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2 weeks, 5 days ago

Pune Smart city retains control of ATMS

In a surprising turn, Pune Smart City Development Corporation Limited has decided to continue managing the ‘Adaptive Traffic Management System’ for the next five years, reversing earlier plans to hand over the project to Pune Municipal Corporation. The Central government has extended the Smart city project up to March 2025.” In 2018, PMC had approved ₹102 crore for installing an …

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1 month ago

Tirupati elevated bridge falls victim to ‘name game’

The Hindu

Political ‘name game’ has left everyone confused after ‘Srinivasa Setu’, the elevated corridor project built under the Smart City project to provide a direct access to Tirumala-bound vehicles and avoid traffic snarls in the city, was renamed to ‘Garuda Varadhi’ recently. Name game It was during the erstwhile Telugu Desam Party regime in 2014-19 that the work started and the …

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China's Shenzhen named 'Smart City of 2024' at Barcelona expo

China Daily

A Hong Kong citizen uses drone delivery service at Futian Port in Shenzhen, South China's Guangdong province, Oct 23, 2024. BARCELONA -- Shenzhen, a booming city and leading technology hub in southern China, has been awarded "Smart City of 2024" at a three-day international exposition that concluded in Barcelona on Thursday. The Smart City Expo World Congress, dedicated to enhancing …

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China's Shenzhen named 'Smart City of 2024' at Barcelona expo

China Daily

A Hong Kong citizen uses drone delivery service at Futian Port in Shenzhen, South China's Guangdong province, Oct 23, 2024. BARCELONA -- Shenzhen, a booming city and leading technology hub in southern China, has been awarded "Smart City of 2024" at a three-day international exposition that concluded in Barcelona on Thursday. The Smart City Expo World Congress, dedicated to enhancing …

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Tirupati Accelerates Smart City Development Projects

Deccan Chronicle

Tirupati: Dr. S. Venkateswar, District Collector and Chairman of the Tirupati Smart City Corporation Limited, has called for an expedited approach to ongoing smart city development projects. Dr. Venkateswar stressed that the smart city projects are vital for transforming Tirupati into a modern, sustainable urban centre. Tirupati District Superintendent of Police L. Subba Rayudu underscored the importance of CCTV surveillance …

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4 months, 2 weeks ago

Why Switzerland is home to two of the world's most liveable cities

BBC

Why Switzerland is home to two of the world's most liveable cities Getty Images Zurich was named the world's smartest city for 2024 It has been quietly making its case for being one of the best places in the world to live, with multiple cities listed in 2024's Global Liveability Index and Smart City Index. With multiple cities listed in …

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4 months, 3 weeks ago

Time to bury the cables dangling dangerously in Bengaluru

The Hindu

Dangling dangerously across Bengaluru city, Optic Fibre Cables are a menace that simply refuses to go away despite years of trying to push them underground. This apparent disregard for public safety continues unaddressed while smart city roads are designed with underground utility ducts specifically intended to take these cables. The Bengaluru Electricity Supply Company Limited had asked Internet Service Providers …

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6 months, 1 week ago

Blueprint to reality: Impact on urban development

Hindustan Times

In the shadow of India’s historic palaces and ancient bazaars, a new kind of monument is rising: The smart city. India's ambitious journey towards urban development, fueled by cutting-edge technology, is transforming age-old city landscapes into digital hubs equipped to handle the 21st century's demands. The urban development models that emerge from India's smart city projects could serve as blueprints …

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7 months, 2 weeks ago

'Nice' to meet you, Hangzhou

China Daily

Editor's note: Amity between the people holds the key to sound state-to-state relations. "We were very impressed by Hangzhou," said Rudy Salles, deputy chairman of the Nice Cote d'Azur Metropolitan Tourist Office. Dubarry, representative of the French Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Hangzhou, has set up two companies in the city, which he said is "the perfect place" for …

