Category : Governance


UP Electricity Services Improve in National Discom Ratings

Uttar Pradesh's electricity distribution companies show overall improvement in consumer service ratings for FY 2024-25, with Noida Power Company Ltd achieving top A+ grade and Dakshinanchal Vidyut Vitran Nigam Ltd upgrading from B+ to A.

Gurgaon MCG Fines Rs 1.8 Crore for Sanitation Violations

The Municipal Corporation of Gurgaon has imposed fines totaling Rs 1.8 crore through 9,002 challans for sanitation and environmental violations between March 2025 and March 2026, with polythene use being the most common offence.

Pune Traffic App: 240K Complaints, 170K Challans Issued

The Pune Traffic Police app launched in June 2025 has received 240,000 complaints, resulting in 170,000 challans. Citizens report violations like triple-seat riding and tinted windows, aiding police in managing traffic across the city's 518 sq km area.

Indore Clears 1,250 Tonnes of Waste at Depalpur Dumpsite

Indore Municipal Corporation has successfully tackled 1,250 metric tonnes of waste accumulated over five years at Depalpur dumpsite. Over 500 ragpickers sorted recyclables, with 4.5 tonnes sold and 60 tonnes converted to fuel.

Railways New Refund Rules: No Refund Under 8 Hours

Indian Railways announces stricter refund rules with no refund for cancellations less than 8 hours before departure and 50% deduction for 8-24 hours. New norms aim to curb black market ticket sales.

Pune Replaces British-Era Water Pipelines in Cantonment Areas

The Pune Municipal Corporation has initiated a Rs 15 crore project to replace 20km of corroded British-era water pipelines in the Pune Cantonment Board, aiming to resolve long-standing issues of leakages, contamination, and erratic supply over 18 months.

Bengaluru Sewage Plant Upgrades to Meet NGT Standards

BWSSB is rehabilitating 20 sewage treatment plants across Bengaluru to comply with stringent 2018 NGT norms, adding tertiary treatment stages and improving capacity to address the city's growing sewage management needs.

Chandigarh Fire Safety Check in Sector 34 Institutes

The Fire and Rescue Services Department conducted inspections at educational and commercial establishments in Sector 34, Chandigarh, identifying violations like non-functional sensors and obstructed exits.

Homeless Excluded from First Census Phase, Counted Later

Palamu district census officer confirms homeless people will not be included in the first house listing phase of Census 2026-27, but will be covered in the second population enumeration phase. Training for field trainers has begun in Daltonganj.

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