Poorest Mankhurd ward to get an aesthetic facelift

1 day, 19 hours ago

NGT rules ignored: uncovered construction materials causing dust pollution in Noida

NOIDA: Despite the implementation of stringent pollution control measures under Grap Stage 4, violations of environmental norms continue to plague parts of Noida, locals informed on Monday. So far, around ₹ 2 crore environmental fine has been imposed on Grap violators in Noida, said Utsav Sharma, regional officer, UP Pollution Control Board Noida. So far, around ₹2 crore environmental fine …

Delhi Quality Pollution Control Air Noida Ncr

1 week, 1 day ago

NDMC to create new dept to oversee art and culture in New Delhi

Hindustan Times

New Delhi An installation at the Ashoka Road roundabout. The New Delhi Municipal Council, which oversees the heritage areas and VIP pockets of Lutyens’ Delhi, decided to carve a department to focus on art, culture and heritage of the area, officials aware of the development said. “The proposal for the establishment of a new department focused on conserving heritage of …

Art G20 New Delhi Department Ndmc

1 week, 4 days ago

Noida sets aside ₹60 crore to improve civic amenities in urban villages

Hindustan Times

The Noida authority has approved ₹60 crore to improve civic amenities in the city, particularly in rural areas, said authority officials on Friday. The authority on Thursday also took action against the land mafia in the city’s two villages -- Mohiyapur and Badoli -- along Noida-Greater Noida Expressway. The staff of each work circle will do the needful and spend …

Land Rural Areas Civic Amenities Noida Villages Authority 60 Crore

3 weeks, 3 days ago

NDMC unveils initiatives to promote art and culture in Lutyens' Delhi

Hindustan Times

New Delhi, The New Delhi Municipal Council has announced a series of initiatives aimed at revitalizing the cultural landscape of Lutyens' Delhi, promoting art and culture in the area. NDMC unveils initiatives to promote art and culture in Lutyens' Delhi Speaking at an open dialogue on Art and Culture at Triveni Kala Sangam in Mandi House, NDMC Nice Chairperson Kuljeet …

Art Delhi Cultural Ndmc Lutyens

3 weeks, 4 days ago

Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw calls for garbage-free Bengaluru, urges BBMP to launch 'cleanest ward' contest

Hindustan Times

Biocon founder Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw has shared a video on X highlighting the waste management efforts of Vandse village in Karnataka’s Kundapura Taluk, urging Bengaluru to adopt similar practices. Can we create this garbage-free model ward by ward in our city?” She also recommended that the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike launch a "Cleanest Ward" contest to encourage residents and local authorities …

Bengaluru Karnataka Ward Shaw Bbmp Waste Segregation Cleanest

3 weeks, 6 days ago

Rampant garbage burning across Pune city irks residents

Hindustan Times

The Pune Municipal Corporation has received a series of complaints about the illegal burning of garbage across the city, a practice that has sparked health and environmental concerns. Citizens have taken to ‘X’ to report instances of garbage burning and dumping in areas such as Wagholi, Guru Nanak Nagar, Narayan Peth, and Warje. Priya Jat, a resident of Wagholi, said, …

Garbage Pmc Burning Kadam Wagholi Garbage Burning

1 month ago

Zerodha’s Nithin Kamath’s suggests linking property prices to air, water quality, says, ‘price discount for…..’

Live Mint

As urban India battles soaring air pollution, Zerodha co-founder Nithin Kamath has sparked a radical debate: link property prices to air and water quality. “Maybe a property price discount for the quality of air and water is the solution,” Kamath posted on X. Delhi’s Air Quality Index stood at a hazardous 412 on Sunday, with Anand Vihar recording 473, which …

India Property Air Environmental Quality Kamath Property Prices Jp Nagar

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Coimbatore Ward Watch | Residents seek relief from foul odour and water issues tied to Vellalore dump yard

The Hindu

Coimbatore Corporation Ward 99: Podanur Main areas Sriram Nagar, Nethaji Nagar, Cheran nagar, Konavaikkalpalayam, Vellalore Road, Chettipalayam Road. Residents of Ward 99 where the Vellalore dump yard is located, continue to face challenges related to foul odour and water contamination. M. Suresh Babu, a resident of Cheran Nagar, shared his concerns: “The main issue is the dump yard, which not …

Water Vellalore Nagar Residents

2 months, 3 weeks ago

Clean-up and restoration drives take off in Coonoor and Udhagamandalam

The Hindu

Two clean-up and restoration drives along the main water courses flowing through Udhagamandalam and Coonoor towns were inaugurated with the involvement of non-governmental organisations and the local municipalities on Saturday. In Udhagamandalam, the Make Ooty Beautiful project began to clean a small portion of the Kodappamund Channel at Charring Cross between the farmers’ market and Gallery One Two, between Coonoor …

