically regarding how much land within 300-500 metres and 500 metres to 1 km of Jawai is government/forest land versus private land.” A senior official, speaking on…

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Noida Residents Rely on Private Tankers for Water Supply

NOIDA: Residents of Antriksh Golf View 2 in Noida’s Sector 78 have been facing severe water shortages for the past three months, heavily relying on private tankers to satisfy their daily requirements. The issue arose from the developer’s inability to secure sufficient water connections from the Noida Authority, causing a supply deficit across the 1,055 flats in the 12 residential towers. Residents report that while the developer has been sourcing private tankers to fill the supply gap, they have been passing the costs onto homeowners via inflated maintenance bills. Recently, around 400 flat owners received texts from the developer demanding…

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Nagpur Residents Lose Sleep to Construction Noises

Representative AI Image NAGPUR: While Nagpur’s skyline is rapidly evolving, so too are the levels of noise pollution. Citizens face challenges as construction noise permeates from residential areas to bustling commercial districts, disrupting their ability to live, study, or rest. The incessant sounds of drilling, hammering, and scraping have turned unbearable for residents, students, seniors, and even young adults. From dawn until dusk, residents are plagued by the clamor of metal striking metal, cement mixers roaring, and heavy machinery rumbling. Work often starts at 6 am and can extend until 10 or even 11 pm, leaving almost no respite from…

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YEIDA Reclaims 300 Acres of Land in Aligarh

NOIDA: The Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (YEIDA) successfully reclaimed nearly 300 acres of land, valued at Rs 1,200 crore, from illegal occupation during a significant demolition and anti-encroachment operation in Aligarh district on Tuesday. The operation involved the dismantling of several unauthorized colonies, such as The Grand Coloniser and Vrindavan Colony, where demolition crews used excavators to destroy boundary walls, internal roads, and makeshift structures across multiple sites. Conducted in collaboration with the Aligarh district administration and police, the operation spanned Tappal, Hamidpur, and Syarol villages, all part of YEIDA’s designated area. Officials indicated that these settlements were established…

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Gurugram to Map Water Infrastructure by Mid-November

GURUGRAM: The MCG has set a deadline of November 15 for the completion of the digital mapping of the city’s entire water infrastructure. Executive engineers have been instructed to direct junior engineers to gather data on the water infrastructure, including pipelines, boosters, valve lines, and tube wells. This information will be sent to the MCG’s Geographic Information Systems (GIS) lab to finalize the mapping. The initiative is aimed at addressing data deficiencies that hinder the civic body’s ability to monitor water supply, manage consumption, and recover payments. MCG is implementing an integrated IT system and plans to phase out tube…

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UP CM Unveils Urban Revitalization Plan for Cities

LUCKNOW: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced on Tuesday that Uttar Pradesh will implement a new urban redevelopment policy aimed at revitalizing cities, reorganizing land, and attracting private investment, all while protecting the livelihoods of families impacted by these changes. The policy will focus on upgrading outdated structures and neglected areas with modern urban infrastructure and ample public amenities, as stated by the UP government. Adityanath emphasized that the urban redevelopment initiative seeks to rejuvenate cities holistically across the state. While addressing a Housing Department meeting, he stated, “Our cities are not just collections of buildings; they are vibrant social entities.”…

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Prayagraj’s Urban Plan to Add 200 New Villages

PRAYAGRAJ: The Prayagraj Development Authority (PDA) has unveiled a plan for urban expansion in Sangam city. This initiative aims to boost revenue from house tax, property tax, and development fees, ultimately enhancing the income of both the Prayagraj Municipal Corporation (PMC) and the PDA for city development purposes. According to the proposal, the urban boundary of Prayagraj will increase to 263 square kilometers, incorporating around 200 additional villages in the district under PDA jurisdiction. This proposal is pending approval from the state government. A senior official from the PDA stated, “The need for city expansion has been recognized for a…

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Odisha Approves Town Planning Scheme-8

BHUBANESWAR: The state government has made a notable advancement in urban planning by approving the draft of Town Planning Scheme-8. This approval was publicized in the Odisha Gazette on Friday. Covering an area of 560.86 acres in the Andharua and Daspur mouzas, the Bhubaneswar Development Authority (BDA) will execute the TP scheme. This initiative is a vital portion of the state’s urban growth strategy and includes the development of Bhubaneswar New City. Originally declared on January 30, 2014, the intent for TP-8 was followed by a meeting with landowners on January 21 this year, and the draft plan was released…

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Jaipur Develops 27 Zones in Master Plan 2047

JAIPUR: The Jaipur Development Authority (JDA) has delineated areas across 27 zones following the Master Plan 2047. Officials indicated that the number of zones will increase by 11 from the current 18; however, four zones of Prithvi Raj Nagar (PRN) will be merged into two, maintaining a total of 27 zones. “We finalized the zone demarcations and approved the new maps on Friday,” shared a JDA official. The areas from Zone 1 to Zone 8, which include the city’s central business districts, will remain unchanged. These are generally situated within the older ring road of Jaipur that spans the C-Scheme…

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Bengaluru AECS Layout Residents Demand Action on Illegal High-Rises

BENGALURU: Frustrated by ongoing issues such as water shortages, traffic jams, and increasing crime rates, a group of volunteers from AECS Layout, located near Brookefield and Kundalahalli, decided to take action. They conducted a survey of their area and uncovered 30 high-rises under construction that they allege are violating norms set by the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA). Their findings revealed that numerous buildings have been erected beyond the sanctioned heights of G+2 or G+3, reaching G+6, G+7, and even G+8 floors. Residents expressed that this unauthorized vertical expansion has led to severe sewage overflow, garbage accumulation, traffic congestion, and diminished…