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Chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday laid the foundation stone for the Agra Development Authority's (ADA) ambitious 'Greater Agra' project, estimated to cost ₹5,142 crore and spread over 449.65 hectares in Raipur and Rehan Kalan villages in the district. The chief minister also laid the foundation for several other development projects worth ₹1,324 crore. Under the state government's 'New City Promotion Scheme' and urban expansion plan, the ADA will develop the township comprising 10 m ...Read More >
The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday cleared the Jaipur Metro Phase-2 project, a 41-km North-South corridor from Prahladpura to Todi Mod, at a cost of ₹13,037.66 crore, Union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw during at a post-meeting media briefing. The 50:50 Centre-state joint venture, to be executed by Rajasthan Metro Rail Corporation Limited (RMRCL), is expected to be completed by September 2031. "Jaipur has emerged as a major hub for tourism, conferences, healt ...Read More >
The Centre and Delhi government announced a revised transit-oriented development policy to boost affordable housing and urban mobility near transit corridors. The Centre and Delhi government on Tuesday announced a revised framework for transit-oriented development (TOD) in the national capital, proposing development within a 500-metre influence zone of Metro, railway and RRTS corridors, covering nearly 207 square kilometres. The revision links high-density, mixed-use development with mass trans ...Read More >
Agra: In a major push toward balanced regional development and urban expansion, the Uttar Pradesh government, on Wednesday, unveiled an ambitious plan to transform Agra into a modern, culturally enriched urban centre through the 'Greater Agra' project. Inspired by the model of Greater Noida, the initiative seeks to blend heritage with contemporary infrastructure while easing population pressure on rapidly growing National Capital Region (NCR) cities like Noida and Gurugram. Envisioned under Ch ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 8 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday hailed the Union Cabinet's approval of Phase-2 of the Jaipur Metro as a significant boost to urban mobility, while also commending the nod to two hydroelectric projects in Arunachal Pradesh and the increased subsidy for phosphate and potash fertilisers. In a series of posts on X, the prime minister said the cabinet's approval for Jaipur Metro Phase-2 is a significant step towards sustainable urban growth. "Jaipur is set for a maj ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: To promote planned urban growth and improve affordable housing availability in Delhi, the Centre on Tuesday unveiled a revamped Transit-Orientated Development (TOD) policy, which allows a higher floor area ratio (FAR) within a 500-metre radius of Delhi Metro, the Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) and India Railways corridors. In the zones to be taken up under the TOD project, a maximum floor area ratio (FAR) of up to 500 will be permitted on a plot measuring 2,000 sqm and above wi ...Read More >
AGRA, Apr 7 : Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday delivered a major development gift to the Taj City of Agra. At a ceremony held in Rahankalan near the Agra Inner Ring Road, the Chief Minister inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for 325 development projects worth Rs6,466.37 crore. He performed the groundbreaking ceremony for the "Greater Agra" township, laying a roadmap for the city's urban expansion. The Chief Minister stated that "Greater Agra" will not only be a s ...Read More >
A whopping 518 lakes, constituting 74%, have either disappeared or shrunk in Jammu and Kashmir that has resulted in the degradation of ecosystem and climate insecurity, according to the latest report of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India on Conservation and Management of Lakes for the period up to March 2022. The report highlighted that 315 lakes, 45% of the total 697 lakes in J&K that constitute a water area of 1,537.07 hectares, have disappeared. "These lakes included 80 lakes (25%) ...Read More >
Navi Mumbai, April 7: The City and Industrial Development Corporation (CIDCO) has presented a Rs 16,250 crore budget for FY 2026-27, with a strong focus on infrastructure expansion, regional connectivity and housing development across Navi Mumbai and its growth corridors. The corporation has projected a surplus of Rs 100 crore, with estimated receipts of Rs 16,250 crore and expenditure of Rs 16,150 crore. Balanced fiscal performance in previous year Reviewing the previous financial year, CIDCO ...Read More >
GREATER NOIDA: The Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (Yeida) announced on Sunday that it will launch a residential plot scheme to offer opportunities to those who want to build a house near the Noida International Airport, inaugurated on March 28. Yeida has on offer a total of 973 plots in different newly carved sectors including Sectors 15-C, 18 and 24. These plots will be available in sizes of 162 sqm (476 plots), 183 sqm (4 plots), 184 sqm (4 plots), 200 sqm (481 plots), 223 ...Read More >
