Category : Governance


Kochi Municipal Staff Shortage Crisis Hits Residents Hard

Municipalities in Kochi and suburbs face severe staff shortages, causing delays in tax collection, building permits, and welfare schemes. Residents voice frustration as vacancies remain unfilled despite repeated pleas to government.

Delhi MCD Proposes Decriminalising Minor Offences

The Municipal Corporation of Delhi has proposed decriminalising minor offences like littering and spitting, shifting to fines instead of legal action to ease court burden and promote civic sense.

Gargai Dam Project Back to BMC After Contractor Cuts Costs

The Gargai dam project in Mumbai is set for reconsideration by the BMC standing committee after the contractor agreed to reduce costs from 9% to nearly 2% above estimate, saving Rs 269 crore. The dam aims to add 440 million litres daily to Mumbai's water

Mumbai Coastal Road Bottleneck Sparks Citizen Campaign

South Mumbai residents demand an additional exit at Nepeansea Road on Coastal Road, citing severe congestion. A citizen-led campaign argues a dropped exit in planning has created bottlenecks, with traffic delays up to 45 minutes during peak hours.

Weekend Traffic Chaos in South Delhi Amid Festival Rush

Severe traffic snarls plagued south Delhi over the weekend around Sunder Nursery, Humayun’s Tomb, and Hazrat Nizamuddin Dargah due to heavy visitor influx and the ongoing Bharat Tribes Fest, causing major delays and commuter frustration.

NDMC Adopts Unit Area Method for Property Tax in Delhi

New Delhi Municipal Council will implement uniform unit area method for property tax assessment, replacing rental-based system. Part of Jan Vishwas Bill amendments to decriminalize minor offences and simplify taxation.

UP Irrigation Wins SKOCH Award for Ganga, Bhakhra Projects

Uttar Pradesh's irrigation department has been honored with the prestigious SKOCH Award in Delhi for its innovative water management initiatives, particularly the Ganga channelization for Maha Kumbh 2025 and automatic gates at Bhakhra weir.

Gurgaon: DHBVN Extends Bill Payment Deadline to March 30

DHBVN has extended the bill payment deadline to March 30 for nearly 1,900 consumers in Gurgaon affected by technical glitches in NEFT and RTGS modes from March 23-26. The discom is providing assistance and reviewing individual cases.

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