Category : Governance


Bengaluru's Rs 13 Crore Underground Market Deserted

The Krishnadevaraya Palike Bazaar, a Rs 13 crore underground air-conditioned market in Bengaluru, remains largely vacant with only 5 of 79 shops occupied. Vendors prefer street stalls, and infrastructure like lifts and escalators are underused due to low

Centre Allocates PDS Kerosene to Ease LPG Pressure

The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas has issued a notification granting temporary exemptions under the Petroleum Act, 1934, to allocate PDS kerosene to states, aiming to ease LPG supply pressures across India.

No Decision on NPR Update, Says Registrar General

The Registrar General of India has stated that no decision has been taken regarding the updation of the National Population Register (NPR), which was last updated in 2015 and contains demographic details of residents across rural and urban areas.

FASTag Annual Pass Price Hike Announced by NHAI for 2026

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has announced a Rs 75 increase in the FASTag Annual Pass fee, raising it to Rs 3,075 starting April 1, 2026. The pass offers up to 200 toll crossings annually for private vehicles.

Hyderabad Market Converts Waste to Power, Feeds 600 Daily

Hyderabad's Bowenpally market transforms 10 tons of daily fruit and vegetable waste into electricity, biogas, and fertilizer, powering 170 shops and serving breakfast to over 600 people through innovative biofuel technology.

Kanpur Trains Women's Groups in Disaster Risk Reduction

The District Disaster Management Authority in Kanpur Nagar conducted a specialized training program on Disaster Risk Reduction for 100 women's self-help groups, focusing on life-saving measures and community resilience.

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