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Chandigarh, Apr 2 (PTI) The Punjab and Haryana High Court on Thursday stayed the operation of the Haryana government's 'stilt-plus-four floors' policy for residential plots, observing that the state appears to have put public safety at risk merely to earn more revenue. The interim order came on a petition challenging the July 2, 2024 order issued by the additional chief secretary of the town and country planning department. The order had permitted construction of 'stilt-plus-four floors' on res ...Read More >
Tamil Nadu Elections 2026: Who dominates which district? Check the full district-wise stronghold breakdown of DMK, AIADMK, BJP and other key players. With just weeks to go before the 2026 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly election on April 23, the electoral map of Tamil Nadu is taking shape -- and political parties are zeroing in on traditional bastions, volatile swing districts and emerging battlegrounds that could decide the future of regional politics. The 2026 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: In a major shift in the state's cooking gas landscape, food supplies and consumer welfare minister Krushna Chandra Patra on Thursday announced that piped natural gas (PNG) connections will be extended to all household consumers across urban clusters in the state, effectively replacing LPG cylinders for city residents.The announcement came after the minister held a high-level meeting with representatives of oil marketing companies (OMCs) to review the rollout plan and address concern ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar, April 2 (IANS) The Odisha government on Thursday held discussions with senior representatives from major oil and gas corporations to streamline the supply of LPG and other petroleum products across the state. The high-level review meeting was held under the joint chairmanship of the Minister of Food Supplies & Consumer Welfare, Krushna Chandra Patra, and the Minister of Housing & Urban Development, Krushna Chandra Mahapatra here. The meeting, attended by Principal Secretar ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Government on Thursday reviewed preparedness for Census 2027, with Chief Secretary Anu Garg chairing the second meeting of the State Coordination Committee at Lok Seva Bhavan. Opening the meeting, Additional Chief Secretary of the Revenue and Disaster Management Department, Arabinda Kumar Padhee, outlined the progress of Census 2027 and the ongoing House Listing 2026 exercise. Director of Census Operations, Nikhil Pawan Kalyan, presented a detailed status report, coverin ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar, Apr 2 (PTI) The Odisha government on Thursday decided to expedite transitioning to piped natural gas for urban households while also focusing on implementing strict digital safeguards against irregularities in LPG supply. The decision was taken at a high-level meeting that was attended by Food Supplies and Consumer Welfare Minister KC Patra, Housing and Urban Development Minister Krushna Chandra Mahapatra and senior officials of major oil and gas corporations. Notably, the meeting ...Read More >
Jamshedpur, April 2: Amid an emerging nationwide shortage of LPG cylinders, scenes of improvisation are becoming increasingly common. At a wedding function held at Baradwari Maidan, cooks were compelled to abandon conventional gas-based cooking and resort to firewood to prepare meals for guests. The shift, reminiscent of a bygone era, underscores the gravity of the ongoing supply disruption affecting both domestic and commercial users across the country. The shortage has been attributed to a ...Read More >
In a renewed push for slum redevelopment, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Monday approved the formation of Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs) between private developers and the Shivshahi Rehabilitation Project Ltd (SRPL), signalling an attempt to revive the long-dormant state-run housing body and fast-track stalled projects. The decision, taken in the birth centenary year of Shiv Sena founder Bal Thackeray, is being positioned as part of a broader effort to realise his vision of ...Read More >
Meghalaya has partnered with Starlink India to pilot satellite-based internet in its remote hill regions, aiming to improve connectivity in education, healthcare, and disaster management. This initiative seeks to overcome the challenges posed by the state's rugged terrain, which makes traditional telecom infrastructure difficult and expensive to deploy. The pilot will assess the technology's reliability for a potential wider rollout. The Meghalaya government signed a Letter of Intent with Starl ...Read More >
