59 out of 2,869 municipal corporation posts in Maharashtra to be elected unopposed on Jan 15. State Election Commission clarifies polls cannot be held with NOTA as sole option, sparking debate.
Greater Noida residents face health hazards from stagnant sewage on roads and parks. NGT orders action, but little progress seen. Read about the ongoing civic crisis.
Vadodara Municipal Corporation's purchase of branded cricket shoes for corporators sparks controversy. Mayor Pinki Soni approved only one pair, but officials tried for two. Read the full story.
Residents of Chennai's Indira Nagar are alarmed as dozens of crows are found dead in a local park. Officials suspect poisoning or virus, samples sent for urgent analysis. Experts warn against touching the birds.
Visakhapatnam gears up for Lighthouse Festival 3.0 on January 9 & 10. The event, backed by Union ministries, aims to celebrate maritime heritage and boost coastal tourism. Join the celebration!
Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation collected ₹510 crore in property tax last fiscal. With new assessments and revised structures, it aims for ₹600 crore this year. Read how they plan to achieve it.
Chennai's new ₹44 crore, four-lane bridge over the Cooum river in Nolambur is set to open in February, replacing a risky causeway and cutting travel time by 15 minutes. Read more.
Andhra Pradesh govt updates Visakhapatnam master plan for IT/ITES & data centre boom. Plan to assess infrastructure, earmark 30,000 acres. Read more.
Greater Chennai Corporation enforces strict coordination to prevent newly laid roads from being dug up. A 486 crore project aims to relay 500+ pending roads. Will it end citizens' nightmare?
BJP's Chandrashekhar Bawankule defends unopposed municipal elections, calling them a sign of development-oriented consensus. He counters opposition criticism, citing examples from gram panchayats.
Greater Chennai Corporation launches door-to-door bulk waste collection in March to tackle illegal dumping. Private contractors will manage zones. Book via Namma Chennai app or WhatsApp.
Greater Chennai Corporation launches Phase II of Marina Beach redevelopment with bamboo seating, reading corners & watchtowers. The 6 crore project aims to enhance visitor experience, but upkeep of Phase I facilities raises concerns. Read more.
Greater Chennai Corporation will construct 232 resting pods and dining halls for its sanitation workforce, predominantly women, offering safety, amenities, and dignity. Read more about this major welfare initiative.
After scrutiny, 15,931 candidates will contest for 2,869 seats across 29 municipal corporations in Maharashtra on January 15. Key battles in Mumbai, Pune, and Nashik.
Odisha government initiates public consultation to expand Bhubaneswar and Berhampur municipal corporations. Puri officially declared a metropolitan city for planned development. Details inside.
Chennai Corporation deploys drones for larvicide spraying and intensifies fogging to tackle rising mosquito density and prevent dengue. Officials say the peak season is over, but vigilance continues. Read more.
Mahayuti alliance secures 64 seats uncontested in Maharashtra municipal corporation elections ahead of January 15 polling. Key wins in Kolhapur, Pune, and other regions.
GVMC cancels flawed tender for Mudasarlova horse-riding centre, orders probe & recovery of Rs 3 crore advance. New tender to involve private investment, no public funds. Details here.
Greater Chennai Corporation installs 9 underground stormwater tanks in school playgrounds using German tech to tackle flooding and recharge groundwater. Read how this 'sponge city' project works.
VMRDA announces ambitious plan for 25,000 middle-income plots in Visakhapatnam by 2026, along with key goals for infrastructure and citizen-centric reforms. Learn about the new initiatives.
Mohali Municipal Corporation launches a strict drive against property tax defaulters. Major commercial & industrial units face sealing & auction if dues not cleared in 3-day grace period. Pay now to avoid action.
Chennai Corporation floats new tender to bio-mine 5.5 lakh tonnes of legacy waste at Perungudi dumpyard. The project, costing ₹53.60 crore, aims to reclaim land and process remaining waste. Read the latest updates.
Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation unveils major 2026 initiatives: a 10-zone system, Rs 307 crore road project, enhanced night sanitation & AI traffic management. Explore the city's urban upgrade.
Mohali Municipal Corporation cracks down on major property tax defaulters, including GMADA with Rs 10 crore dues. Sealing and auction drive initiated. Pay now to avoid action.
Greater Chennai Corporation's 12-week door-to-door drive collects over 582 tonnes of bulky waste like sofas & mattresses. Learn how residents can schedule pickup for proper disposal.
Besant Nagar's 8th Cross Street, a key beach access road in Chennai, has been neglected for years, filled with seized police vehicles and waste. Residents demand action. Read the full report.
Odisha government officially upgrades Puri to a municipal corporation, fulfilling a long-standing demand. Four other towns declared NACs. Read about the expected infrastructure boost.
Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation issues a 3-day ultimatum to 26 agencies to remove 800 illegal hoardings after empanelment lapses. Failure to comply will lead to BMC action and cost recovery.
Odisha govt initiates formation of Greater Berhampur by merging 34 revenue villages. Public suggestions invited within 30 days. A key urban expansion move for the city.
BJP seals a tactical seat-sharing deal with Shiv Sena (Shinde) for Nagpur civic polls, but alliance crumbles in Amravati. Details on the political maneuvering inside.