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Hingoli to Require Earthquake-Resistant Homes in Seismic Zones

Representative AI image CHHATRAPATI SAMBHAJINAGAR: In a proactive step, the Hingoli district administration has mandated that all new constructions, including those under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY), be designed to withstand earthquakes in specified seismic zones. This decision follows a notable increase in seismic activity, with the district experiencing 36 earthquakes in recent years. District collector Rahul Gupta stated that Hingoli will be the first district in India to enforce earthquake-resistant building standards for PMAY beneficiaries in areas susceptible to frequent seismic events. The administration has consulted the Central Building Research Institute (CBRI), Roorkee, to establish suitable construction guidelines.…

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District Magistrate Questions Noida Authority on Condo Safety Reports

NOIDA: District Magistrate Medha Roopam has reprimanded the Noida, Greater Noida, and Yamuna Expressway development authorities for failing to submit required reports on fire preparedness and safety inspections of high-rise residential buildings, despite repeated reminders over the last two months. The deficiencies were highlighted during a District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) meeting on Friday, where Roopam expressed strong dissatisfaction with the absence of senior officials from all three entities. She has requested written explanations from the chief executive officers regarding both the lack of compliance and the absence of senior personnel. Officials noted that the development authorities were instructed in…