Srinagar, Apr 05: Groundwater levels in Jammu and Kashmir have increased in a majority of monitored wells after the 2025 monsoon, though a significant proportion continues to show a decline, according to official data accessed by Rising Kashmir. As per the data, 64.25 per cent of wells in J&K recorded a rise in groundwater levels, while 34.78 per cent showed a decline compared to the decadal post-monsoon average between 2015 and 2024. The assessment is based on monitoring of 207 wells across t ...Read More >
Panvel, March 30: The Panvel Municipal Corporation on Monday presented an estimated budget of Rs 4,853 crore for the financial year 2026-27, with a strong focus on infrastructure development and essential civic services. Budget presentation and priorities Municipal Commissioner Mangesh Chitale tabled the budget before Standing Committee Chairman Baban Mukadam during a special meeting. The budget outlines a balanced approach to urban growth, prioritising water supply, healthcare, sanitation, ed ...Read More >
Chennai went thirsty in 2019. Bengaluru grappled with water scarcity that affected thousands in 2024. Delhi fights over its share of the Yamuna every summer. From Bengaluru to Delhi to Chennai and to other urban regions across India, water is increasingly becoming a dwindling resource. This crisis is unfolding, city by city, putting stress on households and businesses. But the question of possible solutions still remains. A new study, published in the journal Earth's Future, might offer some h ...Read More >
Srinagar, Feb 24: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Tuesday criticised the government led by Omar Abdullah over what it described as inadequate action to protect the environment, claiming that the Kashmir Valley is witnessing an alarming rise in temperatures. Addressing a press conference in Srinagar, BJP spokesperson Abhijeet Jasrotia, along with party leaders Altaf Thakur and Manzoor Bhat, alleged that Kashmir's temperature is rising nearly 2.5°C above normal, significantly higher than the ...Read More >
Patna: CM Nitish Kumar on Tuesday announced the implementation of the 'Saat Nischay 3.0' (Seven Resolves-3.0) programme for 2025-30, aimed at bringing Bihar into the category of developed states.Announcing the details, Nitish said his govt has set a target to secure at least Rs 50 lakh crore in private investment over the next five years. "Since our govt was formed on Nov 24, 2005, there has been rule of law in the state, and work has been carried out continuously for 20 years for the developmen ...Read More >
Gandhinagar, Dec 16 (SocialNews.XYZ) Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel will distribute cheques worth Rs 2,800 crore in Ahmedabad on December 17, 2025, at 3:00 PM, aimed at the holistic development of the State's Municipal Corporations and Municipalities. Guided by the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, 2025 is being celebrated as the Urban Development Year under the leadership of the Chief Minister. The Rs 2,800 crore grant-in-aid is expected to provide fresh momentum to urban develo ...Read More >
The Pune Grand Tour 2026 is expected to witness participation of 28 competitive teams from across the globe, including 4 national teams representing some of the world's best cycling nations. India will field 2 national teams' namely, 'India A' and 'India B'. India's sporting landscape is poised for a historic moment as the country prepares to host its first-ever UCI 2.2 Bajaj Pune Grand Tour 2026 - a Continental Team's Men's Elite Road Cycling Race. Scheduled from 19 to 23 January 2026 in the v ...Read More >
The Court demanded a tangible, implementable response to the deteriorating air quality. New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday told the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) and state authorities in the National Capital Region (NCR) to come up with a clear, time-bound, and "actionable" strategy to address Delhi's recurring air pollution crisis. Heading the Bench, Chief Justice of India Surya Kant said the Court could "not sit idle" while severe pollution continued to affect millions. H ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday said the air pollution issue in the Delhi-NCR cannot be treated as a "customary" case to be listed only during the winter months, noting that it will be taken twice in a month to find out short and long-term solutions to the menace. In a significant shift from the usual narrative, a bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi said, "The issue of stubble burning should not unnecessarily become a political issue or an issue of ego." ...Read More >
Hyderabad: City's daily commute is turning into a test of patience for thousands of office-goers and students, as overcrowded Telangana State Road Transport Corporation buses struggle to keep up with rising demand.Routes connecting major residential hubs with IT corridors and commercial centres are seeing long queues, packed buses, and extended waiting times, especially during morning and evening peak hours. Despite the surge in passengers, the number of buses and frequency of trips have remaine ...Read More >
