Gurgaon MCG: Contractors to Bear Cost of Sewer Negligence
Gurgaon's MCG mandates contractors to cover repeat sewer cleaning costs due to negligence. Executive engineers also held accountable. Read the full directive here.
Category : Governance
Haryana CS Orders Fast Recovery of RTI Penalties from SPIOs
Haryana Chief Secretary orders immediate recovery of Rs 1.5 crore in RTI penalties from 57 SPIOs. The move aims to enforce accountability and uphold the Right to Information Act.
Chennai's Doorstep Drive Removes 582 Tonnes of Bulky Waste
Greater Chennai Corporation's 12-week door-to-door drive collects over 582 tonnes of bulky waste like sofas & mattresses. Learn how residents can schedule pickup for proper disposal.
Haryana Vigilance: 186 arrests, Rs 1.03 cr seized in 2025
Haryana's anti-corruption drive in 2025 led to 186 arrests and recovery of Rs 1.03 crore in 147 operations. Read the full report on the crackdown against corrupt officials and private persons.
Two Odisha IAS Officers Promoted to Apex Grade
Arabinda Kumar Padhee and Sushil Kumar Lohani, senior IAS officers, have been promoted to the apex grade (Level-17) in Odisha. Get the latest updates on key bureaucratic appointments.
Two dozen Haryana officers face action over road app complaints
Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini orders action against officers for mishandling 'Mhari Sadak' app complaints. Over 24k complaints received, 1.18 lakh km roads repaired. Details inside.
GHMC expansion forces residents to travel long distances for services
The recent expansion of Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation has made civic services less accessible. Residents now travel 10-50 km for basic tasks, contradicting the goal of decentralization. Read more about the administrative hurdles.
Delhi Labour Dept Acts Against Absent Staff
Delhi government's labour department takes strict action after finding employees absent during work hours, affecting public service. Disciplinary proceedings warned.
Surat Aims to Be India's First Major Slum-Free City
Gujarat government announces ambitious plan to make Surat India's first slum-free metropolis. Slum population has dropped from 38% to 5% in 20 years. Discover the state's urban transformation strategy.
Mumbai's Civic Polls Drift from Governance to Identity
Mumbai's civic elections, governing a budget over Rs 75,000 crore for 1.3 crore people, are seeing a shift from governance issues to divisive identity politics. Read the full analysis.
Delhi to resume ride-sharing services in a month
Delhi government orders app-based aggregators to restart ride-sharing services within a month and develop a carpooling framework to combat air pollution and congestion. Details inside.
137 Delhi Police retirees get honorary rank promotion
In a special ceremony, 137 Delhi Police personnel were awarded honorary higher ranks upon retirement. Commissioner Satish Golcha praised their service. Read more about this recognition initiative.
Rajasthan promotes 61 IAS, 40 IPS, 23 IFS officers
Rajasthan government promotes 124 senior bureaucrats, including 61 IAS officers to key posts. Four IAS officers elevated to Additional Chief Secretary rank. Get the full list of promotions and postings here.
Delhi's Garbage Mountains to be Eliminated by 2026: CM
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta pledges to flatten city landfills by 2026, highlights 2025's education, health, and infrastructure initiatives. A new dawn for Delhi's cleanliness.
Delhi Assembly hires monkey experts to mimic langur calls
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.
Alok Raj Appointed Chairman of Bihar Staff Selection Commission
The Bihar government appoints retired IPS officer Alok Raj as the new BSSC Chairman for a five-year term. Get the full details on this key bureaucratic appointment.
Odisha Vigilance achieves record 237% case disposal rate in 2025
Odisha's anti-corruption agency sets a historic high with a 237% case disposal rate in 2025, convicting 135 individuals including 20 Class-I officers. Discover the key figures and strategies behind this crackdown.
Bihar shifts land records fully online from 2026
Bihar Deputy CM announces end of physical land records from Jan 1, 2026, introduces online-only certified copies. New initiatives launched for speedy justice in land disputes and mutation cases. Read the full story.
Patna VIB's Record Year: 95 Public Servants Arrested in 7 Months
Patna's Vigilance Investigation Bureau had a record-breaking 2025 with 95 arrests, 27 FIRs, and 16 convictions. DG J S Gangwar reveals details of high-profile scams and seizures worth crores. Read more.
Patna's 2026 Plan: 26 Vending Zones, Waste-to-Energy Project
Patna Municipal Corporation unveils a 2026 roadmap for cleaner, citizen-friendly infrastructure. Key plans include 26 organised vending zones, a major waste-to-energy project, and city-wide repairs. Read more.
Suchitra Sinha Reappointed as NHRC Rapporteur for Jharkhand
Retired IAS officer Suchitra Sinha gets a 3-year extension as NHRC Special Rapporteur for Jharkhand. She will oversee Zone X, continuing her impactful work for tribal women and workers' rights. Read more about her initiatives.
Ahuja's Final Push for People-Centric Governance in Odisha
Outgoing Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja urged secretaries to focus on people-centric governance and ease of doing business. Anu Garg takes charge as Odisha's first woman chief secretary.
Nandini Chakraborty is West Bengal's First Woman Chief Secretary
Nandini Chakraborty creates history as West Bengal's first female Chief Secretary. Learn about her career and this landmark appointment's significance for the state's governance.
Delhi's Rs 17,000 Cr Power Plan for Rising Demand
Delhi govt unveils multi-pronged strategy including rooftop solar expansion under Surya Ghar, infra under flyovers & major grid upgrade to meet power demand set to hit 20,000 MW by 2040.
New automated fitness test rules for private cars, bikes in India
India's road transport ministry proposes mandatory automated fitness & pollution tests for private vehicles over 15 years old. New rules include geotagged video uploads to curb malpractices. Learn the key changes.
DGCA Clarifies Official Transfer Post IndiGo Fiasco
DGCA calls transfers internal decisions after an official was moved following the IndiGo schedule collapse. The regulator asserts its commitment to aviation safety standards. Read the full story.
Trichy's Rs 3.7 Cr Super Sucker Truck Clears UGD Block
Trichy Corporation successfully trialed a new Rs 3.7 crore super sucker truck to clear a major drainage block on Puthur Main Road. Read how this advanced machine enhances civic maintenance.
J&K Fire Incidents Fall 25% in 2025, Major Property Saved
Jammu and Kashmir reports a significant 25% reduction in fire incidents in 2025, with 6,039 cases. Fire services saved property worth Rs 5000 crore through timely response. Read more about the safety initiatives.
DGCA Seeks Air India's Reply on Dreamliner Safety Issues
DGCA demands explanation from Air India for operating a Boeing 787 Dreamliner with unresolved technical snags. Read about the safety probe and potential regulatory action.
Delhi Govt Gains Final Authority to Name Metro Stations
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta announces the State Naming Authority will now have the final say on naming all metro stations. This move aims for a uniform and transparent process. Read more about the new policy and its implications.
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