Category : Governance


AI Cameras to Monitor Lucknow-Kanpur Expressway for Safety

NHAI installs 79 AI-powered cameras on the 63km Lucknow-Kanpur expressway to detect speeding, accidents, and dangerous stunts. A Rs 9 crore control room with doctors will ensure rapid emergency response when the highway opens in April.

Pune Municipal Census Starts May 1 with 10,000 Staff

The Pune Municipal Corporation will launch its census on May 1, deploying 10,000 personnel for home visits. Training sessions are scheduled for March and April, with digital options available for residents.

UPSRTC Raises Pay for Rural Bus Staff by 14 Paise/Km

The Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation has increased the honorarium for contractual drivers and conductors operating rural buses under the Chief Minister's Janta Seva Yojana by 14 paise per kilometer, effective immediately.

Pune Cantonment Board Staff Unpaid as Funds Dry Up

Approximately 1,000 employees of the Pune Cantonment Board have not received their January salaries due to a severe shortage of central government funds, highlighting a deepening financial crisis.

Hyderabad: GHMC to GPS-Track 5,000 Civic Vehicles

The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation will install GPS tracking on 5,000 operational vehicles to monitor garbage collection, fogging, stray dog catching, and road sweeping across all 300 wards, enhancing accountability and service delivery.

Chandigarh Rose Festival Gets Rs 76 Lakh Bid, MC Profits

Chandigarh Municipal Corporation approved a record Rs 76 lakh bid for the Rose Festival, with a private firm financing the entire event. This marks the first time the MC used an Expression of Interest process, expecting revenue beyond costs.

Jaipur E-Rickshaw Zones Launched Despite Low Applications

The Rajasthan government has launched three new e-rickshaw zones in Jaipur, covering North, Central, and Jaipur Junction areas, despite receiving only 1,405 applications against 8,200 proposed allotments. The remaining zones will be rolled out by February

Sirsa MC Launches Anti-Encroachment Drive on Barnala Road

The Sirsa Municipal Council has initiated a city-wide anti-encroachment campaign, starting with Barnala Road, to ease traffic and address public complaints. Illegal structures were removed, with officials warning of strict action against non-compliance.

Ludhiana Sr Dy Mayor Challenges Rs 8.46 Cr Garden Tender

Senior Deputy Mayor Rakesh Prashar objects to the Rs 8.46 crore Rose Garden beautification tender in Ludhiana, citing excessive costs and lack of accountability. B&R officials defend the move, stating it follows former MC commissioner's orders.

Delhi's Unguarded Pits Pose Imminent Danger to Residents

A massive, unsecured excavation pit in Central Delhi's Bara Hindu Rao area, left open for over a decade, threatens lives daily. Residents warn of potential fatal accidents as authorities remain inactive despite repeated complaints.

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