Latest Municipal Corporation News & Updates

Batala, April 16 (IANS) One of Punjab’s most historic cities, Batala, is set for a major transformation as Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Thursday rolled out development projects of Rs 177 crore, combining large-scale infrastructure expansion with a sharp political message against previous regimes. ​ With over Rs 95.72 crore of works by the Municipal Corporation (MC), Rs 16.05 crore by the Mandi Board, and Rs 65.09 crore in road construction by the PWD, alongside fresh repair works worth Rs…

Jaipur, April 13 (IANS) A special action plan has been formulated to strengthen and modernise the traffic management system in Jaipur city. ​ The Jaipur Traffic Police has developed a comprehensive reform framework based on detailed studies and field visits to traffic systems in major metropolitan cities across the country, followed by an extensive review. In line with the Chief Minister’s vision, the administrative framework is being enhanced for greater efficiency.​The number of Addition…

Thiruvananthapuram, April 9 (IANS) As polling for the Kerala Assembly elections are underway, BJP National Secretary Anil K. Antony on Thursday said that his party is the only political force currently witnessing an upward trajectory in the state and expressed confidence that it will eventually emerge as the largest party in the state. Speaking to IANS, Anil K. Antony said, “We are very sure that the only party with an upward trajectory in Kerala right now is the BJP. The party already has an …

Indore, March 31 (IANS) With summer heat intensifying, incidents of fire, especially due to electrical short circuits, have been increasing across Madhya Pradesh in recent days, particularly in urban areas. One such fire incident occurred in the early hours of Monday, when a devastating blaze transformed the peaceful skyline near Indore’s Regional Park into a scene of chaos and destruction.The fire erupted at approximately 4:00 am, rapidly engulfing two prominent furniture showrooms situated j…

Jaipur, March 30 (IANS) The Jaipur Municipal Corporation (JMC) on Monday sealed properties linked to two major hotel groups — Ramada and Marriott — over long-pending Urban Development (UD) tax dues. The action, however, was short-lived as both establishments were de-sealed within two hours after the outstanding amounts were paid.A revenue team from the Malviya Nagar Zone initiated action against Hotel Marriott, located near Jawahar Circle, over unpaid UD tax amounting to Rs 5.97 crore. This ho…

New Delhi, March 2 (IANS) Delhi BJP President Virendra Sachdeva said on Monday that on Holi 2025, the BJP gave Delhi a fearless woman Chief Minister and by Holi 2026 Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has ensured that lakhs of eligible women and girls in Delhi receive the benefits of government schemes such as free gas cylinders, Lakhpati Bitiya, and the Pink Bus Card.​ He added that the committee formed to implement the Women’s Monthly Honorarium Scheme has reached the final decision-making stage, …

Jaipur, March 2 (IANS) Rajasthan Industry Minister Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore held a comprehensive review meeting with officials from the Municipal Corporation, Jaipur Development Authority (JDA), and National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) to assess the progress of ongoing development works in the Jhotwara Assembly constituency ahead of the monsoon season.During the meeting, Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore stressed that all projects must now move forward in a coordinated manner and strictly acco…

Ahmedabad, March 1 (IANS) The Ahmedabad Crime Branch has uncovered an alleged illegal breeding and sale racket of exotic animals and birds operating from a residential flat in the Navrangpura area of the city, officials said on Sunday.Acting on specific intelligence, officers raided a flat at Ravalbhai Apartment, where they found a large number of foreign species being kept and bred inside cages within the residential premises.Officials said several of the species are rare and fetch high prices …

Ahmedabad, Feb 11 (IANS) A gallery in the Sant Vinobabhave Nagar slum in Amraiwadi area of Ahmedabad, Gujarat, collapsed on Wednesday, leaving nearly 20 residents trapped inside their homes and prompting a large-scale rescue operation by the city’s fire brigade.The incident occurred in Block 12 of the residential slum when the gallery suddenly gave way, causing panic among residents.Emergency responders arrived promptly, deploying multiple fire tenders and ladders to reach those stranded inside….

Varanasi, Feb 9 (IANS) Protests broke out in Uttar Pradesh’s Varanasi on Monday after demolition work began in the Dal Mandi area as part of a road widening project, with the situation turning tense when a shopkeeper allegedly set his own establishment on fire in protest against the action.According to officials, unrest began soon after authorities reached the locality to carry out demolition work. During the operation, a shopkeeper reportedly threatened to end his life in opposition to the driv…