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MPD to facilitate work in 1,575 unauthorised colonies in Delhi

The provisions follow the Centre’s April decision to regularise 1,575 unauthorised colonies, benefiting an estimated 4.5 million residents.
Published on Jul 09, 2026 08:18 am IST

GMADA to acquire 526 acres for Eco City-4 in New Chandigarh

According to the notification, the land acquisition is intended for the development of the Eco City-4 Residential Project along with supporting road infrastructure. (HT File)
Published on Jun 04, 2026 03:10 am IST

Mussoorie residents, experts seek urgent master plan amid tourist overload

Locals say the town’s infrastructure has been pushed far beyond its sustainable carrying capacity. (HT Sourced Photo)
Published on May 17, 2026 07:46 pm IST

Ladakh to get its first master plan soon, announces L-G VK Saxena

Lieutenant governor Vinai Kumar Saxena during a visit to the Kargil town market. (@lg_ladakh)
Updated on May 01, 2026 08:28 pm IST

Yeida finalises agency to create master plan for hub in HATHRAS

The proposed planning area is 2,000 to 4,000 hectares, however, the final area will be determined during the initial stage. (HT Archive)
Published on Jan 15, 2026 08:28 am IST

AAI sets the ball rolling to convert airstrip into airport at Valmikinagar in Bihar

A view of the Valmikinagar airstrip in Bihar's West Champaran district. (HT Photo)
Published on Jan 12, 2026 03:24 am IST

MCG readies 327-cr revamp of door-to-door garbage collection in Gurugram

After five revisions and an 18-month delay, the proposal allocates budgets by population density and extends contract tenure to seven years. (Parveen Kumar/HT)
Published on Jan 06, 2026 09:25 am IST

UT admin notifies Great Nicobar Island Development Area

The proposed development area comprises of seven revenue villages measuring a total area of 44.23 sqkm. (AFP)
Published on Dec 18, 2025 06:06 am IST

Chandigarh Housing Board pushes Sector 53 land sale to private builders

In a letter sent on December 9 to the UT chief architect, CHB chief executive officer Pardeep Kumar stated that Sector 53 is spread over around 21 acres, of which 11 acres have been earmarked for a general housing scheme for UT employees.
Published on Dec 11, 2025 09:56 am IST

UP govt sets up panel to review notified area of Yeida

Officials said the panel will explore whether the number of villages under Yeida can be reduced to around 300, with the rest managed through district-level bodies or road-based development plans. (HT Photos)
Published on Oct 02, 2025 05:18 am IST

PMC commissioner reviews Rajiv Gandhi Zoological Park, calls for immediate implementation of Master Plan

During his visit, Ram examined various aspects including the living arrangements of animals, daily management practices, healthcare systems for animals, and amenities available to tourists. (HT)
Published on Sept 24, 2025 04:40 am IST

Mohali: 2,000 acre agri land in 12 Banur villages to be residential zones

A master plan is a critical planning tool that lays out the long-term vision for the physical, economic, and social development of an area. (HT photo for representation)
Published on Jul 12, 2025 10:32 am IST

Only 16% tenements of first Dharavi survey eligible for new houses

Only 16% tenements of first Dharavi survey eligible for new houses
Published on Jun 24, 2025 08:10 am IST

Guest Column | Fine lines: Chandigarh’s blueprint for compliance or chaos?

The proposed hike in fines for building violations, from 500 to a steep 1 lakh, sends a clear message: building violations, whether subtle or sweeping, will no longer be quietly absorbed into the cityscape. (HT File Photo)
Published on Apr 13, 2025 08:22 am IST

11 new bridges, tent city in Nashik Kumbh master plan

Fadnavis offered prayers at the Trimbakeshwar temple on Sunday. (PTI)
Published on Mar 24, 2025 08:40 am IST

Ghaziabad civic body approves proposal to change property tax calculation

The new proposal said that the width of the road located in front of a property would include the road width, footpath, dividers, central verges, green belts, parking space (if adjacent to the road), service road, drains in between the road etc. (Sakib Ali/HT Photo)
Published on Mar 09, 2025 05:44 am IST

U.P. to spend 800 crore to transform Bulandshahr

For representation only (HT File Photo)
Updated on Aug 27, 2024 09:38 pm IST

Chandigarh heritage panel gives nod to PU’s Master Plan for expansion of south campus

Habitat Centre and a business centre in Sector 17 were also discussed during a meeting held under the chairmanship of Chandigarh adviser Rajeev Verma. (H File)
Updated on Aug 09, 2024 08:52 am IST

Yeida picks consultant to develop new urban Agra city along Yamuna expressway

At 10,500 hectares, the new city will be half the size of Noida, said officials. (HT Archive)
Updated on Jul 25, 2024 09:26 am IST

Master plan to reach remote villages in Bhor constituency

As there is no mobile network in many of these areas, it is difficult to contact their residents. (HT PHOTO)
Updated on Apr 24, 2024 06:06 am IST

CM for regional development plan on lines of SCR

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath (Sourced)
Published on Feb 24, 2024 10:53 pm IST

CM: Reserve green areas in Master Plan of all cities

Yogi said a comprehensive study should be conducted in view of the present situation and future needs of Aligarh, Meerut, Azamgarh, Gorakhpur and Mathura-Vrindavan districts. (HT FILE)
Published on Jan 03, 2024 10:47 pm IST

‘Delhi is in an utter mess’: Supreme Court rebukes Centre on Master Plan delay

An aerial view of Delhi’s skyline at Connaught Place (HT FILE PHOTO)
Updated on Oct 23, 2023 09:04 pm IST

Govt plans to develop Aarey Colony, to appoint consultant for master plan

Mumbai, India - Aug. 20, 2014: BMC to take over Aarey Colony road and make it toll-free in Mumbai, India, on Wednesday, August 20, 2014. (Photo by Satish Bate/ Hindustan Times) (Hindustan Times)
Updated on Oct 21, 2023 08:04 am IST

New Noida: Authority to buy land directly from farmers

The Noida authority plans to purchase approximately 21,000 hectares of agricultural land from 60 villages in the neighbouring Bulandshahr district and 20 villages in Gautam Budh Nagar. (Sunil Ghosh/HT Photo)
Updated on Oct 03, 2023 06:16 am IST

Adani forms SPV for Dharavi redevelopment project

HT Image
Updated on Sept 21, 2023 01:05 am IST

New master plan to be declared for Faridabad-Palwal area adjoining Yamuna: Khattar

Haryana chief minister Manohar Lal Khattar (HT File)
Published on Sept 21, 2023 12:23 am IST

Delhi's 1976 drainage master plan leaves national capital inundated again

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Delhi has already received over 20% of its entire season’s rain in just 24 hours which has stressed the need for an overhaul of the drainage system and equip it to handle such “unprecedented” rainfall. (PTI)
Updated on Jul 10, 2023 08:15 pm IST