Category : Governance


National Building Code Replaced by National Standard by April

The National Building Code will be replaced by a National Building Standard by April-end, granting states and municipal bodies authority over development norms, fire safety, and administration. The Bureau of Indian Standards is tasked with completing this

NDMC to Revise Illegal Vending Penalties in Delhi

The New Delhi Municipal Council is planning to revise penalty structures for illegal vending, citing outdated fines as ineffective deterrents. Enforcement drives have intensified in key commercial areas like Connaught Place and Janpath.

Dehradun Officials Inspect Road Work, Address Quality Issues

Senior PWD and district administration officials in Dehradun conducted inspections of road-cutting projects across the city, forming a committee to oversee work. Residents have raised concerns about poor quality and repeated repairs, with officials direct

Bijnor Officials Suspended Over Illegal Petrol Pump NOC

Two revenue officials suspended and action initiated against another after irregularities found in NOC issuance for petrol pump on restricted agricultural land in Bijnor. Probe reveals land was classified as protected fertile farmland.

Vijayawada Bypass Plan for NH-65 Traffic, Land Issues

Vijayawada MP Kesineni Sivanath leads meeting on proposed bypass between Nandigama and Vijayawada to reduce congestion on NH-65. Officials discuss DPR, but 500 houses may be affected, raising concerns from MLAs about displacement and farmer impact.

Nashik's Pay-and-Park Project Rebid for Fifth Time

Nashik Municipal Corporation has issued its fifth tender for a pay-and-park project, now including vehicle towing to boost contractor interest and address severe parking strain from 23 lakh vehicles.

Mumbai Avoids Summer Water Cuts, Lake Stocks High

Mumbai's civic administration rules out water cuts this summer due to comfortable water levels in seven lakes, currently at 44.54% capacity. Officials cite reserve stocks and ongoing projects to ensure supply.

Pune's Futuristic Village Adachiwadi Goes Viral

Adachiwadi, a small village in Pune district, is gaining online fame for its clean streets, modern facilities, and community-driven initiatives, as highlighted in a viral video by influencer Sarthak Sachdeva.

Delhi Assembly Launches AI Chatbot 'Vidhan Sathi' for MLAs

The Delhi Assembly has introduced an AI-powered chatbot named 'Vidhan Sathi' to assist MLAs with legislative analysis ahead of the budget session starting March 23. This innovative tool offers real-time insights into bills and reports, marking a first for

India's New FASTag Rules: Double Penalty for Unpaid Tolls

The Indian government has introduced stricter regulations for toll collection on national highways, including a formal definition of 'unpaid user fee' and a penalty system that doubles toll charges if not paid within 72 hours.

PMC Appoints Daughter of Pahalgam Terror Attack Victim

The Pune Municipal Corporation has appointed Asawari Jagdale, daughter of Santosh Jagdale who was killed in the Pahalgam terror attack, to a Class-II administrative post after bureaucratic delays were resolved through political intervention.

Chandigarh Power Dept Rs 700 Crore Loss, Billing Issues

Chandigarh administration discloses Rs 700 crore losses over 2 years 10 months in electricity department during JERC hearing. Citizens forum raises concerns about inaccurate KVAh-based billing practices affecting consumers.

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