Thane Municipal Corporation announces phased 24-hour water shutdowns across multiple zones over 12 days starting January 27, due to reduced supply from Bhatsa river barrage repairs affecting water levels.
Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has instructed officials to take immediate coordinated action to restore normalcy in Himachal Pradesh following heavy snowfall, prioritizing roads to hospitals and essential services.
Nagpur Smart City Corporation penalizes Kerala's Keltron ₹24 lakh for failing to activate CCTV cameras on time, highlighting systemic neglect of surveillance infrastructure.
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu announces police personnel no longer need HIMBUS cards for HRTC bus travel, easing official journeys and reducing administrative burdens.
Delhi government's new notification doubles parking fees during severe pollution stages, contradicting CAQM's GRAP schedule that mandates hikes at Stage II, causing public confusion.
Panaji's smart city initiative targets 240 housing colonies for 16-way waste segregation in phases, with 35 already practicing it. The plan includes infrastructure setup, training, and digital payment systems.
Seven village panchayats in Goa have received ISO certification for infrastructure and service delivery. Panchayat Minister Mauvin Godinho urges others to follow suit, with 41 more working toward certification.
Punjab State Power Corporation Ltd (PSPCL) secured an A+ grade in the 14th Annual Integrated Rating, scoring 89.22/100 and ranking 5th among state discoms and 11th overall among 65 utilities nationwide.
Mumbai's booming bike-taxi services are flouting Maharashtra's mandatory helmet rule for pillion riders, with passengers reporting frequent non-compliance despite safety risks and legal fines.
Punjab ministers and AAP MLAs conducted registration drives for the Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojna, offering cashless medical treatment up to Rs 10 lakh across 820 hospitals in the state.
Delhi faces severe water shortage as treatment plants operate below capacity due to high ammonia levels in Yamuna. Residents across multiple zones struggle with dry taps, unreliable tanker services, and uncertainty about permanent solutions.
Delhi Development Authority introduces weekly public hearings at site engineer offices to address resident grievances on flat handovers, maintenance, and security issues directly.
Ranchi Municipal Corporation orders cable and telecom operators to submit valid permissions within a week or face removal of unauthorized cables causing safety risks on electric poles.
Bihar's power distribution companies, NBPDCL and SBPDCL, have achieved 'A' Grade in the 14th integrated rating by Power Finance Corporation, marking significant improvement in operational efficiency and service delivery.
RTI activist Bhimappa Gadad reveals Rs 1.1 crore crop loss compensation wrongly credited to 368 ineligible beneficiaries in Mudalagi taluk, Belagavi. He demands action and threatens High Court move.
Expert Kannaiah Naidu warns that replacing 33 crest gates at Tungabhadra Dam could be delayed due to Karnataka's alleged failure to release its share of funds, despite Andhra Pradesh transferring its contribution.
New Delhi Municipal Council exempts FSSAI-registered restaurants from health trade licence, simplifies regulations for GST-registered establishments to boost ease of doing business.
Gujarat has established over 13,000 Balika Panchayats, becoming India's leading state in this initiative. The project, supported by Unicef, trains girls on nutrition, rights, and leadership.
Nashik Municipal Corporation has submitted a Rs 290-crore proposal to NHAI to widen the Nashik-Pune highway from Dwarka to Nashik Road. The project aims to transform the 9-km stretch into a six-lane corridor ahead of the 2027 Simhastha Kumbh Mela.
Pune Municipal Corporation approves additional Rs 5 crore funding to expedite widening of old Mumbai-Pune highway, addressing persistent traffic congestion despite alternate routes via Aundh and Baner.
NHAI officials conducted road safety awareness activities in Madurai during Road Safety Month, while Trichy police honored college students for distributing safety-themed pens to promote helmet use.
Shop owners on Madurai's four Masi streets have extended shops onto pavements, forcing pedestrians onto dangerous roads. Corporation officials warn of fines.
BMC announces 10% water cut for 11 days starting January 27 affecting 12 municipal wards in Mumbai's island city and eastern suburbs due to maintenance at Pise dam.
Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation plans a city-wide stray dog survey across 48 wards, following Supreme Court guidelines and a 2019 census that recorded 2.1 lakh dogs. The survey aims to address rising dog bite cases and improve urban safety.
Indian Railways has updated its ticketing policy for Amrit Bharat trains, prohibiting RAC tickets on 12 new routes launched from January 2026. Learn the full list and details.
Uttar Pradesh will experience a 10-minute blackout at 6 PM today as part of a mock drill to test emergency preparedness across all 75 districts. The drill marks UP Diwas and Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose's birth anniversary.
Learn how to transfer vehicle RC online via Parivahan portal with new 2026 rules. Step-by-step guide, required documents, and deadlines for different transfer scenarios explained.
Bengaluru faces severe traffic congestion as 1,500 new vehicles hit roads daily while infrastructure stagnates. Vehicle registrations nearly doubled in a decade, overwhelming the city's 13,000 km road network.
Indian Railways to conduct detailed surveys at major stations in Mumbai, Pune, and Nashik to develop customized crowd management plans for enhanced passenger safety and convenience.
India's Census 2027 begins with a nationwide house-listing drive, featuring 33 questions on housing, caste, digital access, vehicles, and food habits to shape welfare and infrastructure policies.