April 2 (Reuters) - Indian consumer firm Marico (MRCO.NS), opens new tab on Thursday said it expects to clock double-digit year-on-year percentage growth in operating profit in the fourth-quarter, aided by stable consumer demand. The maker of Saffola oils and Parachute haircare products said it has witnessed a gradual uptick in consumption across categories after several quarters of tepid demand from customers in urban areas, following reductions in goods and services tax in September. Marico ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: The Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) connections in Odisha Cities will be replaced with Piped Natural Gas (PNG) within one month, informed Food Supplies & Consumer Welfare Minister Krushna Chandra Patra today. Patra informed about the development after chairing an important meeting of the representatives of oil companies and the Secretary of the Department in the presence of Krushna Chandra Mahapatra, the Minister of Housing and Urban Development Department at Lok Seva Bhavan. While ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: In a significant move to address the ongoing cooking gas challenges, Food Supplies and Consumer Welfare Minister Krushna Chandra Patra has announced that piped natural gas (PNG) connections will be made for all household consumers in big towns of Odisha. The minister stated that every household in the state's urban areas will be connected to PNG, replacing the use of LPG cylinders, which are reportedly 13% more expensive than PNG. This initiative aims to provide a more reliable, co ...Read More >
Hyderabad: In a major push to address traffic congestion, officials have been directed to expedite KBR Park Flyover works in Hyderabad. The instructions were issued by Jayesh Ranjan, Special Chief Secretary of the Municipal Administration & Urban Development Department, during a field inspection of the ongoing project. The review was conducted along the busy stretch from: Senior officials, including GHMC Commissioner R.V. Karnan and Chief Engineer Sahadev Ratnakar, assessed the progress of the ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: With the West Asia conflict significantly affecting fuel supplies, the Odisha government has stepped up measures to expand piped natural gas (PNG) infrastructure as a reliable alternative to LPG. Sharing information about steps being taken to address the issue, Housing and Urban Development Minister Krushna Chandra Mahapatra said on Thursday that urban areas across the state are expected to be armed with PNG connectivity within a month. The Minister made the announcement after a h ...Read More >
Tamil Nadu Election 2026 Opinion Poll Survey: A fresh opinion survey by Lokpol has forecast a decisive victory for the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) in the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, projecting the ruling party to secure between 181 and 189 seats -- well above the majority mark. The findings suggest that the party, led by Chief Minister M. K. Stalin, is likely to retain power comfortably. The survey also sheds light on the growing presence of actor-politician Vijay's Tamil Nadu Victo ...Read More >
CHENNAI: The Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has notified the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2026, which came into force on April 1 (Wednesday), following directions from the Supreme Court. However, implementation on the ground, particularly by the Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC), continues to lag, with source segregation yet to be effectively enforced. The new framework replaces the earlier rules and seeks to tighten compliance, improve segregation and introduce accou ...Read More >
SHILLONG, April 1: Even as officials of the Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Department continue to insist there is no shortage of domestic LPG cylinders, Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on Wednesday admitted that the state is indeed facing a mild shortage for household use. Speaking to media persons here, the Chief Minister said the state government is actively managing the situation. "There is some shortage but not so much," Sangma remarked, adding that the government is closely mon ...Read More >
Mumbai: On the lines of the Centre's National River Conservation Plan, the Maharashtra government on Wednesday approved the creation of the Maharashtra State River Rejuvenation Authority (MSRRA), a unified body to restore polluted rivers, curb contamination and manage river basins. A rejuvenation programme will be implemented for 54 polluted river stretches across the state, which is the highest among the Indian states. The government is expected to spend around Rs 2,000 crore on it. The decisi ...Read More >
Gandhinagar: In a major political development ahead of the civic poll season, the Gujarat State Election Commission has officially announced the schedule for the upcoming local body elections, setting the stage for one of the largest grassroots democratic exercises in the state. Polling will be conducted entirely through Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs), with voting scheduled for April 26 from 7 am to 6 pm. State Election Commissioner Dr. S. Muraleekrishna confirmed that elections will be held ...Read More >
