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New Delhi: In a major decision for lakhs of residents living under decades of uncertainty in the national capital, the Centre has approved regularisation of Delhi's unauthorised colonies on an "As is, Where is" basis. This move is expected to simplify property registration and help nearly 50 lakh residents realise their dream of owning legal rights to their homes. Addressing a press conference at the National Media Centre on Tuesday, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta thanked Prime Minister Naren ...Read More >
Haridwar: In a major decision ahead of the Ardh Kumbh Mela scheduled for next year, the Haridwar Municipal Corporation has resolved to relocate all meat shops from the city to Sarai village on the outskirts. The proposal, presented during the board meeting at Rishikul Auditorium, was passed by majority vote despite objections from Congress councillors. 56 new shops have already been constructed The resolution aims to remove meat shops operating in the Jwalapur area, which falls under the muni ...Read More >
SILCHAR: Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Monday launched a sharp attack on the BJP-led govt, alleging that Barak Valley has suffered 'step-motherly treatment' over the past decade and has turned from an 'island of peace' into an 'island of neglect'.Campaigning in Barak Valley, which comprises 13 assembly constituencies, Kharge addressed rallies at Borkhola in Cachar and Cheragi in South Karimganj. He highlighted on local infrastructure woes and flood-related distress, aiming to make the ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: Senior BJD leader and Rajya Sabha member Sasmit Patra has written to Union Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs Manohar Lal, seeking immediate central intervention to prevent the scrapping of the proposed Bhubaneswar Metro Rail project and facilitate its revival under national policy frameworks. In the letter dated April 6, Patra described the project -- originally envisioned during the Naveen Patnaik-led BJD government as a "critical mass transit backbone" for the Bhubaneswar-Cu ...Read More >
Civil Supplies Director Nupur Ajay Kumar on Monday said the government is continuously monitoring the supply systems for gas, petrol and diesel to maintain sufficient stocks in the State. Addressing the media, Ms. Nupur Ajay Kumar said that although global conflicts have had some impact, necessary measures are in place to ensure an uninterrupted supply of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG). She warned of strict action against any irregularities in the supply chain. The State's refineries currently ...Read More >
VIJAYAWADA: Civil Supplies Director S Nupur Ajay Kumar on Monday stated that there is no shortage of LPG, petrol, diesel, or fertilizers in the state and urged the public not to panic. Addressing a joint press conference at the State Civil Supplies Corporation office in Kanuru along with PIB Director G Suresh Kumar, she said the government has taken all necessary steps to ensure uninterrupted supply of essential commodities. She stated that despite global uncertainties, adequate stocks are bei ...Read More >
The green body was hearing a matter where it had initiated suo motu proceedings based on a newspaper report regarding the NHAI constructing a highway at protected pond sites. The report alleged that the alleviated Urban Extension Road-II over the pond in Goyla Khurd village passed through the village pond, which had been designated as a natural wetland. A bench of NGT Chairperson Justice Prakash Shrivastava and expert member A Senthil Vel said, "The core issues which arise for consideration ar ...Read More >
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], April 6 (ANI): The Telangana government on Monday organised a large-scale Food Safety Awareness Walkathon at Necklace Road in Hyderabad as part of its flagship programme 'Praja Palana - Pragati Pranalika', under which Health Week is being observed from April 6 to April 11 across the state. The initiative aims to raise awareness among citizens about safe food consumption and the risks associated with adulterated food, with officials emphasising the need for individ ...Read More >
Last month, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta presented the 'green budget' allocating ₹22,236 crore out of total outlays of ₹1.03 lakh crore, laying a clear roadmap to make Delhi cleaner and greener, according to a Delhi CMO statement. The 17 departments of the government have been allocated a dedicated fund for driving the green push with top priority on the Yamuna clean-up and e-buses. The responsibility for delivering on these goals has been systematically distributed, with the 17 key departmen ...Read More >
Jaipur, Apr 6 (PTI): Adequate stocks of LPG, petrol, diesel and aviation turbine fuel (ATF) are available across Rajasthan, and supply remains uninterrupted despite pressure on global supply chains due to the conflict in West Asia, officials said on Monday. The assurance was given during a press conference organised to create awareness about the current supply situation and address consumer concerns. Addressing mediapersons, Manoj Gupta, Executive Director and State Head (Oil Industry Coordina ...Read More >
