Category : Governance


Bengaluru Hoardings Return Sparks Safety Concerns

Civic activists in Bengaluru warn of clutter and safety risks as roadside hoardings make a comeback, with former corporator Padmanabha Reddy highlighting outdated necessity in digital age.

UP Rehab Plan for Bahraich Village After Boat Tragedy

The Uttar Pradesh government has approved a comprehensive rehabilitation package for 136 families in Bharthapur village, Bahraich, following a fatal boat accident that claimed nine lives in October 2023.

CAG Flags Funding Gaps in Karnataka Smart City Mission

The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) report reveals significant funding gaps and poor resource mobilisation in Karnataka's Smart City Mission, with seven districts receiving Rs 6,781 crore but spending only Rs 5,788 crore.

GMDA Blocks Illegal Access to Dwarka Expressway in Gurgaon

Gurgaon Metropolitan Development Authority has sealed an unauthorized route to Dwarka Expressway over Badshapur drain near Sector 99 using jersey barriers, citing structural damage from heavy vehicles. The closure impacts local residents while addressing

VMC Closes 3 Key Roads in Vadodara for Sewerage Projects

Vadodara Municipal Corporation will close three major roads in western areas for sewerage work, including repairs near Squirrel Circle and new drainage lines in Vasna and Gotri, with closures lasting 20 days or more.

Economic Survey Pushes for Congestion Pricing in Indian Cities

The Economic Survey 2025-26 recommends implementing congestion pricing in dense business districts to reduce traffic, boost speeds, and cut emissions, citing international success stories and highlighting significant productivity losses in Indian cities.

Bhopal Metro Staff Reshuffle Raises Project Concerns

MPMRCL announces staff reshuffling after Bhopal Metro launch, with 7 employees moved including Delhi Metro deputation staff. Officials call it routine HR review, but analysts question timing amid service reductions.

Hyderabad Mayor Orders GHMC to Activate All Completed Works

Hyderabad Mayor Gadwal Vijayalakshmi has instructed GHMC officials to immediately operationalize all completed development works and expedite pending projects. The directives came during the 11th general standing committee meeting.

Ahmedabad Bullet Train Gets 100-Metre Steel Bridge

A 100-metre-long steel bridge has been completed in Ahmedabad for the Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project. The bridge, weighing 1,098 metric tonnes, runs parallel to the Sabarmati main line of Western Railway.

Economic Survey Calls for RTI Act Re-examination

India's Economic Survey proposes re-examination of RTI Act 2005 to align with global practices while preserving original intent, suggesting exemptions for draft documents and confidential records.

Delhi's Trans-Yamuna Area Gets Rs 728 Crore Boost

The Trans-Yamuna Area Development Board has approved development works worth Rs 728 crore to upgrade roads, drainage, and civic amenities in the region, with Chief Minister Rekha Gupta directing officials to prioritize monsoon preparedness.

Joint Group to Study NH 766 Tunnel Road Feasibility

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari informs Wayanad MP Priyanka Gandhi about a joint working group to study tunnel road feasibility on NH 766, addressing night traffic ban issues through Bandipur Tiger Reserve.

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