Recent Mosques Dominate Telangana Waqf Registrations
A large portion of waqf properties registered in Telangana are recent religious sites, not legacy assets. Verification lags as officials struggle with document collection.
Category : Governance
Chennai Clears 707 Tonnes of Bulky Waste in Weekly Drive
Greater Chennai Corporation has collected and disposed of over 707 tonnes of old household items from residents since October 2025. The weekly initiative allows booking via app, helpline, or WhatsApp.
Stricter Cancellation Rules for Vande Bharat Sleeper Trains
Indian Railways introduces new cancellation norms for Vande Bharat Sleeper trains, imposing higher charges and shorter refund windows compared to other train services.
Chennai Bus Terminals to Get Private Operators for Upkeep
Chennai's bus terminuses face issues like broken floors and poor lighting. CMDA now plans private partnerships for operation and maintenance to improve facilities.
Goa to Install Smart Water Meters, Save Rs 50 Crore Annually
Goa government considers replacing manual water meters with smart meters via PPP model to reduce Rs 50 crore annual loss from theft and faulty readings, aiming for 24x7 water supply.
BMC Constructs Rabindra Bhavan with Mela Utsav Revenue
Bidhannagar Municipal Corporation uses Rs 10.9 crore from annual fair revenue to construct ground and first floors of six-storey Tagore research centre in Salt Lake.
Delhi's Baansera Park to Get Rs 4-Crore Kashmiri Houseboat
Delhi Development Authority plans a permanent Kashmiri-style houseboat at Baansera Park featuring multi-purpose halls, corporate meeting spaces, and intricate Persian carvings, with construction to complete in six months.
Foreign Experts to Inspect Polavaram Project from Jan 19
A panel of international dam safety experts will conduct a technical review of the Polavaram Project from January 19 to 22, assessing progress and providing advisory inputs for quality and timely execution.
NWKRTC Faces Backlash for Tobacco Ads on Buses
The North Western Karnataka Road Transport Corporation draws public ire for displaying tobacco-linked advertisements on city buses, contradicting its own fines for tobacco use under COTPA.
Goa's Sattari Libraries Upgraded with Digital Infrastructure
North Goa's Sattari taluka sees renovation and construction of seven village libraries under a PPP project, creating modern learning spaces for children and adolescents with digital facilities.
MCD Tax Collection Jumps 45% with Amnesty Scheme
Delhi's Municipal Corporation reports a 45% increase in property tax revenue, reaching Rs 2,700 crore. The SUNIYO amnesty scheme attracted 1.7 lakh taxpayers, boosting collections significantly.
Bihar Bans E-Rickshaws on Highways Over Safety Concerns
The Bihar government has prohibited e-rickshaws from operating on national and state highways, citing safety hazards. The ban impacts thousands of drivers and commuters, sparking criticism from operators.
Delhi Govt Clears Funding for 3 New Metro Corridors
Delhi government has released funding for three new Metro corridors under Phase-IV, totaling 47.2 km with an investment of Rs 14,630 crore. The corridors aim to reduce traffic congestion and pollution.
Koppal Village ODF Reversal: Women Use Road as Toilet
Chikkajantakal village in Koppal district, declared open defecation-free eight years ago, sees women forced to defecate on roads due to lack of functional toilets, highlighting governance failures.
Delhi's LSR Area Gets Rs 60 Lakh Pedestrian Safety Upgrade
PWD approves projects worth over Rs 60 lakh to improve pedestrian safety near Lady Shri Ram College in south Delhi. The plan includes traffic islands, guard rails, and raised footpaths.
Delhi Traffic: Space Limits Solutions at 62 Hotspots
Delhi faces a new traffic challenge: finding space for solutions. At 62 identified hotspots, metro construction and crowded development make fixes unfeasible. Authorities deploy personnel and plan interventions.
Delhi Gate Junction to Get Rs 4.6 Crore Makeover
PWD plans to transform the busy Delhi Gate junction into a landscaped public space with amenities like a fountain, skating rink and children's play area as part of its beautification drive.
Liquor Scam Accused Made Joint Excise Commissioner
Gajendra Singh, facing ACB probe in liquor scam, appointed as joint excise commissioner after 56 days in jail. Posting raises eyebrows in Jharkhand administration.
Jharkhand Officials Study Kerala's Local Governance Model
A delegation of 27 officials and elected representatives from Jharkhand visits Kerala to learn about decentralized governance, panchayat finance, and participatory planning systems.
Delhi Govt Funds Three New Metro Corridors in Phase IV
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announces funding for three Phase IV metro corridors totaling 47 km. Projects aim to enhance connectivity, reduce pollution, and complete within four years.
Vande Bharat Sleeper Train Begins Commercial Service Jan 22
India's inaugural Vande Bharat Sleeper train will start commercial operations on January 22, connecting Guwahati and Howrah with daily services.
Lucknow-Kanpur Expressway cuts travel time to 30 minutes
The new 63-km Lucknow-Kanpur Expressway in Uttar Pradesh will reduce travel time from 1.5-3 hours to just 30 minutes, transforming connectivity and boosting regional development.
Railways Targets 7,900 km Track Renewal in FY27 for Safety
Indian Railways plans to renew 7,900 track kilometers in FY 2026-27 to improve safety and enable faster train operations across the network.
West Bengal Railways Get Rs 224 Crore Kavach Safety System
Indian Railways approves Rs 223.83 crore project to install indigenous Kavach automatic train protection system across 443 route kilometers in West Bengal.
Delhi: 8 Lakh Old Vehicles Get NOCs to Exit City
Delhi transport department issued NOCs to over 8 lakh vehicles in four years. Strict enforcement of pollution norms drives owners to move old vehicles out of the capital.
PM Modi Launches 5 New Amrit Bharat Express Trains
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated five new Amrit Bharat Express trains on Sunday, expanding India's long-distance rail network with enhanced connectivity and passenger amenities.
PM Modi Flags Off 5 Amrit Bharat Express Trains Today
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurates five Amrit Bharat Express trains from West Bengal and Assam, enhancing connectivity across India with new routes and fare structures.
Pune Road Upgrades for Cycling Event Spark Credit Row
Pune Municipal Corporation finishes extensive road and safety works before international cycling event, but faces dispute over credit with Cantonment officials.
Khanna Revisits Diamond Dairy Colony, Sees Cleanup Progress
Finance Minister Suresh Kumar Khanna returned to Diamond Dairy Colony in Lucknow to check compliance with his earlier sanitation directives, noting improvements and ordering further action.
Pune's Local Democracy: 74th CAA Empowers Citizens
With Pune's local elections finally held, the 74th Constitutional Amendment Act mandates citizen participation in ward committees, environmental reports, and participatory budgets for better governance.
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