Nagpur Civic Elections Bring Fresh Faces, Focus on Local Issues
Nagpur Municipal Corporation elections see 92 first-time corporators out of 151 members. New leaders prioritize basic amenities, education, and sanitation.
Nagpur Municipal Corporation elections see 92 first-time corporators out of 151 members. New leaders prioritize basic amenities, education, and sanitation.
UPSRTC plans to assign two drivers to long-distance buses to prevent accidents. Officials discussed road safety measures, including helmet rules and expressway improvements.
PWD plans to transform the busy Delhi Gate junction into a landscaped public space with amenities like a fountain, skating rink and children's play area as part of its beautification drive.
Residents of Satara-Deolali and other fringe areas in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar cast votes on Thursday, highlighting struggles with water, drainage, and roads. They hope the new civic body will address these long-standing issues.
Punjab's regional planning board has approved master plans for Dera Baba Nanak, Nangal, Barnala and Nabha to drive systematic urban growth, industrial hubs and job creation.
Central Railway introduces a fully automated, cashless Smart Digital Locker system at Nagpur Station. Offers secure, self-service luggage storage with OTP/QR access. Check rates and details.
The High Court orders a committee to investigate how over 1,000 residential sites were built on land meant for parks and civic amenities in Bengaluru layouts. Details inside.
NER GM Uday Borwankar conducted an onboard inspection of the Gorakhpur–Yesvantpur Express, reviewing safety, cleanliness, and amenities for passengers, including divyang facilities. Read the full report.
A Bengaluru court has ordered a committee to investigate the illegal conversion of park and amenity land into over 1,000 residential sites by a developer. Read the full story.
Odisha govt simplifies apartment registration by fixing stamp duty at Rs 50,000 for common areas, ending a long deadlock. This move will unlock thousands of pending property deals and empower resident associations.
Mohali Municipal Corporation demands a separate ₹1,000 crore fund from GMADA for developing transferred sectors, citing lack of basic amenities and sanitation. Mayor warns of excluding areas if funds not provided.
Residents of Bamleshwari Nagar in Nagpur, who boycotted the 2019 elections over lack of basic amenities, now plan to vote in NMC polls on Jan 15, calling their earlier protest counterproductive.
As Nagpur Municipal Corporation elections near, frustrated citizens confront former corporators over years of neglect in drainage, water, and roads. Read about the rising public anger.
Odisha government approves 7 major industrial projects worth Rs 55,783 crore, set to create over 14,500 jobs. Key investments in steel, semiconductors, and rare earths. Discover the details.
Lucknow Municipal Corporation plans to develop sports courts, parking, and public amenities under flyovers on Munshipulia-Polytechnic corridor. Approved by CM, work to start soon.
Northeast Railway GM Uday Borwankar reviewed progress on safety, passenger amenities, and infrastructure projects. He stressed timely completion without quality compromise. Details inside.
Ahead of Nashik's January 15 civic polls, 735 candidates outline agendas for clean Godavari, better roads, water supply, and development. Key leaders share their vision for a transformed city.
Odisha CM Mohan Majhi launches Godabarish Mishra Adarsh Primary School scheme, laying foundation for 118 schools. A Rs 12,000 crore initiative aims to build 2,200 model primary schools. Read more.
Chandigarh Municipal Corporation identifies 9 vending zones for mobile toilets and 27 sites for water tankers to improve hygiene and public health for street vendors and citizens.
Supreme Court criticizes Karnataka's Premium FAR policy, warning it will worsen congestion and strain amenities in Bengaluru's narrow-road areas. Read the full story.
Chandigarh Municipal Corporation earmarks 10 key locations for mobile toilets and water tankers to improve public sanitation and water access for residents and visitors.
Odisha government finalizes the Bhubaneswar-Cuttack-Puri-Paradip Economic Region (BCPPER) plan, a key pillar for Viksit Odisha 2036. The corridor aims to boost the state's economy to $1.5 trillion by 2047. Read more.
Odisha government greenlights 55 new hotel & resort projects worth Rs 3,211 crore since July 2024, adding 3,800+ rooms. Major brands like Hyatt & Marriott to expand in Bhubaneswar, Puri & tribal areas.
Residents near Rani Jhari in Chikkamagaluru protest the forest department's Rs 30 entry fee proposal, citing lack of basic amenities like roads and water. They demand infrastructure improvements first.
Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi intervenes, asks OPSC to fill 151 additional vacancies in state civil services for 2025 exam after job aspirants' resentment. Details inside.
UPSRTC's 'Citizen First Initiative' introduces help desks, digital boards & better amenities at 280 bus stations for 55 crore annual passengers. Minister Dayashankar Singh directs upgrade.
Pune railway station's major redevelopment, adding 6 platforms by 2027, aims to ease congestion. But activists question if VIP convenience is prioritising over real passenger issues. Read the full story.
Odisha CM Mohan Majhi's 2025 focused on jobs, ports & Rs 16 lakh crore investments. See how his admin balanced ambition with course-correction. Read the full analysis.
Union Minister inspects Ratu Road Elevated Corridor in Ranchi, directs officials to develop public amenities like parks & gyms in vacant spaces. NHAI to assess feasibility.
Mohali Municipal Corporation faces criticism for using Chandigarh MC's vehicles for tree pruning, citing no money for fuel. Councillors call their own expensive machine a 'white elephant'. Read more.