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Delhi govt plans CCTV cameras, libraries in SC, OBC settlements
New Delhi, April 22: Installation of CCTV cameras for security, street lighting, and construction of community centres and libraries are part of plans chalked out by the Delhi government on Tuesday for improvements in SC/ST/OBC settlements, an official said.
Delhi: 10 killed as building collapses in Mustafabad; CM Gupta orders inquiry
New Delhi, April 19: A four-storey building collapsed early Saturday morning in the Mustafabad area of east Delhi, killing 10 people, including the house owner, and trapping several others under the debris, officials said.
Delhi: 4 killed in building collapse in Mustafabad; CM orders enquiry
New Delhi, April 19: At least four people were killed and around a dozen trapped under the debris after a four-storey building collapsed in the Mustafabad area of east Delhi in the early hours of Saturday, officials said. Chief Minister Rekha Gupta ordered an enquiry and promised action against the culprits.
4 dead, several feared trapped after building collapses in Delhi's Mustafabad
New Delhi, April 19: Four people died and many are feared to be trapped as a building collapsed in the Mustafabad area of Delhi on Saturday, police said.
HC asks Delhi govt, MCD to act against illegal encroachments on Yamuna Pusta Road
New Delhi, April 18: The Delhi High Court has ordered the Municipal Corporation of Delhi and the city government to act against illegal encroachments prevailing along the Yamuna Pusta Road, which stretches from Wazirabad to Hiranki and serves as a crucial arterial route for residents and commuters.
PM Modi to inaugurate Rs 3,880 crore development projects during his visit to Varanasi today
New Delhi, April 11: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit his parliamentary constituency Varanasi on Friday, where he will unveil development projects worth an estimated ₹3,880 crore and address a public meeting.
Maha Cabinet clears transfer of govt lands to metropolitan region development authorities
Mumbai, April 8: The Maharashtra Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, on Tuesday approved the transfer of government lands within the limits of Nagpur, Pune, Nashik and Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Metropolitan Region Development Authorities in the state to the names of the respective authorities.
Namo Bharat milestone: Largest RRTS station at Delhi's Sarai Kale Khan to be ready next month
New Delhi, March 22: The multi-modal transit hub planned at Sarai Kale Khan in southeast Delhi is likely to take shape by next month with Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut Namo Bharat's biggest station nearing completion, paving the way for the start of trial runs in the next fortnight, said an official on Saturday.
712-km cycle track developed in 61 cities under Smart City Missions
New Delhi, March 17: Under Smart City Missions about 712.59 km length of cycle track has been developed in 61 cities under the Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT), the Parliament was informed on Monday.
Delhi CM, L-G inspect drains to check water-logging during rains
New Delhi, March 16: The Delhi government is working with the target of preventing water-logging in the city during the next monsoon, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said on Sunday after a joint inspection with Lt. Governor V.K.
Committed to Viksit Bharat, Viksit Delhi, Viksit NDMC, says council's VC Kuljeet Singh Chahal
New Delhi, March 12: Just as Delhi Minister Parvesh Verma took oath as a member of the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) on Tuesday, the council's Vice Chairman Kuljeet Singh Chahal highlighted NDMC's priority to ensure a 'Viksit Bharat, Viksit Delhi and a Viksit NDMC'.
Andhra: CM Naidu seeks 100 per cent Central Assistance for Visakhapatnam & Vijayawada Metro Rail Projects
Amaravati, March 6: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu met Union Minister for Urban Affairs Manohar Lal Khattar on Thursday to discuss the advancement of the Visakhapatnam and Vijayawada Metro Rail projects, according to a statement from the Information and Public Relations (I&PR) Department.
Delhi Metro will have longest single-city network in world by Dec: Manohar Lal
New Delhi, March 6: Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs Manohar Lal on Thursday said that by December 2025 the network of Delhi Metro will become the largest for a single city, surpassing New York Metro's 399-km record.
Mohandas Pai meets with Karnataka DCM Shivakumar
Bengaluru, March 2: Businessman and philanthropist Mohandas Pai has met with Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Saturday to discuss the pressing issues facing by Bengaluru.
Former Infosys CFO Mohan Das Pai meets Dy CM Shivakumar over development of Bengaluru
Bengaluru, March 1: Former Infosys CFO T.V. Mohandas Pai met Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K.
K'taka BJP team meets CM; seeks Rs 15,000 cr special grant for Bengaluru ahead of budget
Bengaluru, Feb 28: A Karnataka BJP delegation, led by Leader of Opposition R. Ashoka and State President and MLA, B.Y.Vijayendra, submitted a memorandum to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah ahead of the presentation of the 2025-26 budget, demanding a special grant of Rs 15,000 crore exclusively for Bengaluru. CM Siddaramaiah is scheduled to present the budget for the 2025-26 financial year on March 7. The Budget Session of the Assembly is commencing from March 3.