Clean Hpcl Coonoor Udhagamandalam

3 months ago

Ward Watch | Sanitation issues pose problem for residents of Ward 93 in Coimbatore

The Hindu

Coimbatore Corporation Ward 93: Edayarpalayam Main areas Gnanapuram, Ramasamy Naidu Nagar, Sun Garden, Thirunavukarasar Nagar, Jaya Nagar. Voters Female - 5959, Male - 6057, Others - 2, Total - 12018 Councillor P. Ellansekaran Contact number 8925514093 Issues Lack of proper drainage network, open dumping of waste, poor maintenance of public toilets, damaged roads. Clogged stormwater drains on Edayarpalayam main road, …

Corporation Edayarpalayam Poor Maintenance Ward Watch Ward 93 Toilets Open Dumping

3 months, 1 week ago

Uttam to Inspect Repairs to Damaged NS Canals Today

Deccan Chronicle

Hyderabad: The recent heavy rain and the resulting floods had caused 773 breaches to tanks and canals and the irrigation department said it had prepared an action plan for repairs to be taken up on a warfooting. Department officials said irrigation minister N. Uttam Kumar Reddy would be inspecting repair and restoration works in Kodad and Huzurnagar constituencies on Sunday. …

Repair Uttam Department Officials

3 months, 1 week ago

Centre to identify two lakh dirty spots for cleanliness in time-bound manner

The Hindu

The Centre will identify two lakh very difficult and dirty spots across the country and ensure their time-bound and result-oriented transformation as part of its flagship Swacchha Bharat Mission. These spots to be called Cleanliness Target Units would be identified and mapped through a portal, Union Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Manohar Lal said on Friday. The campaign includes mega …

Sbm

3 months, 3 weeks ago

Gurugram Ward 7 no-man’s land for civic agencies after houses creep up on IAF depot

Hindustan Times

A section of the 250,000 residents of Gurugram’s Ward 7 face a problem not shared by those of most other wards — their houses may be demolished over national security concerns. MCG commissioner Narhari Singh Bangar said, “We are implementing measures to improve waste collection services and ensure that sanitation in Ward 7 is brought up to acceptable standards. MCG …

Houses Road Residents Iaf Mcg Depot Tripathi

3 months, 3 weeks ago

Ward Watch: Residents of Sundakkamuthur in Coimbatore raise concern over delay in UGD work and poor road conditions

The Hindu

Coimbatore Corporation Ward 89: Sundakkamuthur Main areas Sundakkamuthur, Ramachettipalayam, Vaikaal Palayam Voters Female - 6448, Male - 6352, Others - 9, Total - 12809 Councillor K. Murugesan Contact number 8925514089 Issues Delay in UGD work, damaged roads Underground drainage works at Sundakkamuthur in Coimbatore city are going on for two years and the slow progress of works has irked the …

Road Coimbatore Ward Ugd Works Sundakkamuthur

3 months, 4 weeks ago

Residents of Gururgam’s Ward 1 irked over unfinished civic development

Hindustan Times

Residents of Gurugram’s Ward Number One, which encompasses New Palam Vihar Phases 1 and 2, Pawala Khusrupur village, and several other areas, have repeatedly voiced frustration over the lack of development. Key areas within the ward, including New Palam Vihar Phases 1 and 2, Pawala Khusrupur village, sectors 106, 109, 112, and 113, Rattan Vihar, Swaroop Garden, Sarai Alawardi village, …

Development Work Projects Gurugram Singh Residents Village

4 months, 2 weeks ago

Rs 2.30L cr for housing, 8 rly projects okayed

New Indian Express

NEW DELHI: Among a slew of measures that the Narendra Modi-led government took on Friday, the most ambitious appeared to be the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Urban 2.0. Under this scheme, financial assistance will be provided to one crore urban poor and middle-class families through states, UTs or Primary Lending Institutions to construct, purchase or rent a house at an affordable …

Lakh Houses

4 months, 3 weeks ago

Tracking design in remote regions

The Hindu

Even as I write this, the World Architecture Community Awards have introduced their next cycle — the 48th. Paulo Fernandes Silva of dEMM arquitectura, an architectural practice based in Portugal, says, “The WA Awards are highly prestigious in the architecture community, recognising innovative and impactful projects globally. In the sparse desert of Rajasthan, Mumbai’s Sanjay Puri Architects’ project for the …

