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Wipro, Prestige, Eco Space: Big names on list of encroachers in Bengaluru

The list was made by the state government, after severe flooding in the parts of Bengaluru, to find the names of buildings that have closed nearly 700 drains in the city

Civic body continues demolition of illegal structures in Bengaluru

The massive flooding in parts of Bengaluru, particularly the information technology corridor and arterial roads, was blamed on such encroachment.

Govt bulldozed 3 illegal colonies in Gurugram on receiving complaint

Authorities carried out a drive on Wednesday and demolished three illegal colonies here, officials said. The team used a JCB machine to demolish illegal constructions, boundary walls of four plots among other structures, they said. District Town Planner (Enforcement) Amit Madholia said these illegal colonies had come up in Farrukhnagar, Mubarikpur and Taj Nagar. The department had received a complaint which was investigated, he said. "After probing the matter, the complaint was found to be true following which notices were also issued to those who developed these colonies illegally. "They were instructed to remove the illegal constructions but even after issuing them notices, when these structures were not removed, the department's team demolished the three illegal colonies spread over five-and-a-half acres. The drive against the illegal construction will be continue," said Madholia said.

Noida's Supertech twin towers to be demolished on August 28; here's a recap

As the twin tower's demolition date nears, here is a recap of what transpired and the latest developments in the case

Noida twin tower case: 5,000 residents to be moved out on demolition day

More than 5,000 residents will vacate Emerald Court and ATS Village societies and over 2,500 vehicles will be removed from there on August 28 - the day of demolition for Supertech's illegal twin towers in Noida, officials said. While the twin towers had come up on premises of Emerald Court only, ATS Village is adjoining the illegal structures on the other side in Sector 93A of the city. The impact of the demolition of the nearly 100 metre tall twin towers would be maximum on these two societies and its residents, the officials said. In pursuance of a Supreme Court order that found the twin towers illegal, they are scheduled to be demolished at 2.30 pm on August 28 by controlled implosion technique. Over 3,500 kg of explosives will be used to raze them, according to officials of the demolition firm Edifice Engineering. According to the evacuation plan, finalised on Thursday, the residents of Emerald Court and ATS Village will have to vacate the premises by 7.30 am on August 28 and

Alleged unauthorised construction demolished in AP town, triggers tension

Demolition of alleged unauthorised constructions in Palasa town in Andhra Pradesh's Srikakulam district has triggered tension in the area.

Noida authorities bulldoze encroachment by politician who abused woman

The Noida administration demolished an illegal construction using a bulldozer at the residence of politician Shrikant Tyagi, who was seen abusing and pushing a woman in a viral video

HC asks Centre, Delhi govt to respond to plea of shops at Fatehpuri Masjid

The plea sought removal of several shops, which have been allegedly constructed illegally at the mosque in the walled city with the connivance of authorities.

Explosives in Supertech's illegal towers will be placed from Tue: Officials

The process to place explosives within the Supertech's illegal twin towers is scheduled to begin from Tuesday under heavy security cover, according to officials.

Regularisation law not a license for illegal construction: Bombay HC

Bombay High Court on Monday told Union minister Narayan Rane that laws permitting regularisation of illegal portions of a residential structure do not give license to a person for illegal construction

64,321 unauthorised constructions identified in Delhi since 2016: Govt

Over 64,300 illegal or unauthorised constructions have been identified in Delhi from 2016 onwards by different agencies, the government said

Noida twin towers to be rigged with explosives by Aug 20, razed next day

During the period when explosives are placed in the buildings, no body except the staff of the demolition firm, Edifice Engineering, would be allowed inside the premises, according to officials.

Sebi levies Rs 66 lakh fine on 11 entities for flouting market norms

Capital markets regulator Sebi on Wednesday imposed a total penalty of Rs 66 lakh on 10 entities, including Jalan Cement Works Ltd, in a case related to misrepresentation in the company's details.

Anti-encroachments drive begins in Shaheen Bagh; locals continue protest

As per latest reports, a JCB bulldozer and around 2-3 trucks have reached the spot to collect the debris that may accumulate after the demolition

'We both sell hopes': Aditya Thackeray on politician-builder nexus in Maha

BJP leader Kirit Somaiya will file a petition in the Bombay HC on Friday against Maharashtra govt and Shiv Sena MLA Pratap Sarnaik over the alleged unauthorized construction of Vihang Garden in Thane

Illegal construction in Corbett Tiger Reserve, top IFS officers suspended

State Forest Minister Subodh Uniyal said appropriate action may soon be taken against some more forest officials in connection with the irregularities in the Corbett Tiger Reserve

Mushrooming illegal colonies menace to urban development, says SC

A bench of Justices L Nageswara Rao and B R Gavai appointed senior advocate Gopal Sankaranarayanan as amicus curiae in the matter

Bulldozers in Jahangirpuri under guise of illegal construction: Mayawati

BSP president Mayawati and former Uttar Pradesh chief minister said strict action should be taken against those who are the original culprits

NGT asks joint committee to look into illegal construction in Greater Noida

The NGT has directed a joint committee (JC) to look into the complaint of illegal construction in the green belt in Greater Noida's Ebony Estate, visit the site and ascertain the facts within 15 days

L&T lowest bidder for construction of Common Central Secretariat

Infrastructure firm Larsen & Toubro Limited on Monday emerged as the lowest bidder for the construction and maintenance of the first three buildings of the Common Central Secretariat under the Central Vista redevelopment project. According to the Central Public Works Department's bid documents, Larsen & Toubro Limited quoted around Rs 3,141 crore, which is 3.47 per cent less than the estimated cost. The firm submitted a total bid amount of Rs 31,41,99,87,657. NCC Ltd quoted the second lowest bid amount of around Rs 3,318 crore for the project, which was 1.94 per cent more than the estimated cost. The bid documents show that Tata Projects Limited quoted around Rs 3,546 crore, which is 8.96 per cent more than the estimated cost. These new buildings will come up on the plot where the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts is located. An official said that the the Board of Central Public Works Department (CPWD), which has been executing the Modi government's ambitious Central .