Category : Governance


Borim Bridge Overnight Closure for Asphalt Work in Ponda

The Borim bridge in Ponda will be completely closed to all traffic from 8pm Sunday to 8am Monday for polymer modified bitumen concrete asphalting. PWD officials confirm this closure is essential for uninterrupted completion of ongoing strengthening work.

FASTag Annual Pass: 50 Lakh Users in 6 Months

Over 50 lakh highway car users have purchased the FASTag Annual Pass in the past six months, with 26.5 crore toll payments recorded. The scheme has boosted travel frequency by 50% among regular users.

Hubballi-Dharwad May Waive Interest on Pending Water Bills

The Hubballi-Dharwad Municipal Corporation is planning a one-time settlement scheme to recover Rs 324 crore in pending water bills, with interest waivers for defaulters. Mayor Jyothi Patil has urged the commissioner to seek state approval.

NDMC's AI-Themed Delhi Beautification for 2026 Summit

New Delhi Municipal Council launches comprehensive beautification, illumination, and sanitation drive across Lutyens' Delhi ahead of India AI Impact Summit 2026, featuring 5,000 plants, AI-themed lighting, and upgraded infrastructure.

Delhi Govt Drafts DUMTA Bill to Unify Transport System

Delhi government has initiated drafting a bill to establish the Delhi Unified Metropolitan Transport Authority (DUMTA), an umbrella body aimed at streamlining the city's fragmented transport network through coordinated planning and investment.

Madurai Waste Collection Crisis: Overflowing Bins Plague City

Madurai residents endure overflowing garbage bins due to irregular waste collection, with civic activists highlighting health risks. Corporation officials cite truck maintenance issues as the cause, promising normalization with extra drives.

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.

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