Agartala to get Northeast's first multi-level parking facility
Agartala, February 23: The construction of a state-of-the-art multi-level parking facility is underway in Agartala. This project is poised to address the growing traffic congestion in the city, marking a significant leap in urban infrastructure.
Tripura: Agartala's Rs 200 cr multi-level parking project to combat traffic congestion
Agartala, February 22: In a major move to address the growing traffic congestion, the construction of Agartala's first-ever multi-level parking facility is underway.
Pune: PCMC presents Rs 9,675.27 Cr budget for 2025-26 with major infra boost, climate conservation
Pune, February 22: Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) Commissioner Shekhar Singh presented the municipal budget for the financial year 2025-26 before the Standing Committee on Friday.
Agartala's Hawra riverfront development project nears completion
Agartala, February 20: Agartala Smart City Limited's ambitious Hawra Riverfront Development project, initiated around a year and a half ago, is fast approaching completion, bringing a major transformation to the city's riverfront, a senior officer said.
MCD commissioner presents Rs 17,266 crore budget estimate for 2025-26
New Delhi, February 13: The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) Commissioner Ashwini Kumar on Thursday presented an estimated budget of Rs 17,266 crore for the financial year 2025-26 during a special budget meeting, as per a press release.
Kathmandu govt buildings inundated while drinking water taps run dry
Kathmandu, February 12: Premises of Kathmandu District and Special Court along with other governmental offices were inundated on Wednesdsay as a drinking water supply pipeline ruptured, officials said.
Maharashtra CM Fadnavis lays foundation stone for Taj's new hotel Taj Bandstand in Mumbai
Mumbai, February 10: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday attended the Bhumi pujan ceremony of the new Taj hotel of the Tata Group at Bandra, Mumbai named 'Taj Bandstand' in presence of Tata Sons chairman, N Chandrasekaran.
For First Time in Israel: Charging Stations for Electric Vehicles on Urban Lighting Infrastructure
Jerusalem, February 6: The city of Jerusalem, in cooperation with the Ministries of Energy and Infrastructure and the Ministry of Jerusalem and Israeli Tradition, and through Eden, the Jerusalem Economic Development Company, inaugurated an innovative project that allows for the utilization of the electricity pole infrastructure spread across the city to add charging sockets for electric vehicles.
Singapore to spend 110 million USD on drainage upgrading amid flood concerns
Singapore, Feb 4: Singapore will allocate approximately 150 million Singapore dollars (about 110 million US dollars) for six new drainage upgrading projects in the 2025 fiscal year, as part of ongoing efforts to mitigate flash floods, Minister for Sustainability and the Environment Grace Fu told the parliament on Tuesday.
Audit, community pressure can improve Delhi's water situation: Report
New Delhi, Jan 31: To address challenges linked to Delhi's contaminated water supply, the next government must undertake independent audit of water quality and infrastructure projects to rebuild public trust, said a report “Citizen's Guide – Decoding Delhi's Water Woes 2025” on Friday.
Telangana: Hyderabad Airport Metro MD inspects Medchal, Shamirpet Metro Rail corridors
Hyderabad, January 19: Hyderabad Airport Metro Ltd (HAML) MD NVS Reddy along with senior engineers and technical consultants on Sunday inspected Metro Rail corridors to Medchal and Shamirpet, to resolve some of the technical issues in alignment, Press Release by Hyderabad Airport Metro Ltd (HAML) said.
India's first urban public transport ropeway nears completion, trial to begin soon
Varanasi, Jan 15: The first urban public transport ropeway project in Uttar Pradesh's Varanasi is rapidly progressing, with three out of its five stations almost ready for trial runs. The wire has been successfully pulled on the pillars of the ropeway, and the stations at Cantt, Vidyapeeth, and Rathyatra are nearly complete.
Delhi polls: Poor drainage a consistent problem for past 10 years, say Munirka residents
New Delhi, Jan 13: The residents of Munirka village, falling under the RK Puram Assembly constituency have been facing drainage problems for the past many years but unfortunately none of the elected representatives including the councillor and legislator from the area took note of their problems.
Mumbai Metro Lines 7 and 2A get nod for full-speed operations
Mumbai, Jan 11: In a major milestone for Mumbai's metro network, the Chief Commissioner of Rail Safety (CCRS) has granted safety certification for the regular authorisation of Mumbai Metro Line 7 (Red Line) and Metro Line 2A (Yellow Line).
Big milestone: Indian metro network now third-largest in the world
New Delhi, Jan 5: India has achieved a remarkable milestone by reaching 1,000 kilometres in its metro network, solidifying its position as the world's third-largest metro system.