New Delhi, April 7 (IANS) Union Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Manohar Lal on Tuesday announced the regularisation of 1,511 “unauthorised colonies” of Delhi on “as is, where is” basis, a decision offering relief to 45 lakh migrant residents of these colonies that came up in violation of building bye-laws over the past three to four decades. Addressing a joint press briefing with the Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, Union Minister Lal said the “legal tag” for the houses in these unplanned co…
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Ahmedabad, March 29 (IANS) Gujarat’s Ahmedabad on Sunday received a Rs 1,099 crore infrastructure boost with the inauguration and foundation laying of multiple projects. Presiding over the event, Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel said the works are aimed at making urban living “easier and more convenient” while strengthening the city’s global standing.The projects unveiled include housing, bridges, gardens, lakes, auditoriums and other urban facilities intended to improve civic amenities and …
New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Friday hit out at the previous AAP government in the Assembly, highlighting its financial indiscipline and corruption that led to delays and cost escalations in the construction of hospitals and schools. She said the previous year had been eventful, as the government worked hard to improve service delivery.“Now the work will not be done to create headlines, but as per guidelines. We are doing our best to improve Delhi and tak…
Bengaluru, March 24 (IANS) Bengaluru Police Commissioner Seemath Kumar Singh on Tuesday said elaborate security and traffic arrangements have been put in place for the upcoming cricket matches at the Chinnaswamy Stadium, scheduled to begin on March 28, with another match on April 5. Addressing a press conference, the Commissioner said the arrangements have been made in accordance with the committee’s recommendations to ensure safety and the smooth conduct of the matches.He stressed the nee…
Chandigarh, March 19 (IANS) Haryana’s urban transit system continues to witness strong growth, with Metro ridership registering a robust 13.55 per cent increase in 2025-26, reflecting rising commuter confidence and a clear shift towards public transport.The progress was reviewed in the 64th Board Meeting of Haryana Mass Rapid Transport Corporation (HMRTC) chaired by Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi.Between April 2025 and February 2026, the Metro network recorded over 1.74 crore passengers, compa…
Mumbai, March 6 (IANS) Former chief minister and Shiv Sena UBT chief Uddhav Thackeray on Friday described the Maharashtra budget as a “mirage of development,” claiming it involves “setting off firecrackers on borrowed money” while the state’s financial condition remains dire. Uddhav Thackeray remarked that the budget focuses on schemes benefiting contractors, while offering common citizens an “elevated highway of lies.”He dismissed the farm loan waiver as a “false invitation,” stating that while…
Chandigarh, Feb 25 (IANS) Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Wednesday announced in the Assembly a series of major decisions aimed at strengthening urban infrastructure and improving the quality of life for citizens, including approval of the final alignment of the Gurugram-Faridabad-Noida-Greater Noida Namo Bharat RRTS-cum-Metro corridor.Reaffirming the government’s commitment to providing safe, modern, and efficient public transport facilities, the Chief Minister described the proje…
Ahmedabad, Feb 21 (IANS) A plan to deploy more than 3,000 electric buses alongside expanded metro connectivity and a Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) to transform Ahmedabad’s urban transport network was unveiled at the inauguration of the ‘Ahmedabad Next’ and ‘Mobility Exhibition’ on Saturday. The exhibition was inaugurated by Minister of State for Urban Development Darshana Vaghela at an event jointly organised by the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) and Shift Transport.The p…
New Delhi, Feb 14 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Saturday inaugurated 120 mist spray systems installed on the premises of Indira Gandhi International Airport, an official said.The Chief Minister stated that the government is working scientifically on short-term, mid-term and long-term strategies to tackle pollution.“This mist spray initiative marks a significant step towards controlling air pollution in the national capital and ensuring a clean and healthy environment for passenger…
Mumbai, Feb 9 (IANS) Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday said that the people of the state have once again shown their faith and trust in the Mahayuti following its performance in the election to the 12 zilla parishads and 125 panchayat samitis. The BJP has once again emerged as the largest party in 12 Zilla Parishads. And it is now clear that the Mahayuti will come to power in these 12 Zilla Parishads. He emphasised that the mandate is a green light for the government to acce…