Rajkot (Gujarat), February 23 The Rajkot municipal body launched a major operation on Monday to demolish over 1,400 illegal settlements covering an area of 2.5 km in the city, officials said, under tight security.More than 65 earth-excavating machines, along with tractors, dumpers, and other...
Hyderabad, February 18 Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy said on Wednesday that Hyderabad aims to achieve net zero by 2034, and that the state government will soon conduct a city-wide carbon footprint audit.Speaking at the "Mumbai Climate Week" in the Maharashtra capital, he emphasized...
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Mumbai, February 17 – Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis stated on Tuesday that large-scale action is needed to address the growing challenges of climate change, and the Mumbai Climate Week will be an important milestone in this regard.He stated that Maharashtra is ready to lead the action...
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Mumbai, February 17 Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis described climate change as an "urgent governance challenge" on Tuesday, warning that coastal cities like Mumbai are now facing the direct impact of extreme weather conditions.Speaking at the inauguration of Mumbai Climate Week...
New Delhi, February 16 Chief Minister Rekha Gupta inaugurated a multi-level parking facility developed by the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) at the Nehru Place district centre on Monday."Delhi is now developing due to the coordination between the Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, the Delhi...
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New Delhi, February 13 The Municipal Corporation of Delhi passed the overall budget of ₹17,583 crore for 2026-27, with sanitation receiving the highest allocation of ₹4,797.78 crore.Leader of the House Pravesh Wahi presented key budget details, including new initiatives ranging from property...
Jammu, February 13 The Jammu and Kashmir government on Friday said that the final approval for the Jammu Master Plan-2032 has been delayed due to rectifying land-use zoning, aligning boundaries with revenue villages, incorporating public objections and suggestions, and collecting and verifying...
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Thiruvananthapuram, February 13 Kerala became the first state in the country to formulate a comprehensive Urban Policy on Friday, outlining a long-term development roadmap as it rapidly moves towards an urban future.The policy envisions Kerala in 2050 as "a continuous network of climate-smart...
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JAMMU, FEBRUARY 12: As a step to streamline vending activities and enhance the visitor experience around the historic Bahu Fort and Bagh-e-Bahu area, Jammu Smart City Limited (JSCL) allocated 11 modern carts, 10 shops, and five prefabricated kiosks to local vendors on Thursday.The allocation...
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New Delhi, February 12 The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) is set to host its first-ever Green Expo at Baansera Park, with the theme of transitioning Indian cities towards people-centric planning.The two-day summit on February 14 and 15 will be inaugurated by Lt Governor VK Saxena, where the...
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Thane, February 12 Thane Deputy Mayor Krishna Patil urged the Maharashtra government on Thursday to establish a development committee here, similar to the one in Mumbai, to ensure planned progress for the city.He made this demand in a written representation addressed to Chief Minister Devendra...
Bhubaneswar, February 11 The Odisha government signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Airawat Research Foundation (ARF) of IIT Kanpur on Wednesday to strengthen AI-driven urban governance in the state, according to an official statement.The MoU was signed in the presence of Usha...
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New Delhi, February 9 The National Capital Region Transport Corporation has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the School of Planning and Architecture, Delhi, to support the planning and implementation of 'Transit-Oriented Development' zones along all Namo Bharat corridors in the...
Gurugram, February 9 Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Monday directed officials to make the road from Umang Bhardwaj Chowk to Dwarka Expressway pothole-free within 24 hours.Chairing a meeting of the District Public Relations and Grievance Redressal Committee here, the chief minister...