New Delhi, February 25 The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) is showcasing its initiatives in solid waste management and sanitation at Municipalika 2026, which is currently taking place at Bharat Mandapam, according to an official statement.According to officials, the three-day...
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...
Guwahati, February 25 – Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma stated on Wednesday that the long-standing demand to alleviate traffic congestion in Jorhat town, particularly at the busy Baruah Chariali junction, is finally being addressed with the opening of a new flyover connecting Baruah...
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah inaugurated and laid foundation stones of major development projects in Ganderbal worth ₹84.41 crore to strengthen infrastructure, healthcare, roads, water supply and servicesFebruary 24, Ganderbal: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today laid foundation stones and...
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Omar Abdullah inaugurated and laid foundation stones for development projects worth ₹84.41 crore in Ganderbal, covering healthcare, sanitation, water supply, roads, and urban infrastructure. The initiatives include a CT scan facility, STP, town beautification, and upgrades to multiple roads and...
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Mumbai, February 21 Maharashtra Environment Minister Pankaja Munde has drawn a parallel between the sacrifices of soldiers at the border and the cutting of trees, including mangroves, for development, sparking sharp reactions on social media.Activist Anjali Damania posted the viral clip on the...
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Gandhinagar, February 19 – The Gujarat government on Thursday approved 23 proposals for land allocation to key state departments, aiming to strengthen water supply, energy, and port infrastructure across multiple districts of the state.The decision was made at a Cabinet meeting chaired by...
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Kolkata, February 17 The Kolkata Municipal Corporation has signed an agreement with IT services major TCS for the modernization and upgrade of the city's public lighting infrastructure, an official of the KMC said on Tuesday.Under the agreement, the civic body will collaborate with Tata...
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Patna, February 16 Bihar Chief Secretary Pratyaya Amrit chaired a high-level meeting with a delegation from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Monday to discuss potential partnerships in infrastructure, healthcare, energy, and skills development, officials said.During the meeting, ADB's...
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New Delhi, February 16 – In a major boost to Delhi’s urban infrastructure and traffic decongestion, Lieutenant Governor V.K. Saxena and Chief Minister Rekha Gupta inaugurated a state-of-the-art multi-level car parking facility at the Nehru Place District Centre in South Delhi on Monday.Chief...
February 14, New Delhi – The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved the launch of the Urban Challenge Fund (UCF) with a total Central Assistance (CA) of Rs. 1 lakh crore. The CA will cover 25% of the project cost, subject to raising a minimum of 50% of the project cost...
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New Delhi, February 14 In a major boost to urban infrastructure, the Union Cabinet has approved the launch of the Urban Challenge Fund (UCF) with a total central assistance of Rs 1 lakh crore, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Saturday.Under the scheme, central assistance will cover 25...
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New Delhi, February 14 The Union Cabinet has approved the launch of the Urban Challenge Fund (UCF) with a total central assistance of ₹1 lakh crore, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Saturday.Under the scheme, central assistance will cover 25 per cent of a project's cost, provided that...
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New Delhi, February 13 Union Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Friday called for the establishment of robust urban infrastructure through a transit-oriented development (TOD) model to make housing more accessible and sustainable.Addressing a two-day international...
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London, February 10 A team of researchers has demonstrated how biological systems could transform the way sustainable urban drainage systems manage polluted soils, pointing to a future in which urban infrastructure is greener, cheaper, and more resilient.The project, led by the University of...