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Business Standard
2 days ago
- Business
- Business Standard
RITES emerges as L-1 bidder for tender floated by Gujarat Urban Development Company
RITES said that it has emerged as the lowest bidder (L-1) in a quality-cum-cost based selection (QCBS) tender floated by Gujarat Urban Development Company (GUDCL) for a project worth Rs 28.50 crore. The tender is for the appointment of a Third-Party Inspection (TPI) agency for Water Supply, Underground Drainage, and Sewage Treatment Plant (WSS/UGD/STP) projects under the Amrut 2.0/SJMMSVY schemes, managed by GUDC for Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) of Gujarat. This project is slated for completion within 60 months from the date of the letter of award (LoA) or Notice to Proceed (NTP). The order is subject to award after the due process of scrutiny and overall evaluation (technical and financial) by the Gujarat Urban Development Company Limited as per the requisite requirements mentioned in the tender documents, RITES said in a statement. RITES, a Miniratna (Category-I) Schedule 'A' public sector enterprise, is a leading player in the transport consultancy and engineering sector in India, having diversified services and geographical reach. As of 31 March 2025, the Government of India held 72.20% stake in the company. The companys consolidated net profit jumped 29.19% to Rs 141.33 crore in Q4 FY25 as against Rs 109.39 crore posted in Q3 FY25. Revenue from operations rose 6.89% to Rs 615.43 crore in the quarter ended 31 March 2025 from Rs 575.76 crore posted in Q3 FY25. The scrip rose 0.91% to currently trade at Rs 281.70 on the BSE.
The Sun
27-05-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Langat 2 Water Treatment Plant sets three national records in MBOR
KUALA LUMPUR: The Package 3 of Langat 2 Water Treatment Plant (LRA) made history after earning recognition from the Malaysia Book of Records (MBOR) for three national achievements, showcasing the country's engineering innovation and commitment to environmental sustainability. The three records set were Malaysia's first pipe conveyor-type water treatment waste transport system, the longest pipe conveyor system for water treatment waste at 1.918 kilometres and the longest shaftless screw conveyor system at 46 metres. Pengurusan Aset Air Berhad (PAAB) chief executive officer Zulkiflee Omar described the three projects worth RM210 million as a transformative step for Malaysia's water sector. 'This was not just an ordinary infrastructure project, it represented significant engineering innovation focused on sustainable environmental governance,' he said at the handing over of the certificates of recognition from MBOR here today. The LRA Langat 2 is capable of treating up to 1,130 million litres of water per day (MLD) and generating up to 400 tonnes of treatment waste daily, depending on the quality of raw water channelled from Sungai Semantan in Pahang through a 45-kilometre tunnel across the Titiwangsa Range to Hulu Langat. According to Zulkiflee that conventional waste management had required up to 96 lorry trips daily, creating road safety hazards, significant carbon emissions and community disruption. However, the new pipe conveyor system automatically transferred waste almost two kilometres to a dedicated landfill site near the Bunting Balance Pond, completely removing heavy vehicles from public roads. 'This system not only saves fuel and reduces carbon emissions, but also supports the country's commitment to sustainable climate change,' he said. He noted that the system can transport 120 tonnes of waste hourly during its eight-hour daily operation, preventing more than 35,000 lorry trips annually, thereby enhancing safety, boosting operational efficiency, and strengthening environmental protection. Zulkiflee also extended his gratitude to all stakeholders involved in the project's success, particularly recognising main contractor Salcon Engineering Berhad, financial consultants, government partners, and MBOR for the prestigious acknowledgement. 'This project proves that public facilities are also capable of producing innovative, responsible and world-class approaches,' he said.