ITANAGAR, 6 Apr: The Itanagar Capital Region (ICR) deputy commissioner has issued a circular for LPG consumers, stating that refilled cylinders will be issued only through online booking. For consumers who have already registered their mobile numbers and have completed eKYCs against their connections, they can book by simply giving a missed call to 8927225667, 8391990070 and 8454955555, DC Toko Babu stated in the circular. A six-digit delivery authentication code (DAC) will be sent to their re ...Read More >
Jaipur, Apr 6 (PTI) Adequate stocks of LPG, petrol, diesel and aviation turbine fuel (ATF) are available across Rajasthan, and supply remains uninterrupted despite pressure on global supply chains due to the conflict in West Asia, officials said on Monday. The assurance was given during a press conference organised to create awareness about the current supply situation and address consumer concerns. Addressing mediapersons, Manoj Gupta, Executive Director and State Head (Oil Industry Coordinat ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar, April 6 (SocialNews.XYZ) Senior Sasmit Patra, a leader of the Biju Janata Dal and Rajya Sabha MP, on Monday wrote to Union Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs Manohar Lal, seeking his immediate intervention to ensure that the proposed Metro Rail project, initiated during the previous government, is not scrapped by the state government. In his letter, Patra argued that the project envisioned during the previous Naveen Patnaik-led BJD government is a critical mass-transit backbone ...Read More >
New Delhi: Biju Janata Dal (BJD) PM Sasmit Patra has reportedly written a letter to Union Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Manohar Lal Khattar demanding to ensure Metro Rail project in Odisha as per National Urban Transport Policy and the Metro Rail Policy 2017. In the letter to the Union Minister, Patra has urged to prevail upon the Government of Odisha to not scrap the metro project and facilitate its implementation through a 50:50 cost-sharing arrangement or equivalent support. "I write t ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Telangana Health Minister Damodar Rajanarasimha on Monday flagged off a Food Safety Awareness Walkathon from Jalavihar, with participation from around 1,000 students and youth. The walk concluded at HMDA Grounds near IMAX, where senior officials from the Health, Police, and Food Safety departments were present. Addressing the gathering, the minister highlighted that changing lifestyles and rapid urbanisation have increased dependence on processed and imported food, raising serious fo ...Read More >
Guwahati: Tobacco consumption has risen significantly across India over the past decade, with several states in the Northeast emerging among the highest consumers in the country, according to a new analysis based on national household data. The findings come from a working paper, "Rise in Tobacco Consumption and Policy Implications: An Analysis of Household Consumption Expenditure Survey 2011-12 and 2023-24," authored by Shamika Ravi, a member of the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minis ...Read More >
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): Urban consumers using 5kg LPG cylinders face hardship as they wait 25 days for a refill, with the lock-in period remaining the same as that for 14.5kg cylinders despite the smaller capacity. Consumers report that the lower-capacity cylinders deplete more quickly, making the wait for refills a challenge. The unchanged lock-in period has emerged as a major issue following the decision to distribute 5kg LPG cylinders in place of 14.5kg cylinders to new consumers. While th ...Read More >
Facilities under consideration include schools, Jan Suvidha Kendras, and dedicated sanitation arrangements for women, according to the government's proposed policy plan. The source said the policy is in the final stage and will likely be finalised this month. The government also plans to extend the eligibility cut-off date under the existing policy by around 10 years from January 1, 2015, to January 1, 2025, making many slum dwellers eligible for permanent housing, he said. There are around 75 ...Read More >
New Delhi: Amid rising tensions in West Asia and concerns around the Strait of Hormuz, the Government of India has rolled out a series of measures to secure energy supply, shipping operations and the safety of its citizens in the region. The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas has assured that petrol, diesel and LPG remain available across the country. The government has advised citizens to avoid panic buying and unnecessary LPG bookings. It has also asked people to use digital booking system ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 5 (SocialNews.XYZ) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has allocated Rs 22,236 crore or around 21.44 per cent of Budget 2026-27 for improving air quality and for green initiatives, including clean Yamuna, to secure pollution-free future for the next generation, an official said on Sunday. Highlighting key features of the 'Green Budget' for 2026-27, the official said in a statement that of the total state budget of Rs 1,03,700 crore, Rs 22,236 crore have been allotted to 17 departm ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 5 (PTI) The Delhi