Jamshedpur, April 1 : Marking a decisive shift towards technology-driven governance, the first phase of Census 2027 began in East Singhbhum on Wednesday- April 1, with authorities rolling out a hybrid model that combines traditional door-to-door enumeration with a robust online self-enumeration system. In a first for the district, residents can now submit their details from home through a dedicated digital portal made available by the Government of India. The platform, accessible in 16 languag ...Read More >
Mumbai, Apr 1 (PTI) The Maharashtra government has ordered fast-tracking the expansion of the City Gas Distribution (CGD) network across the state in line with instructions from the Centre amid concerns over global energy supply disruptions. City Gas Distribution (CGD) networks are an interconnected system of underground natural gas pipelines for supplying Piped Natural Gas (PNG) and Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) to domestic and industrial customers. According to a Government Resolution (GR) is ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 1 (PTI) Women in India's formal workforce stay in their jobs "36 per cent" longer than men, said a new report released on Wednesday, debunking the perception that they are a retention risk. The data-led findings, conducted by fintech platform SalarySe, are based on an analysis of over 47,800 EPFO records of its registered users, primarily salaried professionals in urban areas. "The median tenure for women stands at 10.6 months, compared to just 7.8 months for men. In fact, only ...Read More >
Mumbai, April 1 (UNI) The Marathwada region has been put on alert following a forecast by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicting intense pre-monsoon activity, including thunderstorms, gusty winds and isolated hailstorms over the coming days. The weather disturbance is expected to intensify across central Maharashtra, particularly affecting districts such as Ch. Sambhajinagar, Jalna, Beed and Parbhani, where wind speeds of 50-60 kmph are likely on April 3 and 4, along with hail act ...Read More >
VIRUDHUNAGAR: Highlighting the ganja menace in the State, AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami on Tuesday said he would eradicate it completely in three months if voted to power. Campaigning in Sivakasi for AIADMK candidate KT Rajenthra Bhalaji, he alleged police could not eradicate the menace because those selling ganja were DMK supporters due to which police could not take action. "Even police personnel are not safe, they are being attacked by those under the influence of the subst ...Read More >
Vijayawada: Civil supplies minister Nadendla Manohar on Tuesday assured that there is no shortage of petrol, diesel or cooking gas in the state, urging people not to panic or believe rumours about supply disruptions. Addressing a press conference at the civil supplies state office in Kanuru here, the minister said the coalition government has ensured uninterrupted availability of essential fuels across the state. He noted that misinformation circulating on social media had triggered a sudden su ...Read More >
Vav-Tharad (Gujarat) [India], March 31 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday assured that the BJP-led government will continue the "Superfast Express of development" with people's trust from local government levels to Parliament. Hailing Gujarat's budget of Rs 4.08 lakh crores, PM Modi said, "Gujarat government has presented the budget of over 4 lakhs crores. This money will be spent on the development of villages, town and cities. As long as your trust remains--from the Panchayat to t ...Read More >
Delhi power minister Ashish Sood on Monday directed officials to accelerate the expansion of piped natural gas (PNG) connections in the national capital and conduct an intensive door-to-door campaign to encourage residents to adopt PNG, amid the West Asia crisis. Sood said directions were issued to expand PNG coverage across the city in the next quarter. He chaired a high-level meeting to review PNG expansion in Delhi. Senior officials from IGL, the Urban Development Department, the Municipal ...Read More >
The Government of India is currently examining proposals for Metrolite and Light Metro projects in Jammu and Srinagar to strengthen urban transport infrastructure. This was stated by Education Minister Sakeena Itoo in the Legislative Assembly on Tuesday while replying to a question from legislator Mohan Lal on behalf of Chief Minister Omar Abdullah. The Minister said that in Jammu, comprehensive ground surveys, traffic studies, feasibility analyses and preparation of the Detailed Project Repor ...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 >
Aero O2 restores up to 90% oxygen, detoxifies, and revitalizes homes New Delhi, Delhi, India - Business Wire India Orient Electric Limited, part of the USD 3 billion CKA Birla Group, today unveiled Aero O2, a first-of-its-kind lifestyle innovation that evolves the ceiling fan from simple air movement to active air revitalization. Powered by patented Bio-Oxy Plasma ION+ Technology, Aero O2 is India's first oxygen-enriching fan designed to create a fresher, more energizing indoor atmosphere for ...Read More >
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