Category : Governance


Economic Survey Calls for RTI Act Re-examination

India's Economic Survey proposes re-examination of RTI Act 2005 to align with global practices while preserving original intent, suggesting exemptions for draft documents and confidential records.

Delhi's Trans-Yamuna Area Gets Rs 728 Crore Boost

The Trans-Yamuna Area Development Board has approved development works worth Rs 728 crore to upgrade roads, drainage, and civic amenities in the region, with Chief Minister Rekha Gupta directing officials to prioritize monsoon preparedness.

Joint Group to Study NH 766 Tunnel Road Feasibility

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari informs Wayanad MP Priyanka Gandhi about a joint working group to study tunnel road feasibility on NH 766, addressing night traffic ban issues through Bandipur Tiger Reserve.

Goa House-Listing Census 2027: Dates, Self-Enumeration Details

Goa government has notified the house-listing and housing census for Census of India 2027, with a 30-day period from April 16 to May 15. Self-enumeration option available from April 1 to April 15, with 33 data points to be collected.

Jitendra Singh to Inaugurate NIO Shore Lab in Vizag Friday

Union Minister Jitendra Singh will inaugurate the National Institute of Oceanography's new shore-based laboratory in Visakhapatnam's Rushikonda area on Friday, marking a significant milestone for ocean research on India's east coast.

Bengaluru Toilet Audit: 95% Unusable for Disabled Persons

A comprehensive audit of Bengaluru's public toilets reveals shocking gaps between official claims and ground reality, with 95% facilities unusable for persons with disabilities and severe safety issues for women and transgender users.

Patna's Bakarganj Nala Project to Transform Central Areas

The Bakarganj Nala Development Project under Patna Smart City Mission is 80% complete, aiming to eliminate foul odors, garbage piles, and open drains in central Patna before monsoon. The Rs29 crore initiative will improve drainage, reduce waterlogging, an

Mysuru Guides Raichur & Maski in Waste Management

Mysuru City Corporation signs MoU to mentor Raichur City Corporation and Maski Town Panchayat in solid waste management under the Swachh Shehar Jodi initiative, sharing best practices from its Super Swachh League achievement.

Hubballi's Smart City Toy Train Defunct, Shows Neglect

The Rs 4.2 crore toy train at Mahatma Gandhi Park in Hubballi, launched under the Smart City initiative, remains damaged and non-operational despite official assurances, highlighting civic neglect and raising questions about public asset maintenance.

Andhra RWAs Seek Official Role in Local Governance

The Andhra Pradesh Federation of Resident Welfare Associations has called on the state government to formally include RWAs in local administration structures to leverage their expertise for urban development.

AP to Adopt Chhattisgarh's Best Practices for Welfare Schemes

Andhra Pradesh's Twenty Point Programme chairman Lanka Dinakar announced that learnings from a Chhattisgarh study tour will be adapted to strengthen welfare programmes and achieve the Swarna Andhra Vision 2047 with a $2.40 trillion GSDP target.

Arunachal CM Calls PRI Reps to Boost Grassroots Democracy

Arunachal Pradesh CM Pema Khandu addressed PRI representatives, emphasizing inclusive planning and effective scheme implementation to strengthen grassroots democracy during a state-level orientation programme in Itanagar.

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