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₹600 Crore Fund, Yet No Infrastructure for Goa’s Workers: Data

MARGAO: Despite accumulating ₹600 crore under the Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Fund by June 2025, official data obtained by TOI indicates that not a single rupee has been allocated for basic infrastructure or facilities for construction workers. Data from the labor and employment department reveals that although funds have been allocated for various welfare schemes, no spending has occurred on critical amenities such as crèches, canteens, rest areas, drinking water facilities, health camps, or temporary accommodations as mandated by the Act. The Goa Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board was established in July 2008 under the guidance…

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HYDRAA Secures ₹3,600 Crore Land in Kondapur

Representative image created by AI HYDERABAD: The Hyderabad Disaster Response and Asset Protection Agency (HYDRAA) has successfully reclaimed 36 acres of government land in Kondapur, Serilingampally mandal, Rangareddy district, valued at approximately Rs 3,600 crore. This marks the agency’s second-most valuable recovery to date. The land, located in survey number 59 near the RTA office in Kondapur, had been illegally occupied for several years. Following a directive from the high court, HYDRAA officials, supported by police, removed numerous temporary commercial structures erected on the property. The area has now been fenced off, with signboards installed to designate it as government…

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Groundwater Salinity Endangers Buildings in 17 Mumbai Areas

Representative AI image MUMBAI: The initial phase of the city’s groundwater level survey has uncovered a troubling situation: saline water was detected in 17 of the 19 surveyed locations. The Union Government’s Ground Water Survey Board assessed groundwater at 26 sites throughout the city, providing a preliminary report for 19 locations to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC). Tests were conducted in various areas including Churchgate, Mazagaon, Worli, Mahim, Byculla, Mahul, Trombay, Khar Danda, Vakola, Vile Parle (West), Amboli, Versova, Madh, Film City, Mulund, Goregaon, Malvani, Manori, and Gorai, in addition to two places each in Colaba, Dahisar, and Chembur. The…

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BMRCL Greenlights Two-Tier Metro Expansion in Bengaluru

BENGALURU: In a major advancement for urban mobility in Bengaluru, the board of the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) has sanctioned the construction of 40.56 km of double-decker elevated corridors as part of the upcoming Namma Metro Phase-3 project. The proposed double-decker route will extend between JP Nagar–Hebbal and Hosahalli–Kadabagere, covering a total distance of 44.65 km. The board plans to request the Karnataka government to cover the additional estimated expenses of ₹8,916 crore for this significant infrastructure expansion. A similar approach has already been executed on a 3-km stretch of Phase-2’s Yellow Line, linking Central Silk Board and…

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Gurugram Metro Phase-I Delayed by Encroachments Post-Launch

GURUGRAM: Almost a month after a ceremonial ground-breaking for the new metro line, there is minimal activity on-site. The agency responsible for the first phase of the 15.3 km corridor has yet to deploy machinery or workers, leaving progress stalled. The GMRL has designated a 5.2-hectare plot in Sector 33 for a casting yard, where precast pillars and segments for the metro will be manufactured before transportation to construction sites. A visit from the Times of India to the location on Friday revealed parked truck-trolleys and makeshift structures on the site. While some initial earth-levelling has commenced, encroachments are hindering…

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Chandigarh Declared India’s First Slum-Free City After Shahpur Colony Demolition

AI-generated illustration for representational purposes only CHANDIGARH: Chandigarh has become India’s first slum-free city following the demolition of Shahpur Colony in Sector-38, the last remaining slum in the Union territory, officials confirmed. The demolition, executed on September 30, affected a 4-4.5 acre area valued at Rs 250 crore. The settlement, which included approximately 300 huts housing nearly 1,000 residents, has now been cleared. With unauthorized colonies on government land removed and comprehensive rehabilitation measures in place, Chandigarh has completed the final phase of its long-term slum eradication plan, according to officials. “Through a combination of careful planning, demolitions, and strict…

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Citizens Oppose Plan to Cut Bengaluru’s Lake Buffer Zone

BENGALURU: A local citizen group, Bengaluru Town Hall, has approached the Principal Secretary of the Urban Development Department (UDD) to voice their opposition against proposed amendments to buffer zone laws that could significantly diminish these areas. In their memorandum, the civic organization outlined serious concerns regarding the potential threats the new regulations pose to ecology, water security, biodiversity, food security, the environment, and the well-being of residents. Members of the group caution that the proposed bill represents a substantial threat to Bengaluru’s remaining green spaces, might lead to increased pollution in the city’s lakes, could endanger biodiversity, amplify the impacts…

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Hyderabad’s Lakes Shrunk by 500% in 20 Years of Real Estate

Representative AI image HYDERABAD: A recent study reveals that Hyderabad has seen its water bodies shrink by nearly 500% from 2000 to 2020, decreasing from 12,535 hectares to just 2,280 hectares. This significant reduction has had a detrimental effect on the city’s natural water network. Concurrently, built-up areas have doubled from approximately 38,863 hectares to 80,111 hectares. Consequently, water levels in major lakes like Osmansagar, Himayatsagar, and Durgam Cheruvu have plummeted, pushing the city towards a critical water scarcity. M. Kamraju, a former research scholar from the Center for Economic and Studies, stated, “These water bodies—crucial for groundwater recharge and…

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Uttar Pradesh panel may reduce YEIDA to 300 villages

NOIDA: The Uttar Pradesh government has established a panel to assess the jurisdiction of YEIDA, which encompasses 1,149 villages from Gautam Budh Nagar to Agra, covering an area of 3.35 lakh hectares—almost three times the combined area of Noida and Greater Noida, which is 1.12 lakh hectares. The committee will consider reducing YEIDA’s scope to approximately 300 villages, aiming to balance long-term planning with immediate developmental requirements while ensuring that residents and investors in areas outside the approved master plans are not stuck awaiting necessary approvals or infrastructure. YEIDA CEO RK Singh commented that the panel’s goal is to create…

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Punjab Advances Aerotropolis with Social Impact Assessment for 3,553 acres

MOHALI: The Aerotropolis project in Mohali is gaining new momentum as the Punjab government has announced a social impact assessment (SIA) for acquiring 3,553 acres of land in Blocks E to J. This township will extend the already-developed Aerocity near the Shaheed Bhagat Singh International Airport and is being facilitated by the Greater Mohali Area Development Authority (GMADA). The official notification from Vikas Garg, principal secretary of the housing and urban development department, mandates the SIA under the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013. This assessment will examine the social, cultural, and…