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Hindustan Times
13-07-2025
- Business
- Hindustan Times
MPCB to issue stricter guidelines for RMC plants across Maharashtra
All RMC plants to be fully covered with tin or similar structures to reduce dust emissions Urbanisation, especially in cities like Mumbai, Pune, and Nagpur, has resulted in the widespread setting up of RMC plants, many of which allegedly operate close to schools, hospitals, and residential areas. (HT) In a move to reduce air pollution levels linked to the construction industry, the Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB) is set to issue new state-wide guidelines for Ready Mix Concrete (RMC) plants next week, said the officials. These new guidelines come in response to the growing number of RMC plants and rising concerns over dust and pollution near residential and sensitive areas. Previously, some restricted norms were issued to the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) area in November 2024. However, with the worsening air quality in cities like Mumbai, Pune, and Nagpur, the board has decided to implement uniform guidelines across Maharashtra, said the officials. According to the MPCB officials, Maharashtra has over 623 RMC plants, and the number continues to increase. Urbanisation, especially in cities like Mumbai, Pune, and Nagpur, has resulted in the widespread setting up of RMC plants, many of which allegedly operate close to schools, hospitals, and residential areas. The new guidelines aim to mitigate pollution, to protect public health in the surrounding areas, they said. The guidelines outline new siting criteria for both commercial and captive RMC plants. New commercial RMC plants cannot be located within 200 meters of residential areas, except in notified MIDC areas and corporations in the MMR. In notified MIDC areas (excluding those in Mumbai and its suburbs), the buffer is reduced to 50 meters. Additionally, commercial plants cannot be located within 500 meters of schools, colleges, hospitals with more than 50 beds, or court complexes, they said. For captive RMC plants, the minimum project area must be 20,000 sq. meters. These plants must also maintain a distance of at least 50 meters from human habitation and must be dismantled within one month of completing 70% of the construction project. One of the most important requirements in the new guidelines is that all RMC plants, new and existing, must be fully covered from all sides using tin or similar material to prevent dust emissions. Existing plants will have three months to comply and have to submit a ₹10 lakh bank guarantee, which will be returned only after the pollution control board verifies that the necessary measures have been implemented. Any plans to expand will be treated as proposals for new units, read the new rules, a copy of which Hindustan Times has seen. The guidelines also introduce strict pollution control norms, and all plants should have dust containment systems installed at all transfer points to curb air pollution. Water sprinkling or chemical dust stabilizers must be used on-site. The roads inside RMC plants must be cement-concrete or asphalt. Besides, fogging systems, tyre washing units, and air quality monitors (CAAQMS) must be in place. A senior MPCB official, on request of anonymity, said the plants shall monitor ambient air quality at the plot boundary and ensure that limits for PM10 and PM2.5 do not exceed 100µg/m3 and 60µg/m3, respectively. 'All vehicles must be cleaned before leaving the premises, and tree plantations along the site boundaries are mandatory. The dust from raw materials like cement and fly ash must be controlled using mechanical closed systems and dust collectors like multi-cyclones and bag filters,' he said. To prevent water pollution, the wastewater from equipment and vehicle washing has to be collected and treated on-site. The treated water should be reused within the RMC plant for cleaning, sprinkling, or gardening. Also, no effluent discharge will be allowed outside the premises. Similarly, to curb noise and solid waste management, the RMC plants must comply with noise regulations under the Noise Pollution (Regulation and Control) Rules, 2000. Solid waste like sludge and concrete debris must either be recycled or disposed of at designated municipal construction waste facilities, they said. Speaking to the Hindustan Times, Chairman Siddhesh Kadam announced that the MPCM will implement new guidelines for Ready-Mix Concrete plants in the state starting next week. 'These guidelines aim to reduce the pollution caused by RMC plants. We conducted a series of meetings with stakeholders before finalising these guidelines. All stakeholders agreed to them, resulting in a win-win situation for the RMC plants, the Pollution Control Board, and the citizens. We worked to achieve a balance between development and environmental safety,' he stated.
