urban planning

Raipur, March 11 The first meeting of the Chhattisgarh State Capital Region Development Authority, held at the Chief Minister's office in the assembly complex on Wednesday, discussed various aspects under Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai, an official said.The meeting discussed the objectives...

Kohima, March 10 The Nagaland assembly passed a bill on Tuesday to integrate village authorities into the town planning process.The Nagaland Town and Country Planning (Fifth Amendment) Bill, 2025, was introduced in the House on Monday by Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio.The bill aims to strengthen...

Itanagar, March 9 The Arunachal Pradesh Assembly passed five key government bills by voice vote on Monday after discussions in the House, strengthening provisions related to fire safety services, regulation of education department postings, GST amendments, urban planning, and anti-defection...

Hyderabad, March 8 Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy said on Sunday that the state government is planning to promote a "night economy" of shops and other businesses with the redevelopment of the Musi river here.He sought the cooperation of AIMIM president and Hyderabad MP Asaduddin...

New Delhi, March 8 Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated two new Delhi Metro corridors on Sunday and laid the foundation stone for three more metro lines, providing direct connectivity to several important locations in the national capital.He also inaugurated and laid the foundation stone...

Itanagar, March 6 As many as seven important bills were introduced in the Arunachal Pradesh Assembly on Friday.Home Minister Mama Natung introduced the Arunachal Pradesh Fire and Emergency Services Bill, which aims to provide for the maintenance of fire and emergency services and strengthen...

Gandhinagar, March 5 – Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel released a book on Thursday that examines how cities can turn climate risks into opportunities for sustainable growth, amid growing concerns about the pace of urbanization and its environmental impact.The book, titled "Shaping...

Hyderabad, February 27 – Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy, on Friday, directed officials to prepare a Core Urban Act for three corporations within the Outer Ring Road (ORR) limits to replace the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) Act.He suggested that this new Act should...

Ahmedabad, February 27 – The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) has recently launched a city-wide initiative to manage stray animals and improve human-animal coexistence, officials said on Friday.The policy identifies designated feeding spots for stray dogs and other animals, with fines...

New Delhi, February 26 The Delhi government is enhancing the city's power infrastructure for the next 50 years, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said on Wednesday, inaugurating the project to move electricity wires underground in Chandni Chowk.Gupta said that the 28 roads and streets in the Old...

Hamirpur (HP), February 25 The Hamirpur Municipal Corporation has made it mandatory to obtain approval before constructing buildings in new areas that have been merged into the corporation, officials said on Wednesday.Municipal Commissioner Rakesh Sharma said that about 94 villages adjacent to...

Rajkot (Gujarat), February 25 More than 1,400 houses were demolished during the two-day mega demolition drive in the Rajkot city, and land worth more than Rs 350 crore was cleared, an official said on Wednesday.Among the demolished structures, there were more than 200 houses that resembled...

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...

Mumbai, February 25 – Municipal Commissioner Bhushan Gagrani presented the budget of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) for the fiscal year 2026-27 on Wednesday, proposing a total outlay of Rs 80,952.56 crore. The budget prioritizes infrastructure development and technological...

Gandhinagar, February 24 – Gujarat has begun preparations for Phase 1 of the nationwide census in 2027, with officials emphasizing accuracy, transparency, and the use of digital tools to simplify the process.A special meeting of Principal Census Officers from Gujarat, Dadra and Nagar Haveli...

Singapore/Lucknow, February 24 Uttar Pradesh has prepared land banks, business-focused policies, and measures to ensure safety and security, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath told investors in Singapore on Tuesday, a day he met with the country's top leaders, including Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim...

Rajkot (Gujarat), February 24 More than 1,300 houses have been demolished by civic authorities in Rajkot city as part of a major demolition drive to clear illegal settlements along the Aji River, officials said on Tuesday.The Rajkot Municipal Corporation (RMC) launched the drive on Monday to...

Quetta, February 23 – A major water crisis unfolding in Balochistan, Pakistan, along with a demographic explosion, threatens to overwhelm the province's fragile ecology, a report has highlighted."Every morning in Quetta, before the sun clears the jagged peaks of the Sulaiman Mountains, a...

New Delhi, February 23 To alleviate traffic congestion on key arterial roads in east Delhi – Geeta Colony Road, Patparganj Road, and Mother Dairy Road – the Public Works Department (PWD) plans to conduct a feasibility study, officials said on Monday.In addition, the Public Works Department...

Chandigarh, February 23 – Launching a broad attack on the Centre, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Monday questioned the government’s handling of a recent protest by the Youth Congress, alleged large-scale manipulation of voter lists, and asserted that the opposition INDIA bloc remains...