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7 months, 2 weeks ago

'Nice' to meet you, Hangzhou

China Daily

Editor's note: Amity between the people holds the key to sound state-to-state relations. "We were very impressed by Hangzhou," said Rudy Salles, deputy chairman of the Nice Cote d'Azur Metropolitan Tourist Office. Dubarry, representative of the French Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Hangzhou, has set up two companies in the city, which he said is "the perfect place" for …

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7 months, 2 weeks ago

'Nice' to meet you, Hangzhou

China Daily

Editor's note: Amity between the people holds the key to sound state-to-state relations. "We were very impressed by Hangzhou," said Rudy Salles, deputy chairman of the Nice Cote d'Azur Metropolitan Tourist Office. Dubarry, representative of the French Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Hangzhou, has set up two companies in the city, which he said is "the perfect place" for …

France China Tea Cities Cultural City Smart City

7 months, 2 weeks ago

'Nice' to meet you, Hangzhou

China Daily

Editor's note: Amity between the people holds the key to sound state-to-state relations. "We were very impressed by Hangzhou," said Rudy Salles, deputy chairman of the Nice Cote d'Azur Metropolitan Tourist Office. Dubarry, representative of the French Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Hangzhou, has set up two companies in the city, which he said is "the perfect place" for …

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7 months, 3 weeks ago

Agra Lok Sabha Elections: Which Way Will the City of Taj Sway? A Look at Key Factors

News 18

The Agra Lok Sabha constituency is one of the 80 parliamentary constituencies in Uttar Pradesh. Samajwadi Party: The Samajwadi Party has not been able to win the Agra seat since actor-politician Raj Babbar won the Lok Sabha constituency on SP tickets in 1999 and 2004 general elections. The Samajwadi Party has not been able to win the Agra seat since …

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7 months, 3 weeks ago

Greece: Athens' former airport transformed, Ellinikon emerges as largest smart city in Europe

Hindustan Times

On the southern coastline of Greece’s capital, a long-awaited plan to transform the city’s former airport into the largest smart city in Europe is finally gaining momentum. Greece: Athens' former airport transformed, Ellinikon emerges as largest smart city in Europe After a decade of delays, a vision of the Ellinikon is emerging. “It’s a smart city end-to-end,” Athanasiou said, adding, …

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8 months ago

Dakshina Kannada Lok Sabha Election 2024: What are Key Political Factors and Issues in the Constituency?

News 18

Dakshina Kannada is one of the 28 Lok Sabha constituencies in Karnataka that will vote in the second phase of Lok Sabha Election on April 26. 2023 Assembly Elections: The BJP secured 6 seats while the Congress won 2 from the Dakshina Kannada Parliament Constituency. BJP MLAs include Harish Poonja from Belthangady, Umanatha Kotian from Moodabidri, Bharath Shetty Y from …

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8 months ago

Coimbatore Smart City tanks overrun by weed infestation

The Hindu

“When I visit Valankulam for my daily walk, I am usually welcomed not by serene waters, but by a thick carpet of water hyacinth beneath which, I assume, there still is water somewhere,” a frequent visitor of the tank said. These, along with Krishnampathy, Selvampathy and Kumaraswamy tanks, form the seven Smart City tanks of Coimbatore. “The proliferation of water …

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11 months, 1 week ago

Vibrant Gujarat Summit: From investments to PM’s address. Day 1 Key Highlights

Live Mint

Vibrant Gujarat Summit Day 1: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the much-anticipated Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit 2024 in Gandhinagar on 10 January. The inauguration of the 10th edition of the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit witnessed participation of state heads and top CEOs of private companies including Mukhesh Ambani, Gautam Adani, Maruti Suzuki's President, Tata Sons's Chairman N Chandrasekaran making significant …

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11 months, 2 weeks ago

Probe fund utilisation under Jalandhar smart city project: Meghwal writes to Puri

Hindustan Times

Jalandhar : Union law minister Arjun Ram Meghwal has written to Union minister of housing and urban development Hardeep Puri demanding a detailed inquiry into ₹1,000 crore allocated to the Jalandhar municipal corporation under the smart city project. Union law minister Arjun Ram Meghwal has written to Union minister of housing and urban development Hardeep Puri demanding a detailed inquiry …