Mumbai Metropolitan Region is set for a major transformation. By 2047, it aims to be a global economic leader with a GDP of over a trillion dollars. Population is expected to reach nearly 4 crore. Significant infrastructure projects and job creation will drive this growth. The region will focus on sustainable development and improved liveability. The Mumbai metropolitan region is poised to emerge as one of the world's leading urban economies by 2047, with its gross domestic product (GDP) projec ...Read More >
Nagpur: The National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) 2023 report positions Nagpur as a city navigating a complex crime landscape, ranking it fifth in murder rate, sixth in crimes against women, and seventh in juvenile involvement in cognizable IPC crimes among India's top 19 metropolitan cities. Earlier, Nagpur had tied with Patna for the highest crime rate in 2020 (3.9) and ranked second in 2021.These rankings reflect a stabilisation of crime trends amid urban growth, showcasing policing successes ...Read More >
Kochi, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Friday said Kerala, which has a higher urban growth rate than the national average, is preparing to address the challenges of urbanisation. He was speaking after inaugurating the Urban Conclave organised by the Local Self-Government Department here as part of an effort to formulate an urban policy for the state. The conclave is being held in Kochi on Friday and Saturday. The chief minister said that the rapid urbanisation in Kerala needs to be closely ...Read More >
Mumbai: Following the official closure of the Elphinstone Road Over Bridge (ROB) on September 12, 2025, authorities have initiated a transformative infrastructure project that will reshape connectivity in central Mumbai. MahaRail Entrusted with Construction by MMRDA The Maharashtra Rail Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (MahaRail) has been entrusted by the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) to execute the construction of a Double-Decker Road Over Bridge at El ...Read More >
Kochi (Kerala), September 12 (ANI): Himachal Pradesh is steadily emerging as a model for mountain urbanisation, with development efforts focused on sustainability and climate resilience, PWD and Urban Development Minister Vikramaditya Singh said on Friday. Addressing the Conclave on 'Sustainable Urbanisation and Climate-Resilient Development, ' Singh said that Himachal, being one of the most ecologically sensitive regions, requires a distinct model of urban growth that balances development with ...Read More >
The state government has adopted measures like climate-smart building codes, vulnerability assessments in urban master plans, and ecosystem-based adaptation to tackle challenges posed by climate change, he said in a statement issued here. Technology is being integrated with traditional knowledge for early warning systems, slope stabilisation through bio-engineering, and smart water management to ensure water security, he added. Himachal has become the first state in the country to achieve 100 ...Read More >
Kochi (Kerala), September 12 (ANI): Himachal Pradesh is steadily emerging as a model for mountain urbanisation, with development efforts focused on sustainability and climate resilience, PWD and Urban Development Minister Vikramaditya Singh said on Friday. Addressing the Conclave on 'Sustainable Urbanisation and Climate-Resilient Development, ' Singh said that Himachal, being one of the most ecologically sensitive regions, requires a distinct model of urban growth that balances development with ...Read More >
Sloan India's Latest Flushing Innovations - Transforming the Restrooms in India Sloan India's Latest Flushing Innovations - Transforming the Restrooms in India 2 min read Last Updated : Aug 28 2025 | 2:40 PM IST VMPL New Delhi [India], August 28: Sloan India, a subsidiary of Sloan Valve Company, USA, has launched two innovative flushing solutions: the industry's first flushometer with a 20mm inlet--the TruFlush Manual Dual-Flush Flushometer--and Sloan's first sensor-based dual-flush flushome ...Read More >
Sloan India's Latest Flushing Innovations - Transforming the Restrooms in India Sloan India's Latest Flushing Innovations - Transforming the Restrooms in India 2 min read Last Updated : Aug 28 2025 | 2:40 PM IST VMPL New Delhi [India], August 28: Sloan India, a subsidiary of Sloan Valve Company, USA, has launched two innovative flushing solutions: the industry's first flushometer with a 20mm inlet--the TruFlush Manual Dual-Flush Flushometer--and Sloan's first sensor-based dual-flush flushome ...Read More >
Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel marked Urban Development Year 2025 festivities in Ahmedabad. The celebration highlighted the city's status as the cleanest in India, showcased new urban projects, and underscored Prime Minister Modi's vision of transforming urban challenges into growth opportunities, aiming for a sustainable, world-class city future. Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel attended the Urban Development Year 2025 celebration in Ahmedabad, marking significant milestones in the city's urban ...Read More >
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