Community Design Architecture Silva Demm Arquitectura Architects

6 months, 4 weeks ago

‘Plogging’: Health dept, Noida residents join hands for cleanliness

Hindustan Times

NOIDA: The health department of Noida authority, residents, and NGOs participated in a ‘plogging’ drive on Saturday under the ‘Clean Noida, Green Noida’ mission. Three public parks in the sector -- Nav Grah Vatika, C block park, and another park between A block and C block besides a vacant plot were covered. The drive -- carried out at public parks …

Sector Park Drive Block Join Hands Noida Residents

8 months, 1 week ago

Poll season hampered efforts to address CRZ Violations near Arupadai Veedu Murugan Temple: Chennai Corporation Councillor

The Hindu

Debris dumped in front of the Arupadai Veedu Murugan Temple in Besant Nagar, alongside the beach shore, is in violation of the provisions of the Coastal Regulation Zone Area. G.Surendran, a resident here for 12 years, claimed: “This has been going on in the 10-foot wide pathway since 2022.” The designated dumping site for C&D waste for Zone 13 is …

Waste Councillor

10 months, 2 weeks ago

Tamil Nadu: Recycled art now beautifies Tiruchy city’s littered spots

New Indian Express

TIRUCHY: Buoyed by the response to the initiative of beautifying the city’s frequently littered spots, the corporation taking it a level further has instructed for installation of artworks from recycled waste as well at such spaces to promote the importance of recycling. Detailing the initiative, a senior corporation official said, “The private firm engaging in sanitation works was directed to …

Art

10 months, 3 weeks ago

Resolution to roll e-tenders for operations and maintenance of street lamp posts, high masts postponed

The Hindu

Of the 35 resolutions tabled at the council meeting of the Greater Chennai Corporation on Wednesday, barring the one to roll out e-tenders for operations and maintenance of street lamp posts and high masts in Zones 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 11, 12, 14 and 15 for a year, all others were passed. Thaniarasu and Nandagopal S., Chairmen of …

Street Lamp

10 months, 3 weeks ago

Visakhapatnam Prepares For Milan-2024 With Beach Beautification Drive

Deccan Chronicle

Visakhapatnam: In preparation for the Milan-2024 events from Feb 19 to 27, GVMC would implement a major beautification project for the beach area. GVMC commissioner Saikanth Verma, accompanied by naval officer, Captain Diwakar, and naval coastal nattery officer in-charge Manoj Kumar, inspected the site on Wednesday. Key aspects of the beautification project include road repairs along RK Beach road, painting …

Road

11 months, 4 weeks ago

Delhi HC: Ensure action against illegal hawkers at Chandni Chowk

Hindustan Times

The Delhi high court has directed the Delhi Police and the Municipal Corporation of Delhi to take strict action on a day-to-day basis and remove illegal hawkers from non-vending zones of Chandni Chowk. In 2022, the high court had ordered the police and the erstwhile North MCD to remove encroachments from Chandni Chowk, observing that the revamped heritage market is …

Delhi Court Illegal Hawkers Mcd Stf Chowk Chandni

1 year ago

Nearly 2.5 lakh homebuyers to benefit as Amitabh Kant committee recommendations get UP govt nod

Hindustan Times

The Uttar Pradesh Cabinet on December 19 approved the recommendations of Amitabh Kant committee on delayed real estate projects, bringing relief to lakhs of aggrieved homebuyers who have been waiting to receive possession of their homes, some of which are stuck for more than a decade. The Uttar Pradesh Cabinet on December 19 approved the recommendations of Amitabh Kant committee …

Homes Homebuyers Projects Noida Estate Real Ncr

1 year ago

Thane civic body finalises affordable housing project for 1441 beneficiaries

Hindustan Times

The Thane Municipal Corporation has finalised two plots admeasuring 45,902 sq m in Betawade area between Diva and Dombivli for a low cost housing project for project affected people and economically weaker sections under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana. The Thane Municipal Corporation has finalised two plots admeasuring 45,902 sq m in Betawade area between Diva and Dombivli for a …

Cost Housing Project

1 year ago

Don’t take us for a ride: HC warns Chandigarh, Punjab for ignoring Nayagaon’s issues

Hindustan Times

Admonishing authorities for “taking the court for a ride”, the Punjab and Haryana high court has sought reports from Punjab and Chandigarh on the poor state of civic infrastructure and environmental degradation in Nayagaon and nearby villages due to lack of remedial measures. “We fail to understand as to why 2 lakhs residents are not being provided basic public amenities …

