RAM G Bill Replaces MGNREGA: A Critical Analysis
The VB-G RAM G Bill 2025 replaces MGNREGA, shifting financial burden to states and converting a rights-based law into a centrally controlled scheme. Analysis by CPI(M) leader John Brittas.
Category : Governance
LS Tables SHANTI Bill 2025, Opens Nuclear Sector to Private Players
The SHANTI Bill 2025, tabled in Lok Sabha, repeals old atomic laws, paving the way for private investment to boost India's nuclear energy capacity to 100GW by 2047. Read the full analysis.
Haryana CM Stresses Transparency on Public Grievance Portal
Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini calls CM Window a symbol of public trust, reveals 14.12 lakh complaints resolved. Officials urged to ensure honest and timely grievance redressal.
Anna Nagar Gets 2,100 Parking Bays to Ease Traffic Chaos
Greater Chennai Corporation launches a major paid parking project in Anna Nagar with 2,100 bays, 1,300 cameras, and contractor-led towing to decongest roads. Read details.
MCG to build two new model roads in Gurgaon
Gurgaon's civic body initiates construction of two model roads in Sectors 32 and 39, featuring cycle tracks and improved drainage. Aim is to complete before next monsoon. Read details.
TTD to Install UPI Kiosks in 60 Temples Nationwide
TTD EO Anil Kumar Singhal directs officials to install UPI kiosks & QR codes in 60 temples, fast-track 5,000 new temples, and modernize staff quarters. Key decisions from Tirupati review meeting.
103 Firemen Sacked in Jammu & Kashmir Over Fraudulent Selection
Jammu & Kashmir administration terminates 103 fire service personnel after probe reveals fraud in recruitment process. The action follows a detailed inquiry by the Fire & Emergency Services department.
Govt introduces SHANTI Bill to allow private nuclear power
India's new SHANTI Bill 2025 replaces old atomic laws, permits private sector in nuclear energy, and sets liability caps to attract investment for a 100 GW target by 2047. Read the full analysis.
Trichy clears 1.2 km of encroachments, creates no-vending zones
Trichy Corporation designates two congested stretches as no-vending zones to ease traffic. Over 500 vendors to be relocated to six new sites in a phased move. Details inside.
Gurgaon liquor shops accused of major excise violations
Multiple Gurgaon liquor shops under probe for smuggling now face complaints for serious excise policy breaches, including illegal advertising and selling below MRP. Lawyer demands sealing and license suspension.
Experts Question Jakkur Flying School Relocation to Mysuru
Aviation experts raise concerns over Karnataka government's proposal to relocate Jakkur's flying school to Mysuru, with plans for a golf course and sports complex on the vacated land. Read the full analysis.
UP Ends Estimate System for Electricity Connections
UPERC proposes a lumpsum fee for new electricity connections, ending corruption-prone estimates. Final approval expected Dec 18. Get details on new transparent charges.
Kanpur: Dec 27 Holiday for Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti
The Uttar Pradesh government has declared Saturday, December 27, 2025, a public holiday in Kanpur Nagar district for Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti. Get details on the official order and its significance.
Bengaluru's Traffic Gridlock: Outdated Signals Blamed
Bengaluru's crippling traffic chaos is rooted in an old, fragmented signal infrastructure. Discover the core issues and potential solutions for the city's mobility crisis. Read more.
Delhi RWA Writes to MCD on Stray Dog Threat in Parks
A Delhi RWA has written to the MCD Commissioner highlighting the growing stray dog menace in parks, causing safety fears for residents and children. Read the urgent call for action.
MNRE Asks States to Copy Rajasthan's Power Grid Transparency
Rajasthan's practice of publishing spare grid capacity is now a national model. MNRE urges all states to adopt this transparency measure for faster renewable energy growth. Read more.
Chandigarh's Rs 33.2 Cr Tourism Spend Under Scrutiny
Chandigarh MP Manish Tewari demands a detailed account of how Rs 33.2 crore was spent on tourism over three years, with Rs 11.8 crore paid to artists. Read the full story.
Ahmedabad civic body rejects contractors over litigation history
Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation is informally rejecting contractors with litigation history, even if lowest bidders. A major Rs 87 crore lake project was scrapped and re-tendered due to this unwritten rule. Read the full report.
CAG Flags ₹1.77 Lakh Crore UC Scandal in Maharashtra
CAG report reveals Maharashtra govt departments failed to submit UCs for ₹1.77 lakh crore, with year-end spending sprees violating financial rules. Read the shocking details.
Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar ZP Creates UIDs for 4,030 Public Assets
Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Zilla Parishad leads Maharashtra in creating Unique IDs for public assets like schools and roads. Discover how this digital move aims to curb malpractices and enhance governance.
AMC Approves Decorative Painting as Bridge Safety Questions Mount
Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation approves ₹2.61 crore for painting flyovers while Subhash Bridge remains closed for safety inspection. Critics question priorities as structural repairs lag.
Gandhinagar Water Project Pipeline Burst Floods Roads
A newly laid pipeline in Gandhinagar's ambitious 24x7 water supply project burst, flooding roads and raising serious quality concerns. Residents now demand reliable supply.
Nagaland launches e-challan service for digital traffic management
Nagaland rolls out e-challan service in Dimapur to modernize traffic enforcement, becoming India's 34th state to adopt the digital system for improved governance.
Daltonganj Station Toilets Defunct for Over 1.5 Years
Two crucial toilets at Daltonganj railway station have been unusable for 18 months due to lack of water and electricity. Officials promise action by month-end. Read more.
BMC Finds Engineer's Road Width Justification Unsatisfactory
BMC deems H-West ward engineer's explanation for false road width certification in Bandra West unsatisfactory. Activist demands inquiry and cancellation of developer's IOD. Details inside.
Chhattisgarh Acts on ED Inputs, 7 Officers Face Action
Chhattisgarh govt takes action against 5 IAS & 2 state officers based on ED recommendations. Details on suspensions, prosecutions, and departmental proceedings inside.
BMC's Rs 129 Crore Plan for WEH, EEH Micro-Surfacing
BMC floats tenders worth Rs 129 crore for micro-surfacing 15.4 km of Mumbai's Western & Eastern Express Highways. Work to cost Rs 8.41 crore per km. Read details.
Manish Tewari Flags Decades of Drift at SCL, Seeks Audit
MP Manish Tewari demands a forensic audit of SCL Mohali, citing decades of mismanagement and unclear upgrade plans. Calls for transparency and revival of the semiconductor facility.
Kharar Road Damaged Days After Build, Officials Under Scanner
A newly constructed road in Kharar, Mohali, damaged within days, exposing supervisory lapses & alleged fund misuse. DC orders probe, action against officials. Details inside.
Sewer overflow at Gurgaon-Delhi border creates traffic, health mess
Persistent sewer overflow near Dundahera in Udyog Vihar 1 has created a hazardous, stinking mess for a week, crippling traffic and raising disease fears. Residents demand urgent action from HSIIDC. Read the full report.
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