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New Indian Express
13 hours ago
- Health
- New Indian Express
Delhi begins work on 950 Urban Ayushman Arogya Mandirs, 34 to open by July 24
NEW DELHI: The Delhi government has begun a citywide feasibility study to identify and establish Urban Ayushman Arogya Mandirs at 950 locations. Of these, nearly half the sites have already been shortlisted, and close to 100 have received the necessary No Objection Certificates (NOCs), officials said. To take stock of the progress, Delhi Health Minister Dr Pankaj Kumar Singh chaired a high-level review meeting at the Secretariat on Monday. Senior officials from the Health Department and Public Works Department were present. The minister directed departments to expedite approvals and civil works, especially at sites where NOCs have been granted. According to officials, the immediate focus is on the upcoming batch of new centres. The minister said 34 Ayushman Arogya Mandirs are set to be inaugurated by July 24, forming the second phase of the rollout. 'Another 75 centres are expected to be ready by the end of August,' Dr Singh said. To house these facilities, the government is tapping into a wide range of urban spaces including community centres, banquet halls, market shops, polyclinic buildings, and vacant residential plots. Officials noted that in densely populated zones, where land is scarce, even small commercial units are being considered to bring services closer to citizens. Meanwhile, Singh expressed his displeasure over delays in hospital infrastructure upgrades. He reprimanded officials from the PWD for the slow pace of hospital upgrades, warning that 'any negligence in health-related projects will not be tolerated under any circumstances.' The minister assured officials that funding would not be an obstacle. 'From Ayushman Arogya Mandirs to medical colleges and government hospitals, the Delhi Government will ensure there is no shortage of resources in delivering world-class healthcare services,' he said.
Business Recorder
18 hours ago
- Business
- Business Recorder
CDA chief vows to uproot illegal housing societies
ISLAMABAD: Capital Development Authority (CDA) Chairman and Chief Commissioner Islamabad, Muhammad Ali Randhawa, has reaffirmed the authority's firm resolve to curb illegal housing societies, land encroachments, and unauthorised developments in the federal capital. The announcement came during a high-level meeting at CDA Headquarters, where the progress of ongoing enforcement actions—undertaken on the directives of Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi—was reviewed in detail. The CDA chairman was briefed that actions were actively underway against illegal housing societies operating without approved layout plans or No Objection Certificates (NOCs). Several unauthorised offices have been sealed, and the NOCs of numerous societies have been cancelled as per law. Citizens have been urged to consult CDA's online portal for an updated list of approved and unapproved societies before making any investments. Randhawa warned that no society is allowed to sell plots beyond the approved layout plan, and any violation will invite strict legal action. He also cautioned advertisers and construction material suppliers to avoid dealing with unauthorized societies. In a separate meeting held earlier in the day, Randhawa chaired a performance review session focused on CDA's development initiatives. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
Time of India
3 days ago
- Time of India
300 MW solar plant sealed in Khandwa by district administration
Indore: Khandwa district administration has sealed the 300-megawatt Masaya Solar Plant following an investigation that revealed its unauthorised establishment on tribal land and numerous other irregularities. The operation was carried out late Friday night by a special inquiry team constituted by Collector Rishav Gupta. The investigation was launched after a complaint was filed with the Indore Divisional Commissioner. The probe uncovered that the solar plant was set up on lands of tribal farmers in Dharampuri, Kanwani, Bhavsinghpura, Badgaon Mali, and Sivna, villages without adhering to due legal procedures. "The company commenced production after establishing the plant on tribal farmers' land without obtaining proper legal permissions. This is completely improper and illegal," said Gupta. The investigation further revealed that in some instances, land belonging to Scheduled Caste individuals was acquired under duress. Moreover, land belonging to many Scheduled Tribe farmers was transferred without adequate compensation. Disturbingly, there were also allegations where farmers' illiteracy was exploited, and money was withdrawn from their bank accounts. According to the Collector, the company also managed to get land diverted for industrial use based solely on possession, even in cases where mutation in the land records (khasra) did not take place. This constitutes a direct violation of the Madhya Pradesh Land Revenue Code . The Masaya Solar Energy Company was also found to have illegally occupied approximately 27.64 hectares (around 60 acres) of land, including that categorised as 'charanoi' (grazing land), 'nala' (drainage), roads, and small forest areas, taken over without any lease or proper acquisition. Collector Gupta has directed that the solar plant's operations would remain suspended until the lease or formal allocation process is duly completed. The machinery present at the plant has been sealed as part of the action. The investigation also brought to light allegations of collusion involving former and some administrative officials in facilitating these illegal activities. There are complaints accusing these officials of accepting bribes amounting to lakhs of rupees. "A high-level investigation will also be conducted against the officers under whose supervision these illegal encroachments occurred. Their assets will also be investigated," the Collector said. The plant's construction began in 2020, and electricity production reportedly commenced in 2022 without the necessary No Objection Certificates (NOCs). Around 35 tribal farmers from five villages in the region had their land acquired by the company, and their cases reached the revenue department. Notably, there were no protests against these acquisitions until now.
