A series of ignored complaints about 'acid' and 'foul stench' in water preceded the Indore tragedy. Investigation reveals bureaucratic delays in fixing pipelines led to contamination and deaths.
Dense fog continues to cripple rail services in Chandigarh for the 8th consecutive day, causing major delays to Shatabdi, Vande Bharat & long-distance trains. Check latest updates before you travel.
Pune railway station's major redevelopment, adding 6 platforms by 2027, aims to ease congestion. But activists question if VIP convenience is prioritising over real passenger issues. Read the full story.
Union Minister inspects Ratu Road Elevated Corridor in Ranchi, directs officials to develop public amenities like parks & gyms in vacant spaces. NHAI to assess feasibility.
Dense fog and bad weather severely disrupted Delhi-Patna rail services, with Tejas Rajdhani delayed by 16 hours. Read the full report on the widespread passenger inconvenience.
Thiruvananthapuram civic body seeks Rs 5 crore for 10 mobile toilet units to address public sanitation shortage and poor hygiene, following a zero cleanliness score in Swachh Survekshan 2023.
Kerala Finance Minister K N Balagopal alleges the central government has failed to transfer welfare pensions, despite the state advancing Rs 25 crore. Over 8.4 lakh beneficiaries affected.
Abu Dhabi Public Health Centre launches HawAQM, a real-time indoor air quality observatory for schools, homes & offices. A proactive step for public health protection.
Mohali Municipal Corporation faces criticism for using Chandigarh MC's vehicles for tree pruning, citing no money for fuel. Councillors call their own expensive machine a 'white elephant'. Read more.
Residents of Mandi Ahmedgarh feel betrayed as promised municipal upgrades vanish. The dream of a transformed town with better roads and sanitation lies shattered. Read the full story of broken promises.
President Droupadi Murmu's Dec 29 visit to Jamshedpur triggers major road repairs, encroachment removal, and civic improvements, bringing relief to residents after years of neglect.
An analysis of how women, from Kristin Cabot to small-town India, face public scrutiny and harassment. Explore the societal voyeurism that demands a daily price. Read more.
Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) announces a comprehensive renovation plan for all city markets, including malls. The plan addresses parking, sanitation, and encroachment issues to improve public amenities.
Odisha government issues notifications for major urban expansion, upgrading 5 NACs to municipalities and creating 24 new NACs across 13 districts to boost governance and civic amenities.
A ₹18.58 crore community centre in Gurgaon's Sector 14 remains unused for a decade due to lack of electricity and clearances. Residents demand CM's intervention for a firm inauguration date.
North Eastern Railway's Varanasi DRM Ashish Jain inspected safety & passenger amenities at Sadat and Jakhaniyan stations. Read about the key findings and instructions issued.
Residents of Pune and Khadki cantonments face civic darkness as merger delay with municipal bodies denies them voting rights. No elections since 2021, no clarity from authorities.
Panchkula Municipal Corporation's F&CC-approved projects, from village roads to LED street lights, are underway. Mayor reviews plans aimed at boosting amenities and quality of life. Key updates inside.
A Rajkot resident files an FIR against eight builders for alleged fraud in housing projects, citing lack of basic amenities and document issues. Read the full details of the case.
Western Railway unveils a 1,712 sq ft digital lounge at Mumbai Central, offering co-working, high-speed Wi-Fi, and refreshments. The project targets ₹3.2 crore revenue in 5 years and may be replicated at other stations.
The Rs 8.5 crore Barabati food court in Cuttack, inaugurated in August, remains non-functional. Vendors and residents express frustration as procedural delays stall the project meant to boost tourism and hygiene.
Mapusa Urban Health Centre threatens to cut water and power to the fish market for failing to maintain cleanliness despite repeated warnings. Read the full story.
IndiGo flight 6E-361 from Pune to Bengaluru turned into an 8-hour ordeal due to delays and multiple boarding changes. Passengers faced frustration as the airline cited Delhi weather. Read the full story.
Ahmedabad police book 15 men for public urination under a women's safety initiative. Lawyers warn against conflating civic nuisance with sexual crime. City faces severe public toilet shortage.
Despite a real estate surge, Vandalur lacks basic amenities like proper roads, drainage, and water. Residents face health hazards from sewage and stray dogs. Read more.
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.
Southern Railway completes phase of Kochu Veli station redevelopment with lifts & pit lines. Passengers demand ticket counters, shelters, more train stops to decongest Central. Read more.
Ranchi Municipal Corporation unveils plans to redevelop vendor markets, build new ones with permanent spaces, parking & amenities. Aim is to ease congestion and boost local commerce.
Indigo flights from Kolhapur to Hyderabad & Bengaluru face major delays, causing cancellations. Nashik services also cancelled. Passengers share ordeal. Details inside.
Despite state cabinet approval in May 2025, the proposal for a separate Dharwad Municipal Corporation awaits the Governor's assent, leaving citizens deprived of funds and development. Read about the political delays.