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Nashik: The Standing Committee of the Nashik Municipal Corporation has presented the Rs 25 crore budget for the Tree Authority to the General Body in its entirety, without making any changes to the draft submitted by the Municipal Commissioner. This budget includes a provision of Rs 12.10 crore specifically for new tree plantation and tree protection. By increasing the Municipal Corporation's original budget by Rs 457 crore, the Standing Committee revised the initial budget of Rs 3,011.85 crore ...Read More >
Aizawl, April 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) Mizoram has become the first state in the Northeast region to begin preliminary work for the Census of India, 2027, with the process officially starting on Wednesday, officials said. A senior official from the Chief Minister's Office (CMO) stated that Chief Minister Lalduhoma successfully completed his self-enumeration under Phase-I (House Listing and Housing Census) of the Census of India, 2027 at his official residence. The official noted that the self-enumer ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: The first phase of census operation involving self-enumeration process began in Odisha on Wednesday. Considered a major step towards India's first digital population count, the process is slated to continue till the midnight of April 15, during which people can submit their details online. In Odisha,. the process was formally launched with Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati initiating the self-enumeration phase. For the first time, the census is being carried out in a digital format. ...Read More >
Aizawl, Apr 1 (PTI) Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma on Wednesday kicked off the self-enumeration exercise under Census 2027, an official said. Lalduhoma completed the process at his official residence via the newly launched online census portal, he said. Officials from the Aizawl Municipal Corporation (AMC), the General Administration Department, and the Directorate of Census Operations were present to facilitate the digital entry, he said. Home Minister K Sapdanga and PWD Minister Vanlalhla ...Read More >
MUMBAI: Ashwini Bhide, 55, an IAS officer of 1995 batch, widely known as the 'Metro Woman of Mumbai' for spearheading the Aqua Line (Metro 3) and navigating challenges of land acquisition and resettling project affected people, has emerged as the front-runner for the post of commissioner of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Commissioner (BMC), the country's richest civic body. Bhide will become the first woman IAS officer to make it to the position, when she takes over from the current civic chief Bh ...Read More >
The Municipal Corporation of Gurugram (MCG) has urged property owners to clear their dues within the next three days, with March 31 marking the deadline for property tax payment for the current financial year, officials said. Civic officials said that once the new financial year begins, an interest of 18% per annum will be levied on pending dues, significantly increasing the financial burden on defaulters. Property owners who have not yet paid their taxes have been advised to do so before the d ...Read More >
Pimpri-Chinchwad: The issue of pending property tax dues of the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) central public relations office in Pimpri-Chinchwad has been resolved after the outstanding amount was paid to the municipal corporation on Tuesday (31st March). The payment came soon after a news report highlighted the pending dues, prompting swift action from the ruling party. Officials confirmed that the arrears were cleared within the deadline set by the civic administration. The matter had recen ...Read More >
LUCKNOW: Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath will flag off 250 electric and CNG vehicles for the Lucknow municipal corporation on Wednesday, as part of the state government's efforts to enhance urban cleanliness and sustainable development.In a post on X, the chief minister emphasised the progress of Uttar Pradesh towards the goal of 'Zero Waste to Zero Carbon Emissions', crediting the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi for steering the state toward smart and environmentally con ...Read More >
PUNE: The ready reckoner (RR) rates will remain unchanged in the state in the new financial year despite proposals for an increase from all districts, state registration officials announced on Tuesday.Revenue minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule told TOI, "Keeping in mind the current global situation and slowdown in the construction sector, and after considering representations and suggestions from stakeholders, govt has decided to keep the RR rates to boost the real estate sector. Market values ha ...Read More >
Shimla: Governor Kavinder Gupta on Monday met President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi, marking his first official interaction with the top leadership after assuming office.During the meetings, the governor held detailed discussions on key issues concerning the state's development and public welfare. Gupta briefed them on the overall situation in Himachal Pradesh and highlighted major initiatives being undertaken by the state govt. These included the Drug-Free Himac ...Read More >