Express Tribune
4 days ago
- Business
- Express Tribune
Several illegal commercial units sealed
The Enforcement Squad of the Rawalpindi Development Authority (RDA) launched a robust operation against illegal constructions, sealing 17 unauthorised commercial properties located at Mid City Apartments, Service Road, Mouza Gangal. The operation was carried out with the support of the Old Airport police and led by the RDA Enforcement Squad. The team comprised the Assistant Director of Building Control, building inspectors, and other relevant officials. Among the sealed properties were 10 offices, two apartments, one restaurant, and four hotels. Noteworthy establishments included the Overseas Recruitment Agency, Ghauri Town offices, WB Centres, JD Aviation, and others. According to an RDA spokesperson, the owners had constructed commercial buildings without securing the required No Objection Certificates (NOCs) and in violation of approved building plansactions that contravene the Punjab Development of Cities Act, 1976, and the RDA Building and Zoning Regulations, 2020. RDA director-general Kinza Murtaza has also directed the Building Control Wing to conduct a detailed survey of all unauthorised residential and commercial structures. This includes reviewing approvals, commercialisation status, completion plans, and associated fees and charges. The directive further emphasises that all illegal constructions within the RDA-controlled area must be regularised in accordance with existing regulations.
India Today
5 days ago
- Sport
- India Today
LA Olympics 2028: West Indies' cricket dream in doubt as identuty rules clash
Cricket is returning to the Olympics in 2028 in Los Angeles after a 128-year absence. That's big news for the sport—but for the West Indies, it's complicated. The iconic team that turns 100 in 2028 might not even get to Because the West Indies, as we know, isn't an actual country. It's a combined cricket team made up of 12 sovereign nations and multiple overseas territories—Jamaica, Barbados, Trinidad & Tobago, Guyana, and others. In the Olympic world, only countries with recognised National Olympic Committees (NOCs) can take part. Which means there's technically no place for a "West Indies" this isn't just theory. In the 2022 Commonwealth Games, Barbados competed on its own in the women's T20 event. That was a preview of the Olympic challenge: if each country plays separately in multi-sport events, can a united West Indies team exist in the Olympic Games? 'There is currently no clear pathway for a West Indies cricket team to participate in the Olympics,' CWI president Kishore Shallow told AFP. 'Cricket's return to the Games in 2028 must not exclude our young cricketers from the same dream that has inspired our athletes.'He added, 'The Caribbean has always punched above its weight at the Olympics, inspiring the world with our athletic brilliance.'Chris Dehring, project director of CWI's T20 World Cup 2024, echoed that thought: 'All we are asking is that our individual nations' exceptional Olympic legacy be considered in the conversation.'A possible solution could be holding an inter-Caribbean qualifier, where the top team gets to represent the region. But that's still messy. The ICC hasn't announced how Olympic qualification will work, and time is ticking. Even England could face a dilemma—do they play as Team GB, or does Scotland try to qualify separately?It's ironic. The West Indies—winners of two ODI World Cups, two T20 titles, and one Champions Trophy—may be sidelined at the very event that's meant to grow cricket globally. On their 100th birthday, the team that once ruled the world may not get an invite to the biggest sporting celebration on the that, frankly, would be heartbreaking.- Ends
