urban development

Chandigarh, February 26 – The Punjab and Haryana High Court has dismissed the criminal charges against former Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda and Associated Journals Limited in connection with the re-allotment of a plot in Panchkula.A bench of Justice Tribhuvan Dahiya overturned...

New Delhi, February 25 Union Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Manohar Lal said on Tuesday that the country's urban transformation is entering a "decisive phase," asserting that the path to Viksit Bharat by 2047 runs through strong, secure, and sustainable cities.Inaugurating the 18th edition...

Bhopal, February 25 The Madhya Pradesh government assured on Wednesday that stray cattle will no longer roam the streets in the state after two years once new cow shelters are built and other necessary arrangements are in place.The government's assurance came after some Congress MLAs expressed...

Bhopal, February 25 – Leader of the Opposition in the Madhya Pradesh Assembly, Umang Singhar, alleged on Wednesday that several key urban development plans in the state have been deliberately delayed, accusing the government of administrative paralysis and internal infighting.Singhar targeted...

Bengaluru, February 25 Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar has expressed his support for the induction of "new blood" into the cabinet, stating that the old guard cannot continue indefinitely, and that "fresh thinking" is vital for the party's future.Speaking to reporters here on...

Bengaluru, February 24 Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar strongly supported the induction of "new blood" into the cabinet on Tuesday, asserting that the old guard cannot continue indefinitely and that fresh thinking is essential for the party's future.Speaking to reporters here...

Bengaluru, February 24 – Responding to questions about controversial statements made by ministers and MLAs on leadership, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister and State Congress President D.K. Shivakumar said on Tuesday that it is the Chief Minister’s responsibility to control ministers and...

Patna, February 24 Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Kumar Sinha has vowed to crack down on shops selling meat, fish, and poultry near religious and educational institutions, claiming that these offended "people's sentiments" and promoted "violent tendencies" among children.The senior BJP...

Jaipur, February 23 – The growing problem of monkeys entering residential areas and attacking people was raised in the Rajasthan Assembly on Monday, with Congress MLA from Shahpura, Manish Yadav, drawing attention to the issue through a Calling Attention Motion.Responding to the motion...

Mumbai, February 22 – Shiv Sena-UBT leader Aaditya Thackeray urged the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) on Sunday to immediately halt private construction activities for a week, citing worsening air quality and what he described as Mumbai being "engulfed in terrible smog".In a strongly...

Ahmedabad, February 21 – A plan to deploy more than 3,000 electric buses, along with expanded metro connectivity and a Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS), to transform Ahmedabad’s urban transport network, was unveiled at the inauguration of the ‘Ahmedabad Next’ and ‘Mobility Exhibition’ on...

Rajkot, February 21 – Rajkot, Gujarat, is set to witness significant urban development projects aimed at improving the quality of life for its residents, as part of the state government's efforts to implement the "Ease of Living" vision.The projects include a new sports complex, a convention...

New Delhi, February 21 – Lieutenant Governor of Delhi, Vinai Kumar Saxena, inaugurated the Delhi Development Authority's (DDA) "Palaash Mahotsav" on Saturday, highlighting the importance of green public spaces and citizen participation in environmental conservation.Speaking to reporters, the...

Jaipur, February 20 Congress legislators walked out of the Rajasthan Assembly on Friday after Urban Development Minister Jhabar Singh blamed the previous Gehlot government for the delay in the completion of sewage treatment plants in the state.Responding to a question during the Question Hour...

Thane, February 20 Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has announced that Thane will be transformed into a “mobility hub” and Kalyan a “future-ready” urban center within the Mumbai Metropolitan Region.According to a release from the Deputy Chief Minister’s office on Thursday, a...

Lucknow, February 19 Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath will embark on a visit to Singapore and Japan from February 22, according to an official statement issued here on Thursday.In Singapore on February 23 and 24, the chief minister will attend a series of meetings aimed at...

New Delhi, February 19 Over 14.58 lakh people, including those living in slums, migrant workers, and those in need, have availed meals at nominal prices served at Atal canteens across the capital in the past two months, Urban Development Minister Ashish Sood said on Thursday.Meanwhile, while...

Gandhinagar, February 18 – Ahmedabad is set to be transformed into an “Olympic-Ready City” after the Gujarat government allocated ₹1,278 crore in the 2026–27 State Budget, following the state’s successful bid to host the Commonwealth Games in 2030.Presenting the budget in the state Assembly...

Lucknow, February 17 The Uttar Pradesh Assembly passed two amendment bills by voice vote on Tuesday to remove the word 'Kushtashram' (leprosy asylum) from municipal rulebooks, in a move aimed at ending discrimination against leprosy patients and ensuring a dignified place for them in society...

Jammu, February 17 The Jammu and Kashmir government announced on Tuesday the launch of a "Viksit village project" aimed at the holistic development of rural areas across all assemblies in the Union territory, with a significant budgetary allocation under the 2026-27 capital expenditure...