`Desalination plants, a durable option to solve water shortage`
Experts and industry representatives have said seawater desalination plants are a durable option to solve water problem in various parts of Tamil Nadu. Participating in a meet on water management and conservation organised by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) here today, they detailed national and international experiences of desalination …
Rs 100-cr Kalindi bypass project hits roadblock
More than a year after work began on the Kalindi bypass project, it has hit many roadblocks, including land acquisition. With the result, say senior officials of the public works department (PWD), less than 10% of the work has been done. The deadline for completion of the project is May, …
Master plan to make Delhi slum free
A master Plan will be prepared within a fortnight to make Delhi slum free and relocate slum dwellers within a time frame of five years. Union urban development ministry has constituted a seven-member committee to prepare a Master Plan, which will include a roadmap for relocation and alternate policies for …
Panel to look into Lal Dora land use
The fate of 1-MG Road and other commercial establishments in urbanised villages or Lal Dora areas now lies in the hands of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi. Acting on the orders of the Supreme Court, the Corporation has set up a sub-committee, comprising four members, that will look into implementation …
Bid to restrict outsiders from buying land
Meghalaya Chief Minister reiterated the Government's commitment to remove the loopholes in the land transfer act which has enabled tribals from other States in the North eastern region to procure land in State unhindered. Asserting that Meghalaya was wrested through the concerted efforts of the Khasis, Jaintias and Garos, Lapang …
Selja opens BMTPC center
Minister of State for Urban Employment and Poverty Alleviation Kumari Selja has called upon state governments to enhance technical expertise of civil engineers and construction personnel in design and construction of earthquake resistant buildings. Inaugurating a three day training programme on "mitigation measures and preparedness for earthquakes design and construction …
Of Naga Villages
There would be nothing wrong about Naga villages in Assam just as there are Naga villages in Manipur, Arunachal Pradesh or elsewhere in the North-east. After all, we have many villages inhabited by Bangladeshis and Nepalis who have migrated from other countries. The Nagas are from the Indian Union, no …
80,000 hit by poor water, power supply
The Ambubachi Mela at Kamakhya in Assam saw about 80,000 devotees thronging the sacred shrine premises. But lack of drinking water, proper sanitation and irregular power supply are giving a harried time to the devotees camping around the shrine. The incessant rains have only worsened matters for the devotees. The …
Bring Chamba under Town Planning Act
After the decision of the BJP Government To exclude Chamba town from the development control of the Town and Country Planning Department sometime ago, it is fast becoming a concrete slum. There is no check on the unruly and unwarranted constructions springing up in the thick of the town. The …
Sheila hauls up DDA for neglecting resettlement colony
The Chief Minister, Sheila Dikshit reiterated that her Government was committed to the policy of ensuring that whenever relocation of slums and jhuggi clusters took place, the people shifted out were not only provided with alternative plots, but also basic civic amenities such as sanitation, health, education, power, transport and …
Over 7,000 bigha govt land under encroachment in city
With population explosion in Guwahati city, encroachment of Government land has become a menacing problem and according to a conservative estimate by the Kamrup (Metropolitan) District Administration, more than 7,000 bigha land within the city area is under the grip of encroachers. Though the administration launches eviction drives from time …
Developing doubts
A new plan is on to develop Dharavi, Asia's largest slum, but its residents are sceptical. Few buildings have come up. Some have been left incomplete. Now, the Maharashtra Government has approved yet another grandiose plan to 'redevelop' Dharavi - cnsidered an eyesore by the city's elite planners.
In Cunchelim, it`s peopel who destroy the spring
Cunchelim spring is the worst instance of how people are destroying one of the best natural water bodies. This spring serves as the unofficial garbage dump for people living in and around Cunchelim spring, which is located about four kilometers from Mapusa in Goa. The spring has turned into an …
UP Govt moves SC to abolish 9 district
The Mulayam Singh government in Uttar Pradesh has pleaded the Supreme Court to abolish nine new districts created by former Chief Minister Mayawati, saying it was done in violation of the guidelines laid lown in 1992 , putting a financial burden of over Rs 2,000 crore was required for providing …
235 Colonies found illegal in Amritsar
As many as 235 colonies in 33 villages were found illegal in a special survey in and around the city. The survey was conducted by district authorities and the Town Planning Dapatment. Mr. Raminder Singh, Deputy Commissioner, stated here yesterday that the step was taken to check the growth of …
Seven flyovers set to decongest Ghaziabad
Learning a lesson from the National Capital the Ghaziabad Development Authority (GDA) has planned seven fly-overs in the city. "The fly-overs would reduce traffic hazards, bringing an overall improvement in the quality of life," said GDA superintending engineer S P S Raghav.
Haryana to promote rural tourism
After having promoted successfully highway, cultural and religous tourism, Haryana is all set to blaze yet another trial in the field of tourism by promoting the concept of rural tourism. One such project, 'Mhara Gaam' (Our village) has been set up at Ethnic India Tourist Resort at Rai in Sonepat …
Centre clears Kochi marina project
The Union Government has cleared the Kerala State Government's proposal to set up a marina at Kochi with a total project cost of Rs 24 crore. The Centre has also cleared Rs 4 crore as its contribution to this project. The project envisages the setting up of a world-class marina …
Chautala gives crores for roads
The Haryana Government has given Rs.100 crores to the State agricultural Marketing Board for repair of roads under its ambit and the Public Works Department(Building and Roads) has been directed to repair all roads falling under its jurisdiction.