Panchkula: Another suspect has been arrested in the Panchkula municipal corporation fixed deposit fraud case. The accused, Kapil, a resident of Rajpura, was apprehended from Sirhind in Punjab, the Haryana Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) said on Tuesday.According to the ACB, more than Rs 2.3 crore was allegedly transferred into Kapil's bank account from the MC's account. Investigators said he is known to co-accused Rajat, who is currently in police custody.The bureau also said another ...Read More >
Municipal authorities say repeated notices went unanswered, leading to the blockade. ShowQuick Read Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed * Tandur officials blockaded a petrol station over Rs 82,000 unpaid municipal dues * Telangana municipalities face over Rs 3,000 crore in property tax arrears currently * GHMC sealed 100+ commercial properties for defaulting on property tax payments Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Switch To Beeps Mode Vikarabad: In a dramatic effort to enf ...Read More >
The Haryana vigilance and anti-corruption bureau (SV&ACB) has arrested another accused in the ₹145-crore Panchkula municipal corporation FDR fraud case. The case pertains to alleged irregularities in fixed deposit receipts (FDRs) and bank accounts maintained by Panchkula MC at Kotak Mahindra Bank, Sector 11, Panchkula. The accused has been identified as Kapil, a resident of Rajpura, Punjab, into whose account ₹2.36 crore was allegedly transferred into from the Panchkula MC's account. Kapil was ...Read More >
The drawing of lots for the retirement of nine members of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) standing committee was delayed on Monday when the meeting was adjourned abruptly after protests from the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), demanding that the minutes for the previous few meetings be circulated first. The committee now only has one day left to complete the process which they are mandated to do according to the Delhi Municipal Act, (1957). The standing committee consists of 18 members, of whic ...Read More >
Panchkula (Haryana) [India], April 1 (ANI): Haryana police have apprehended an accused identified as Kapil, son of Lajja Ram and a resident of Rajpura, from Sirhind in connection with the Municipal Corporation Panchkula fraud case. The arrest is part of an ongoing investigation into alleged financial irregularities involving municipal funds and suspected diversion of public money. According to investigating officials, an amount of Rs. 2.36 crore was allegedly transferred from the account of Mun ...Read More >
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): A pilot digital Census was recently conducted in Gwalior as part of the centre's first technology-driven enumeration exercise, with similar trials held in Ratlam and Seoni ahead of Census 2027. The trial, conducted during the house-listing phase, tested the shift from traditional paper-based enumeration to a mobile app-based data collection system. During an interaction, an official shared key insights from the ground, explaining how the pilot Census was executed and t ...Read More >
Mumbai: The state government has decided to leave ready reckoner rates unchanged for the 2026-27 financial year on account of a slow down in the real estate sector, drop in revenue collection from stamp duty and registration, and the ongoing war in west Asia which has disrupted fuel and gas supplies. Revenue minister Chadrashekhar Bawankule said various industry associations had also urged the government to maintain status quo on RR rates or minimum rates for property transactions in various ar ...Read More >
Panchkula (Haryana) [India], April 1 (ANI): Haryana police have apprehended an accused identified as Kapil, son of Lajja Ram and a resident of Rajpura, from Sirhind in connection with the Municipal Corporation Panchkula fraud case. The arrest is part of an ongoing investigation into alleged financial irregularities involving municipal funds and suspected diversion of public money. According to investigating officials, an amount of Rs. 2.36 crore was allegedly transferred from the account of Mun ...Read More >
Mumbai, March 31: A state government amendment now allows the BMC to apply the Capital Value System (CVS) from 2010, helping it recover long-pending dues. Earlier, properties taxed on plot "potential" and many hoarding companies paid only 50% tax due to ongoing court cases. With this change, the BMC can now collect the remaining dues, estimated at Rs 252 crore from these companies. Background of tax dispute As per civic data, a total of 1,696 hoardings -- both small and large, including regul ...Read More >
Chandigarh: Haryana govt has decided to hand over the probe into the alleged Rs 590-crore fraud and misappropriation of funds linked to its departments and boards by IDFC First Bank to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).Sources said the vigilance wing in the chief secretary's office has forwarded a proposal to the govt to take up the matter with the Union ministry of home affairs (MHA). Investigators from Haryana and the Enforcement Directorate (ED), Chandigarh zone, are already understoo ...Read More >