Court State Report Road Chandigarh Punjab Area

1 year, 1 month ago

Follow dust mitigation norms or face action, BMC tells builders

The Hindu

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation on Friday served notices to more than 100 contractors and real estate firms engaged in executing private and government projects, asking them to adhere to dust mitigation norms or face action, civic officials said as the metropolis battles poor air quality. Poor AQI The communication covers contractors and real estate firms in the P North civic …

Mumbai Bmc Dust Mitigation

1 year, 3 months ago

Waterway below Siruvani Road in Ward 41 of Coimbatore city of Tamil Nadu frothing, covered in weeds, Coimbatore Corporation officials yet to plan steps

The Hindu

Ward 41: Pappanaickenpudur Councillor Name: C. Santhi Councillor contact number: 8925514041 Main areas Siruvani Road, Gokulam Colony, Marudhamalai Road, Ponnusamy Nagar, Jagathesh Nagar Layout, Veerakeralarn Village boundary, Thadagam Road, Voters: Female - 6,839; Male - 6,678; Others - 1, Total - 13,518 Issues Open dumping of waste in the channel and in open areas, garden waste not removed regularly, drinking …

Road Coimbatore Corporation Channel Nagar Siruvani Road

1 year, 3 months ago

As Coimbatore Corporation bags top award for works under Smart City Mission in India connected to water body rejuvenation, concerns over maintenance around Valankulam Tank loom locals

The Hindu

The condition of paver blocks and open spaces around Valankulam Tank has raised concerns about the maintenance of the ₹953-crore Smart City Mission projects by Coimbatore Corporation. Sasi Kumar, an autorickshaw driver residing in Highways Colony close to the tank, hailed the Corporation’s efforts in removing encroachments for creating recreational spaces. He adds that a private agency will be engaged …

Corporation Open Spaces

1 year, 4 months ago

Coimbatore Corporation to install over 1,000 streetlights in Central Zone

The Hindu

The Coimbatore Corporation will install over 1,000 street lights in 19 of the 20 wards in Central Zone at a cost of ₹90 lakh and the installation works would begin soon, according to Commissioner M. Prathap. During the council meeting held on July 31, Mr. Prathap said the State had allocated ₹20 crore for installing streetlights and poles in the …

Lights Road Zone Corporation Ward South Zone Install

1 year, 4 months ago

Rampant open dumping of waste leaves officials in a fix in Ward 37 of Coimbatore Corporation

The Hindu

Officials are becoming increasingly concerned about the open dumping of waste by the public and a few small industries near drains and farmlands. The sewage culvert which runs parallel to a road connecting Nanjappan Street and between gated communities and upper middle income group houses in Navavoor under the West Zone of the Corporation, is currently clogged with plastic, thermocol, …

Road Waste Corporation Ward

1 year, 8 months ago

Battered roads, garbage dumps major issues for residents of Jankipuram in Lucknow

Hindustan Times

LUCKNOW Residents of Jankipuram, the city’s northern suburb, are yet to see the fruits of the promises made by corporators before the previous civic polls. “Residents of Sahara Estate under ward-II are dealing with some basic issues, and the contribution of people’s representatives has been minimal so far,” said IS Mishra, secretary, Sahara Estates. As per the residents, poor quality …

Water Roads Lucknow Mishra Street Lights Corporator Jankipuram

1 year, 8 months ago

SCCL gives â‚¹11 lakh for desilting L6 canal

Deccan Chronicle

WARANGAL: Following the initiative taken by former minister and Congress MLA from Manthani, D. Sridhar Babu, Singareni Collieries Company Limited has sanctioned from its Corporate Social Responsibility funds â‚¹11.25 lakh for desilting the L6 Canal from Rajapur to Manthani in Peddapalli district. Speaking on the occasion, Sridhar Babu pointed out that silt and sediments will be removed from L6 canal …

Mla Canal Sridhar Babu Manthani L6 Canal

1 year, 10 months ago

'Mumbai beautified prior to PM's visit, but now…': Residents write to BMC

India Today

Residents of the Marol area in Mumbai were surprised and delighted when the city’s civic body started to beautify the area prior to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit. In fact, an NGO by the name Watchdog Foundation has even written a letter to the BMC commissioner, highlighting how the area has been left in a state of neglect after PM …

Residents Bmc Pm Modi Area Marol Mumbai Visit

1 year, 11 months ago

Housing society sends notice to PMC for painting wall without permission

Hindustan Times

Swapnashilp Housing Society in Kothrud served a notice to Pune Municipal Corporation administrator Vikram Kumar after the Karvenagar ward Office painted the residential complex wall without permission. According to the 2003 PMC The letter sent to PMC stated, “We are a society of 484 flats, and we pay around ₹50 lakh tax to PMC. Without the society’s permission, the Karvenagar …

