Gaya, a major pilgrimage city with nearly 7 lakh residents, lacks any traffic signals despite heavy tourist footfall, causing daily congestion and missed trains. A decade-old proposal remains stalled.
Mysuru City Corporation intensifies efforts to retain Super Swachh League position in Swachh Survekshan 2024, focusing on waste segregation and public engagement to achieve seven-star clean city status.
Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation clears Rs 4.48 crore tender for Thaltej village lake development after 15 years of delays. First phase includes compound wall construction and encroachment removal.
Delayed municipal elections in Mumbai and Bengaluru have resulted in civic bodies missing out on substantial grants from the 15th Finance Commission, with political considerations cited as a key factor.
Municipal administration minister P Narayana launched a new website for 123 municipalities, emphasizing waste management, water supply, and transparent governance through digital integration.
Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh inaugurated the CSIR-NIO regional centre's shore-based laboratory in Visakhapatnam, focusing on Bay of Bengal research for marine resources and coastal management.
The Economic Survey argues that liveability in Indian cities requires systemic urban design focusing on people's time, choices, and creativity, not just infrastructure projects like footpaths.
Karnataka government plans to establish city water companies in Hubballi-Dharwad, Belagavi, and Kalaburagi under the Companies Act 2013 to oversee drinking water supply, potentially clashing with existing L&T operations and raising political tensions ahea
Surat Municipal Corporation renamed 31 localities with caste-specific names on Martyrs' Day, following NHRC directives to respect marginalized communities.
Surat International Airport initiates biometric data collection for Fast Track Immigration Trusted Traveller Program, enabling faster clearance for Indian nationals and OCI cardholders at 13 international airports.
Guwahati Municipal Corporation organized citywide cleanliness campaigns, green projects, and welfare programs ahead of Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma's birthday, promoting civic responsibility and urban development.
Governor Gen. Vijay Kumar Singh inaugurated the new NCC Group Headquarters in Aizawl, marking a historic milestone for Mizoram's National Cadet Corps operations and expansion.
The Indraprastha–Inderlok corridor of Delhi Metro Phase IV will extend the Magenta Line, making it the longest at 88.4 km with 64 stations, featuring driverless trains and enhanced connectivity.
The long-delayed Raipur Kalan-Harmilap Nagar road under bridge project is finally progressing after seven years. Bids open on February 13, with completion expected within 12 months, aiming to ease traffic congestion in Chandigarh region.
Chandigarh Mayor Saurabh Joshi announces Municipal Corporation gaushalas will supply milk to city orphanages, emphasizing sustainable cattle care during first field inspection.
Transport Minister Ramalinga Reddy and former Infosys CFO Mohandas Pai debate allowing private bus operators in Bengaluru, highlighting public transport challenges and ideological differences.
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta inaugurated a new Electric Receiving Sub Station for Delhi Metro, emphasizing its role in preventing power failures. She also chaired a meeting on sanitation, waste management, and announced collateral-free loans for start
Indian Railways commissions 472.3 route km of indigenous Kavach Version 4.0 across three sections, marking the highest single-day deployment of the automatic train protection system.
Indian Railways successfully tested the indigenous Kavach train protection system on a 93-km stretch between Sarmatanr and Manpur stations, demonstrating automatic braking and collision prevention capabilities.
Indian Railways has commissioned the indigenously developed Kavach 4.0 automatic train protection system across 455 route kilometers, significantly enhancing passenger safety by preventing collisions and overspeeding.
Bhagalpur district administration partners with NTPC's Kahalgaon plant for CSR projects including digital libraries, smart classrooms, and hospital equipment to benefit underprivileged communities.
The Economic Survey 2025-26 explains why Indians follow queues in Metro systems but push in buses. Five factors create orderly behavior: clear rules, fair enforcement, reliability, social learning, and dignified spaces.
Karnataka's Rural Development Minister Priyank Kharge has written to MEITY to resolve technical problems in e-Swathu 2.0 software that hinder rural property registration, including land measurement conversion issues.
The Greater Mohali Area Development Authority's newly constructed VIP helipad near Vikas Bhavan remains unused as it falls within Shaheed Bhagat Singh International Airport's flight line, requiring lengthy IAF approvals.
The Delhi government has extended its Late Payment Surcharge waiver scheme on water bills from January 31 to August 15, citing billing system issues and public requests. Over 330,000 consumers have already benefited.
Residents in Noida's Sector 55 express alarm as power department welds broken poles instead of replacing them, with one collapsing onto a balcony. Officials promise replacement by mid-March.
Baramati airstrip lacks Instrument Landing System despite transfer to MADC, forcing pilots to use visual flight rules. Deputy CM Ajit Pawar wanted better facilities before his fatal crash.
Municipal Corporation Chandigarh announces 48-hour water supply shutdown from Jan 30-31, 2026 for urgent pipeline maintenance work at Sukho Majra village, affecting raw water pumping from Phase-III.
Anil Kakodkar explains how India's growing PHWR capacity, fueled by imported uranium, can accelerate the transition to thorium-based nuclear power for long-term energy security.
MCG Gurgaon prohibits manual sewer entry, mandates mechanical equipment and strict safety protocols for sanitation workers to prevent accidents and ensure dignity.