Chandigarh Municipal Corporation plans to hire a consultant to improve sanitation services and manage solid waste more effectively. The move aims to enhance the city's cleanliness and operational efficiency.
A group of 300 students from Varanasi has left for Tamil Nadu under Kashi Tamil Sangamam 4.0, aiming to strengthen North-South cultural ties. Read about this unique educational exchange.
The YEF Bharat Summit 2025 will be inaugurated by Madhya Pradesh CM Dr. Mohan Yadav in Indore on December 20. The event aims to empower youth and foster entrepreneurship. Read more.
Indian Railways revamps onboard catering on 11 Vande Bharat Express trains, introducing authentic regional dishes from Kanda Poha to Kosha Paneer. Discover the new culinary journey.
TDP MP Lavu Sri Krishna Devarayalu highlights Andhra's funding challenge for Viksit Bharat Rozgar scheme, citing post-bifurcation deficit. He offers 5 key reforms.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Secretary SP Goyal mandates 25-tonne urea stock at sales centres, warns of FIRs for overcharging. Also reviews KGBVs, Adarsh Schools, and plans Atal Vajpayee centenary events.
Despite NGT's October order, Panchkula's Jhuriwala site remains clogged with garbage, spilling onto highways and causing health hazards. Residents plan to approach the Deputy Commissioner.
Mizoram Congress strongly opposes BJP's proposal to rename MGNREGA to 'VB-G RAM G', alleging it erases Gandhi's legacy and shifts burden to states. Read the full story.
Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan commended district collectors for completing key rural projects and urged them to maintain pace in implementing all government programmes. Read about the achievements.
A national workshop in New Delhi focused on building a unified geospatial framework to support Viksit Bharat 2047. Key discussions included the National Geospatial Mission, data interoperability, and emerging tech. Read more.
A new bill proposes transforming MGNREGA into the 'Viksit Bharat Guranatee for Rozgar & Ajeevika Mission'. Discover the planned changes and their impact on rural employment in India.
Centre aims for April 1, 2026, launch of new rural employment scheme replacing MGNREGS. States to bear 40% cost, get six months for implementation. Details inside.
Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann criticises Centre's move to rename MGNREGA, urges focus on wages & weeding out fake beneficiaries. Also addresses kabaddi violence. Read more.
The Centre announces the Clean Himalayan Cities Initiative to provide financial and technical aid to hill states battling massive plastic waste from tourism. The plan targets visible improvements by early 2026.
The new Viksit Bharat-G RAM G Bill increases guaranteed work days to 125 but imposes a 60:40 fund-sharing model. Experts warn this could strain state finances, mirroring issues in the PMFBY. Read the analysis.
Tamil Nadu officials warn the proposed VB-G RAM-G scheme could cost the state an additional Rs 4,300 crore annually due to altered Centre-state funding. Read the full analysis.
Jharkhand Education Project Council forms a 72-member state team to evaluate schools for Mukhyamantri Swachh Vidyalaya Puraskar & Swachh Evam Harit Vidyalaya Rating. On-site verification to be completed by December 15.
Tamil Nadu CM M K Stalin inaugurated 63 projects worth ₹2,630.88 crore in Madurai, laid foundation for 7 new ones. Local chamber demands urgent civic upgrades, airport expansion.
Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, India's second space traveller, called on the nation's youth to adopt scientific temper and national missions as personal duty for Viksit Bharat 2047 at IISF 2025.
India's first Vande Bharat Sleeper train is set to begin operations by the end of December 2025. Get all details about the launch route, features, and how it will transform overnight travel.
Deolali Cantonment Board wins Raksha Mantri's 'Swachha Chhavani Swastha Chhavani' award for 2025. Ranked 2nd nationally, it leads in Maharashtra. Read about its green initiatives and waste management success.
Uttar Pradesh's 15th Vande Bharat Express begins commercial runs on December 9, linking Gomtinagar and Saharanpur with 7 stops. Discover the route, schedule, and how it boosts state connectivity.
ISRO Chairman S. Somanath unveils an ambitious roadmap of seven key missions, including Gaganyaan and Shukrayaan, to be executed by March 2026, marking a new era for India's space exploration.
CM Yogi Adityanath outlined PM Modi's five pledges as India's eternal guide to becoming a developed nation by 2047. He stressed unity, heritage pride, and economic revival at a Lucknow event.
Bengaluru's Greater Bengaluru Authority will appoint urban designers and planners for the first time to transform city infrastructure. Applications open until Dec 15.
Prayagraj's district-level youth festival under VBYLD 2026 on Dec 13 offers declamation, folk dance, science exhibition & more. Register on My Bharat portal. Details inside.
A total of 272 healthcare facilities in Prayagraj division received the Kayakalp Award for hygiene and infection control. Fatehpur leads with 86 awards. Discover the impact of this government initiative.
A viral video from Varanasi showing a tree covered in used diapers ignites a nationwide conversation on waste disposal, civic responsibility, and community hygiene. Watch and join the discussion.
A 50-hectare urban forest, Nagar Van Merakum Tzuin, launched in Mokokchung village. The project aims to boost biodiversity conservation and environmental education in Nagaland's urban landscape. Read more.
The Centre's NAKSHA programme uses drone surveys to create digital urban land records, aiming to curb illegal construction and simplify property deals for 600 million future city dwellers. Read how it works.