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UP: Over 880 Illegal Colonies Dump Sewage into Hindon, NGT Informed

NOIDA: The Uttar Pradesh government has informed the National Green Tribunal (NGT) that 888 unauthorized colonies across six districts are discharging approximately 40 million liters of sewage into the Hindon River daily. Additionally, 51 unregulated storm drains in the area are estimated to carry around 1,067 MLD of water, sludge, industrial waste, and sewage into the river and its tributaries. This information was included in an affidavit submitted by state chief secretary Shashi Prakash Goyal on April 28, complying with an NGT order issued on December 9 of the previous year. The next hearing is scheduled for August 17. The…

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Uttar Pradesh to Upgrade 100 Small Towns in Phase II Plan

LUCKNOW: The state government is set to initiate the second phase of the aspirational towns program, aimed at upgrading 100 urban local bodies in a phased approach. Launched in September 2023, the scheme focuses on enhancing essential services and amenities in smaller towns, with 100 of the most underdeveloped local bodies selected for funding. As the first phase concluded on March 31 after achieving its goals, the state has identified 100 additional towns, each with a population between 20,000 and 100,000. Senior officials from the urban development department announced a budget of ₹175 crores to improve civic amenities in these…

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Agra: 3,000 Homebuyers Appeal for Help in Stalled Township

NEW DELHI: Over 3,000 homebuyers of Sushant Taj City in Agra, developed by Ansal Properties and Infrastructure Ltd, are requesting clarification from the Uttar Pradesh Government regarding the possession of plots they reserved nearly two decades ago. The buyers have urged the Chief Minister of UP to intervene, as this project was a joint venture between the Agra Development Authority and Ansal. “While most of the group’s projects are undergoing insolvency proceedings, this one has been excluded, possibly due to the government’s involvement. We have reached out to the authorities and the state government without any success. A new builder…