Bengaluru, Aug 19: The Karnataka government has set a deadline of September 30 for the Urban Development Authorities (UDA) to prepare Comprehensive Development Plans (CDP).

In a meeting held on Thursday, the Urban Development Minister Byrathi Basavaraja gave the directions to the commissioner of urban development authorities to submit the CDP within the stipulated time, a statement issued by his office said.

The minister said the CDP should comprise of urban, layout and lake development plans.

In the event of cases pending against the CDPs, the UDAs concerned are allowed to submit their CDP between October and November 30, this year.

The minister also directed the UDAs to start the process of auctioning corner and middle sites in the layout under its control, so that it can bring revenue to them.

He also suggested that the UDAs can increase their revenues by developing new layouts. In the event of legal hassles, the UDAs should bring it to the notice of the secretary to the Urban Development Department, he told the commissioners.

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New Delhi: Amid drone attacks, and escalating tension in the international border, India’s air defence system on Thursday night successfully shot down a Pakistani F-16 fighter jet after Islamabad launched coordinated aerial attacks across multiple locations in Jammu and Punjab, reported India Today.

In a major escalation, Pakistan targeted multiple locations in Jammu, including the airport. Rockets were fired from across the International Border.

One drone struck the Jammu airport, prompting fighter jets to take off in response. India activated its air defence systems, which intercepted the incoming rockets.

According to India Today, Eight Pakistani missiles were intercepted by the S-400 air defence system over Jammu Civil Airport, Samba, RS Pura, Arnia, and nearby areas. Two Pakistani drones were shot down near Jammu University.

Meanwhile, CNN News 18 reported that Pakistan has accepted that Indian forces have downed two of its aircraft. Further details are awaited.