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Protests Erupt in LDA Colony Over 60-Shop Vending Zone

LUCKNOW: On Sunday, residents of LDA Colony in Aashiana staged a protest against the Lucknow Municipal Corporation’s plans for a vending zone along the footpath adjacent to Gautam Buddha Park’s boundary wall. They argue that the ongoing construction violates planning regulations and is turning into a permanent structure. A significant crowd gathered near the park, calling for an immediate halt to the work. Protesters indicated that the civic authorities had previously suspended the project due to local objections, but construction resumed shortly thereafter. “What the LMC claims to be a temporary structure is clearly not. They are building brick walls,…

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LDA Checklist Seals Private Hostels, Tenants Left in Limbo

Representative AI image LUCKNOW: Shivam Kumar, a resident of a private hostel in Aliganj, is now searching for new accommodation after the Lucknow Development Authority (LDA) sealed his hostel due to non-compliance with fire safety norms. He was paying a monthly rent of Rs 10,000 and had put down a security deposit of Rs 4,500, which the hostel authorities have refused to refund. “I chose this place because it was affordable and close to my coaching and the university. Now, I’m forced to leave without any backup,” said Shivam. Like Shivam, over 100 students in the city are affected after…

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Lucknow: LDA Closes 71 Centres, Alerts 83 Builders on Fire Safety

LUCKNOW: Following the tragic fire at the Aliganj commercial complex that resulted in 15 fatalities on Monday, the Lucknow Development Authority (LDA) has sealed 71 businesses and issued notices to 83 commercial building owners across the city for violations of building and fire safety regulations. This action marks the first day of an extensive safety drive. Preliminary investigations revealed significant shortcomings in fire safety protocols and emergency evacuation plans at the Aliganj complex affected by the blaze. Under the directives of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, enforcement teams, along with representatives from the fire department and Lucknow police, undertook inspections across…

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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…