Indian Express
12-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
‘Charlie Puth started a hate train because I refused to sleep with him': Bella Thorne opens up about her short-lived romance with the singer
Singer Charlie Puth has always had a dating history that somehow lands in the headlines. But all that seemed to cool down when he married Brooke Sansone, a longtime family friend he started dating in 2022. That was until one of his exes just reignited the messy drama. Actor Bella Thorne is now claiming that the We Don't Talk Anymore singer turned on her after she refused to sleep with him, and then 'lied to the entire world' about her. Bella and Puth had a short-lived thing before it blew up, with Puth accusing her of cheating. And now fans think Jade Thirlwall's shady comment about never collaborating with Puth again makes a lot more sense. It all started when a fan page posted a quote from singer Jade Thirlwall (ex-Little Mix) saying she'd 'never collaborate' with Charlie. Hours later, Thorne took to the comment section and wrote, 'Yeah I mean .. he lied to the entire world about me and started a hate train. All because I wouldn't … do the deed with him.' The Midnight Sun star called out the singer for turning the internet against her back in 2016, accusing her of still being with ex Tyler Posey while pursuing him. In a now-deleted tweet, Puth had written, 'I can't believe what I'm reading. No one should have their heart messed with like this, and I'm not going to be in the middle of it.' Also read: 'Desperate' Brad Pitt sees glimmer of hope as one kid keeps his last name; begs for 'one final shot' amid Angelina Jolie feud Bella and Charlie were briefly linked in December 2016 and lasted till 2017. They were seen together at Jingle Ball in Miami, where he serenaded her onstage. Later, the photographers even caught them kissing. But they never officially confirmed a relationship. The relationship lasted for months, and one day, Charlie posted a bunch of angry tweets accusing the Teen Wolf actor of not breaking up with her ex before seeing him. He didn't use her name directly, but apologised to Posey and wrote stuff like: 'I don't know Tyler personally, but I know he shouldn't be treated this way,' he wrote. 'She told me she was not with him anymore. This is all news to me.' Also read: Charlie Puth, Brooke Sansone tie the knot in Montecito after year-long engagement Moments later, Throne clapped back, saying she and Posey had already broken up weeks earlier and that she wasn't dating Charlie either. The actor went on to claim that the singer likely saw an old interview about her and Posey, got emotional, and instead of texting her like a normal person, he decided to post it online. 'Charlie and I AREN'T DATING. We are friends. He saw an old article and got butthurt and didn't ask me, just posted it.' Then in 2017, Thorne opened up about her side of the story on The Jenny McCarthy Show. She said she was left heartbroken and wrecked after her split with Posey, and that's when Puth slid into the picture and her DM. According to her, they only caught up a few times, movies, dinners, and she genuinely thought he was super talented. She respected him. Then came the Jingle Ball invite, and that's how the photos hit the internet. But after that, it all went south. Charlie saw an old article, didn't bother checking the date, and jumped to conclusions, assuming she was two-timing. Thorne is now engaged to film producer Mark Emms, while Charlie is married to his longtime friend Brooke Sansone.
San Francisco Chronicle
17-06-2025
- Entertainment
- San Francisco Chronicle
Digable Planets, Rakim, Tha Dogg Pound lead first SF Hip-Hop Festival
The Bay Area's storied hip-hop legacy takes center stage next month with the debut of the SF Hip-Hop Festival 2025, a two-day celebration of music, technology and culture. Scheduled to take place at the Midway on July 18-19, the festival opens Friday with 'Culture RenAIssance – A Hip-Hop & AI Symposium,' featuring legendary MC Rakim as keynote speaker. The panel will explore the evolving relationship between hip-hop and artificial intelligence, touching on ethics, innovation and equity in music tech. Rakim will also present his new fintech and AI venture, Notes, designed to empower independent artists with financial and entrepreneurial tools. Saturday's all-day showcase will bring together more than two dozen performers spanning eras and coasts. Headliners include West Coast rap duo Tha Dogg Pound, marking the 30th anniversary of 'Dogg Food,' and Digable Planets, currently touring in celebration of 1994's 'Blowout Comb.' Bay Area legends Souls of Mischief, Mix Master Mike with Invisibl Skratch Piklz, RBL Posse, San Quinn and Los Rakas will join a stacked lineup reflecting the scene's depth and diversity. 'SF Hip-Hop was founded to preserve and celebrate the rich legacy of Hip-Hop culture in our city while creating new pathways for the next generation,' said co-founder Kamel Jacot-Bell in a statement. 'This moment represents the power of our community coming together to claim space, tell our stories, and shape the future we want to see.'