Society Pmc Sends Notice Painting Wall

2 years ago

Urban planners lambast ‘profiteering’ MHADA plan for BDD Chawls redevelopment

Hindustan Times

Some of the city’s best-known urban planning experts came together on Saturday and critiqued the MHADA plan for the redevelopment of BDD Chawls at Worli, Naigaum and N M Joshi Marg, saying it was aimed at profiteering from the free sale component. The experts also denounced the proposal to have rehab buildings of 23 floors in N M Joshi Marg …

Buildings Parking Plan Worli Patel Spaces Mhada

2 years, 2 months ago

Delhi's air quality ‘poor’ ahead of Diwali, smog blanket envelops city| Pics

Hindustan Times

Delhi's air quality ‘poor’ ahead of Diwali, smog blanket envelops city| Pics The air quality in the national capital continued to remain in the "poor" category on Saturday morning. A blanket of smog engulfed the city to make the situation worse.. 1 / 7 View Photos in a new improved layout Smog can be seen over Rashtrapati Bhavan. 3 / …

Delhi Photos View Improved Layout Smog Blanket Envelops

2 years, 5 months ago

12-13% NPAs in street vendors’ loan scheme, says Minister Hardeep Singh Puri

The Hindu

Non-performing assets accounted for “12-13%” of the loans disbursed to street vendors under the Prime Minister’s Street Vendors AtmaNirbhar Nidhi scheme, Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Hardeep Puri said on Thursday. The scheme, which was launched on July 2, 2020, has so far disbursed loans of ₹10,000 each to 30.23 lakh street vendors, of which 11.63 lakh loans have been …

Loan Street Vendors Vendors Puri Npas

2 years, 11 months ago

"Redevelopment Activity Falling In Disrepair, Bus Stop Converted Into Vending Zone": Delhi High Court On Chandni Chowk Encroachment

Live Law

The Delhi High Court on Thursday expressed its concern over the rampant illegal encroachment by the hawkers and vendors in city's Chandni Chowk area. A Bench of Justice Vipin Sanghi and Justice Jasmeet Singh was dealing with a plea concerning illegal encroachments in Chandni Chowk area, being a no. A Bench of Justice Vipin Sanghi and Justice Jasmeet Singh was …

Delhi Court Bus Encroachment Area Vendors Bus Stop

3 years ago

Chandigarh: A mix of urban, rural woes in Ward 21

Hindustan Times

Regularisation of need-based changes, stray cattle menace, poorly maintained roads and general sanitation are on top of the agenda for voters in Ward No. In Sector 47, residents are hoping to get the solution to their long-term demand of regularisation of need-based changes, stray cattle menace and encroachments in markets. In Sector 47, which mainly has Chandigarh Housing Board flats, …

Roads Chandigarh Chb Ward Cattle Stray Stray Cattle

3 years, 1 month ago

Chandigarh: Sanitation a major concern in ward 4

Hindustan Times

Though part of City Beautiful, several localities in ward number 4 lack basic amenities, including access to clean drinking water, paved roads, and a proper garbage collection and disposal system. Despite levying heavy taxes on electricity, water and garbage disposal, MC authorities are not providing the services as expected,” said Mewa Singh, 80, a retired military officer, who lives in …

Roads Garbage Sanitation Chandigarh Resident Area Ward

3 years, 3 months ago

Shuchi Mitras: A step towards decentralisation of SWM

The Hindu

Gaurav Gupta, Chief Commissioner, Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike, batted for a decentralised system for solid waste management, calling it far more effective. However, the primary responsibility of waste management will continue to remain with the BBMP,” said Mr. Gupta at the launch of the Citizen Participation Programme on Wednesday. Under this programme, a decentralised system with zonal/divisional/ward-level coordinators, a Shuchi …

Gupta Level Bbmp Shuchi Mitra Swm Urged

3 years, 10 months ago

Even as two projects lie unused PMC decides to fund 10 such proposals

Hindustan Times

PUNE Though Pune Municipal Corporation has failed to maintain two amenity spaces developed under Pune Smart City’s placemaking initiative, the Bhavan department has proposed such concepts in ten different parts of the city and allocated a sum of ₹1 crore for the same. The commissioner has allocated ₹1 crore to develop amenity spaces under placemaking initiative in ten different parts …

Pune Pmc Department Bhavan Placemaking

Poorest Mankhurd ward to get an aesthetic facelift

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