Vijayawada: Andhra Pradesh has collected property tax of about 2,300.80 crore out of the total annual dues of Rs 5,187.42 crore by Tuesday evening, towards the end of the financial year. The state government had given a 50 per cent waiver on interest of all tax dues in case the total dues are paid, at a time, for the second consecutive year. This was to encourage the taxpayers to avail the opportunity and clear the dues. However, less than 50 per cent of collections was realised out of the tota ...Read More >
Mumbai: In a significant relief to the real estate sector, the Maharashtra government has decided to keep Ready Reckoner (RR) rates unchanged for the financial year 2026-27. The rates, effective from April 1, 2026, will remain at the same level as 2025-26, the Office of the Inspector General of Registration and Controller of Stamps announced. Decision Taken Amid Speculation of Hike The decision was taken by Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule following directions from Chief Minister Deve ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram, Mar 31 (UNI) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) on Tuesday released its manifesto for the upcoming Kerala Assembly elections, outlining a mix of infrastructure projects, welfare schemes, and governance reforms aimed at projecting a "Developed Kerala." The manifesto was released by BJP National President Nitin Nabin at a function attended by senior leaders, including State President Rajeev Chandrasekhar, City Corporation Mayor V.V. Rajesh, ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], March 31 (ANI): Himachal Pradesh Governor Kavinder Gupta on Tuesday visited the Himachal Emporium in New Delhi. During the visit, the Governor observed a wide range of Himachali products displayed at the Emporium and expressed keen interest in the rich craftsmanship and traditional heritage reflected in these items, according to an official statement. Also Read | Nagaland State Lottery Sambad Result Today 8 PM Live: Dear Destiny Tuesday Lottery Result of March 31, 2026 Decla ...Read More >
Mumbai, Mar 31 (PTI) Senior IAS officer Ashwini Bhide, who played a key role in developing Mumbai's metro rail network, on Tuesday became the first woman commissioner of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) which was established more than 150 years ago. She took charge from senior bureaucrat and outgoing civic commissioner Bhushan Gagrani, who retired on Tuesday, at a ceremony at the BMC headquarters in south Mumbai in the evening. The Mumbai civic body, set up in 1872, is one of the o ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], March 31 (ANI): Himachal Pradesh Governor Kavinder Gupta on Tuesday visited the Himachal Emporium in New Delhi. During the visit, the Governor observed a wide range of Himachali products displayed at the Emporium and expressed keen interest in the rich craftsmanship and traditional heritage reflected in these items, according to an official statement. The Governor interacted with the officials and staff of the Emporium and lauded their efforts in promoting the unique cultura ...Read More >
Mumbai: IAS officer Ashwini Bhide, known as the 'Metro Woman', has been appointed as the Commissioner of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC). She is the first woman to be appointed as the head of the richest municipal corporation in Asia. The announcement regarding this was made on Tuesday. Just a few days ago, she had been appointed as the Principal Secretary to the Maharashtra Chief Minister. Bhide will now head the BMC and will serve a full three-year tenure before her retirement in ...Read More >
A local court on Friday granted seven-day police remand of Rajat Dahra, accused of embezzling ₹70 crore of Panchkula Municipal Corporation (MC) funds. The case, being probed by the State Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB), Haryana, stems from serious discrepancies flagged in ₹145-crore fixed deposits (FDs) maintained by MC with Kotak Mahindra Bank, Sector 11, Panchkula. After lodging an FIR under the Prevention of Corruption Act and provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita on M ...Read More >
Hyderabad: The Malkajgiri Municipal Corporation has intensified its crackdown on property tax defaulters, with Commissioner Vinay Krishna Reddy announcing that 75 properties were seized in March across 14 municipal circles for non-payment of dues. According to the Commissioner, distress notices have been issued to 677 properties with significant tax arrears. He warned that failure to clear dues immediately would lead to further property seizures. ...Read More >
Mumbai: Senior IAS officer Ashwini Bhide has been appointed as the first woman Commissioner of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), marking a historic moment in the city's administrative landscape. She succeeds Bhushan Gagrani, who completes his tenure on March 31, 2026. Who Is Ashwini Bhide? A 1995-batch IAS officer, Bhide is currently serving as Additional Chief Secretary in the Chief Minister's Office under Devendra Fadnavis. Known for her firm, results-driven administrative style, ...Read More >
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