Time of India
13-06-2025
- Time of India
Illegal RMC plants built on wetlands, says Maharashtra pollution control board (MPCB) units continued operations using generators despite closure orders
(File photo) The Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB) has confirmed the illegal operation of several Ready Mix Concrete (RMC) plants on Vasai wetlands VASAI: The Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB) has confirmed that several Ready Mix Concrete (RMC) plants in Vasai were running illegally on land marked as wetlands. This confirmation follows FIRs filed by revenue officials against 28 RMC units for not submitting valid approval documents. "Your plant is located in Sasunavghar area which is a wetland natural intertidal mudflat area and where illegal dumping of the debris was observed by the joint inspection committee of the National Green Tribunal (NGT) in a case filed in 2023," read the notice copy sent to RMC plant owners. Sasunavghar and Maljipada are very close to Vasai creek and contain several wetland parcels and mangroves. Anand Katole, sub-regional officer (SRO), said that, "MPCB doesn't have the right to file an FIR against illegal RMC units but only issue closure notices. If they are found active even after closure notices then we have to approach the court but still cannot file FIR's against such erring units, said MPCB SRO Anand Katole." He also said that after it was found that the RMC units were operating even after closure notices by using generators, they wrote to the VVCMC to seal those generators as it falls under their jurisdiction. He also confirmed that the MPCB can only send details of illegal RMC units to the MSEB, who then disconnect the power supply to such units. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 5 Books Warren Buffett Wants You to Read In 2025 Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo It has now been confirmed that the illegal RMC units, even after receiving closure notices from the MPCB and having their power disconnected by MSEB, continued operating for months using generators — surprisingly, without anyone noticing. Deepak Rao, an activist, said that there is no coordination between the VVCMC, MPCB, and the revenue officials. "How can RMC units operate illegally in broad daylight with no one noticing it," he questioned. He claimed that the wetlands have been reclaimed by filling them with thousands of tonnes of construction debris and sand to level the ground, which has contributed to highway flooding in recent years. Illegal construction, he added, has irrevocably damaged the eco-sensitive zones and wetlands of Vasai. Follow more information on Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad here . Get real-time live updates on rescue operations and check full list of passengers onboard AI 171 .
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Business Standard
12-06-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
Why is Ashoka Buildcon share price under pressure today? Find out here
Ashoka Buildcon share price: Construction engineering company Ashoka Buildcon share price was under pressure on Thursday, June 12, 2025, with the stock dropping up to 4.29 per cent to hit an intraday low of ₹208.50 per share. At 1:48 PM, Ashoka Buildcon shares continued to trade near day's low, down 3.70 per cent at ₹209.80 per share. In comparison, BSE Sensex was trading 0.95 per cent lower at 81,727.22 levels. What is the reason behind the drop in Ashoka Buildcon share price? Ashoka Buildcon shares dropped after the company informed the exchanges that the Goods & Service Tax (GST) Department, Mumbai, Maharashtra, has served a notice for Search and Seizure operations at the office premises of the Company at Nashik on June 11, 2025. In an exchange filing, Ashoka Buildcon said, 'The company informs that the Goods & Service Tax Department, Mumbai, Maharashtra, has served a notice for Search & Seizure operations at the office premises of the Company at Nashik on June 11, 2025.' The search was initiated on June 11, 2025, while the notice to the company was served under Section 67 of MGST Act, 2017, Ashoka Buildcon said. Besides, Ashoka Buildcon stated that the search and seizure operations have not disrupted its normal business operations, and added that any potential financial or other impact cannot be determined at this stage. Last week, the company announced that it, along with its subsidiary, has bagged letter of intent (LoI) worth ₹1,387.2 crore from the Motor Vehicles Department, Maharashtra ALSO READ | Force Motors zooms 106% in 5 months. What's driving stock to hit new high? About Ashoka Buildcon Ashoka Buildcon, established in 1976, is an infrastructure and construction company. The company has grown into a diversified and integrated player, operating across EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction), BOT (Build, Operate, Transfer), and HAM (Hybrid Annuity Model) segments. The company's core business spans Highways & Bridges, Power (EPC), Railway Projects, Buildings (EPC), City Gas Distribution, and Smart Infrastructure. Ashoka Buildcon is also engaged in the production and sale of Ready Mix Concrete (RMC). With a portfolio of 41 PPP projects either completed or under execution, it has established a major footprint across more than 20 Indian states, positioning itself as a key contributor to India's infrastructure growth. The market capitalisation of Ashoka Buildcon is ₹5,886.77 crore, according to BSE. The company falls under the BSE SmallCap index.
