Category : Governance


Chennai MRTS Handover: Detailed MoU in Preparation

Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced that Tamil Nadu government and Railway Ministry are preparing a detailed MoU for transferring MRTS assets. The takeover, costing ₹600-700 crore, aims to upgrade services to metro standards by January 2029.

Madikeri's Garbage Hill Finally Cleared After 13 Years

Madikeri's long-standing garbage hill is finally being cleared after 13 years of protests and legal battles. Work began on Friday with heavy machinery deployed to sort and remove legacy waste, following intervention by local MLA and the municipal administ

Trichy Bus Shelters: Ads Dominate, Passenger Info Missing

Trichy's 210 bus shelters, mostly outsourced to private firms, are covered in advertisements for hospitals and schools while failing to display essential bus route information, causing confusion for passengers and generating low revenue for the corporatio

J&K Budget: Free LPG, Orphan Sponsorship, and Economic Plans

Jammu and Kashmir's 2026-27 Budget, presented by CM Omar Abdullah, includes six free LPG cylinders for AAY households, Rs 4,000 monthly aid for orphans, and a Rs 1.27 lakh crore expenditure. It focuses on fiscal reforms, agriculture, tourism, and health.

Meghalaya's First Automated Car Park Opens in Shillong

Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma inaugurated Meghalaya's first automated multilevel car park in Shillong, part of a comprehensive strategy to tackle traffic congestion. Nine more facilities are planned, aiming to provide parking for 1,300 vehicles.

Vidyasagar Setu Closed Sunday for 12-Hour Repair Work in Kolkata

Vidyasagar Setu, also known as the Second Hooghly Bridge in Kolkata, will be fully closed for 12 hours this Sunday, February 8, 2026, from 6 am to 6 pm for critical repair and rehabilitation works, including cable and bearing replacements, with detailed t

NDMA SOP on Disaster Victim Identification Released

India's National Disaster Management Authority has issued its first Standard Operating Procedure for Disaster Victim Identification, addressing gaps in mass fatality incidents. The guidelines include a National Dental Data Registry and forensic archaeolog

DGCA: 377 Aircraft with Recurring Defects Since Jan 2025

Aviation watchdog DGCA has identified 377 aircraft with recurring defects since January 2025, as revealed by Minister Murlidhar Mohol in Lok Sabha. The regulator conducted extensive monitoring activities including thousands of inspections and audits.

Chandigarh's Capital Outlay Cut 24% in Union Budget 2026-27

The Union Budget 2026-27 has reduced Chandigarh's capital expenditure by nearly 24%, dropping to Rs 606 crore from Rs 798 crore. This significant cut affects infrastructure, health, and renewable energy projects, though some sectors like housing see incre

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