Tewari Bill Seeks 5-Year Directly Elected Chandigarh Mayor
MP Manish Tewari tables Bill to replace Chandigarh's 1-year Mayor term with direct public election for 5 years, shifting power from bureaucrats to elected representatives. Read the details.
MP Manish Tewari tables Bill to replace Chandigarh's 1-year Mayor term with direct public election for 5 years, shifting power from bureaucrats to elected representatives. Read the details.
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann held a business roadshow in Osaka, Japan, inviting investment in key sectors like agriculture, IT, and manufacturing. Discover his vision for transforming Punjab into an industrial hub.
After a major fire at a cattle feed unit, Ludhiana Municipal Corporation warns all establishments to get fire safety clearance by Dec 31. Officials reveal legal loopholes hinder enforcement.
The first elections in demerged Phursungi-Uruli Devachi fuel calls for a dedicated civic body for Pune's east. Experts & politicians cite PMC's overstretched limits & poor amenities. Read more.
Parveen Peena appointed officiating mayor of Moga Municipal Corporation, a week after the removal of the previous mayor. Get the latest on Punjab's political developments.
BJP secured 7 seats in the MCD by-elections, strengthening its position. AAP won 3, Congress 1, and Forward Bloc 1. The results impact the balance of power ahead of the 2025 mayoral polls.
Chandigarh Municipal Corporation provides sanitation kits to 1,500+ staff for monsoon safety. Learn about the initiative's impact on public health and worker welfare.
Congress-backed & independent councillors in Almora begin an indefinite protest, citing administrative stagnation, monkey menace & lack of a permanent municipal commissioner. Read more.
Japanese firm Toppan Speciality Films signs Rs 400 crore investment pact with Punjab, plans a skilling centre. CM Bhagwant Mann announces deal during Japan visit ahead of 2026 Investors' Summit.
An internal audit of Hubballi-Dharwad Municipal Corporation reveals a staggering loss of crores in potential advertisement revenue due to poor management. Find out the key findings and what it means for the city.
A staggering 61% of Punjab's cotton crop sold below MSP this season, with prices as low as Rs 3,000/quintal. Arrivals fell sharply, and new digital rules caused procurement hurdles. Read the full analysis.
Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann invites Japanese firms to invest in advanced manufacturing, mobility & renewable energy. He highlights the upcoming Progressive Punjab Investors' Summit for collaboration.
Fruit and vegetable vendors in Panchkula use coloured lighting to hide produce quality, sparking resident anger. Municipal Corporation faces allegations of turning a blind eye. Read more.
Ludhiana's civic body pushes a decades-old plan to expand city limits to 400 sq km by adding 100+ villages. Will this boost development or strain finances? Explore the stakes.
Nashik Municipal Corporation's bond issue for Simhastha Kumbh Mela 2027 oversubscribed 3.95 times, raising Rs 200 crore. NSE MD highlights investor confidence in municipal bonds. Read more.
Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann leads a high-level delegation to Japan and South Korea for investor outreach ahead of the Progressive Punjab Summit. The mission aims to boost economic ties and engage with the diaspora.
Punjab govt's inclusion of 14 villages into Mohali Municipal Corporation sparks protests over taxes, services, and lack of consultation. Residents voice contrasting demands.
Nashik Municipal Corporation lists Rs 200 crore 'Clean Godavari Bonds' on NSE to fund key infrastructure, including sewerage and Ram Jhula, ahead of the 2027 Kumbh Mela. Read more.
Governor Jishnu Dev Varma signs ordinance merging 27 municipalities into GHMC to boost administrative efficiency and service delivery in Hyderabad's expanding metro region. Details inside.
Kolkata reports 122 new dengue cases in one week, total reaches 1,501. South Kolkata neighborhoods show steady spike while BMC area crosses 400 cases. Learn prevention tips.
Voting begins for 12 MCD wards in Delhi with 51 candidates in fray. Results will test political mood after BJP's assembly victory. Follow live updates.
Mohali Municipal Corporation warns residents and businesses to remove encroachments within 3 days. Major crackdown begins December 2 in Phases 4 and 5 following High Court orders.
Punjab cabinet approves empanelment of 300 specialist doctors, new border area incentives, GPS mining vehicle tracking & revised tender limits to boost public services.
Supreme Court orders immediate elections for 29 Maharashtra municipal corporations while questioning Nagpur's 54.30% reservation breach. Results for Nagpur and Chandrapur to remain provisional.
Hyderabad's GHMC becomes India's largest municipal corporation after merging 27 surrounding municipalities, covering 2,053 sq km - larger than Delhi, Mumbai & Bengaluru.
Punjab government directs immediate removal of illegal street vendors from religious and hospital zones in Amritsar following High Court proceedings. Six-month plan announced.
Massive garbage accumulation at Amritsar's Pitex expo venue sparks cleanup emergency. Municipal Corporation orders immediate action ahead of international trade fair.
Panchkula Mayor Kulbhushan Goyal announces ₹8 crore arrears for 620 sanitation workers from 2017-2023. Distribution event on Nov 26 with scholarships for workers' children.
Jaipur sanitation workers suspended their 4-day hunger strike due to health concerns but announced complete work boycott starting Tuesday. Read about their demands and protest escalation.
Congress faces mounting challenges in Punjab as AAP gains momentum. Key leaders defect, organizational structure weakens. Can Congress recover before elections?