government will map the expenditures of 17 key departments receiving budget allocations for various green objectives, to ensure coordinated action across sectors to achieve the goal of a clean and pollution-free city, officials said on Sunday. Last month, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta presented the 'green budget' allocating Rs 22,236 crore out of total outlays of Rs 1.03 lakh crore, laying a clear roadmap to make Delhi cleaner and greener, according to a Delhi CMO ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: Odisha government has ended the open sale of 5 kg LPG cylinders and made e-KYC mandatory for booking cooking gas in order to prevent black marketing amid supply concerns. While announcing Food Supplies and Consumer Welfare Minister Krushna Chandra Patra stated that consumers can no longer purchase 5 kg LPG cylinders, and only those with e-KYC verified accounts will receive LPG through authorised agencies. The minister also added that the consumers does not need to panic as there i ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 5 (SocialNews.XYZ) Online LPG cylinder bookings have increased to 95 per cent, and no dry-out has been reported at LPG distributorships with more than 51 lakh domestic cylinders distributed on April 4, according to the latest update issued by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas on Sunday. To prevent diversion at the distributor level, Delivery Authentication Code (DAC) based deliveries have increased 90 per cent from 53 per cent in February before the disruption in suppli ...Read More >
BENGALURU, KA, April 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BENGALURU, KA - April 05, 2026 - - Rentomojo, a furniture and appliance rental platform operating across India, reports a sharp rise in demand for AC rentals in Mumbai, as rising temperatures and high upfront costs push urban households to reconsider traditional air conditioner ownership. Mumbai's summer conditions have intensified in recent years, with extended heat periods and high humidity levels increasing reliance on cooling appliances. Fo ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: In a bid to check cooking gas black marketing, the state government has imposed strict restrictions on LPG availability in the open market. Gas will no longer be sold freely, and refilling of 5 kg cylinders has been completely stopped. Food Supplies and Consumer Welfare Minister Krushna Chandra Patra made the announcement, attributing the decision to disruptions in gas supply caused by the ongoing war in the Middle East. The conflict has led to a sharp rise in open-market gas price ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: The Delhi government is set to provide slum dwellers modern amenities like shopping complexes, parking spaces and e-rickshaw charging points as part of a new rehabilitation and resettlement policy being prepared, a source said on Saturday. Facilities under consideration include schools, Jan Suvidha Kendras, and dedicated sanitation arrangements for women, according to the government's proposed policy plan. The policy may to be finalised this month. The government also plans to exte ...Read More >
A proposal for a tunnel to decongest traffic in Shimla, from Lakkar Bazaar to Indira Gandhi Medical College (IGMC), has been approved, shared public works department minister Vikramaditya Singh. While addressing the media after the annual general meeting of the SEHB Society held under the Shimla municipal corporation, the minister said, "Taking a lead from the Hill Queen, we have approved a proposal for a tunnel to decongest traffic in Shimla, for which a provision of ₹10 crore has been made f ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: As many as 32 major road accidents involving Ama Bus services operated by Capital Region Urban Transport (CRUT) were recorded in the last two years that claimed 14 lives across cities, including Bhubaneswar, Cuttack and Rourkela, the state assembly was informed recently.Replying to a question, the housing and urban development minister Krushna Chandra Mahapatra said the accidents took place during 2024 and 2025, with 17 cases reported in 2024 and 15 in 2025. Of the total, 14 were fa ...Read More >
Guwahati, Apr 4 (PTI) BJP MP Tejasvi Surya on Saturday said the ruling party in Assam has strong support from the public as they are fed up with decades of dynastic politics under the Congress. Addressing election rallies in Goalpara West and Dispur constituencies, he said Assam is firmly on the path of development under the BJP-led NDA government headed by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. "Wherever you go, be it rural or urban areas, there is a clear one-sided wave in favour of the BJP. Af ...Read More >
VIJAYAPURA: With summer setting in and to prevent water misuse, the Karnataka Urban Water Supply and Drainage Board has announced fines of Rs 2,000 for wastage of drinking water and Rs 5,000 for unauthorised tap connections in the city. According to the Assistant Executive Engineer, a penalty of Rs 2,000 will be imposed on those found wasting drinking water, while a fine of Rs 5,000, along with applicable connection charges, will be levied on those who have taken unauthorised tap connections. ...Read More >
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