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L&T Looks to Exit Hyderabad Metro Over Challenges

HYDERABAD: Larsen and Toubro (L&T), the principal stakeholder in Hyderabad Metro Rail Phase I, has announced its intention to withdraw from the operations of Hyderabad Metro Rail Limited (HMRL) for Phase I and will not participate in the proposed Phase II expansion due to substantial operational difficulties and increasing financial losses. In a letter to the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs obtained by TOI, KVB Reddy, Managing Director and CEO of L&T Hyderabad Metro Rail Limited (L&THMRL), detailed various complications arising from the separate management of stations from the two phases. The letter highlights that having different entities operate…

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Mohali Body Threatens FIRs for Illegal Construction in New Chandigarh

MOHALI: The Greater Mohali Development Authority (GMADA) has issued a warning that FIRs will be filed against individuals engaging in illegal construction across six villages in New Chandigarh: Mirzapur, Jayanti Majri, Bharonjian, Karoran, and Seonk. This statement comes in response to recent reports of unauthorized building activities in the region. GMADA has made it clear that any construction undertaken without their prior approval is prohibited, and violators will face stringent legal consequences. In an affidavit presented to the NGT, GMADA’s Additional Chief Administrator (ACA) Rakesh Kumar Popli disclosed that action is being enforced against offenders who have violated various regulations,…

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Jaipur: JMC-H Demolishes Two Buildings, Seals One in Walled City

JAIPUR: On Wednesday, the Jaipur Municipal Corporation Heritage (JMC-H) took action to demolish two unsafe buildings in the Walled City area, specifically at Maru Chowk and Nagauri Chowk along Johari Bazaar Road. “Initially, we pinpointed 14 buildings in the Kishanpole zone. Following a comprehensive assessment by technical experts, we identified seven structures requiring immediate demolition. We have commenced the demolition drive,” stated Dilip Bhambhani, the deputy commissioner of the zone. In addition to the demolitions, the JMC-H also sealed another dilapidated building. “Temporary accommodations have been arranged for the residents of these three structures,” Bhambhani added. Amid these activities, JMC-H…

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Delhi Metro Revives 2011 Plan: Dwarka-IFFCO Chowk Route Proposed

GURUGRAM: Almost ten years after its proposal, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) is revisiting plans to extend metro connectivity from Dwarka to Gurgaon. The proposed extension aims to connect Yashobhoomi station in Dwarka Sector 25 on the Airport Express Line with IFFCO Chowk on the Delhi-Jaipur Expressway. If approved, this would enhance access for commuters traveling from Dwarka to significant employment hubs like Udyog Vihar, Cyber City, Hero Honda Chowk, Subhash Chowk, and various industrial and IT zones in Sector 44. This is particularly vital given the large volume of air passengers in Gurgaon. Currently, there is no efficient…

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Gandhi Colony in Panchkula Faces Demolition Before Navratras

PANCHKULA: Authorities are gearing up to clear encroachments in Gandhi Colony, a large slum on the way to Mata Mansa Devi Mandir, ahead of Navratras starting Sept 22. Despite a previous agreement from the Panchkula municipal corporation to regularize colonies with 1-marla plots, this illegally constructed settlement on HSVP and MC land is marked for demolition. A recent survey led by Additional Deputy Commissioner Nisha Yadav revealed nearly 1,000 structures occupying 4 acres of encroached land. The colony, adjacent to various housing societies, the police commissioner’s office, and the temple, has faced ongoing scrutiny. A notable police presence during the…

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Jaipur Introduces Draft Policy for Transit-Oriented Development

JAIPUR: The urban development department has announced a draft of its Transit Oriented Development (TOD) policy, aimed at creating planned, mixed-use areas along transit corridors in Jaipur. The initiative encourages access to stations by foot or non-motorised vehicles, reducing reliance on private transport. Public comments on the draft are welcome until September 14. This TOD policy seeks to enhance public transit usage, lower dependence on personal vehicles, alleviate traffic congestion, cut pollution, and foster smart urban growth. The TOD zone is indicated as an area within an 800-meter radius of designated transit nodes, including metro and railway stations. Within these…

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BMC Unveils Proposed ESZ Plan for SGNP in Mumbai

MUMBAI: The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) unveiled a draft management plan for the Eco-Sensitive Zone (ESZ) surrounding Sanjay Gandhi National Park (SGNP) on Wednesday. While the document proposes measures to safeguard the 103 sq km green space, environmentalists express concerns that it might pave the way for industrial and real estate encroachment. The draft cautions about “significant pressure on the environment,” flagging slums, quarries, and ready-mix concrete plants for monitoring. However, the establishment of three graded zones, according to critics, could facilitate industrial growth and new developments. Relocation of Slums Suggested The proposal identifies about 184.51 hectares of slums in…

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Cabinet Approves New City Project in Bhubaneswar

BHUBANESWAR: The state cabinet, presided over by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, has granted in-principle approval for the highly anticipated ‘New City’ project on Bhubaneswar’s outskirts. Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja shared that the proposed city will be developed within the Bhubaneswar Development Plan Area (BDPA) and will encompass approximately 800 acres across Gothapatna, Malipada, and Daspur. This initiative is part of the state’s long-term vision, Viksit Odisha 2036, aimed at creating a multi-economic growth zone. The anticipated investment is projected to be Rs 8,179 crore over the next 15 years, combining both public and private sectors. An initial budget of…

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How Ghaziabad Plans to Tackle Illegal Colonies Without Power

GHAZIABAD: To tackle the rapid proliferation of unauthorized colonies, the Ghaziabad Development Authority (GDA) vice chairperson, Atul Vats, has reached out to the stamp and registry department to halt the registration of plots in these illegal areas. Instructions have also been issued to the power department and civic corporation to refrain from granting electricity, water, or sewerage connections until the GDA provides a completion certificate. A recent survey by the GDA discovered 351 illegal colonies covering 2,944 acres in the city, an increase from 321 in 2021. Officials attribute this rise to ongoing property registrations despite the illegal status of…

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CAG Highlights Underuse of Welfare Fund for Construction Workers

Representative Image AHMEDABAD: The Gujarat government has collected over Rs 4,700 crore as a welfare cess from developers over the past 16 years, until 2023. However, only Rs 808 crore, or 17%, has been utilized for worker welfare through a legally mandated board. This issue was highlighted in the audit report from the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG), which was presented in the legislative assembly on the last day of the monsoon session. The ‘performance audit on the welfare of building and other construction workers for the period 2017-22’ indicated that the absence of a Welfare Fund resulted…