MCD Budget Focuses on Dog Shelters, Pollution Control
Delhi's Municipal Corporation allocates Rs 10 crore for dog shelters across 12 zones and forms a special group to combat air pollution in its revised budget for 2025-26 and 2026-27.
Category : Governance
Nagpur VIP Road Narrowed by Streetlight Project, Safety at Risk
Nagpur's crucial VIP Road faces dangerous narrowing due to ill-planned streetlight installation by NMC, creating hazardous bottlenecks and raising serious safety concerns for motorists and pedestrians in West and South West Nagpur.
Nagpur Police Excels in Maharashtra e-Governance Programme
Nagpur Rural Police SP Office achieves second position in Maharashtra's 150-day e-Governance Improvement Evaluation Programme, scoring 161/200 marks. The force implements AI chatbot, MahaCrimeOS, and blockchain technology for modern policing.
MERC Fresh E-Public Hearing in Nagpur for Power Tariffs
Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission schedules new e-public hearing in Nagpur on February 10 for MSEDCL tariff review petition, raising consumer concerns about delays and repeated proceedings.
Madhya Kailash Flyover in Chennai to Open in February
The L-shaped flyover at Madhya Kailash junction in Chennai is set to open in early February, providing relief to commuters from Adyar, Guindy, and OMR. The project addresses major traffic bottlenecks and aims to streamline the flow of 11,000 vehicles per
Telangana Power Discom Cracks Down on Engineers
TGSPDCL issues show-cause notices to 60 engineers for approving electricity connections to buildings without valid occupancy certificates or failing to detect fake OCs in Hyderabad.
Haryana CM Approves Rs 127.87 Cr Urban Projects
Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini chaired a High-Powered Works Committee meeting, approving three urban infrastructure tenders worth Rs 127.87 crore and ordering re-tendering for one project.
PM Modi Praises NCC Cadets for Operation Sindoor Efforts
Prime Minister Narendra Modi commended the National Cadet Corps cadets for their dedicated service during Operation Sindoor, emphasizing their crucial role in community welfare and national development initiatives.
Kolkata Water Supply Halt in South Areas on Saturday
Large parts of south Kolkata will experience water shortage on Saturday as the KMC shuts the Garden Reach treatment plant for repairs and maintenance, affecting Behala, Tollygunge, Jadavpur, and Garia.
Jaipur JDA Approves New Parking Policy and Traffic Measures
Jaipur Development Authority has approved a special parking policy including peak hour rate hikes, pedestrian corridors, and traffic expert consultations to address city congestion.
DH Speak Out Forum: Key Public Issues Discussed
Deccan Herald's Speak Out forum on January 29, 2026, featured diverse public opinions on governance, economy, and social policies, reflecting citizen engagement in national discourse.
Haryana CM Approves Rs 127.87 Crore Urban Projects
Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini chaired a High-Powered Works Committee meeting, approving urban infrastructure projects worth Rs 127.87 crore and achieving savings of Rs 8.77 crore.
Bengaluru's Rs 613-Crore Sweeping Plan: 46 Machines
Bengaluru's five city corporations will tender for 46 mechanical sweeping machines under a 10-year, Rs 613-crore initiative to combat dust pollution, with GPS monitoring and enhanced efficiency.
Karnataka Excise Scam Exposes Outdated Licensing Corruption
The recent Karnataka excise scam reveals how an outdated licensing regime perpetuates systemic corruption, calling for urgent policy reforms to break this vicious cycle.
Ahmedabad Passport Office Special Drive on Feb 7
Regional Passport Office Ahmedabad will hold a special drive on Saturday, February 7, to address the surge in demand for passport services. Appointments are available online for both normal and tatkal categories.
Haryana Holds Janta Darbar in Yamunanagar Village
The district administration in Haryana organized a Janta Darbar at Ynagar village, addressing local grievances and fostering direct communication with residents.
Khagaria Pontoon Bridge Opens, Cuts Travel Distance by 70 km
A 500-meter-long pontoon bridge over the Kosi river in Khagaria district has been inaugurated, constructed at Rs 30 crore. It will benefit 25 villages, reducing travel distance to Madhepura from 95 km to 25 km.
Vadodara Vadsar Bridge to Connect Flood-Prone Areas
Vadodara Municipal Corporation starts building the Rs 31 crore Vadsar bridge to permanently link low-lying residential areas like Casa Residency with the city during Vishwamitri river floods.
TN Urban Mobility Charter 2031 Aims for Sustainable Transport
Sustainable Mobility Network releases TN Urban Mobility Charter 2031, addressing Chennai's transport gaps like poor bus connectivity and pedestrian safety to build climate-resilient cities.
New Surat Municipal Commissioner Nagrajan M Takes Office
Nagrajan M has taken charge as the new municipal commissioner of Surat, assuming office during a critical period involving waste disposal investigations and upcoming municipal elections.
Bengaluru Public Toilets Unusable for Women, Disabled: Audit
A recent audit in Bengaluru has found that the majority of public toilets are unusable and unsafe, particularly for women and disabled individuals, raising concerns ahead of the Swachh Survekshan survey.
PSPCL Mandates Smart Pre-Paid Meters for Punjab Govt Offices
Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) has announced mandatory smart pre-paid metering for government office connections starting February 15, aiming to modernize power consumption and improve financial discipline.
Bengaluru's Goripalya-Hosahalli Railway Bridge Completed After Delays
After nearly two years of delays and technical challenges, the crucial Goripalya-Hosahalli railway bridge in west Bengaluru has been reconstructed, providing relief to thousands of daily commuters.
Kolkata Metro Blue Line Signal Issue Disrupts Morning Services
Kolkata's Blue Line metro services faced disruptions on Wednesday morning due to a signalling system fault at Dakshineswar station, affecting office-goers from Howrah and Hooghly. Normal operations resumed by 8:46 AM.
Kolkata's Gariahat Road Cave-Ins Due to Old Water Pipeline
A 50-year-old water pipeline in Kolkata is causing repeated road cave-ins on Gariahat Road, leading to traffic snarls and accidents, with KMC engineers struggling to find a permanent fix.
Goa Mandates Helmets for Pillion Riders with Grace Period
Goa Transport Minister Mauvin Godinho announces mandatory helmet use for pillion riders as per central guidelines, with a two-month relaxation period until April for public adjustment.
Delhi's First Double-Decker Metro Viaduct Ready for Trains
Delhi Metro's first double-decker viaduct between Bhajanpura and Yamuna Vihar is ready for train movement, with two more such structures set for completion this year as part of Phase IV expansion.
Patna Ganga Path Shops Redesigned for River Views
Patna's JP Ganga Path beautification project stalls 500 prefab shops plan after authorities raise river view concerns. PSCL redesigns units as open structures while exploring alternative uses for existing closed units.
VMC Opens 4 New Night Shelters After Court Rap
Following Andhra Pradesh High Court criticism, Vijayawada Municipal Corporation establishes 4 interim night shelters, increasing city's total to 8 facilities for destitute persons.
MCD's First Surplus Budget: 15 Initiatives to Boost Revenue
Municipal Corporation of Delhi announces its first surplus budget for 2026-27, projecting Rs 17,044 crore income against Rs 16,697 crore expenditure through 15 revenue-strengthening measures.
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