urban infrastructure

New Delhi, April 11 All new infrastructure projects undertaken by urban local bodies, including the MCD and NDMC, will be required to be equipped for electric vehicle charging, according to the draft EV Policy 2026 released on Saturday.According to the draft policy, departments, autonomous...

New Delhi, April 11 The leasing of retail spaces in shopping malls and high streets in the Delhi-NCR region rose by 45 per cent to nearly 6 lakh square feet in January-March, driven by increased demand, according to Cushman & Wakefield.Data from real estate consultant Cushman & Wakefield...

New Delhi, April 10 In an effort to improve safety and better utilize public infrastructure, the Delhi government plans to set up nearly 300 police posts across flyovers, FOBs, and pedestrian subways, PWD Minister Parvesh Sahib Singh said on Friday.The Public Works Department (PWD), which...

New Delhi, April 8 Over four lakh "smart" streetlights are set to be installed across the national capital in the coming months by the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD), officials said.The lights, largely based on LED technology and equipped with remote monitoring systems, will be rolled...

New Delhi, April 5 The transformation of Ayodhya is not only reflected in its development, but also in a continuous process of its social and cultural awakening, said Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust general secretary Champat Rai here on Sunday.In his address at the closing ceremony...

Moga, April 4 Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Saturday criticized the previous Congress and Akali governments, accusing their leaders of draining the state's resources like "parasites" and said that even now, they have no agenda except "a lust for power."Mann said his government is...

New Delhi, April 2 The infrastructure sector is set to play a central role in sustaining the country's long-term economic growth and achieving the goal of 'Developed India' by 2047, said Rohit Rishi, Managing Director of India Infrastructure Finance Company Ltd (IIFCL), on Thursday.Addressing...

Vav-Tharad (Gujarat), March 31 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated and laid the foundation stones for development projects worth ₹19,806.9 crore at a ceremony in Vav-Tharad in North Gujarat on Tuesday.The projects, undertaken by the central and state governments, span energy, transport...

New Delhi, March 31 Rahul Gandhi, a Congress leader, criticized the Modi government on Tuesday over its Smart Cities Mission, alleging that the scheme's objective was never to develop the entire city, and that the nation was sold a "half-baked scheme" presented as a narrative of complete...

March 30, Kohima: Neibodzelie Solo has been elected as the Chairperson of the Kohima Municipal Council (KMC), with Thenusou Sekhose as the Deputy Chairperson.The election took place today at the DC Office, Kohima. Mr. Solo is a councillor from PWD Panchayat Ward-11, while Ms. Sekhose...

Vav-Tharad (Gujarat), March 30 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate and lay the foundation stones for development projects worth Rs 19,806.9 crore during his visit to Gujarat on March 31, encompassing investments in renewable energy, transportation, railways, and urban infrastructure...

Bhubaneswar, March 25 – In a move to expedite the expansion of clean energy infrastructure across urban Odisha, the State Housing and Urban Development Department has issued a comprehensive order to simplify and expedite approval processes for City Gas Distribution projects.According to an...

New Delhi, March 24 The Delhi government allocated ₹674 crore to the fire department in its budget for 2026–27, up from ₹530 crore in the current fiscal, with a focus on strengthening infrastructure and upgrading machinery to tackle frequent fire incidents.Presenting the budget for 2026-27...

Reasi, March 23: In a major step towards sustainable urban development and improved public services, the Reasi Municipal Committee has ensured that street lighting throughout the town will remain unaffected during power outages, with many municipal lights now powered by solar energy.As part of...

New Delhi, March 13 Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta launched four amphibious excavator machines procured for cleaning drains in Najafgarh and other nearby areas on Friday.Gupta, who visited the Badusarai area for a ground inspection, said that the new machines procured by the Irrigation and...

New Delhi, March 12 A parliamentary panel has recommended that the government set up a new high-level expert committee to assess infrastructure, financing, governance, and capacity requirements in line with the vision of 'Viksit Bharat 2047'.According to the panel, this will ensure coordinated...

The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs informed the Rajya Sabha that the Smart Cities Mission has led to significant improvements in urban infrastructure and civic amenities in Jammu.Responding to a starred question raised by Member of Parliament Sat Sharma, Minister of State for Housing...

Hyderabad, March 9 Citing severe pollution plaguing major metros like New Delhi, Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Monday reaffirmed that the Musi Riverfront development in Telangana will proceed at any cost.Addressing a gathering after inaugurating the rejuvenated Nalla Cheruvu here, Reddy...

New Delhi, March 9 India's overall workforce participation in paid work must rise to 60 per cent from the current 47 per cent, and engaging women in the labor force will be critical in achieving the Viksit Bharat goal by 2047, an Axis Bank study said on Monday.The study highlighted that...

Ahmedabad, March 8 – Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel inaugurated a key civic infrastructure project and launched new government service facilities in Ahmedabad on Sunday, including a major water distribution station in Ghatlodia and a sub-zonal administrative office in Bodakdev.The...