Hindustan Times
26-05-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Ludhiana: 60 villages unite to oppose private mill project near Buddha Nullah
The Punjab Pollution Control Board (PPCB) has submitted a report to the Union ministry of environment, forest and climate change, highlighting strong public opposition to the proposed Ruchira Paper Mill near the banks of Buddha Nullah in Chamkaur Sahib. The report comes after a public hearing held on April 30, 2025, under the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) norms. Over 1,000 villagers from around 60 surrounding villages participated in the hearing, voicing unanimous rejection of the proposed red-category industry. Residents feared the private mill would devastate the ecologically rich area home to rivers, canals, wildlife, and dense forest cover. The locals united under the banners of the Sri Chamkaur Sahib Morcha and Public Action Committee (PAC) Mattewara to resist the project. They alleged that the project is backed by political leaders and corporate interests. Activists pointed out that the mill site lies just 10 metres from Buddha Nullah and 200 metres from the Neelon Canal violating an environmental law that prohibits red-category industries within 500 metres of a water source. The proposed plant would use and discharge crores of litres of water daily, posing a direct threat to Ludhiana's future drinking water supply and already polluted Buddha Nullah, which flows downstream into Rajasthan. PAC teams also visited Buddha Nullah near GT Road, collecting black water samples to counter government claims of improvement. 'It's like Coca-Cola running through our drains,' said PAC members Kapil Dev and Gurpreet Palaha, slamming state propaganda for misleading the public. Jaskirat Singh of the residents' body said the report reflects rare honesty despite political pressure but warned that the final decision lies with the Centre. 'We've averted a disaster for now, but the real battle is in Delhi. Every Punjabi must now raise their voice to ensure this project doesn't receive environmental clearance.' Activists sound alarm over pollution A united front of environmentalists, social activists, and citizens gathered near the 225 MLD Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) on Jail Road as part of Phase-1 of the Buddha Nullah Padyatra on Sunday, issuing a collective call to restore the dying Buddha Nullah and protect Punjab's subsoil water and the Sutlej River system from severe contamination. The gathering, led by the Public Action Committee (PAC), highlighted continued violations at three key discharge points: the 40 MLD CETP at Focal Point, the 50 MLD CETP at Tajpur Road, and the 225 MLD STP at Jail Road. All three units are allegedly discharging untreated, chemically toxic effluents into Buddha Nullah, in violation of Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) norms mandated by the National Green Tribunal (NGT). PAC activists documented dark water discharges, suspicious underground diversions, and even temporary halts in red-coloured effluent flows during inspection—pointing to regulatory evasion. ₹1,154 crore project to rejuvenate Buddha Nullah In a step towards addressing Punjab's worsening groundwater crisis and rejuvenating the polluted Buddha Nullah, the soil conservation department has prepared a ₹1,050-crore proposal to reuse treated wastewater for agricultural and forestry purposes. The initiative, formulated following the recommendations of the Vidhan Sabha Committee on Buddha Nullah and Ghaggar River matters, aims to reduce pressure on depleting groundwater resources and tackle environmental pollution.
India Today
15-05-2025
- Business
- India Today
ED seizes cash, assets worth Rs 32 crore in Vasai-Virar civic body land scam
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has recovered cash worth Rs 9.04 crore and diamond jewellery, bullion and documents valued at Rs 23.25 crore in the search operation conducted in the Vasai-Virar Municipal Corporation (VVMC) scam case, officials said on Thursday. The seizure was made in the raids conducted at 13 different locations belonging to various accused across Mumbai and Hyderabad on May 14 and raids, carried out as per the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002, were part of an investigation which was launched by the financial probe agency based on multiple FIRs registered by the Mira Bhayandar Police Commissionerate. The case pertains to the illegal construction of 41 residential-cum-commercial buildings on the land reserved for Sewage Treatment Plant and Dumping Ground as per the approved development plan of Vasai-Virar City, falling under the jurisdiction of the VVMC. During the investigation, the ED found that the accused allegedly acquired 30 acres of land from private owners and an additional 30 acres reserved for government projects, including a dumping ground and a Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) through forged bolster their claim, the accused created an elaborate trail of handing over these land parcels in the names of dead persons. Ultimately, they sold the land to various builders using fake ownership accused builders and developers, in close connivance with VVMC officials, started constructing illegal residential-cum-commercial buildings