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Indian Express
43 minutes ago
- Politics
- Indian Express
Demolitions since 2007 result in Chandigarh administration reclaiming 500 acres of land
With the latest demolition of Adarsh Colony in Sector 53 and 54 on Thursday and the action on 18 other illegal colonies, the Chandigarh Administration has reclaimed 500 acres of its land from the drive that began in 2007. According to official records, the demolition drive against the illegal colonies established in Chandigarh began 18 years ago, when on May 6, 2007, a large chunk of slums in Janta Colony, Sector 25, was demolished along with Kumhar Colony, as part of the city's slum-free campaign. The demolition led to the removal of approximately 2,500 shanties and displaced around 5,000 residents. The 10-acre area was reclaimed by the UT Administration from this action. While 2.5 acres of land was cleared at SBS Colony in Mauli Jagran in 2010, 40 acres from the demolition of Rajiv Colony and 55 acres from Colony Number 5 in 2013. In 2014, 89 acres of land was reclaimed with the demolition of Kalyan Colony and 65 acres from Ambedkar Colony. The same year also saw the demolition of Nehru Colony, Pandit Colony, and Kuldeep Colony, with 38 acres of land taken back by the administration. Another 30 acres of land each was cleared from the demolition of Majdoor Colony and Madrasi Colony, while 50 acres from razing Kabari Colony in 2014. With the demolition of Gursagar Colony in Maloya and Lal Bahadur Shastri Colony in Palsora in 2016, 3 and 20 acres of land respectively were reclaimed by the administration. In 2022, 65 acres of land was recovered with demolition of Colony Number 4, and 6 acres of land from Sanjay Colony in Industrial Area in 2025. On June 19, the Administration took back 12 acres of land with the demolition of Adarsh Colony. Following the demolition of Adarsh Colony, only one slum — Shahpur Colony in Sector 38 — will remain, which has about 300 shanties spread across four acres of government land, valued at Rs 150 crore. Around 28,000 rehabilitated since 2006 In 2006, the UT administration launched a rehabilitation initiative under the Chandigarh Small Flats Scheme, earmarking 356 acres for the construction of 25,728 flats intended to house 23,841 families from 18 unauthorised colonies. According to an official, the Chandigarh Administration has rehabilitated around 28,000 people, who had been living in the unauthorised colonies, since 2006 under the Economic Weaker Section (EWS) scheme. Teams formed for keeping vigil on encroachment On the encroachment of the Government lands in Chandigarh, Nishant Kumar Yadav, Deputy Commissioner, Chandigarh said that, 'teams have been made and each of its offices has been assigned 2-3 sectors'. 'They shall report on a weekly basis about any encroachment in their area,' he added. The Chandigarh DC has clarified that the demolition drive is not just about reclaiming land but sending a clear message that illegal encroachments will not be tolerated. 'The reclaimed land will now be utilized in accordance with planned urban development goals to benefit the larger community, ' Yadav added.
Time of India
12 hours ago
- General
- Time of India
NEET PG 2025 application edit window opens at natboard.edu.in: Check list of editable fields here
The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) has reopened the NEET PG 2025 application edit window on June 20, 2025, providing applicants with a final chance to review and revise their submitted forms before the exam scheduled for August 3, 2025. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now This period, open until June 22, offers candidates the opportunity to update key details such as date of birth, academic qualifications, gender, category, PwD and EWS status, and to re-upload essential images—including photographs, signatures, and thumb impressions—ensuring compliance with prescribed formats. However, certain fields remain locked: name, category, nationality, email address, mobile number, and test city cannot be modified during this window. This proactive correction facility underscores NBEMS's commitment to preventing administrative errors and enhancing candidate readiness ahead of NEET PG 2025. Editable fields in NEET PG application form 2025 Candidates can make changes to the following fields in their NEET PG application form: Personal & Academic Updates Date of Birth Gender Category (Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe/Other Backward Classes/General) PwD & EWS Status Academic Qualifications Image Corrections Photograph, Signature, and Thumb Impression—must adhere to the updated specifications. This image correction window operates across two phases: pre-final and final—ensuring any upload discrepancies can be rectified. Non‑editable fields The following critical details are locked and cannot be corrected at this time: Name Category Nationality Email Address Mobile Number Test City Steps to make edits in NEET PG application form Here is how candidates will be able to edit their NEET PG forms online: Visit and navigate to the 'NEET PG' section. Click the application correction link. Log in using your user ID and password. Make permitted changes, re-upload images if needed, then save and re-submit. Pay any balance fees required for category or PwD status changes. Remember to double-check all updated entries before submitting, as changes made now will reflect on your admit card, and any mistake could cause issues during counselling or admission stages.
