Bengaluru's newly asphalted Vibgyor Road fails within a month
Vibgyor Road in East Bengaluru's fresh asphalt layer peeled off within weeks, sparking corruption allegations. GBA repaired it, blaming BWSSB tankers. Locals demand a Lokayukta probe.
Category : Governance
27 Municipalities Merged into GHMC in Hyderabad
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.
Patna clears encroachments, collects Rs 59,800 in fines
Patna district administration launched a major drive against illegal encroachments, removing carts & structures to ease traffic. DM Thiyagrajan SM directs strict action. Read more.
Ahmedabad Doubles CCTV Surveillance with 6,000 New Cameras
Ahmedabad's SASA project enters Phase 2, adding 6,000 CCTV cameras to boost city surveillance and automate traffic fines. Learn about the expanded safety net.
GHMC Renaming to Greater Hyderabad Authority Considered
As Hyderabad expands by merging adjoining municipalities, officials debate renaming GHMC to Greater Hyderabad Authority (GHA), inspired by Bengaluru's model. Explore the potential changes.
6 Gujarat IPS Officers Promoted While on Central Deputation
Gujarat govt grants proforma promotions to six IPS officers on central deputation, elevating them to DGP and IGP ranks. Key details on the December 1 notification and officer postings.
Irrigation Dept Officer Held for Bribery in Angamaly
Vigilance officials arrested an executive engineer for accepting a Rs 15,000 bribe for a contractor licence in Angamaly. This marks the fourth consecutive day of such arrests in Kerala.
Andhra Officials Told to Oversee Private Temples for Festivals
Chief Secretary K Vijayanand instructs officials to ensure crowd control and cleanliness at private temples during upcoming festivals like Vaikuntha Ekadashi. Guidelines to be issued.
Mumbai Water Cut Cancelled for Ambedkar Mahaparinirvan Day
BMC cancels 15% water cut in 14 wards to avoid inconvenience for lakhs of Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar's followers expected in Mumbai on Mahaparinirvan Day. Details here.
OTP-Based Tatkal Booking Starts for Ahmedabad-Mumbai Shatabdi
Western Railway introduces OTP authentication for Ahmedabad-Mumbai Shatabdi Express Tatkal tickets to curb malpractices. Learn how the new system works.
Haryana Links Plantation Tenders to Portal for Transparency
Haryana's Forest Minister Rao Narbir Singh mandates linking all plantation tenders to the Haryana Engineering Works Portal for transparency. The move aims to ensure tree survival and protect workers' rights. Read more.
Kolkata Raises Birth/Death Certificate Quota to 240 Daily
Kolkata Municipal Corporation increases daily chatbot applications for birth & death certificates from 150 to 240 and adds 8 counters to handle SIR-related rush. Mayor Hakim orders faster processing.
DGCA's 801 Vacancies: Short-Term Hiring as Stopgap
India's aviation regulator DGCA has 801 vacant posts out of 1630. To bridge the gap, it's hiring short-term contractual staff, but experts warn this is a band-aid solution for a serious safety oversight problem.
Minister: Hindi growth shouldn't hurt other Indian languages
Union Minister Jitendra Singh emphasizes that promoting Hindi should not undermine India's diverse linguistic heritage. He notes a visible shift in government language use over the past decade.
RMC Organises Exposure Visit to Solid Waste Management Plant
Over 50 students visited Raipur's integrated solid waste management plant in Sakri. The educational tour, organised by RMC, provided insights into scientific waste processing and urban sanitation systems.
Chhattisgarh Makes Aadhaar Biometric Attendance Mandatory
Chhattisgarh govt introduces Aadhaar-enabled biometric attendance for all under-secretary+ level officers at Mahanadi Bhavan from Dec 1. Aim: boost transparency & curb late arrivals.
Newly concretised Chandivali road dug up again
A newly concretised road in Mumbai's Chandivali is being dug up again for utility lines, sparking outrage among residents over wasted public money and civic inefficiency. Read more.
Nilgiris Panchayats Rise to 96 from 35 for Efficiency
The Nilgiris district has restructured its local governance, increasing grama panchayats from 35 to 96. This move, based on a 2019 proposal, aims to improve administrative access in hilly terrain. Read the full details.
Karnataka unveils digital e-stamp paper system
Karnataka introduces a fully online, secure digital e-stamp paper system to curb fraud in stamp duty processes. Minister Krishna Byre Gowda announced the initiative on December 1, 2025.
Justice Rabindranath Samanta Appointed Bengal Lokayukta
Retired Justice Rabindranath Samanta is the new Lokayukta of West Bengal. The appointment was finalized in a committee meeting chaired by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. Read the full story for details.
Musk: Simple Audit Fix Can Save US $200 Billion a Year
Elon Musk details his 'side quest' leading a US cost-cutting department, revealing a simple payment code requirement could prevent massive fraud and save hundreds of billions.
India Post Workers Throw Parcels on Railway Tracks, Video Viral
Shocking video from Pratapgarh shows India Post staff throwing mail bags onto railway tracks. The incident, dated Nov 23, has triggered online fury and official action. Read details.
Update Aadhaar Mobile Number from Home Soon: UIDAI
UIDAI announces a new feature allowing users to update their mobile number in Aadhaar from home using OTP and face authentication, eliminating visits to centres. Stay tuned for the launch.
OTP Mandatory for Tatkal Train Tickets from December 1
Indian Railways makes OTP verification compulsory for Tatkal ticket bookings starting December 1, 2024. This new rule aims to curb malpractice and ensure fair access. Read details.
Delhi-Dehradun Expressway opens for trial, slashes travel time
The Delhi-Saharanpur-Dehradun Expressway begins trial runs, promising to reduce travel time from 6.5 hours to just 2.5 hours. Read about the new route and its impact on connectivity.
Gujarat's 12th Chintan Shibir Aims to Fix Weak Areas
Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel led 241 officials in a 3-day brainstorming camp in Valsad. The focus was on improving health, public safety, green energy, and the service sector. Read more.
IAS Officers Ayush Sinha, Phool Chand Meena Get New Roles
Haryana govt appoints Ayush Sinha as Faridabad DC & Phool Chand Meena as GMDA CEO. Orders by Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi effective immediately. Read the full story.
Gujarat's GARC to Release 6th Report on Recruitment
Gujarat's Administrative Reforms Commission, led by Hasmukh Adhia, is set to unveil its sixth report focusing on government recruitment processes and filling vacancies. Discover the key recommendations.
Bengaluru Police Creates Tech Hub for Smart Policing
Bengaluru Police establishes sophisticated knowledge hub partnering with IISc, NLSIU, NIMHANS and tech startups to combat traffic, cybercrime and drugs. Read how innovation is transforming policing.
Manmohan Singh: Police Seldom Praised, Always Criticized
Former PM Manmohan Singh defends police forces, highlighting their constant criticism despite dedicated service. Read his powerful message about law enforcement challenges.
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