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Delhi CM Calls on LG to Fast-Track Master Plan 2041

NEW DELHI: On Wednesday, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta called on Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena to expedite the “delayed” ‘Master Plan 2041’ to address the city’s growing demands. During the launch of initiatives under the Gramodaya Abhiyan, Gupta emphasized that the new master plan should effectively tackle current developmental challenges while also benefiting future generations for the next century. Gupta noted that the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) is currently working on the master plan, stating, “It should be ready soon. The Delhi government is prepared to approve anything that serves the interests of our citizens.” Upon taking office in February,…

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Hubballi-Dharwad body expands LPA in twin cities

HUBBALLI: The Hubballi-Dharwad Urban Development Authority (Huda) has expanded its Local Planning Area (LPA) from 407 square kilometers to 757 square kilometers by adding 46 new villages to its jurisdiction. The state government has approved Huda’s proposal to extend the LPA by integrating these additional villages, which consist of 27 from Dharwad taluk, one from Hubballi Urban taluk, 12 from Hubballi Rural, and six from Kalghatagi taluk. Huda President Shakir Sanadi stated that with these inclusions, the total number of villages within Huda limits has now reached 92. All the newly included villages will receive essential services such as improved…

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Coimbatore’s Rainwater Reuse Model Gains Popularity

COIMBATORE: The Coimbatore Corporation’s innovative model for rainwater harvesting and reuse for non-potable applications is proving successful. While various government buildings, including the collectorate, have employed the rainwater harvesting system mainly for groundwater recharge, the Coimbatore Corporation pioneered a reuse model at its Town Hall office in July. After limited rainfall in August, the rains in September nearly filled the tank specifically built for rainwater storage and reuse. Notably, Coimbatore is the only city in the state implementing this model. Inspired by the success of this initiative, the corporation is set to introduce the system in its five zonal offices,…

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Illegal Constructions Under Scrutiny After Indore Collapse

INDORE: A tragic building collapse in the Ranipura area has sparked serious concerns regarding safety and building regulations in the city’s congested streets. This incident resulted in two fatalities and a dozen injuries, drawing attention to the issue of unauthorized constructions and the neglect of maintenance in the region. Many structures in Ranipura, including older buildings, either lack proper permits from the Indore Municipal Corporation (IMC) or have violated existing regulations by adding unauthorized floors and encroaching on public spaces. According to official sources, the three-storey building that collapsed on Monday night was one of these irregular constructions. IMC Additional…

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Jaipur: JMC-H Seals Unsafe Buildings, Demolishes Dangerous Parts

Representative image JAIPUR: On Tuesday, the Jaipur Municipal Corporation–Heritage (JMC-H) initiated a significant campaign targeting unsafe and deteriorating structures in the Adarsh Nagar zone. They sealed six buildings and demolished a hazardous section of another to avert potential accidents. The actions took place in Amritpuri, Ghatgate, and MSB Ka Rasta. Officials reported that three adjacent houses in Amritpuri, owned by Haji Ghaffar Qureshi (plot no. 125), Ejaz Qureshi (plot no. 126), and Haji Gayasuddin (plot no. 127), were deemed unsafe. Residents were relocated, and the buildings were sealed. In MSB Ka Rasta, house no. 3078 in Chowkari Ghatgate was inspected,…

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Joint Venture Approved for Visakhapatnam, Vijayawada Metro

Representative Image VIJAYAWADA: To encourage joint venture (JV) participation in the International Competitive Bidding (ICB) for Phase 1 of the Visakhapatnam and Vijayawada metro rail projects, the AP Metro Rail Corporation (APMRCL) has officially stated that a maximum of three bidders can form a JV to take part in the bidding process. This initiative aims to enhance competition among bidders for both metro rail projects. However, the APMRCL has declined the bidders’ suggestion to divide the metro project works into multiple packages, which was proposed during the pre-bid meeting. In an interview with TOI, APMRCL MD NP Rama Krishna Reddy…

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Builder drains rainwater onto road; FIR registered in Mumbai

MUMBAI: The BMC has initiated legal action against a developer from the SRA at Oshiwara Police Station for improperly discharging accumulated rainwater from the project site onto SV Road near Oshiwara Garden. This was done using motor pumps, which contributed to the deterioration of the road condition. Civic officials discovered the discharge while repairing potholes. BMC representatives stated that it is the developers’ responsibility to appropriately dispose of rainwater or debris from their site. However, in this incident, the developer discharged rainwater directly onto the road. “The road is asphalt and lacks a stormwater drainage system. Such a road cannot…

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Bhubaneswar: Action Plan for 498 Acres of Encroached Land

BHUBANESWAR: A total of 498 acres of government land in the capital city has been encroached, with Jaydev Vihar alone accounting for 148 acres, as revealed in Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi’s written response in the assembly on Monday. According to the reply, “A Central Enforcement Monitoring Committee (CEMC) has been established to tackle encroachment issues.” This information came in response to Jatni MLA Bibhuti Bhusan Balabantaray’s query regarding land encroachment in Bhubaneswar and the measures being taken for their removal. “The government is filing cases under the Odisha Public Premises (Eviction of Unauthorised Occupants) Act to address encroachments,” the…

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Punjab directs Mohali body to acquire land under old policy

MOHALI: The Punjab government has instructed the Greater Mohali Area Development Authority (GMADA) to move forward with land acquisition under the previous land pooling policy, following the retraction of the new policy due to farmer protests. GMADA is set to acquire land for significant projects, including Aerotropolis, Eco City-3, Aerocity, and other developments spanning approximately 2,600 acres for various uses such as commercial, institutional, industrial, and residential. According to sources, the state government has recently issued new directives permitting GMADA to initiate the acquisition process until it is finalized by the cabinet. “We will be acquiring land under the previous…

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Telangana HC Notifies Collector on Illegal Bhoodan Constructions

HYDERABAD: The Telangana High Court has issued notices to Rangareddy district collector C Narayana Reddy in response to a petition alleging illegal constructions on disputed lands linked to Bhoodan lands in Nagaram village, Maheswaram mandal. The court expressed concerns over the collector’s inaction regarding the constructions, even after previous orders mandated a status quo on the properties. Justice K Lakshman questioned the absence of a report from the collector about the alleged violations and instructed him to provide a comprehensive counter on both matters by the next hearing date. The case is set for further proceedings on October 10. Previously,…