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Thane, April 10 All government agencies in Maharashtra's Konkan division have been directed to ensure strict implementation of security arrangements and infrastructure for the 135th birth anniversary celebrations of Dr B R Ambedkar on April 14.An aerial floral tribute by helicopter and a...

Union Health Secretary Punya Salila Srivastava visited the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Mangalagiri, in Andhra Pradesh today to review the ongoing activities during the Swachhata Pakhwada (Cleanliness Campaign). Addressing the gathering, the Union Health Secretary stated that...

SRINAGAR, April 8: Srinagar Deputy Commissioner Akshay Labroo and Principal of GMC Srinagar, Prof. Iffat Hassan Shah, interacted with faculty and students to assess the infrastructure and civic facility requirements at GMC and the Nursing College.Key issues raised included upgrading sports and...

Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo today chaired a review meeting of the Housing and Urban Development Department to assess the progress of key urban development schemes across Jammu and Kashmir.Under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban), officials informed that 31,173 out of 39,153 houses...

JAMMU, APRIL 06: The Jammu Municipal Corporation (JMC), under Commissioner Dr. Devansh Yadav, is installing wire mesh over major drains to prevent garbage dumping, improve wastewater flow, and reduce waterlogging.This initiative addresses sanitation challenges caused by residents disposing of...

POONCH, APRIL 06: ADC Poonch, Tahir Mustaf Malik, inspected the preparations for the upcoming Baisakhi festival at Shiromani Dera Santpura Nangali Sahib and held a meeting with the management committee to review the arrangements.The ADC assured timely measures for security, drinking water...

New Delhi, April 5 The Municipal Corporation of Delhi has cleared 18,495 metric tonnes of waste from railway tracks across the city, covering almost half of the 102.9-km stretch identified for a major sanitation drive, officials said on Sunday.According to a statement, the clean-up, carried...

POONCH, April 4, 2026: Deputy Commissioner Ashok Kumar Sharma chaired a thorough review to ensure smooth Baisakhi celebrations at Dera Sant Pura Nangali Sahib. Security, sanitation, medical facilities, and traffic management plans were finalized to provide a safe and convenient experience for...

New Delhi, April 3 In a major overhaul of municipal laws, the Centre has introduced more than 20 changes to the Delhi Municipal Corporation Act, 1957, replacing minor criminal provisions with monetary penalties, and removing several outdated offences in the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions)...

Chandigarh, April 3 Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini emphasized the need to strengthen sanitation and drainage systems in rural areas on Friday and directed officials to ensure regular and time-bound cleaning of village ponds and waste water channels.Chairing a review meeting of the...

New Delhi, April 2 The Municipal Corporation of Delhi on Thursday inducted a new fleet of advanced machines, including 16 backhoe loaders and two flood control vehicles, to improve sanitation and tackle perennial waterlogging issues.The newly launched fleet also included six mechanical road...

Dehradun, April 2 – Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami received a courtesy visit from Shri Shri Shri 1008 Bhimashankar Ling, the head priest of the Kedarnath Dham, on Thursday. The priest also offered his blessings to the Chief Minister and prayed for the prosperity and well-being of...

Doda, April 1: District Development Commissioner Krishan Lal reviewed the implementation of National Green Tribunal directives and environmental management in the district.He emphasized strict adherence to NGT guidelines, timely completion of the Bhaderwah Sewage Treatment Plant, and early...

The government has disbursed over one thousand five hundred crore rupees under the Fifteenth Finance Commission across eight states to strengthen rural local governance. These states are Arunachal Pradesh, Goa, Gujarat, Jharkhand, Odisha, Rajasthan, Telangana, and Uttarakhand. The Ministry of...

New Delhi, April 1 – The Centre announced on Wednesday the release of over ₹1,536.14 crore to strengthen local bodies in rural areas of Arunachal Pradesh, Goa, Gujarat, Jharkhand, Odisha, Rajasthan, Telangana, and Uttarakhand during the 2025-26 financial year, as part of the 15th Finance...

Chandigarh, April 1 Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann presented a report card of his government's work in rural development and panchayats on Wednesday, highlighting increased spending on village development in the state.Addressing the media under the 'Shandaar Char Saal Bhagwant Mann de...

JAMMU, MARCH 31: Minister Javid Ahmad Dar informed the Legislative Assembly that significant progress has been made in fund allocation and utilization under various Rural Development Department (RDD) schemes during 2024–26.Responding to a question by legislator Ajaz Ahmad Jan, he said major...

New Delhi, March 31 – Delhi Lieutenant Governor T.S. Sandhu visited the Kamla Nagar Market area, near Delhi University, on Tuesday, interacting with residents there before assuring them of a swift resolution to their concerns, including parking, sanitation, security, women's safety, and high...

New Delhi, March 29 Delhi Mayor Raja Iqbal Singh said on Sunday that the proposed amendments to the Delhi Municipal Corporation Act, 1957, are aimed at decriminalizing minor civic offenses and removing provisions for imprisonment, positioning this move as part of a broader effort towards...

New Delhi, March 29 Delhi Lt Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu visited Connaught Place on Sunday as part of his direct, informal outreach, and interacted with people from diverse backgrounds on a range of issues and potential solutions.During the visit, Sandhu fondly revisited his personal...