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79 Manesar high-rises dumping wastewater illegally: MCM

79 Manesar high-rises dumping wastewater illegally: MCM

A survey conducted by the Municipal Corporation of Manesar (MCM) has found that 79 high-rise residential societies in Manesar are illegally disposing untreated and treated wastewater through private tankers due to the absence of proper sewer connectivity, officials said, raising concerns over environmental pollution and public health risks. According to the MCM report, all 79 surveyed societies have functional STPs, but wastewater is allegedly being disposed of through private tankers (HT) The survey, conducted over the past three months, covered 79 of the 114 high-rise societies in the area to assess the functioning of sewage treatment plants (STPs) and compliance with sewage disposal norms. According to the MCM report, all 79 surveyed societies have functional STPs, but wastewater is allegedly being disposed of through private tankers because STP pipelines are not connected to the main sewage network. “Our survey found that all these societies are illegally disposing of wastewater through private tankers, which is a clear violation of the prescribed disposal norms,” said Nijesh Kumar, executive engineer of MCM. Earlier this year, HT had reported …

BJP’s ground game covered booths, bastis and high-rises

BJP’s ground game covered booths, bastis and high-rises

The categorisation of poll booths into platinum, gold, silver and bronze, appointment of “high-rise pramukhs” and outreach to NGOs were among the strategies that the Bharatiya Janata Party deployed in West Bengal over the last few months. While the All India Trinamool Congress (TMC) and other parties focussed on the exclusions wrought by the Special Intensive Revision(SIR) of electoral rolls, the BJP brought about a multi-pronged attack to overthrow the three-term TMC rule. BJP workers and supporters in Kolkata celebrate the party’s success in the Bengal assembly elections on Monday. (AFP) “What we changed since 2021 is that we went on the offensive. We took on the Trinamool from every angle making Mamata Banerjee very defensive for the duration of the campaign,’’ said a senior party leader posted in Bengal. The first step for the party was to improve organisational strength, although it knew it would be difficult to match the TMC on this front. Even so, it increased the number of active ground workers from just over 100,000 in the last election to around …

Rise of highrises on Jalandhar outskirts | Chandigarh News

Rise of highrises on Jalandhar outskirts | Chandigarh News

Once known for its mix of busy city life and rustic charm, Jalandhar is quietly going through a real estate transformation. The idea of living in flats and proper gated colonies—rare until recently—is now spreading across the city’s outskirts, reshaping its landscape. A decade ago, there were only a few multi-storey apartments, mostly in central areas. But as the city’s population grows, more families are choosing to move to newly developed gated communities away from the congestion. These societies, offering affordable and modern living, are quickly becoming the first choice for those looking for peace, security, and a better quality of life. Experts say urbanisation is pushing the change. “Owing to traffic, cramped spaces, and pollution, living in old parts of Jalandhar has become difficult. The outskirts offer fresh air,” says Ashwini Kumar, a real estate expert. Story continues below this ad “It’s not just about safety and clean air. These new societies offer parks, community centers, fitness zones, and spacious apartments. For families used to traditional homes, the idea of a secure and lively …