Bhubaneswar, April 10 (IANS) Member of Parliament Aparajita Sarangi on Friday wrote to Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, strongly urging the Odisha government to revisit its recent decision to halt the Bhubaneswar Metro Rail Project. In her letter, Sarangi emphasised that Bhubaneswar is at a “tipping point” due to rapid urbanisation, rising traffic congestion, and the growing demand for sustainable mobility solutions.”Bhubaneswar has been witnessing rapid urbanisation and population growth …
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Hyderabad, March 22 (IANS) Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Sunday said that Amaravati would be developed to surpass Hyderabad. He said the coalition government in Andhra Pradesh was rebuilding Amaravati after five years of neglect. “Amaravati is poised to emerge as a capital city that surpasses even Hyderabad,” he said.Naidu said by integrating technology, the government is undertaking the construction of a “Smart City” and a “Blue-Green” capital city.The Chief Minist…
Dahod, March 19 (IANS) Gujarat BJP president Jagdish Vishwakarma on Thursday accused the Congress of delivering “zero” on development, tribal welfare and education, as he addressed a booth workers’ conference in Dahod and urged party cadres to intensify outreach ahead of local body elections. Speaking at the gathering, Vishwakarma said, “Congress means zero in the name of development, zero in the name of giving to tribals, zero in the name of education,” adding that the party stood …
Ahmedabad/Gandhinagar, March 3 (IANS) The Mayor of Milisauti Town in Romania, Vasile Carare, held talks with senior Gujarat government and municipal officials during a two-day visit to the state, focusing on smart infrastructure, e-governance and riverfront development.Carare, accompanied by his wife, is visiting India under a programme organised by the Indian Council for Cultural Relations, which includes engagements in several states.In Gujarat, he met Ahmedabad Mayor Pratibha Jain, Municipal …
New Delhi, Feb 8 (IANS) The Apex Business Chamber CII has prepared a roadmap for setting up a scalable model pilot air corridor connecting Gurugram, Connaught Place, and Jewar International Airport to reduce transit time and provide a high-impact solution to urban congestion. The CII report titled ‘Navigating the Future of Advanced Air Mobility in India’, launched by Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu, is also expected to contribute to India’s Net-Zero 2070 goals through zero-emis…
Bhopal/Ujjain, Jan 26 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh celebrated the 77th Republic Day with fervour, gaiety and pride on Monday, as Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav hoisted the national flag in his home district of Ujjain, while Governor Mangubhai Chhaganbhai Patel performed the flag-hoisting ceremony in the state capital, Bhopal.In Ujjain, CM Dr Mohan Yadav extended warm Republic Day greetings to the people of Madhya Pradesh and the nation.Paying rich tributes to the freedom fighters and martyrs who sacrif…
Gandhinagar, Jan 23 (IANS) Gujarat’s steady progress in urban development over the past two decades is increasingly reflected in large-scale public infrastructure projects, with Atal Sarovar in Rajkot emerging as a standout example.Developed under the Rajkot Smart City project, the lake has attracted over 1.4 million visitors since it was opened to the public, underscoring its growing popularity as a recreational and cultural hub.Gujarat’s planned urban development journey began in 2005, whe…
Chennai, Jan 18 (IANS) As the adverse effects of air pollution continue to intensify with each passing day, the Greater Chennai Corporation has decided to adopt advanced technology to monitor air quality across the city. In a major environmental initiative aimed at increasing public awareness and ensuring cleaner surroundings, the civic body has announced plans to install digital environmental sensor boards at 100 locations spread across Chennai’s 15 administrative zones.The project is designed …
Mumbai, Jan 7 (IANS) The Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) on Wednesday released its manifesto for the 2026 Mumbai Municipal Corporation elections, outlining a comprehensive vision to transform Mumbai into a “world-class, inclusive, and glorious city”.Under the leadership of NCP National President and Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, the party has committed to prioritising social justice, development, and transparency while preserving the progressive legacy of Shahu-Phule-Ambedkar.Th…
Varanasi, Dec 23 (IANS) The residents in Uttar Pradesh’s Varanasi are set to receive a major gift by the Yogi Adityanath-led state government in the incoming New Year as 24 smart parks equipped with yoga, walking, and gym facilities are being developed across the city. The initiative will allow citizens to access fitness and recreational amenities right next to their homes, eliminating the need to travel far for engaging in exercise.Of the 24 parks, 20 have already been completed, while work on …