Category : Governance


Anamika Singh Granted VRS After Central Deputation Denial

Senior bureaucrat Anamika Singh has been granted voluntary retirement from service in Lucknow. The 2004 batch officer, who last served as Commissioner of Food and Civil Supplies, reportedly sought VRS after being denied central deputation.

Bhopal BMC to Raise Rs 200 Crore Bonds Under AMRUT 2.0

Bhopal Municipal Corporation plans to raise Rs 200 crore through bonds under AMRUT 2.0, adding to existing Rs 175 crore debt. This Rs 375 crore total makes BMC one of India's largest municipal borrowers, funded by recent tax hikes.

Sanjay Biswal Named New Lucknow Zoo Director

Sanjay Biswal, a 2012 batch IFS officer, has been appointed as the new director of Lucknow Zoo, replacing Aditi Sharma. He brings extensive experience in wildlife conservation and plans to enhance zoo infrastructure.

Gurgaon Water Pipeline Leak Disrupts Supply to Sectors

A major water pipeline leak near Sector 88 in Gurgaon has disrupted supply to residential societies along Dwarka Expressway. GMDA officials cite temperature-related shrinkage as the cause, with repairs delayed by rainfall.

Vinay Kumar Named Panchkula Municipal Commissioner

Indian Railway Personnel Service officer Vinay Kumar has been appointed as the new commissioner of the Panchkula Municipal Corporation, succeeding IAS officer Ram Kumar Singh, who has been reassigned to key roles in revenue and disaster management.

Chandigarh Introduces Digital Parking Pass System

Chandigarh Municipal Corporation launches MC One Pass digital parking system in Sector 22, offering affordable monthly passes for two-wheelers and four-wheelers to enhance transparency and convenience.

Vande Bharat Sleeper to Get Non-Veg Food After Row

After political controversy over vegetarian-only menu on Howrah-Kamakhya Vande Bharat sleeper, Union ministers intervene. Non-vegetarian options to be available within a week, addressing Bengal's food habits.

Maharashtra Forest Dept Second in E-Governance Ranking

Maharashtra Forest Department headquartered in Nagpur secured second position in state government's 150-day e-governance assessment scoring 171 marks, attributed to digital public interface and internal workflow.

Nagpur Leads Maharashtra E-Governance Rankings

Nagpur Divisional Commissioner's Office secured top position in Maharashtra's 150-day e-governance improvement programme, evaluated across 7 digital parameters by Quality Council of India.

LMC Approves Civic Policy Changes: Fee Hikes, New Rates

Lucknow Municipal Corporation has approved significant revisions to civic policies, including increased licence fees for commercial establishments, mutation charges, and rents for community halls and public venues to boost municipal revenue.

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