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The proposed draft gives the general body a central role in redevelopment, covering developer-led redevelopment, self-redevelopment and other legally permissible models Pune: The proposed Model Bye-Laws 2026 for cooperative housing societies cover issues like redevelopment, parking, flat transfers, electric vehicle charging, structural safety and grievance redressal.It will cover over over 1.25 lakh societies across Maharashtra, said state cooperation department officials recently.The state cooperative department published the draft Model Bye-Laws for Co-operative Housing Societies — Tenant Co-partnership (Flat Type) for public suggestions and objections after a meeting convened by cooperative commissioner Deepak Tawre on Thursday.Tawre told TOI that they have published…

The first 8 MLD water treatment plant was constructed by the Portuguese govt at Opa in 1957 Ponda: Drinking water department minister Subhash Phaldessai has assured that the 69-year-old asbestos cement (AC) pipeline of the Portuguese-era Opa water treatment plant will be replaced on priority. He also said all pipelines in the state that are more than 60 years old would be replaced.The first 8-million-litre-per-day (MLD) water treatment plant was constructed by the Portuguese govt at Opa ward in Khandepar village, Ponda, in 1957. Commissioned in Dec that year, the plant was designed by renowned engineer Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya.The plant has…

Patiala MP Dharamvira Gandhi Patiala: Patiala MP Dr Dharamvira Gandhi has cautioned Punjab against the Centre’s proposed delimitation exercise, alleging that the Narendra Modi govt was “maliciously” linking it with the implementation of the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam.Reacting to PM Modi’s Independence Day appeal to the opposition to cooperate in implementing the women’s reservation law, Gandhi said the move attempted to shift the responsibility for its non-implementation onto the opposition.He said the opposition supported the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, passed by Parliament in 2023, and that the Congress stood firmly for women’s reservation. “Once Parliament has passed the law, it…

Lucknow: A private passenger bus travelling from Tambaur to Lucknow overturned in a roadside field after the driver lost control while attempting to avoid potholes on a damaged road in Sitapur’s Reusa area on Sunday.The accident occurred at around 8 am near Sonawa village.Locals rushed to the spot and rescued the injured passengers. Four people sustained minor injuries and were provided first aid before being allowed to return home. No serious injuries were reported.According to residents, the Sonawa-Suketha-Sanda road has remained in poor condition for a long time with large potholes at several locations. Residents said the situation becomes worse…

Chief minister Samrat Choudhary holds a review meeting at the ‘Sankalp’ auditorium at Lok Sevak Awas in Patna on Sunday Patna: Chief minister Samrat Choudhary on Sunday directed officials to expedite work on the development of air facilities at Sabeya in Gopalganj, Forbesganj in Araria, Kishanganj, Saran and Ulav in Begusarai, as Bihar seeks to expand regional air connectivity under the revised UDAN scheme.Choudhary issued the instructions while chairing a review meeting at the ‘Sankalp’ auditorium at Lok Sevak Awas in the context of Version 6.0 of the Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS), notified by the Union Ministry of Civil Aviation…

A thief breaks into a solar power plant in Rajasthan, India, removing equipment from a fenced facility in an apparent theft incident at a renewable energy site. Jaipur: A gang allegedly involved in stealing copper from transformers and solar plants across Rajasthan used Google to identify large solar installations before striking at night, police said after busting the gang on Sunday in connection with a copper theft at a factory in Govindgarh in Jaipur (Rural).Police arrested two men, detained a minor and arrested a scrap dealer who allegedly bought the stolen material. The gang is suspected of committing around 50-60…

Amravati: Several tribal girls, who had left Doma Govt Tribal Ashramshala in Chikhaldara taluka fearing the place was haunted, are now ready to return to the school, according to Maharashtra Andhashraddha Nirmulan Samiti (MANS).As per MANS, a few days ago some students had reported symptoms they believed were linked to bhootbadha (possessed by a spirit). The rumours led to panic among other students, with some girls leaving the hostel and going back to their homes.A team from MANS conducted an on-ground assessment, counselling sessions and awareness drives to address the situation. MANS state executive members Nandini Jadhav from Pune, Praveen…

Rajkot: A theft case in the Malviyanagar police station area has become a warning for families who hire caretakers for elderly relatives, after a woman hired to look after an 88-year-old allegedly stole gold and cash worth lakhs within weeks of joining the household.Police arrested the accused, Basanti Kumari Meena, on Sunday and recovered Rs 14 lakh from her.Vipul Patel (58), who runs a diesel engine parts factory in Bhaktinagar, had sought a caretaker through Ramesh, a former household worker, who sent Meena, a young woman from Rajasthan. She joined on July 15 and it was agreed to pay her…

Officials at the inauguration of new services Bokaro: Bokaro General Hospital (BGH), owned and maintained by Bokaro Steel Plant (BSL), strengthened its cardiac, critical care, neurosurgery and ENT services with the inauguration of advanced medical equipment and facilities here on Saturday.BSL director in-charge Priya Ranjan inaugurated the equipment in the presence of doctors and senior BSL officials. The additions are aimed at improving patient care across key departments and reducing the need for shifting patients during specialised procedures.BSL chief of communication Manikant Dhan said, “The cardiology department has introduced a Treadmill Test (TMT) machine to assess cardiac performance during controlled…

T’puram: The long-polluted Parvathy Puthanar in the capital city may finally get a fresh lease of life, with the Centre assuring support and funding for its cleaning and rejuvenation if the state govt submits a comprehensive project proposal.Union Jal Shakti minister C R Patil said the Centre was ready to extend financial assistance and oversee the cleaning and revival of the canal, provided the state govt takes the initiative and submits a proper project. The assurance was given during a meeting with the BJP state president Rajeev Chandrasekhar.Patil said the Union govt was willing to provide funds for the restoration…