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Gurugram to build new construction waste plant by Feb 2027

Representative AI image GURUGRAM: The Municipal Corporation of Gurugram (MCG) has laid out a plan to enhance the management of construction and demolition (C&D) waste within the city. During a recent review meeting with the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM), officials announced that a new processing plant, capable of handling 400 tonnes of C&D waste per day, is set to launch by February 2027. Currently, Gurgaon needs twelve C&D waste collection points, as per the guideline of one point for every 25 sq km. Right now, operational facilities can be found in Basai and Begampur Khatola, and officials confirmed…

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Telangana Acts Against Illegal Construction and Dumping

HYDERABAD: In a bid to tackle the growing issue of illegal dumping of construction and demolition (C&D) waste amid swift urban expansion, the state government has tightened regulations on construction activities across three municipal corporations in the central urban area. As per the latest government order (GO), the state will restrict the issuance of No Objection Certificates (NOCs) and approvals for construction projects unless developers adhere to strict C&D waste management guidelines. Under the new regulations, any approval for buildings, layouts, or demolition activities will require a mandatory undertaking against illegal dumping, proof of partnership with authorized C&D waste recyclers,…

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Hinjewadi-Shivajinagar Metro to Launch in August: PITCMRL

Representative AI image PUNE: After several delays over the past two years, the much-anticipated Metro Line 3, connecting Hinjewadi and Shivajinagar, is now set for commissioning in August 2026, with the first phase covering 12 stations expected to be completed by the end of June. Officials from Pune IT City Metro Rail Ltd (PITCMRL), the agency responsible for the project under the Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority (PMRDA), confirmed to TOI that all major civil and systems work on the 23 km fully elevated corridor is complete, and successful end-to-end trial runs have been conducted. The initial phase encompasses a…

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Chennai Metro Phase-II Line Delayed Despite Approval

CHENNAI: Four months after the Chennai Metro Rail’s first Phase-2 line from Poonamallee Bypass to Vadapalani received approval for commissioning, passengers are still awaiting the commencement of services. The 14.6 km stretch of corridor-4— the initial section of the 118.1 km Phase-2 network to be completed— obtained conditional approval from the Commissioner of Railway Safety (CRS) in February, followed by another approval in May after CMRL met all specified requirements. Sources reveal that CMRL has reached out to the Centre to set an inauguration date, but an announcement has yet to be made. The postponement has shifted the anticipated launch…

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No New Bengaluru Metro Projects for 4.5 Years Due to Delays

BENGALURU: The expansion of the city’s Metro has come to a standstill, with no new corridors entering construction for over four and a half years. The last project to commence was the extended Airport Line (KR Pura to KIA), with contracts awarded by BMRCL in November 2021 and construction starting in early 2022. Since then, no new initiatives have progressed. The delay has shifted concerns from the typical issue of late commissioning to a worrying absence of new projects, despite the increasing demand for travel. Two significant projects under Phase III and IIIA are still awaiting approval. The Phase III…

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Bhubaneswar Launches Four New Town Planning Schemes for 969 Acres

BHUBANESWAR: On Wednesday, the Bhubaneswar Development Authority (BDA) revealed four new town planning (TP) schemes that will cover a total of 969 acres. Government officials indicated that the TP scheme, known as Samrudha Sahar, is designed to encourage planned urbanization and expedite economic progress throughout the state via comprehensive urban and regional planning. As part of this initiative, BDA will implement TP schemes in several areas: Patrapada mouza across 330.07 acres, Bhagabanpur mouza over 264.33 acres, Bijipur, Bhagabanpur, Baliapada, and Kasipur mouzas totaling 290.67 acres, and a portion of Bijipur mouza covering 83.68 acres. In total, these four schemes encompass…

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Bihar Eases Land Sale Rules in Proposed Township Zones

Representative Image PATNA: The state cabinet, led by CM Samrat Choudhary, approved a proposal on Wednesday to acquire land for 11 planned greenfield satellite townships, which will be leased or sold to investors for state-approved projects. The prohibition on land transactions in the designated satellite township areas has been lifted. Landowners can now sell their land to the government due to family emergencies or significant expenses like weddings. The cabinet has empowered administrative officials to facilitate these acquisitions. A total of 29 agenda items were ratified during the cabinet meeting. Notably, amendments to the Bihar Outstanding Sportspersons Direct Recruitment Rules…

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NCR to Develop Four Greenfield Cities by 2041

NEW DELHI: Four new greenfield cities, dubbed ‘Namo Cities,’ will be established as part of the Regional Plan 2041 for the National Capital Region (NCR) to foster balanced regional development. The decision was made during a meeting of the National Capital Region Planning Board (NCRPB), chaired by Union Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Manohar Lal. According to the Regional Plan 2041, the NCR is projected to become increasingly urbanized, with the urban population estimated to reach approximately 57% by 2031 and around 67% by 2041. “During the meeting, it was agreed to develop four greenfield cities, which will be known…

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Varanasi: 150 Structures Demolished for Road Widening

Representative image VARANASI: Following a stay order from the high court preventing the demolition of three buildings as part of the Dalmandi road widening project, the Public Works Department (PWD) proceeded to demolish 13 other structures and clear debris on Sunday. Under strict security, PWD Executive Engineer K.K. Singh and ACP (Dashaswamedh) Atul Anjan Tripathi oversaw the demolition, which was monitored via drone surveillance. A total of 13 buildings were demolished, including eight recently acquired by the PWD and five that had received notices from the Varanasi Municipal Corporation. Overall, close to 150 buildings have been demolished in the ongoing…

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Delhi’s Crackdown: 217 Properties Razed, 237 Sealed in June

Representative image NEW DELHI: The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) demolished 14 properties and sealed 25 establishments on Monday as part of an ongoing crackdown on illegal constructions and violations. Inspections by the Revenue Department have exceeded 770 in the past 10 days, officials reported. Since the hotel fire in Malviya Nagar on June 3, the civic body has demolished 217 properties and sealed 237 others as part of this enforcement drive. In this period, the MCD issued 330 show-cause notices for unauthorized constructions, 151 sealing notices, and 91 demolition orders. The Revenue Department’s daily inspection report indicated 29 sites…