New Delhi, May 16 (IANS) Delhi Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu on Saturday launched the “Jal Sanchay Abhiyaan” of the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) focused on the rejuvenation of 101water bodies, an official said. Sandhu said, “The first phase will prioritise functional ecological restoration through deep desilting and catchment clearance to maximise groundwater recharge during the monsoon season.”Aligned with the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi towards long-term wat…
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Ahmedabad, May 16 (IANS) The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) has stepped up its pre-monsoon efforts to strengthen the city’s storm water drainage network, with a large-scale infrastructure programme aimed at reducing waterlogging during the upcoming monsoon season, officials said on Saturday. Out of 49 planned works under the initiative, 17 have been completed, 31 are underway, and one remains in the planning stage.The total estimated cost of the works stands at around Rs 1,088 crore, co…
Ahmedabad, May 14 (IANS) The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) has completed the first phase of its pre-monsoon preparedness exercise by cleaning more than 64,000 catchpits across the city, as part of efforts to reduce waterlogging and ensure faster drainage during the upcoming monsoon season.The civic body said extensive cleaning and monitoring work of catchpits and storm water manholes has been undertaken in all zones under its pre-monsoon action plan to strengthen the city’s drainage ne…
Ahmedabad, May 13 (IANS) A steady surge in advance property tax payments under the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation rebate scheme has pushed single-day collections past Rs 15 crore, with more than five lakh taxpayers participating since the initiative began. The civic body introduced the “Advance Property Tax Rebate Scheme” for the financial year 2026-27, offering rebates between 12 per cent and 15 per cent to encourage timely payment by regular taxpayers.The scheme came into effect on …
Hyderabad, March 19 (IANS) Hyderabad police have imposed traffic restrictions around historic Mecca Masjid on the occasion of Jummat-ul-Vida (last Friday of Ramzan) prayers. The roads around Charminar will be closed to all vehicular traffic from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday (March 20).The main roads from Charminar towards Madina, Murgi Chowk, and Shalibanda will be closed to all vehicular traffic.Joint Commissioner of Police has announced that traffic will be diverted at various points in the Char…
Ahmedabad, Jan 29 (IANS) Gujarat’s Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) has recorded its highest-ever road development output, completing 8.45 lakh metric tons of road work across all seven city zones and road project areas in the current financial year.The initiative is part of the city’s preparations for the Commonwealth Games 2030, aimed at enhancing urban mobility, traffic management, and commuting efficiency.Between April 1, 2025, and January 26, 2026, AMC undertook extensive work on m…
New Delhi, Jan 5 (IANS) There’s a quiet confidence when young Niki Prasad speaks. It’s the kind of confidence that comes not from loud proclamations, but from the reassurance that one’s potential is being duly recognised.For Niki, who captained India to the 2025 U19 Women’s T20 World Cup title, the decision by Delhi Capitals (DC) to retain her ahead of the 2026 Women’s Premier League (WPL) season represents more than just a vote of confidence – it’s a validation of the promise she has sh…