from the year 2009 onwards without obtaining Construction Permits (CC) or Occupancy Certificates (OC), ED officials then deceived and cheated the public at large by constructing illegal buildings and subsequently selling it to them by fabricating approval Bombay High Court, in its July 2024 ruling, ordered the demolition of all 41 buildings. Thereafter, a Special Leave Petition was filed before the Supreme Court by the families residing in 41 illegal buildings, which was dismissed. The demolition of all 41 buildings was completed by VVMC on February 20, ED INVESTIGATIONS REVEALEDED investigations further revealed that large-scale illegal construction in the area has been going on since 2009. The same land parcel of 60 acres has been subjected to earlier illegal encroachment and construction 2009-2011, the same accused and builders constructed 168 buildings and 74 rooms in chawl on these 60 acres of land parcel and sold the residential and commercial units to the public at to the timely intervention of the Bombay High Court, all were demolished back in 2013 also. It was also found that the perpetrators of the large-scale scam were identified as Sitaram Gupta, Arun Gupta and the course of the search operation at the premises of YS Reddy, Deputy Director Town Planning, VVMC, cash amounting to Rs 8.6 crore and diamond jewellery and bullion worth Rs 23.25 crore were InMust Watch
Hindustan Times
12-05-2025
- Business
- Hindustan Times
GMADA plays with fire, puts up Purab Premium flats for sale sans safety nod
The Greater Mohali Area Development Authority (GMADA) on Saturday set in motion the e-auction of 227 unsold flats at Purab Premium Apartments in Sector 88. But it has left out an important detail: the project, even after seven years of construction, lacks the fire no-objection certificate (NOC), highlighting the authority's apathy and leaving hundreds of residents vulnerable to potential fire disasters. In the ongoing auction, the reserve price for a three-bedroom flat has been set at ₹1.12 crore, while a two-bedroom flat is priced at ₹89 lakh and a one-bedroom flat at ₹60 lakh. The auction is scheduled to conclude on May 19. Once touted as a game changer among high-rise residential projects in Mohali, Purab Premium Apartments have since failed to meet expectations and are, in fact, facing mounting criticism over shoddy infrastructure. In 2017, GMADA constructed a total of 1,620 flats of three types (Type-I, Type-II, and Type-III) in Sector 88. Of these, 1,115 have already been allotted, including 167 flats earmarked for government employees. Of the remaining unsold flats, 227 have now been put up for auction. The project comprises 27 towers, each housing 60 flats. A senior fire officer from Mohali stated that the project could not secure a fire NOC in absence of compliance with fire safety directives. 'There are several anomalies and unless these are addressed, the NOC will not be granted,' the officer said, not wishing to be named. On GMADA's part, chief administrator Vishesh Sarangal said, 'As far as the fire NOC is concerned, I am not aware of the current status and will take it up with the engineering department. If the NOC has not been issued, it is indeed a serious matter.' The project is also in legal crosshairs over blatant environmental violations. In February this year, the National Green Tribunal (NGT) had come down heavily on GMADA over this and directed then chief administrator Moneesh Kumar to conduct an inquiry to identify officers responsible for these violations and submit an action-taken report to its registrar general within three months. Sarangal confirmed that the inquiry was in its final stage and action will soon be taken against the guilty officials. Moreover, over two years after the Punjab Pollution Control Board (PPCB) in September 2022 imposed a compensation of ₹1.02 crore on GMADA for the environmental violations at the project, the tribunal had asked the board to impose further penalty on the authority. While GMADA had paid the penalty for violations committed between August 31, 2022, and March 31, 2023, the NGT observed that violations occurred both before and after this period. The tribunal's action came following a petition by the Purab Premium Apartments Allottees Association and resident SK Loona, accusing GMADA of violating essential Environmental Clearance (EC) conditions, including non-installation of a Sewage Treatment Plant (STP). Speaking to HT, Loona said, 'It's shocking that the project lacks a fire NOC even seven years after construction. GMADA has also ignored environmental norms, putting residents' lives at risk.' Project also under vigilance scanner What's more, the project also came under the scanner of the Punjab Vigilance Bureau. In November 2020, residents filed a written complaint alleging the use of sub-standard construction material. They claimed that the promises made in the promotional brochure were not reflected in the Detailed Notice Inviting Tenders (DNIT), and raised concerns over serious financial irregularities. The contract for the project was awarded to Simplex Infrastructure Private Limited. Following the complaint, the Vigilance Bureau collected samples of the construction material used in the project. However, even after five years, the report is still awaited.