Deccan Herald
15 hours ago
- Politics
- Deccan Herald
Cong communalising welfare: BJP on housing quota
The BJP warned that the decision not only sets a dangerous precedent, but also undermines the rights of SCs, STs, OBCs and the economically weaker sections (EWS) from the general category.
Time of India
15 hours ago
- General
- Time of India
AP POLYCET 2025 counselling begins June 24: Check fee details, required documents, key dates & seat allotment schedule
TGPOLYCET 2025 counselling's first phase starts June 24, involving online registration, fee payment, and certificate verification scheduling until June 28. Provisional seat allotment is expected by July 4, with the final phase beginning July 9. Classes are scheduled to commence from July 18 for qualified AP POLYCET 2025 candidates. Required documents include hall ticket, rank card, and certificates. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Mandatory Documents AP POLYCET 2025 Hall Ticket AP POLYCET 2025 Rank Card SSC/10th Class Mark Sheet & Certificate Transfer Certificate (TC) from last studied institution Caste Certificate Income Certificate (issued after January 1, 2025, if applying for fee reimbursement) Residence Certificate Aadhaar Card Study Certificates from Class 4 to 10 PH/NCC/Sports/Ex-Servicemen Certificates Minority Certificate EWS Certificate Local Status Certificate The first phase of TGPOLYCET 2025 counselling is scheduled to begin on June 24. During this phase, candidates can complete the online submission of basic details, processing fee payment, and selection of date and time for certificate verification between June 24 and June provisional seat allotment is expected to be finalized by July final phase of counselling will start on July 9, and academic classes are slated to commence from July who have successfully qualified in the AP POLYCET 2025 entrance exam are eligible to take part in the counselling process for admission to polytechnic colleges across Andhra Pradesh. To participate in the counselling, candidates must pay a processing fee of ₹700 for those belonging to Other Categories (OC) or Backward Classes (BC), and ₹250 for candidates from Scheduled Castes (SC) or Scheduled Tribes (ST).
Time of India
a day ago
- Politics
- Time of India
MP high court issues notices over petition challenging section 12.4 of school teachers recruitment rules 2024
Bhopal/Jabalpur: The MP high court issued notices to the state govt and other respondents in response to a petition challenging the legality of Section 12.4 of the Primary and Middle School Teachers' Recruitment Rules-2024. Appearing for the petitioner, Dinesh Garg, Advocate Aryan Urmalia said that Section 12.4 is not only against the MP Teachers' Recruitment Rules-2018 but is also in violation of Articles 14 and 16 of the Constitution, which guarantee equality and equal opportunities to all citizens. The rule stipulates that a candidate from any of the reserved classes, on securing less than 90 marks in the eligibility test, will only be eligible to appear in the teachers' recruitment test from his reserved category and not as a general candidate. This is against the Supreme Court guidelines, which clearly state that any candidate from a reserved category would be eligible for selection from the general category if he scores marks at par with the marks of meritorious candidates from the general category. This rule doesn't allow candidates from EWS, OBC, SC, and ST sections to be selected as general candidates despite scoring higher marks than the cut-off marks of the general candidates. Following initial arguments, the court of Justice Vivek Jain issued notices to respondents, including the state govt, seeking a response.
