Transform your balcony into a green oasis with this eco-friendly guide. Learn step-by-step how to use waste plastic containers to build a thriving vertical garden, promoting recycling and sustainable urban living.
Shiromani Akali Dal objects to GMADA's massive clubbed tender, alleging it sidelines small contractors and promotes corruption. SAD vows legal and street action.
Maharashtra Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik warns of strict action against officers for delays in tendering 8000 new buses. He flags risk of returning Rs 1600 crore unspent budget. Read more.
Is the fragrant Raat Rani plant a magnet for snakes in Indian gardens? We separate fact from fiction, explaining what truly attracts snakes and how to grow this night-bloomer safely.
UPMRC floats a Rs 492.22 crore tender for constructing five elevated stations on Lucknow's second metro corridor. The project aims for completion in 30 months, boosting urban connectivity. Read more.
Urban forestry research identifies five common tree species that cause repeated issues in residential yards, from property damage to high maintenance. Learn which popular trees to avoid for a hassle-free garden.
MCG seeks approval for a Rs 327 crore door-to-door waste collection project across four zones. The tender process, revised five times, aims to end Gurgaon's garbage woes. Read more.
Local contractors accuse GMADA of favouring one large firm with a single Rs 1,000 crore tender, sidelining 343 others. Association warns of hunger strikes and legal action over the 'Mohali Next Generation Programme'.
Bengaluru launches a new waste management tender to tackle historic scams involving ghost workers and inflated bills. Will this cleanup drive succeed? Read our analysis.
PIB refutes viral social media claims about ₹500 note demonetisation by March 2026. RBI has made no such announcement. Verify news from official sources before sharing.
SGPC member Rintu clarifies the Golden Temple langar tender was only floated, not allotted, amid controversy. Get the full details and official statements here.
Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation pauses Rs 140 crore garden tenders after objections, delaying tractor-trolley and labour supply services. Get the latest updates on this civic development.
The Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike introduces a new garbage tender with strict penalties for contractors failing to collect waste. Learn about the new rules and fines.
A 10-day wood sculpting camp kicks off at Bengaluru's Lalbagh Botanical Garden today, featuring 20 artists. Witness live creation of sculptures from rain tree wood. Free entry for public.
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma warns tea estates of losing Rs 150 crore annual incentives for non-cooperation in granting land rights to 3.33 lakh worker families. Read the full story.
India's anti-corruption ombudsman, Lokpal, scraps a controversial tender for luxury BMW cars worth Rs 5 crore following public and media criticism. Details inside.
India's anti-corruption body, the Lokpal, cancels tender for 7 luxury BMW cars after opposition and civil society backlash. A move to restore public trust. Read the full story.
BDA invites tenders for a 1.7-km rotary flyover at Mehkri Circle and a 2.25-km tunnel at Hebbal Junction in Bengaluru. The project, approved by the state cabinet, aims to decongest key traffic points. Read for details and impact.
Punjab govt suspends 7 Amritsar Improvement Trust engineers over irregularities in a Rs 52.8 crore tender. Probe committee findings trigger action. Details inside.
Delhi's PWD seeks skilled experts to mimic langur calls and scare monkeys from Vidhan Sabha. New tender worth Rs 17.5 lakh aims to solve persistent simian menace for safety of legislators and staff.
Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation's Rs 110 crore plan to restore Subhash Bridge is more expensive than building several new flyovers. Get the full details and cost comparison here.
A Lokayukta complaint exposes a major tender rigging scandal at Rani Channamma University. Officials allegedly took bribes, used substandard paper, and violated multiple govt orders. Read the full investigation details.
Maharashtra's WRD floats tender for Phase 1 of the Nar-Par Girna river linking project to divert 10.6 TMC water, aiding Nashik & Jalgaon. Read the full details.
PMI Electro and Eka Mobility secure bulk of India's largest electric bus tender under PM E-Drive, as legacy auto giants miss out. Discover the aggressive pricing and strategy behind this major shift.
Andhra Pradesh High Court reserves judgment on PIL alleging Rs 400 crore loss in Amaravati underground cable tender. Petitioner claims norms favoured inexperienced firm.
CESL's massive 10,900 e-bus tender for five cities discovers prices 5-15% lower than estimates. PMI Electro Mobility emerges as the largest winner. Read the full details on India's electric vehicle push.
Karnataka High Court imposes Rs 50,000 personal cost on a Haveri executive engineer for illegally re-tendering a concluded project. Read the full details of the court's order.
Punjab & Haryana High Court seeks time-bound tender process for consultant appointment in Chandigarh development plan. Bench warns against procedural lapses to meet Jan 21, 2026 deadline. Read details.
Ludhiana Municipal Corporation relaunches a ₹4.4+ crore tender to outsource horticulture waste management, aiming to convert 10-15 tonnes of daily waste into sustainable biofuel and curb illegal burning.
Your lush garden might be a haven for snakes. Discover which moisture-loving plants create ideal conditions for snakes and learn practical tips to make your garden safer without removing all greenery.