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11 months, 2 weeks ago

Reshaping our cities, one bite at a time

Hindustan Times

Almost every city in India celebrates its cuisine through a famous dish, centuries-old stories of how it was invented or popularised, and an iconic food street. In 2021, Rourkela smart city also won the Bloomberg Philanthropies Global Mayors Challenge for empowering female food vendors, reducing food waste, and increasing access to fresh foods. “Our initiatives are an example of how …

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1 year ago

Questions remain over the govt’s ‘smart city mission’ project, says new report

Hindustan Times

New Delhi: Initiatives under the flagship Smart Cities Mission launched by the NDA government in 2015 are already noticeable. Smart cities work under a special purpose vehicle model by forming a company jointly owned by the urban local body and state government for the particular city. The report also said that worldwide, smart city initiatives such as New York, Amsterdam, …

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1 year, 1 month ago

Penang (George City), Malaysia

China Daily

Penang, an important trading port with a population of 794.3 thousand in Malaysia, is a hub of industry, cultural tourism and creative economy, as well as a world cultural heritage site. In order to meet the challenges of climate change and realize sustainable development, in 2018, Penang proposed the Penang 2030 Vision with a strong focus on sustainability, livability, and …

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1 year, 2 months ago

Smart City Roads: Standards diluted, footpaths remain pedestrian

The Hindu

Wide, uninterrupted footpaths often beckon walkers in big numbers. They had high expectations since the Smart City upgrades were modelled after the TenderSURE makeover of St. Mark’s Road, Cunningham Road, Residency Road, and other streets in the city’s heart. The left hand doesn’t know what the right is doing.” Lack of detailing The original set of six Tender SURE roads …

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1 year, 2 months ago

Varanasi receives ‘Best Smart City in the North Zone’ award

Hindustan Times

Varanasi Smart City was given the award for the ‘Best Smart City in the North Zone’ on Wednesday in a programme organised in Indore by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, Government of India. The awards for ‘India Smart City Award Contest’ were given by President Droupadi Murmu in India Smart Cities Conclave 2023 in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, said …

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1 year, 4 months ago

Unique digital door numbers, QR codes for houses in Srinagar

Hindustan Times

The Smart City project authorities in Srinagar have almost completed the Geographic Information System mapping and physical verification of households and commercial establishments and are now pasting unique digital door number plates with QR codes on the city’s houses and shops. CEO smart city project and Srinagar municipal commissioner Athar Amir Khan said they have already completed the first part …

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Pune Smart city retains control of ATMS

Tirupati elevated bridge falls victim to ‘name game’

China's Shenzhen named 'Smart City of 2024' at Barcelona expo

China's Shenzhen named 'Smart City of 2024' at Barcelona expo

Tirupati Accelerates Smart City Development Projects

Why Switzerland is home to two of the world's most liveable cities

Time to bury the cables dangling dangerously in Bengaluru

Blueprint to reality: Impact on urban development

'Nice' to meet you, Hangzhou

'Nice' to meet you, Hangzhou

'Nice' to meet you, Hangzhou

'Nice' to meet you, Hangzhou

Agra Lok Sabha Elections: Which Way Will the City of Taj Sway? A Look at Key Factors

Greece: Athens' former airport transformed, Ellinikon emerges as largest smart city in Europe

Dakshina Kannada Lok Sabha Election 2024: What are Key Political Factors and Issues in the Constituency?

Coimbatore Smart City tanks overrun by weed infestation

Vibrant Gujarat Summit: From investments to PM’s address. Day 1 Key Highlights

Probe fund utilisation under Jalandhar smart city project: Meghwal writes to Puri

Reshaping our cities, one bite at a time

Questions remain over the govt’s ‘smart city mission’ project, says new report

Penang (George City), Malaysia

Smart City Roads: Standards diluted, footpaths remain pedestrian

Varanasi receives ‘Best Smart City in the North Zone’ award

Unique digital door numbers, QR codes for houses in Srinagar