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Hinjewadi Road Clean-Up Boosts Call for Tighter Transport Rules

PUNE: Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC) officials are set to address the accumulation of mud and debris on roads due to vehicles traveling to and from construction sites in the Megapolis Township area, in response to multiple complaints from Hinjewadi residents. MIDC has directed construction site managers to ensure that vehicles transporting mud or materials are adequately covered and that the wheels are cleaned before leaving the site. MIDC chief engineer Nitin Wankhede informed TOI that while these regulations exist, they are frequently overlooked, leading to ongoing issues. “If everyone abides by the rules, we wouldn’t have a problem,” he…

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VMRDA Plans Four Theme-Based Townships in Visakhapatnam

VISAKHAPATNAM: The Visakhapatnam Metropolitan Region Development Authority (VMRDA) has issued a request for proposals (RFP) to select a transaction advisor for the development of four theme-based townships in Kothavalasa village of Bheemili mandal, Sontyam in Anandapuram mandal, and two additional locations. Covering an approximate area of 500 acres, these projects will create integrated and self-sustaining urban clusters. Each township will revolve around distinct themes, including IT and innovation, health and wellness, education, tourism, and culture. Given their proximity to the IT hub in Madhurawada and the emerging industries in Anandapuram and Bheemili, these townships aim to foster a walk-to-work culture.…

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PM Launches Bengaluru Metro’s Yellow Line

BENGALURU: On Sunday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the highly anticipated “Yellow Line” of the Bangalore Metro Rail, designed to alleviate traffic congestion across various bustling corridors linked to the city’s IT sector. During the event, the Prime Minister rode the metro from RV Road (Ragigudda) to the Electronic City station and engaged with students onboard. The Yellow Line spans over 19 kilometers from RV Road to Bommasandra and is a key part of the Bangalore Metro Phase-2 project, totaling approximately Rs 7,160 crore and featuring 16 stations, according to officials. This new line will expand the operational metro rail…

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Mysuru Body Approves New Layouts, Projects, and Digitization

MYSURU: The Mysuru Development Authority (MDA), previously known as MUDA, ratified several key decisions in its first meeting on Friday. Among them were the auctioning of corner and intermediate sites, the sanctioning of a free site for war martyr MV Pranjal, and plans to develop mobile apps for tracking MDA properties and digitizing records. The meeting, chaired by DC G Lakshmikanth Reddy at the MDA office, covered around 400 subjects. Some were postponed due to missing documentation, a few were rejected, and many received approval. MDA in-charge commissioner KR Rakshith informed TOI that a 60×40 site was allocated to Captain…

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Guwahati: 205 Evicted, 146 Homes Razed in Doyang Forest

Representative image created by AI GUWAHATI: On Friday, the forest department initiated the eviction of encroachers from the Doyang Reserve Forest in the Golaghat district, leading to the demolition of 146 houses amidst significant security presence. However, another 59 houses remain undisturbed for now due to an order from a Gauhati high court division bench on August 5, according to a district administration official. The official noted that 205 individuals were illegally occupying over 300 bighas of land within the reserved forest at Negheri Bil, located along the Assam-Nagaland border. “Families from 146 households have already vacated the land. The…

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Goa CM: Master Plan for Eco-sensitive Zones Approved, CZMP Next

PANAJI: On Friday, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant announced in the House that the zonal master plan for eco-sensitive areas is complete. He mentioned that the government has received authorization to draft the Coastal Zone Management Plan (CZMP) for 2019. Once finalized, structures located within 50 meters of the high tide line in urban areas will benefit, he stated. MLAs emphasized the importance of completing the CZMP 2019 to support traditional coastal residents. Calangute MLA Michael Lobo urged for regular inspections by the tourism department regarding the licenses and insurance documentation of water sports operators to prevent accidents. Lobo pointed out…

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GDA to Accelerate Indirapuram Township Amid Price Surge

Representative image created by AI GHAZIABAD: The Ghaziabad Development Authority (GDA) is ready to expedite work on the long-stalled Indirapuram Extension township project, prompted by a significant rise in property prices and renewed housing demand in the vicinity. Spanning 230 acres along the Delhi-Meerut Expressway, this project was first introduced nearly two decades ago but faced delays due to farmers’ protests concerning land acquisition. Now, with the market gaining momentum, the GDA vice-chairperson has instructed the engineering department to create a comprehensive layout plan. As per GDA officials, the average circle rates in Indirapuram are pegged at Rs 8,825.7 per…

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Illegal Colonies, Kiosks Removed for Plot Sales in Gurugram

GURUGRAM: The Department of Town and Country Planning (DTCP) has executed a demolition and sealing operation aimed at unauthorized structures in urban areas throughout the city. During the operation carried out on Friday, four unauthorized colonies covering 9.5 acres, 18 boundary walls, one under-construction building, two Pota cabins utilized for selling plots, and an entire network of illegally laid CC roads were demolished. Additionally, in the licensed colony of Celebrity Homes in Palam Vihar, an illegally constructed departmental store—Fresh Mart—located in the stilt area was sealed. Officials also demolished a 7-acre illegal colony in Carterpuri a day prior, dismantling 12…

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Ahmedabad Road Projects Will Impact 8,767 Properties

AHMEDABAD: During its meeting on Wednesday, the AMC’s town planning committee revealed that 8,767 properties will be affected by over 200 road widening and opening initiatives. The opening of 103 roads spanning five zones will impact 4,543 properties. Work on these roads is set to start soon, and alternative arrangements will be made for residents affected, provided they can show proof of residency from before 2010. Road widths are assigned when the AMC creates town planning schemes. Increased traffic can lead to the widening of existing roads, pending state government approval. Proposals for road widening are submitted every 10 years,…

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Maharashtra Funds Approved for Land Survey Rovers

Representative image created by AI MUMBAI: The Maharashtra government has approved a Rs 1,732 crore initiative to modernize land survey operations and enhance infrastructure for the revenue and land records departments. Under this plan, Rs 132 crore will be designated for acquiring 1,200 advanced rovers to improve land measurement efficiency as part of the e-Survey 2.0 project. Furthermore, Rs 1,600 crore has been allocated for the construction of new office buildings and residential accommodations for revenue officials, as per a statement from Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule’s office. This decision was made during a high-level meeting led by Deputy Chief Minister…