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Bengaluru Appoints First Urban Designers in GBA
Bengaluru's Greater Bengaluru Authority will appoint urban designers and planners for the first time to transform city infrastructure. Applications open until Dec 15.
50-Hectare Nagar Van Inaugurated in Mokokchung, Nagaland
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.
Govt's NAKSHA Drone Survey to Digitize Urban Land Records
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.
Nagari Conclave Concludes: Blueprint for India's Future Cities
The Nagari – Future Cities Conclave in Delhi brought together policymakers & experts to discuss resilient, sustainable, and people-focused urban transformation for India. Explore the key insights.
Mumbai's Tree Policy Risks Ecological Damage
Maharashtra government's new compensatory plantation policy allows tree transplantation anywhere in MMR, raising serious environmental and public health concerns for Mumbai residents.
Urban Distress Cycle: Trust Deficit Drives Public Outrage
Ashwin Mahesh analyzes India's urban crisis where trust deficit makes citizens see every issue as systemic failure. Read how this cycle affects governance.
Sikkim mountains crack under development pressure
Sikkim faces 440 earthquakes in a decade as development pressures threaten fragile Himalayan ecology. Experts warn of growing environmental risks in the region.
Delhi Summit Shapes India's Urban Sustainability Future
Leading experts convened in Delhi to develop India's sustainable urban development roadmap. Key focus areas include climate-resilient infrastructure and green mobility solutions for growing cities.
Pune Kids Learn Bird Language & Tech Secrets
Pune children discover the secret world of bird communication. Learn how embryos talk and tech like shotgun mics decodes songs. Join the fun at Empress Garden!
India's Mega-Cities Sinking: Urban Crisis Deepens
A 2025 study reveals Delhi, Mumbai, and Chennai are sinking due to groundwater extraction. Over 2,400 buildings at risk. Discover the science behind India's next big urban crisis.
Expert's Health-First Vision for Cities After Nobel Dialogue
Epidemiologist Tolullah Oni, fresh from Nobel Prize Dialogue, advocates for health-centric urban planning in Bengaluru and beyond, addressing climate change and public health crises.
Karnataka's urban land monetisation plan for revenue boost
Expert committee recommends strategic urban land monetisation and financial reforms to strengthen Karnataka's economy and fund development projects.
Pune's Spider Watch: Battling Arachnophobia Through Science
Discover how Pune's groundbreaking Spider Watch initiative is transforming fear into fascination through citizen science, creating India's first comprehensive urban spider database while challenging deep-rooted arachnophobia.
Artists & Scientists Unite to Save Western Ghats
Discover how Bengaluru's creative minds and scientific community are joining forces through the Eco-Watch program to protect the biodiverse Western Ghats from environmental threats through innovative conservation strategies.
New York's Contradictions: The City That Never Ceases to Amaze
Explore how New York City continues to evolve while maintaining its unique paradoxes - from wealth inequality to cultural diversity, and discover what makes it eternally fascinating.
Odisha's Urban Boom: Coastal & Industrial Transformation
Discover how Odisha is transforming from coast to core with massive infrastructure development, smart city projects, and economic diversification driving unprecedented urban growth.
Special Governance Zones: India's Urban Solution
Discover how India's proposed Special Governance Zones could transform urban infrastructure and tackle the administrative crisis plaguing major cities. A revolutionary policy approach to urban reform.
Bengaluru's civic apathy hurts Karnataka rankings: Survey
Shocking survey reveals Bengaluru residents' indifference toward civic issues is negatively impacting Karnataka's overall performance in urban governance metrics. Discover why India's tech capital is failing basic citizen engagement tests.
AI Tracks India's Invisible Plant Invaders
Discover how Indian scientists are deploying cutting-edge AI technology to combat silent ecological threats from invasive plant species across the country.
71 Villages Seek BMC Integration for Urban Amenities
Seventy-one villages on Bhubaneswar's outskirts are formally requesting integration into the municipal corporation to access improved water supply, sanitation, roads, and other urban amenities currently lacking in their areas.
India's Top 10 Dirtiest Cities 2025 Ranking Out
Exclusive 2025 rankings reveal India's most polluted urban centers. Discover which cities topped the dirtiest list and the critical factors behind their poor environmental performance.
Mumbai's Vanishing Communities: Urban Isolation Crisis
Exploring the social breakdown in Indian metros like Mumbai, where gated communities and digital isolation have replaced traditional neighbourhood bonds and children's play spaces.
Rohtak's Essential Anti-Encroachment Drive Explained
Haryana's Rohtak launches massive anti-encroachment campaign to reclaim public spaces, improve infrastructure, and ensure urban safety. Learn why this drive has become essential.
India's Urban Planning Needs Complete Overhaul
India's urban planning crisis goes beyond land use. Discover why integrated planning focusing on mobility, environment, and governance is crucial for sustainable cities.
Mohali Approves ₹34 Crore Development Plan
Mohali Municipal Corporation greenlights massive ₹33.91 crore development projects including road infrastructure, parks, and public amenities that promise to transform the city's urban landscape and enhance citizen lifestyle.
Chandigarh Study: Daily Fruit & Veg Consumption Habits
New PGI research uncovers dietary patterns in Chandigarh with 54 men and 53 women consuming fruits and vegetables daily - a revealing look at urban nutrition trends.
Chandigarh Mayor showcases city's growth at Dubai summit
Chandigarh Mayor Sarbjit Kaur 'Babla' represents India at World Governments Summit in Dubai, highlighting city's achievements and gathering international best practices for urban development.
Indian Cities Sinking: 900 Sq Km Land Subsidence Crisis
Groundbreaking study reveals alarming land subsidence affecting major Indian metropolitan areas, with Delhi-NCR and Kolkata facing the highest risk of gradual sinking.
900 Sq Km of Indian Cities Sinking: Study
Groundbreaking study reveals alarming land subsidence across five Indian megacities, threatening infrastructure and millions of residents with Delhi and Kolkata most affected.
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