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Nagpur: Kanhan Metro Could Transform Skyline, Boost Development

Representative AI image NAGPUR: The planned Kanhan Metro extension is set to transform not just the transport network of the area, but also facilitate denser construction and commercial growth within 500 metres along the corridor. This approach mirrors what was implemented in phase 1 and will continue in phase 2. The government notification has given initial approval for Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) along the 1.4km extension spanning from Kanhan River to Kanhan Town. This model aims to concentrate residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments near mass transit routes, enabling more efficient living and working conditions close to Metro stations. According to the…

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Nagpur Launches 910 Affordable Homes in Two Housing Projects

NAGPUR: Union Minister Nitin Gadkari and Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis inaugurated projects worth nearly Rs 673 crore throughout Maharashtra, particularly highlighting Nagpur. These initiatives focus on affordable housing and railway infrastructure, revealed during two events in the city. A key moment was the bhoomipuja for two housing projects by the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) at Mouza Nari, involving a total investment of Rs 188.77 crore. This includes the Rs 91.45 crore Maharshi Sudarshan Balmiki Vasahat, a housing colony for sanitation workers, and the Rs 97.32 crore Swapnapurti project under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban) 2.0, catering to economically weaker section…

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PMAY Colony in Wathoda Offers Complete Amenities: Maharashtra Deputy CM

File Photo NAGPUR: Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde informed the Assembly on Friday that the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban) housing project at Wathoda has been equipped with all necessary infrastructure in accordance with the approved development plan. He dismissed claims regarding missing amenities, poor construction, and increasing crime in the area. The Nagpur Metropolitan Region Development Authority (NMRDA) completed 3,580 housing units under the scheme by November 13, 2021, Shinde stated. Of these, 264 units are located in Mauza Wathoda and 3,316 in Mauza Tarodi (Khurd). Basic amenities and maintenance are being handled by registered cooperative societies of the…

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Nagpur Civic Body Plans Property Tax Hike After ‘No New Tax’ Budget

Sure! Here’s a rewritten version of your content: NAGPUR: No new taxes or increases to existing taxes were proposed in the budget presented by the Nagpur Municipal Corporation standing committee on June 27. However, a suggestion to raise property tax by 10% is on the agenda for the committee’s first meeting post-budget, scheduled for July 10. The proposed increase aims to generate an additional ₹15.42 crore in revenue for the NMC. This proposal comes from the property tax department as part of the annual tax rate revisions. The decision now hinges on the approval of standing committee chairperson Shivani Dani.…

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9 in 10 Nagpur buildings fail fire safety inspections

NAGPUR: Fire safety compliance remains a significant issue in various areas of Nagpur, with over 90% of inspected buildings found violating crucial fire safety regulations in certain fire station jurisdictions. This information was disclosed by the NMC’s fire and emergency services department under the Right to Information (RTI) Act. The data, compiled from responses from individual fire stations for the period from 2023 to May 2026, highlights a concerning level of non-compliance despite regular inspections by the civic fire department. Among the fire stations, Sugat Nagar reported the highest violations, with 339 out of 373 inspected premises failing to meet…

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Maharashtra Invests ₹30 Crore in Metro Phase-II, Total at ₹607 Crore

NAGPUR: The Maharashtra government has allocated an additional ₹30 crore towards its equity contribution for the Nagpur Metro Phase-2 project. This brings the state’s total equity contribution to ₹607 crore, which constitutes over 60% of its committed share of ₹998.20 crore, following the recent approval by the urban development department. This recent allocation is part of the state’s commitment under a tripartite agreement signed in September 2023 with the Centre, the Maharashtra government, and the Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation Limited (MahaMetro). The government document indicates that the ₹30 crore has been released as an unconditional equity contribution from the 2026-27…

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Nagpur Resumes Kachipura Evictions: 56 Units Face 15-Day Notice

NAGPUR: Following the Maharashtra government’s decision to lift a decade-long stay on action against illegal constructions on land belonging to Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth (PDKV) at Kachipura, the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) has taken steps to address 56 commercial establishments occupying nearly 19.82 hectares along Central Bazar Road. Civic officials clarified that there are currently no proposals to demolish the adjacent Kachipura slum, home to around 1,200 residents. Dharampeth zone assistant municipal commissioner Rajkumar Meshram informed TOI that notices under Section 53(1) of the Maharashtra Regional and Town Planning (MRTP) Act, 1966, will soon be issued, granting occupants 15…

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Nagpur: 103 Unsafe Buildings Host Coaching Classes

NAGPUR: Following a tragic fire in Lucknow that claimed the lives of 15 young individuals, alarming fire safety issues have surfaced in Nagpur. Over a hundred coaching centers have been marked as unsafe, with many at risk of having their electricity and water supply disconnected for non-compliance with mandatory safety norms. This situation is particularly concerning given that approximately 150 students at Bansal Pathshala for IIT-JEE, NEET, and MHT-CET narrowly avoided disaster on May 6 when a fire erupted from an electric meter on the first floor of a two-story commercial building on Mount Road in Sadar. Fortunately, no injuries…

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August Launch: 5 Private Property Registration Hubs, 1 in Pune

PUNE: The state registration department is set to launch its first five private model sub-registrar offices, including one in the city, this August. A senior official revealed that two offices will be established in Mumbai, one in Navi Mumbai, and another in Nagpur during the initial phase. This initiative is part of the registration department’s broader plan to create 60 model registration centres across the state through public-private partnerships, while maintaining the existing 517 government-run offices. The private operator has assured that these first five centres will commence operations between August 1 and August 30, with the original target being…

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Nagpur’s Plot Rates Set to Change in Two Years: Maharashtra

NAGPUR: The Maharashtra government is planning to implement CTS-card-level micro-zoning of Ready Reckoner (RR) rates, designed to benefit landowners by eliminating the practice of assigning the same value to a slum tenement and a luxury high-rise within the same area. Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule announced this in Nagpur on Thursday. A three-phase, property-by-property survey has commenced, starting in Mumbai, with a timeline for implementation in Nagpur set for the next two years. Bawankule noted that the survey is being conducted by the Maharashtra Remote Sensing Application Centre (MRSAC). He cited a notable city hotel as an example of the existing…