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Bengaluru Makes Greywater Recycling Mandatory for New Builds

BENGALURU: In a significant move to conserve water and reduce reliance on the Cauvery River, the Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB) has announced plans to make greywater recycling mandatory for all newly constructed buildings and detached homes in the city. A detailed policy framework is being developed and will be submitted for government approval by the year’s end. Currently, the requirement for wastewater treatment and reuse applies only to apartment complexes with over 120 units. However, given Bengaluru’s rapidly increasing population and frequent water shortages due to climate change, officials believe expanding this mandate to individual residences is…

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Telangana Invests ₹25,000 Crore in Hyderabad Infrastructure

Sure, here’s a rewritten version of your content: HYDERABAD: Telangana ministers emphasized the state’s focus on developing infrastructure, housing, and tourism, describing real estate as the foundation of the economy. At the 15th NAREDCO Telangana property show held at HITEX, Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka announced a massive investment of ₹25,631 crore in sewerage and water supply systems in Hyderabad. The government has approved 39 new sewage treatment plants (STPs), with ₹11,927 crore allocated for sewerage and water infrastructure, alongside an additional ₹13,704 crore worth of proposals currently under review. The Deputy CM pointed out the thriving real estate…

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Maan-Mhalunge planning scheme awaits Maharashtra’s approval

PUNE: Nearly seven years after being highlighted as a premier urban development project at the Magnetic Maharashtra summit, the Mhalunge-Maan town planning (TP) scheme is still awaiting the final approval from the state government, leaving many landowners in uncertainty. Initiated by the Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority (PMRDA) in August 2017, the project was touted as a key initiative during Devendra Fadnavis’s first term as Chief Minister. Despite renewed directions in July from Fadnavis to the urban development department (UDD) to accelerate processes, officials confirm there has been no advancement in the past three months. A senior PMRDA official remarked,…

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Chandigarh Administration Hits Hurdles for ₹1.5 Crore Projects

Sure! Here’s a rewritten version of the provided content: — CHANDIGARH: The Chandigarh administration has yet to consult the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) regarding the approval of new projects or tenders exceeding Rs 1.5 crore. However, the UT engineering department has compiled a list of priority projects that will be forwarded to the MHA for financial approval. A UT official stated that projects such as new school constructions, a new DC office, the PU-PGI underpass, additional government housing, a railway under bridge (RUB), and a new police station have already passed the administrative approval stage and now require financial…

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Pune’s PCMC-Nigdi Metro Stretch Hits 50% Completion

PUNE: The civil work on the Nigdi elevated Metro line within the PCMC area has achieved a significant milestone, having reached the halfway point. Launched in August 2024, Maha Metro anticipates completing the remaining 50% of the project within the next 14 months, targeting a finish by December 2026. This 4.5 km Metro extension complements the Swargate to PCMC route, featuring four stations: Chinchwad, Akurdi, Nigdi, and Bhakti-Shakti Chowk. Initially projected for completion in three years (36 months), the goal has been adjusted to finish within 30 months. Officials expressed optimism about meeting this timeline, citing no major land acquisition…

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Noida Residents Protest Concrete Plant Blocking Road

NOIDA: Residents of Jaypee Greens Kensington Park Apartments in Sector 133 have been protesting against a nearby ready-mix concrete (RMC) plant. They claim the plant, set up by Jaypee Infratech Limited, poses health risks. Additionally, they assert that it lacks approval from relevant authorities, including the pollution department and Noida Authority, and has obstructed the two-way road in front of their complex. Vinay Dwivedi, a resident, expressed, “The establishment of this RMC plant has led to increased pollution in our area, adversely affecting residents’ health. Despite multiple requests to the Noida Authority, we have not received any response or action…

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DDA Requests IIT, DTU Help After Dwarka Basement Flooding

NEW DELHI: The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) has enlisted the technical expertise of IIT Delhi and Delhi Technological University to investigate the recent flooring damage and groundwater discharge in the basement of Triveni Apartments, located in Dwarka’s Sector 16B. The DDA has requested both institutions to deploy teams for on-site inspections and to provide a detailed report. “We expect them to visit the site this week and deliver a tentative timeline for their findings,” noted a DDA official. DDA teams are reportedly conducting daily visits to the site, with plans for long-term engagement with one of the government institutes to…

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Pune: PMRDA Halts Two Wagholi Projects Over Drainage Problems

File photo PUNE: A stop-work order from the Pune Metropolitan Regional Development Authority (PMRDA) has provided some relief to residents of Wagholi’s internal Baif Road, who have struggled with sewage around their homes for nearly two years. The order, which took effect on October 9, halts two construction projects in the area and demands that builders submit an alternative development plan within 60 days. This plan must demonstrate a viable strategy for managing future drainage and sewage generated by these buildings. The directive followed several meetings between PMRDA officials, Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) engineers, builders, and local residents in recent…

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FONRWA urges Noida to clear backlog; CEO vows 100 projects

NOIDA: A delegation from the Federation of Noida Residents Welfare Associations (FONRWA), representing over 150 RWAs, recently met with officials from the Noida Authority to urge action on delayed civic projects ahead of Diwali. The executive committee held discussions with Noida Authority CEO Lokesh M., along with ACEOs Krishna Karunesh and Satishpal, OSD Mahendra Prasad, and GMs A.K. Arora, S.P. Singh, and R.P. Singh, as well as DGM Vijay Rawal and others. FONRWA president Yogendra Sharma expressed concerns that development initiatives across various sectors have been halted and decisions from a prior RWA meeting remain unaddressed. The CEO responded that…

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Recycled C&D Waste Essential for Delhi Construction Projects

Representative AI image NEW DELHI: The Delhi government is set to mandate the use of recycled construction and demolition (C&D) waste in construction projects, as stated by Urban Development Minister Ashish Sood following a meeting with various departmental officials. Officials from the urban development department, DJB, PWD, DDA, NDMC, MCD, power discoms, and DPCC were present at the meeting. The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has instructed local bodies and public sector agencies to utilize C&D waste in accordance with the Construction and Demolition Waste Management Rules, 2016. Minister Sood noted that the Ministry of Housing and Urban…