Ludhiana industrialists urge government intervention to regulate volatile steel prices, citing a Rs 4,000/tonne hike in 15 days that is crippling MSMEs. Call for steel to be declared an essential commodity.
BJP's Chandrashekhar Bawankule defends unopposed municipal elections, calling them a sign of development-oriented consensus. He counters opposition criticism, citing examples from gram panchayats.
After scrutiny, 15,931 candidates will contest for 2,869 seats across 29 municipal corporations in Maharashtra on January 15. Key battles in Mumbai, Pune, and Nashik.
Odisha government initiates public consultation to expand Bhubaneswar and Berhampur municipal corporations. Puri officially declared a metropolitan city for planned development. Details inside.
Mahayuti alliance secures 64 seats uncontested in Maharashtra municipal corporation elections ahead of January 15 polling. Key wins in Kolhapur, Pune, and other regions.
Kodagu officials emphasized boosting MSMEs for national development. Govt support, Rs 1,300 crore credit, and 5% interest loans aim to spur jobs and innovation. Read more.
Mohali Municipal Corporation launches a strict drive against property tax defaulters. Major commercial & industrial units face sealing & auction if dues not cleared in 3-day grace period. Pay now to avoid action.
Mohali Municipal Corporation cracks down on major property tax defaulters, including GMADA with Rs 10 crore dues. Sealing and auction drive initiated. Pay now to avoid action.
Odisha government officially upgrades Puri to a municipal corporation, fulfilling a long-standing demand. Four other towns declared NACs. Read about the expected infrastructure boost.
Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation issues a 3-day ultimatum to 26 agencies to remove 800 illegal hoardings after empanelment lapses. Failure to comply will lead to BMC action and cost recovery.
HP General Industries Corporation approves Rs 1.38 crore CSR funds for DGP's office to procure 12 vehicles for the state's Anti-Chitta Campaign. Read more about the board's decisions.
BJP seals a tactical seat-sharing deal with Shiv Sena (Shinde) for Nagpur civic polls, but alliance crumbles in Amravati. Details on the political maneuvering inside.
Shimla's civic body faced a turbulent 2024 marked by development promises, public protests over water and parking, and political challenges. Explore the key events that defined the year.
Three Odisha state PSUs in the agriculture sector paid a total dividend of Rs 6.39 crore to the government. The funds were handed over to Deputy Chief Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo. Read the full story for details.
Bombay High Court criticizes Thane, Navi Mumbai, Kalyan Dombivli, Bhiwandi-Nizampur corporations for failing to enforce laws against illegal constructions, warning thousands could have been prevented.
Ludhiana's Municipal Corporation approved a major expansion to include 100 villages, renamed landmarks, and addressed civic staffing in its first meeting in 7 months. Read the full details.
Chandigarh Municipal Corporation will self-fund the 54th Rose Festival in Feb 2026 at Rs 1 crore after no private sponsors came forward. Key agendas include abattoir modernisation and gaushala expansion.
Ludhiana Municipal Corporation proposes commercial status for three roads to legalise existing businesses. Residents of Model Town oppose, citing traffic and safety issues. Decision set for Dec 26 meeting.
Ludhiana's Municipal Corporation general house meets on December 26 after a 7-month hiatus. Opposition councillors raise objections over last-minute agenda circulation and pending resolutions. Read the full story.
A senior Russian military general was assassinated after an explosive device detonated under his car in Moscow. Authorities have launched a terror probe into the shocking attack.
A senior Russian military commander, Major General Vadim K., is assassinated in a car bomb explosion in Moscow. Investigators treat it as a terrorist act. Read the latest details.
A senior Russian military commander, Major General Stanislav Rzhitsky, was assassinated in a car bomb attack in Moscow. Ukraine's involvement is suspected. Read the full details.
Haryana Industries Minister admits no record of MSME closures since Covid-19. Over 42,000 units exist, but lack of data raises accountability questions. Read the full report.
Madras High Court directs Madurai corporation to pay lawyer's Rs 13 lakh dues, invoking Prophet Muhammad's principle of timely wages. Justice Swaminathan also flags high fees of law officers.
Ludhiana Mayor directs staff to prepare for a general house meeting in late December. Key agenda: a landmark resolution to double the city's area by adding 100+ villages before the census deadline.
Elite Ester Industries and Loop Industries' JV awards detailed engineering contract to Toyo India for their Infinite Loop PET recycling facility in India. A major step for circular economy.
The Vasai Virar City Municipal Corporation (VVCMC) has initiated a process to cut 10% of its contractual staff to reduce costs. Departments must submit detailed reports by December 17.
Ranchi traffic police to get 10 new camps with toilets & rest areas via IOC's CSR. First post ready at Sujata Chowk. Plan aims to aid personnel, especially women constables.
MVA alliance finalises seat-sharing for Kolhapur polls with Congress as senior partner. BJP-led Mahayuti also gears up for civic battles in Sangli and Ichalkaranji. Key details inside.
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