Residents of Bamleshwari Nagar in Nagpur, who boycotted the 2019 elections over lack of basic amenities, now plan to vote in NMC polls on Jan 15, calling their earlier protest counterproductive.
As Nagpur Municipal Corporation elections near, frustrated citizens confront former corporators over years of neglect in drainage, water, and roads. Read about the rising public anger.
Odisha government approves 7 major industrial projects worth Rs 55,783 crore, set to create over 14,500 jobs. Key investments in steel, semiconductors, and rare earths. Discover the details.
Lucknow Municipal Corporation plans to develop sports courts, parking, and public amenities under flyovers on Munshipulia-Polytechnic corridor. Approved by CM, work to start soon.
Northeast Railway GM Uday Borwankar reviewed progress on safety, passenger amenities, and infrastructure projects. He stressed timely completion without quality compromise. Details inside.
Ahead of Nashik's January 15 civic polls, 735 candidates outline agendas for clean Godavari, better roads, water supply, and development. Key leaders share their vision for a transformed city.
Odisha CM Mohan Majhi launches Godabarish Mishra Adarsh Primary School scheme, laying foundation for 118 schools. A Rs 12,000 crore initiative aims to build 2,200 model primary schools. Read more.
Chandigarh Municipal Corporation identifies 9 vending zones for mobile toilets and 27 sites for water tankers to improve hygiene and public health for street vendors and citizens.
Supreme Court criticizes Karnataka's Premium FAR policy, warning it will worsen congestion and strain amenities in Bengaluru's narrow-road areas. Read the full story.
Chandigarh Municipal Corporation earmarks 10 key locations for mobile toilets and water tankers to improve public sanitation and water access for residents and visitors.
Odisha government finalizes the Bhubaneswar-Cuttack-Puri-Paradip Economic Region (BCPPER) plan, a key pillar for Viksit Odisha 2036. The corridor aims to boost the state's economy to $1.5 trillion by 2047. Read more.
Odisha government greenlights 55 new hotel & resort projects worth Rs 3,211 crore since July 2024, adding 3,800+ rooms. Major brands like Hyatt & Marriott to expand in Bhubaneswar, Puri & tribal areas.
Residents near Rani Jhari in Chikkamagaluru protest the forest department's Rs 30 entry fee proposal, citing lack of basic amenities like roads and water. They demand infrastructure improvements first.
Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi intervenes, asks OPSC to fill 151 additional vacancies in state civil services for 2025 exam after job aspirants' resentment. Details inside.
UPSRTC's 'Citizen First Initiative' introduces help desks, digital boards & better amenities at 280 bus stations for 55 crore annual passengers. Minister Dayashankar Singh directs upgrade.
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.
Odisha CM Mohan Majhi's 2025 focused on jobs, ports & Rs 16 lakh crore investments. See how his admin balanced ambition with course-correction. Read the full analysis.
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.
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.
Odisha's Mukhyamantri Bus Seva Yojana offers free bus travel to 15 lakh school students from April 2025. Learn about eligibility, application, and benefits.
Odisha's Baraputra Aitihya Gram Yojana will develop 25 birthplaces of freedom fighters & reformers into heritage museums with a ₹345 crore budget, boosting cultural tourism & local livelihoods.
Odisha's Deputy CM Pravati Parida virtually inaugurated 491 new Anganwadi centres, a key step in the state's mission to empower women and children. Discover the government's vision for a robust early childhood ecosystem.
Odisha govt rolls out new policies to accelerate the Bhubaneswar–Cuttack–Puri–Paradip Economic Region (BCPPER), projected to contribute 33% of state GSDP by 2047. Read details on the mega development plan.
Odisha police credit a 10% higher reward payout for the mass surrender of 22 Maoists. The state's revised rehabilitation package now exceeds Chhattisgarh's, offering up to Rs 1.2 crore for top leaders.
Odisha government orders special audit into forest department's purchase of 51 Thar SUVs after allegations of procurement above market rates. Total cost exceeds Rs 12 crore. Details inside.
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.