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    Land Acquisitions in Mizoram Aimed at Supporting Distress

    Aizawl, March 23 Rejecting allegations leveled by the opposition Congress over land purchases in his constituency, Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma said on Monday that the acquisitions were aimed at helping financially distressed people rather than personal gain.Speaking at a Zoram People's...
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    Land Acquisitions Near Development Zones Spark Controversy

    Aizawl, March 22 The president of the Mizoram Congress' youth wing on Sunday accused Chief Minister Lalduhoma of rapidly accumulating massive wealth through the strategic acquisition of large tracts of land near key development zones.The state youth Congress president, Laltawnliana, alleged...
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    Real Estate Developers Acquire Over Rs 1 Lakh Crore Worth of Land

    New Delhi, March 22 Godrej Properties Ltd and Lodha Developers Ltd are optimistic about India's housing demand, as both real estate firms have acquired more than 25 land parcels so far this fiscal year to develop residential projects with a combined revenue potential of more than Rs 1 lakh...
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    Connectivity Improved: Road Linking Sector 85 to Dwarka Expressway Reopens

    Gurugram, March 21 A road that connected Gurugram's Sector 85 to the multi-utility corridor and Dwarka Expressway was reopened on Saturday, providing much-needed relief to residents, an official said.Industry and Commerce Minister Rao Narbir Singh inaugurated the reopening of the 24-meter wide...
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    Delhi Budget Focus: Infrastructure and Pollution Mitigation

    New Delhi, March 21 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Saturday and discussed issues related to the development of the national capital, strengthening infrastructure, and fulfilling the aspirations of the people.Chief Minister Gupta met with PM Modi...
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    Dam Project's Stalled Progress Highlights Election Promises in TN

    Chennai, March 21 – Nearly a decade after construction began, the long-delayed Marudaiyaru dam project in Kottarai village remains incomplete, raising major concerns for residents ahead of the upcoming Assembly elections.The delay, largely attributed to funding shortages, is expected to...
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    Guru Ravidass Study Centre Construction Begins in Punjab

    Jalandhar, March 20 Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema said that the construction of the Sri Guru Ravidass Bani Adhyayan Centre near Dera Sachkhand Ballan will begin soon after the formalities are completed.During a visit to the dera, Cheema reviewed the project plan and said that the...
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    Mining Block Inactivity Highlights India's Resource Security Concerns

    New Delhi, March 20 Vedanta Chairman Anil Agarwal has highlighted three key challenges hindering the operationalization of mines: difficulties in land acquisition, delays in obtaining environmental and forest clearances, and high premiums that make some mines commercially unviable – and urged...
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    Maharashtra Farmer Shares Agri-Entrepreneurship Story at Oxford

    Nagpur, March 20 A farmer in Maharashtra, who once could not afford to buy clothes but gradually built a poultry business empire with an annual turnover of crores, has been invited to share his insights as an agri-entrepreneur at the University of Oxford.Ravindra Manikrao Metkar, 57, from...
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    Karnataka Moves Forward on UKP Phase 3 Despite Objections

    Bengaluru, March 19 – Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar stated on Thursday that legal counsel had confirmed there were no legal obstacles to increasing the height of the Alamatti Dam, and that he would convene a meeting of all political parties in the state to make a decision.Andhra...
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    Streamlining Property Changes: Mumbai's New Online System

    Mumbai, March 19 A portal providing the facility of fully online property mutation in Mumbai city has been launched, officials said on Thursday, adding that it will eliminate the need to visit government offices.Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule inaugurated the portal –...
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    Sewage Treatment Plant Construction in Najafgarh: NGT Dismisses Objection

    New Delhi, March 19 The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has rejected a plea against the construction of a sewage treatment plant (STP) in Mitraon village, Najafgarh.The green body was hearing a plea claiming that no public hearing had been conducted for constructing the STP, and there were...
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    Vijayan, Isaac, Abraham Get Temporary Relief from ED

    Kochi, March 19 The Kerala High Court has extended its stay on any proceedings related to the show cause notice issued to Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) concerning the KIIFB masala bonds issue until April 6.Justice Bechu Kurian Thomas granted the same...
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    Hazaribagh Demolition: Congress Leader's House Evicted for Mining

    Hazaribagh (Jharkhand), March 19 – The district administration in Hazaribagh, Jharkhand, along with NTPC authorities, demolished the residence of Congress leader and former minister Yogendra Sao in the Barkagaon area on Thursday, citing encroachment on land acquired for mining.The house...
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    Bihar Revenue Officers Resume Indefinite Strike, Action Taken

    Patna, March 18 Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Kumar Sinha initiated departmental action against protesting circle and revenue officers on Wednesday, as their indefinite agitation continued across the state.Speaking to reporters here, Sinha, who also holds the portfolio of the revenue and...
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    Bengaluru Development Blocked by Airport Restrictions

    New Delhi, March 18 – Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar said on Wednesday that the height restrictions imposed on buildings around HAL Airport, Jakkur Aerodrome, the Indian Air Force base, and the Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru are hindering development work, and a...
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    Davangere Ticket Dispute and Congress Leadership Challenges

    New Delhi, March 18 Amid the leadership tussle, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar stated on Wednesday that the responsibility of maintaining discipline among MLAs lies with Chief Minister Siddaramaiah.Speaking to the media here, Shivakumar, when asked whether MLAs were holding...
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    Karnataka Expands Renewable Capacity with Supportive Policies

    Bengaluru, March 18: Karnataka aims to increase renewable energy production to 25,000 MW in the next five years and is implementing supportive policies to achieve this target, Additional Chief Secretary (Energy) Gaurav Gupta said on Wednesday.Speaking at an event organized by the Karnataka...
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    Polavaram Project: State Releases Rs 226 Crore to Affected Residents

    On Wednesday, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu handed over a cheque of Rs 226.61 crore to families displaced by the Polavaram Project as part of the third installment under land acquisition and rehabilitation & resettlement.The Chief Minister met the displaced people at his...
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    Government Addresses Delays in 85 Under-Construction Highways

    New Delhi, March 18 As many as 85 national highway projects under construction are facing delays of over three years due to various reasons, including legal and land acquisition issues, Parliament was informed on Wednesday.The government has undertaken various initiatives to prevent recurrence...
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