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Kanpur Board Cuts Prices on 5,600 Unsold Flats

KANPUR: The Kanpur Development Authority (KDA) met on Friday to discuss the reduction in cost for 5,600 unsold flats from various schemes. The board approved a budget of ₹25.15 billion and committed to development works costing ₹1,291 crore for the ongoing fiscal year, reflecting a 70% increase from last year’s expenditure of ₹640 crore. Vijayendra Pandian, the divisional commissioner and chairman of the board meeting, stated that the significant number of unsold flats will now be sold at reduced rates based on 2018 prices. This reduction ranges from 4.60% to 23.19%, with flats priced between ₹8.86 lakh and ₹28.50 lakh.…

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Kanpur: Father-Son Duo Charged in PMAY Scam Involving 29 Victims

KANPUR: A father-son pair has been accused of defrauding 29 individuals out of ₹7 lakh by promising housing under the Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana in the Chakeri police station area. The victims, who did not receive homes or refunds, prompted one to file an FIR following a court order. According to the complaint lodged by Ashish Kumar from Kopar Ganj, Raipurwa, he works as a laborer and knew Pawan Kumar of Raksha Vihar, Shyam Nagar. Pawan claimed that his father, Dinesh Kumar, was employed at a gun factory and could facilitate jobs at Metro or the factory, along with colony…

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Kanpur: 20 Arrested for Fraud in Fake PMAY Scheme

KANPUR: A significant cybercrime ring operating in a Jamtara-style has been uncovered in the Reuna village of Ghatampur, leading to the arrest of 20 gang members accused of defrauding applicants of the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana. Meanwhile, 17 accomplices are still at large, prompting ongoing efforts to locate them. Police Commissioner Raghubir Lal reported that the operation was initiated after receiving multiple complaints via the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal. Acting on a tip-off, a police team proceeded to Reuna village where suspicious cyber activities were observed, resulting in the immediate arrest of 20 individuals. The police revealed that the…

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Minister: Over 250 Projects Finished in Kanpur in 9 Years

Representative AI image KANPUR: The Minister for Higher Education and in charge of Kanpur Nagar district, Yogendra Upadhyaya, announced on Wednesday that since 2017, approximately 252 development projects have been completed in the district, totaling an investment of around ₹1,503.89 crore. He highlighted that various sectors, including housing, sanitation, healthcare, education, and social security, have seen significant improvements. Under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana, numerous homes have been built, while the Swachh Bharat Mission has enhanced sanitation by constructing millions of toilets. Discussing infrastructure advancements, the minister remarked that projects like the Kanpur Metro, Ring Road, thermal power developments, and…

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Uttar Pradesh Introduces OTS Scheme for Property Defaulters

LUCKNOW: The housing development authorities in Uttar Pradesh are set to introduce a one-time settlement scheme aimed at allowing defaulters the opportunity to settle their debts. The cabinet has given the green light for this scheme, which is designed to stimulate the real estate market and recover overdue payments from buyers who owe money to organizations such as the Lucknow Development Authority and Kanpur Development Authority. This scheme will be applicable for settling debts that have accrued from the purchase of various types of properties, including residential, commercial, mixed-use, and institutional sectors. Currently, there are 18,982 pending default cases with…

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Nazul Land Reclaimed by Administration in Kanpur

Representative image KANPUR: District Magistrate Jitendra Pratap Singh of Kanpur Nagar took decisive action on Friday regarding the sale of a valuable Nazul property in Civil Lines to a private builder. He issued a government re-entry order for plot no. 14/59A, Civil Lines, mandating that it be re-registered as unallocated government land. The land was valued at roughly Rs 24.77 crore according to the current circle rate. The situation came to light following a joint investigation by the sub-divisional magistrate (Sadar), the assistant officer in charge of Nazul, and the tehsildar (Sadar). They discovered that the nazul allottees had failed…

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Kanpur to Implement Uniform Mutation Fee Starting March 1

KANPUR: The Kanpur Municipal Corporation (KMC) working committee has approved a new mutation fee. Starting March 1, citizens will only need to pay Rs 6,500 for mutation. This decision comes after a 63-day deliberation process, culminating in the committee’s approval, which favors the public. Previously, KMC regulations required citizens to pay 1% of the property’s total value based on the DM’s circle rate. During a meeting on December 26, 2025, KMC officials discussed the proposal, allowing citizens to voice any objections within a 45-day window. Only two individuals raised concerns, advocating for reduced fees for economically weaker section (EWS) homes.…

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Uttar Pradesh Mega E-Auction for Commercial Plots

Representative AI image KANPUR: The Uttar Pradesh State Industrial Development Authority (UPSIDA) is pivotal in achieving the state’s goal of becoming a USD 1 trillion economy. Led by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, UPSIDA is committed to boosting industrialization by creating a conducive environment for investors. This includes rapid development of industrial zones, high-quality infrastructure, transparent e-auction plot allocations, and modern warehousing and commercial facilities. In line with this initiative, UPSIDA is hosting a Mega E-Auction of commercial and industrial plots in various industrial areas, including Mathura, Amethi, Sambhal, Jhansi, Jalaun, Shahjahanpur, Hamirpur, Lucknow, Hapur, Gautam Buddh Nagar, and Fatehpur. Additionally,…

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Uttar Pradesh Housing Board Offers 4,200 Homes in Lucknow

LUCKNOW: Individuals and families looking to purchase residential units in apartment blocks and developments established by housing authorities can now do so without the hassle of making multiple trips to local government offices. The housing department has directed 29 housing development authorities, along with the UP Housing Board, to compile a centralized list of available properties. The list will be accessible on the portals managed by individual authorities (including Lucknow, Kanpur, Varanasi) and the housing department’s portal. To encourage potential buyers, relevant government agencies are required to upload recent photographs of the available units along with their geo-coordinates (Google Map).…

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UP Housing Board Announces E-Auction for 992 Properties

LUCKNOW: On September 30, the Uttar Pradesh Housing and Development Board conducted a large-scale e-auction offering 992 properties. These properties included 391 residential and 601 non-residential options located in cities such as Lucknow, Kanpur, Agra, Aligarh, Moradabad, Ghaziabad, and Kasganj. The auction featured a variety of plots including commercial and residential sites, institutional areas, group housing, and IT city segments. It is anticipated that this auction will generate approximately Rs 1,168.43 crore in revenue. The registration process began on September 18 via a digital auction portal. “The expected revenue will be utilized to initiate new housing projects, enhance infrastructure, and…