Rapid population growth and the expansion of metropolitan regions are defining features of India’s economic growth story. The number of Indian cities with populations above one million increased from 23 in 1991 to 53 in 2011. The average population density has also snowballed to 464 persons/sq km in 2020, 13 …
Rapid population growth and the expansion of metropolitan regions are defining features of India’s economic growth story. The number of Indian cities with populations above one million increased from 23 in 1991 to 53 in 2011. The average population density has also snowballed to 464 persons/sq km in 2020, 13 …
Report filed by the General Manager, Water Transport, Kochi Metro Rail Limited. The petitioner, K G Prathapa Simhan has asked for directions so that constructions of a permanent nature having a height of 18 meters over the boat jetty terminal in the back waters at Ernakulam near Marine Drive be …
The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Housing and Urban Affairs flagged the need for a single and comprehensive legislation for all the Metro rail networks in the country as opposed to the existing three Central Acts, and also raised the concerns about the low ridership in all Metros apart from Delhi …
Report of Joint Committee in pursuance of the National Green Tribunal order, 23/02/2022 in EA No. 06/2022 in OA No. 651/2019 (Shobha Agarwal Vs Delhi Metro Rail Corporation & Others). The matter related to the proposed construction of a commercial complex project of the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation at Bhikaji …
The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) failed to adhere to various environmental requirements, as per a report by the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India. The DMRC was unable to obtain environmental clearance, conduct a water audit, maintain records of water extracted, consumed and lost, and monitor compensatory afforestation …
Order of the Supreme Court of India in the matter of M. C. Mehta Vs Union of India & Others dated 06/09/2019 regarding Phase IV of Delhi Metro. Operational loss would be borne by the state government i.e. Govt of NCT of Delhi. "In case, the Metro suffers any loss, …
It is clear that without an augmented public transport system, Delhi and other cities of India will not be able to combat toxic air pollution. It is also clear that currently our public transport infrastructure is grossly inadequate. Cities like Beijing, for instance, have 107 buses per lakh people. Delhi …
Experts raise questions ranging from affordability to sustainability The Delhi government’s decision to provide free access of State-run public transportation to women is an excellent idea – on paper; its success, however, was a different ball game which could only be assessed after, and incumbent upon its implementation, experts said …
Agra: A city-based leading environmentalist has raised objections over the initiation of the proposed Agra Metro Rail Project worth Rs 8779 crore without seeking prior approval from the departments concerned, including the Taj Trapezium Zone (TTZ). Expressing concern at the latest developments, environmentalist Dr Sharad Gupta, who is also a …
A total 2,700 trees at Aarey will be affected by the metro depot, of which 2,238 will be cut and the rest will be transplanted. Mumbai: The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) is soon likely to grant permission to cut down 2,238 trees at Aarey Milk Colony, whi-ch are coming in …
In sum, across the world there is an urgent need to reimagine and restructure the approaches, policies, regulations, systems and instruments pertaining to mobility. Ensuring sustainable and efficient mobility of people and goods, particularly in an increasingly urbanizing scenario, is one of India’s key challenges. In the context of this …
In sum, across the world there is an urgent need to reimagine and restructure the approaches, policies, regulations, systems and instruments pertaining to mobility. Ensuring sustainable and efficient mobility of people and goods, particularly in an increasingly urbanizing scenario, is one of India’s key challenges. In the context of this …
Kochi: As Kochi backwaters are expected to witness an increased movement of traffic in the coming days, various boat operators have demanded authorities to come out with a system that facilitates operations all kinds of water transport services. Vessels entering and exiting Cochin Port and Cochin Shipyard as well as …
Metro Inox — Mumbai's iconic heritage cinema — recently launched two screens, which are 100 per cent solar powered, thus becoming the first multiplex in India to join the solar revolution. The landmark SoBo theatre has eight screens total, of which two will now use the solar technology. Mitigating 282 …
The Bombay High Court on Wednesday asked the State Government to appoint Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB), to record noise level in Cuffe Parade, around the Metro 3 railway line construction site. Noise levels have to be recorded for 24-hours, for a period of seven days. During the last hearing, …
Court yet to permit construction at night The Bombay High Court on Monday suggested that the Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB) record ambient noise levels in South Mumbai for a month, before the court considers permitting the Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation Limited (MMRCL) to carry out construction work during the …
The state government on Monday, relied on a noise mapping report prepared by NEERI (National Environmental Engineering Research Institute), to inform the Bombay High Court, that the decibel levels at Cuffe Parade were already beyond permissible limits and that Metro 3 construction work, was not causing it. Advocate General Ashutosh …
In order to curb noise pollution, the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has planned to install dampeners, also known was track dampers, on the Metro tracks at several locations which have sharp curves. "There are several curves on the two under construction Metro corridor of Andheri East- Dahisar East …
BENGALURU: Commuters are paying a heavy price for Namma Metro work from Byappanahalli to Whitefield: Stranded on jampacked roads, they inhale dust from construction activities along the stretch. Members of Whitefield Rising, a citizens’ group, said despite several complaints, the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) is yet to take …
The lawyer appearing for MMRC told court last week that “notice was issued to the petitioners in May 2017, thereafter, the tenements were demolished and alternate accommodation is also provided to them.” FIVE members of the Kokna tribal community have moved the Bombay High Court to oppose their rehabilitation from …
