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Telangana Selects Singapore Firm for Future City Plan

HYDERABAD: In a significant development for Telangana’s Bharat Future City (BFC), the state government has appointed Singapore-based DP Architects as the consultant to craft the master plan for the Future City Development Authority (FCDA). After evaluating bids from six firms, DP Architects was selected as the lowest bidder, with the formal contract to be awarded during the inauguration of the BFC office in Meerkhanpet on June 10, according to official sources. The appointed consultant is expected to finalize the master plan within nine months. The FCDA’s focus will initially be on 30,000 acres out of a total area of nearly…

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MCD Dismantles 94 Properties, Seals 114 After Deadly Hotel Fire

Representative Image NEW DELHI: Since June 1, the MCD has taken action by demolishing 94 properties and sealing 114 others as part of its initiative to combat unauthorized constructions, according to officials on Saturday. This initiative was sparked by a tragic fire incident in Malviya Nagar that resulted in 21 fatalities. The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) reported that it has demolished 12 properties and sealed 79 others, with enforcement teams operating across various zones under the support of Delhi Police. “The corporation has ramped up coordinated demolition and sealing actions against properties violating building bylaws throughout all of Delhi,”…

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Ghaziabad to Begin Evictions in Illegal Hindon Colonies

GHAZIABAD: Following the UP government’s notification to the National Green Tribunal about 258 unauthorized colonies discharging untreated sewage into the Hindon River, District Magistrate Ravindra Kumar Mandar has instructed officials to initiate a coordinated effort to identify and eliminate encroachments along the river. During a meeting with officials from the Loni SDM’s office, irrigation department, GDA, and municipal bodies, teams were tasked with cross-referencing revenue records, irrigation data, and maps with on-site conditions to identify illegal occupations. In an affidavit submitted to the NGT on April 28 by state chief secretary Shashi Prakash Goyal, it was revealed that 888 unauthorized…

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Punjab CM Announces Free Registration for 10 Lakh Workers

CHANDIGARH: On Saturday, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann announced a new initiative to enroll and revalidate 10 lakh construction workers for free. He instructed officials to directly engage laborers in welfare schemes through special camps. During a review meeting of the Punjab Building and Other Construction Workers’ (BOCW) Welfare Board, he emphasized his government’s commitment to ensuring that all construction workers receive social security benefits, welfare support, and opportunities for skill development. Mann expressed regret that welfare schemes for laborers have not reached their full potential due to long processing times, despite available funds. “Currently, only 2.21 lakh workers are…

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Lucknow: Land Sale Ban in LDA Housing Projects on Sultanpur Road

LUCKNOW: The state government has banned the sale, purchase, and registration of land within the specified zones of the Lucknow Development Authority’s (LDA) planned IT City and Wellness City projects along Sultanpur Road. This ban took effect on Saturday. The order states that any transfer or registration of land within the project boundaries will be deemed invalid. This measure aims to curb speculative land transactions and ensure that the benefits of the land pooling initiative are directed only to current landowners. The decision is anticipated to limit land trading in the project areas and deter investors from acquiring land solely…

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Noida Highrises: Safety Gaps Exposed Post-Handover Fires

NOIDA: The recent fire incident at Ivy County has alarmed residents far beyond the Noida condominium. For many in the NCR’s expanding high-rise communities, the event highlights a troubling reality: despite the increasing height of residential towers, the safety systems intended to protect them have struggled to keep up. Residents, community organizations, and safety experts express that this latest fire has revealed ongoing issues—ranging from insufficient fire norm enforcement to firefighting equipment that is often inadequate for the upper floors of the tallest structures in the area. This incident has reignited calls for enhanced oversight, consistent audits, and investments in…

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OC Exemption for Power Connection Extended to 2,400 Sq Ft Buildings

BENGALURU: Just days after Chief Minister DK Shivakumar unveiled plans to ease occupancy certificate (OC) norms for electricity connections, the government has broadened these exemptions to include a wider range of residential buildings within GBA limits. According to the new directive, residential buildings on plots of up to 2,400 sqft, with an additional allowance of up to 20%, will not require an OC from municipal corporations or town planning authorities to obtain electricity connections. The exemption applies to residential structures up to four stories high, including ground+3 or stilt parking plus four floors within GBA jurisdiction. This initiative aims to…

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Villages Safe as Rural Registrations Rise in Telangana

Representational Image HYDERABAD: The Telangana government has significantly revised land rates near Hyderabad’s Outer Ring Road, with some increases reaching 100%. However, many rural areas have been exempt from steep rises in property registration charges. The new rates took effect statewide starting Friday. The minimum rate has surged from ₹1.75 lakh per acre to ₹2.75 lakh, signaling a major change in land valuation. In contrast to urban adjustments, the increases for residential flats and open plots in rural towns and district headquarters were kept moderate, ranging from 10% to 20% of existing rates. Officials organized the assessment for rural, urban,…

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Uttar Pradesh Allocates ₹350 Crore for Fire Tenders in 11 Cities

LUCKNOW: The Uttar Pradesh housing department has allocated ₹350 crore for the purchase of advanced fire tenders with hydraulic platforms to enhance firefighting capabilities in high-rise buildings. This move addresses concerns from residents of multi-storey housing societies regarding fire response for upper floors. These funds will be distributed through housing development authorities and provided to the fire department for acquiring modern tenders in 11 rapidly developing cities: Ghaziabad, Lucknow, Agra, Meerut, Kanpur, Gorakhpur, Prayagraj, Varanasi, Bareilly, Moradabad, and Ayodhya. Officials indicate that the aim is to bolster equipment suitable for taller residential developments as urbanization increases across the state. Ghaziabad,…

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EOW Arrests Director in ₹100-Crore Real Estate Scam; 5 Still Missing

LUCKNOW: The Uttar Pradesh Police’s Economic Offences Wing (EOW) has apprehended Mahipal Singh, a director involved in a suspected multi-crore real estate scam linked to Karmabhoomi Real Estate Company Limited. The company is accused of defrauding numerous investors across various districts. Five other directors and associates are still at large, according to police officials. Singh, aged 50 and hailing from Chhatikara in Mathura, was arrested on June 6 during a state-wide crackdown on economic offenders ordered by senior EOW officials. He had been evading arrest in relation to Investigation No. 44/2023, which originated from Case Crime No. 03/2023 filed at…