Category : Governance


Lucknow Municipal Corporation's Rs 2,278 Crore Budget Plan

Lucknow Municipal Corporation has proposed a budget of Rs 2,278.34 crore for 2026-27, with significant allocations for roads and solid waste management. The budget will be considered for approval in meetings scheduled for February 21-22.

UP Minister Slams New Vehicle Fitness Rules, Writes to Gadkari

Uttar Pradesh Transport Minister Daya Shankar Singh has declared the 2025 vehicle fitness certificate norms unsuitable. He has written to Union Minister Nitin Gadkari, requesting a return to the older system in districts lacking functional Automated Testi

Noida Power Firms Upgrade Substations for Summer Demand

Power distribution companies in Noida and Greater Noida are upgrading substations and installing new transformers to handle projected peak electricity demand of nearly 4,000 MW this summer, ensuring uninterrupted supply.

Noida Lift Compliance Slow: 11,000 of 80,000 Registered

In Noida, compliance with the UP Lift Act remains low, with just 11,000 lifts registered out of an estimated 80,000. The district administration has ordered manufacturers to submit inventory data to identify violations and ensure public safety.

Noida DM Orders Road Safety Upgrades at 150+ Spots

District Magistrate Medha Roopam directs officials to install speed breakers, signage, traffic signals, and CCTV cameras at over 150 accident-prone locations in Noida by February 25 as part of short-term measures under the Zero-Fatality District programme

Nagpur Sanitation Worker Absenteeism Revealed by Data

Nagpur Municipal Corporation's geo-fencing and face-recognition data from December 2025 to February 2026 shows alarming mid-shift disappearance of sanitary workers across all zones, with attendance dropping from 84-86% to 65-70%.

Rs 300 Crore Sanctioned for Rajasthan Dam Renovation

Water Minister Suresh Singh Rawat announced in the Rajasthan Assembly that Rs 300 crore has been sanctioned for renovating around 200 dilapidated dams and ponds across the state in the first phase of works planned for 2026–27.

Jaipur SMS Alert for Towed Vehicles Ends Confusion

Jaipur traffic police introduce an automated SMS notification system to inform vehicle owners about impound yard locations immediately after towing, addressing long-standing complaints from motorists.

Ahmedabad Mandates TPC Testers for Large Food Outlets

The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation has introduced new regulations requiring food outlets using 50 litres or more of cooking oil daily to install TPC tester machines and maintain records to prevent harmful oil reuse.

Delhi CM Launches Rs 2,100 Cr Water & Sewer Projects

Chief Minister Rekha Gupta inaugurated multiple water and sewer projects worth over Rs 2,100 crore in Delhi, including STP expansions and pipeline replacements, aimed at enhancing sewage treatment and modernizing water supply.

West Kochi Residents Demand Action Over Stalled Boat Services

Residents of West Kochi are demanding immediate intervention from the district collector to resume stalled boat services from the historic Mattancherry jetty. The services, relaunched in February 2025, were halted after just two months due to bureaucratic

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