BMC Issues New Guidelines for Road Widening, Rehab in Mumbai
Mumbai's BMC revises rules for road widening & rehabilitation under DCPR 2034 to ensure transparency, stop selective demolitions, and improve traffic flow. Key changes explained.
Mumbai's BMC revises rules for road widening & rehabilitation under DCPR 2034 to ensure transparency, stop selective demolitions, and improve traffic flow. Key changes explained.
Varanasi Press Club gears up for the 38th Kanishkadev Gorawala Memorial Media Cricket Competition. Six teams to compete from Dec 24-31 at Dr Sampurnanand Sports Complex. Read for full schedule and team details.
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.
Varanasi DM Satyendra Kumar inspected night shelters to ensure facilities for the needy during the cold wave. He directed officials to improve arrangements and urged public to report distress.
Varanasi Municipal Corporation assures no coercive action against religious sites after seers protest integrated tax bills. Commissioner clarifies tax exemptions for charitable institutions.
GRP and RPF nab two notorious thieves at Varanasi Cantt railway station, recovering over Rs 5 lakh in cash and jewellery. One accused was a parole jumper. Read the full story.
Banaras Hindu University organizes a grand flower exhibition at Malaviya Bhavan from December 25 to 27. The event aims to promote greenery and organic farming awareness. Read more.
Despite spending crores on widening Trichy's roads, illegal parking and vendors render projects useless. Residents decry lack of coordination between authorities. Read more.
The 9th Mahindra Kabira Festival starts on Dec 19 in Varanasi, exploring Kabir's teachings through music, art & dialogue. Discover the schedule & highlights.
India's pioneering hydrogen fuel cell catamaran taxi in Varanasi was struck by a boat, halting operations. Police investigate if the crash was deliberate. Read the latest details.
A plan to widen Dehradun's Garhi Cantt-Dakra road to four lanes faces opposition from traders and residents over feasibility, traffic bottlenecks, and environmental damage. Read more.
Hundreds in Pettah-Anayara face severe water shortage for five days as pipeline work disrupts supply. Residents forced to buy water. KWA cites pipe bursts. Read more.
Hundreds in Pettah-Anayara face severe water shortage for five days as pipeline work disrupts supply. Residents forced to buy water as KWA struggles with recurrent pipe bursts. Details inside.
Bombay High Court directs three Andheri housing societies to remove structures blocking a key DP road within a week. Justice Jadhav's order aims to ease traffic congestion and improve access to civic amenities.
A new cancer registry report for Varanasi reveals one in 36 men is at risk of oral cancer, primarily due to tobacco. Breast cancer is most common in women. Learn the key findings and risks.
Varanasi Municipal Corporation identified and acted against 110 'yellow spots' for open urination from Dec 12-16. Beautification and awareness campaigns launched to keep the holy city clean. Join the effort!
A 35-year-old teacher died in an accident on Pune's notorious Katraj-Kondhwa Road, highlighting persistent safety issues despite PMC's promises. Read about the incomplete works and commuter woes.
Bhoma villagers accuse MLA Govind Gaude of softening his opposition to a highway expansion project ahead of ZP polls, citing lack of clarity on alignment and threat to religious structures. Read more.
Azgara assembly area in Varanasi becomes the first to complete the Special Intensive Revision exercise. District election officer targets full completion by Tuesday. Read the latest updates.
Varanasi's 'Sundays on Cycle' event saw enthusiastic participation to celebrate India winning the bid to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games. Read about the vibrant community initiative.
Thane activists slam poor coordination among agencies on Ghodbunder highway widening, linking 18 deaths to the project. MLA warns of more risks without service lanes.
Varanasi (Kashi) bags the Smart City Innovation Award-2025 for its pioneering 3D Urban Spatial Digital Twin project, a first in India for comprehensive city planning and disaster management.
SS Rajamouli's upcoming film 'Varanasi' starring Mahesh Babu & Priyanka Chopra is sparking a massive bidding war for its digital rights, with a potential Rs 1000 crore deal. Details inside.
Divisional Commissioner S Rajalingam warns agencies to complete Varanasi's Sarnath elevated road and Kazzakpura flyover within revised deadlines or face strict action. Details on the inspection here.
Residents of Varanasi performed a special aarti and organized a friendship march on December 3, 2025, ahead of Russian President Vladimir Putin's visit to New Delhi. The event highlighted local support for India-Russia ties.
Ahead of Vladimir Putin's India visit, a viral video shows Varanasi residents performing 'aarti' for his photo. Watch the unique welcome and read about the key 23rd Annual Summit details.
Violent clash erupts between BHU hostel inmates and proctorial board in Varanasi. Police, PAC rush to campus. Several sustain minor injuries. Details inside.
Bengaluru's civic body plans to widen the crucial 80-ft road from Hoodi Circle to Hope Farm Junction using land acquired under RMP 2015. Read details on the infrastructure upgrade.
MSRDC submits a Rs 16,000 crore plan to widen Mumbai-Pune Expressway to 10 lanes by 2029-30. Aiming for state clearance to start tendering before March 31. Read the full story.
Varanasi authorities conduct major inspection to end traffic chaos near Cantt railway station. New lane designs and encroachment removal planned for smoother commutes. Read more.