Abu Dhabi, January 9: Abu Dhabi City Municipality emphasised that the Estidama Pearl Rating System is a tiered evaluation system, ranging from one to five pearls. It assesses buildings based on their adherence to sustainability requirements. Government-funded projects must achieve a minimum two-pearl rating, while privately funded projects must achieve at least a one-pearl rating. Meeting these requirements is essential for obtaining a building permit.
New Delhi, January 9: The government aims to empower its staff with the skills and knowledge required to plan better and manage cities, thereby enhancing the ease of living for citizens, said Union Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs Manohar Lal Khattar, emphasizing on a citizen-centric Urban Governance.
New Delhi, January 9: Union Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Wednesday attended the 'Capacity for Change' programme in the national capital and said that the National Institute of Urban Development (NIUA) has initiated it with the objective to beautify the growing cities and to make the standard of living better.
Hyderabad, Jan 7: Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Tuesday asked officials to prepare the Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) for three proposed Metro Rail corridors in the Future City, Shamirpet, and Medchal by March-end this year.
Mumbai, January 7: According to a Harvard Business School study, the bedrock principle for organisations that sustain and grow over very long periods is that 'they operate closest to their core values'.
Hyderabad, January 6: Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy inaugurated the Zoo Park - Aramghar flyover in Hyderabad on Monday and said that the flyover will be named after former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.
New Delhi, January 6: Niranjan Hiranandani, Managing director of Hiranandani Group after taking part in the pre-budget consultation of the Finance Ministry on Monday, lauded the government's approach to addressing industry concerns during a pre-budget meeting with Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.
Hyderabad, Jan 7: Aramghar-Nehru Zoological Park flyover, the second longest flyover in Hyderabad, was, on Monday, inaugurated by Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy, who decided to name it after former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, who passed away recently.
Dubai, January 5: In alignment with the directives of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, Dubai Municipality has awarded contracts for the second phase of Al Mamzar Beach Development Project. This phase focuses on developing the beachfront in Al Mamzar Corniche, with completion of both phases of the project expected by the end of 2025. The total cost of the project is projected to be around AED400 million across both phases.
Gurugram, Jan 5: Haryana Industry and Commerce, Environment, Forest and Wildlife Minister Rao Narbir Singh said on Sunday that the "foundation for Gurugram's golden future will be laid with better connectivity and a strong road network.
Hyderabad, January 5: Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy has said that his government is promoting Hyderabad as a global city, adding that many investment opportunities are being created in the city.
Mumbai, January 3: Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Friday held a meeting with the housing department and said that reviving the stalled projects and providing affordable housing and rental options to the people is the responsibility of the government.
New Delhi, January 3: After handing over the keys to the beneficiaries of newly constructed flats under the In-Situ Slum Rehabilitation Project at Swabhiman Apartments in Delhi's Ashok Vihar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with the residents.
New Delhi, January 3: Union Minister of State for Housing and Urban Affairs Tokhan Sahu on Tuesday chaired a pivotal review meeting with the National Institute of Urban Affairs (NIUA) at Nirman Bhavan focused on the progress and future plans for ongoing and upcoming urban development projects in Chhattisgarh on Thursday.
Amaravati, January 2: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Thursday said that once the construction of the proposed capital of the state, Amaravati, was completed, the state would become a prime destination for filmmaking.