urbanization

Shimla, March 28 The Himachal Pradesh government signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Centre of Excellence in Urban Planning and Design, School of Planning and Architecture (SPA), New Delhi, with the aim of planning urbanization in the state.The MoU was signed by Town and...

New Delhi, March 27 Emphasizing the need for a fundamental shift in India's approach to healthcare, public health experts on Friday said the system must move beyond curative care and adopt preventive, promotional, and holistic models.These observations were made at the 4th annual summit on...

New Delhi, March 27 Gujarat BJP MP Babubhai Jesangbhai Desai raised concerns in the Rajya Sabha on Friday about the increasing incidence of lung cancer among non-smokers, attributing the trend to deteriorating air quality, and urged the government to launch a national screening program for early...

The Public Health Engineering Department, West Khasi Hills, observed World Water Day with a Jal Arpan ceremony in Nongstoin. Deputy Commissioner Hema Nayak emphasized the importance of water conservation and community responsibility, highlighting concerns about dwindling water sources due to...

New Delhi, March 23 Funding for the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) has improved, but effective utilization and coordination among agencies remain key to translating these allocations into cleaner streets, better schools, and improved public health services, the Delhi Economic Survey...

Hyderabad, March 21 With a projected urban population of over 50 per cent by 2026, Telangana will be far ahead of the national average in urbanization, which the country as a whole is not expected to reach even after a decade, according to the state government's Socio Economic Outlook.It...

New Delhi, March 14 The Delhi government is preparing a comprehensive Water Master Plan, with provisions to involve private players, to alleviate the city's water woes, Water Minister Parvesh Sahib Singh said on Saturday.Under the plan, a study of the existing infrastructure and future...

Lucknow, March 13 Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said on Friday that India continues to progress on the path of development, despite global conflicts and economic uncertainty, thanks to "capable leadership".The chief minister was speaking at the inauguration and foundation-laying...

New Delhi, March 9 The Indian soft drink industry, which was severely impacted in 2025, is well-positioned for a healthy recovery this year, according to Varun Beverages, the leading beverage bottler of PepsiCo, in its latest annual report.Furthermore, the industry continues to see a gradual...

New Delhi, March 9 Mayor Raja Iqbal Singh launched a portal on Monday aimed at streamlining the collection and disposal of construction and demolition (C-D) waste in the national capital and curbing illegal dumping that contributes to pollution.The 'Malba portal', developed by the Municipal...

According to the Maharashtra Economic Survey 2025-26, the ecological outlook of Maharashtra presents a mixed picture, with gains in tree cover and wildlife conservation, contrasting with signs of degradation in core forest ecosystems and worsening pollution in major rivers.The survey was...

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...

Gandhinagar, March 5 Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel released the book 'Shaping Tomorrow's Cities: From Climate Risks to Green Opportunities' on Thursday, which illustrates how the challenges of urbanization can be transformed into opportunities.The book is written by Shalini Agrawal...

Mumbai, March 5 The population of Maharashtra is projected to reach 12.93 crore as of March 1, 2026, up from the 11.24 crore recorded in the 2011 Census, according to the 2025-26 Economic Survey. The state is expected to experience a new demographic phase characterized by a declining fertility...

New Delhi, February 13 Panasonic Life Solutions India announced on Friday that it aims to increase its air conditioner sales to 2 million units by FY28, driven by new product launches and market expansion.The company has introduced its 2026 portfolio, comprising 57 new models of residential...

Patna, February 13 Concerned about a rise in the number of cancer patients due to the presence of arsenic and uranium in groundwater in the Seemanchal region of Bihar, the state government has formed a group of experts to address the issue, a minister said in the assembly on Friday.Responding...

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...