The Greater Chennai Corporation is working on making MTC bus stops and other public spaces in Chennai safer for women. They are planning to build new bus stops, improve lighting, enhance pedestrian access, and make infrastructure accessible for disabled individuals. This project is based on a six-month study that examined infrastructure at 250 locations and…
Former minister S P Velumani and 10 officials from Greater Chennai Corporation are being investigated by DVAC for alleged corruption in storm water drain and road work tenders in 2018. The FIR is the fourth against Velumani since DMK came to power in 2021. DVAC found that rules were violated in tender allocation, causing a…
The city corporation in Thiruvananthapuram is considering taking over the operation of electric bus services within the city as part of the Smart City initiative. This move comes after the KSRTC rerouted some electric buses to other districts, disrupting services within the city. Officials are concerned about the violation of the agreement that these buses…
Ahmedabad is aiming to host the Olympics in 2036, but is facing a growing issue with stray pigs roaming in key areas designated for major projects. The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation is planning to hire pig catchers for the first time to address the problem, which has been exacerbated by improper waste disposal and cultural taboos…
The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation is planning to give seven major roads in the city a complete makeover, making them wider and more attractive with added amenities. This project will cost an estimated Rs 405 crore, with each kilometre of road averaging Rs 19.66 crore – making it the most expensive road development project yet. The…
UDF councillors in Kochi are protesting at the Corporation Council meeting, accusing the ruling council of failing to control the spread of dengue fever in the city. The opposition councillors are blaming the civic body for the rising number of cases, leading to increased hospitalizations and difficulties in securing treatment. They are demanding immediate control…
During a council meeting in Thiruvananthapuram, BJP councillors protested against Mayor Arya Rajendran for not addressing the water supply crisis in the city. They blocked the dais and raised slogans, leading to unruly scenes. The LDF councillor argued that the crisis was due to negligence by Kerala Water Authority officers, not the corporation. The mayor…
The Thiruvananthapuram corporation is working hard to ensure that everyone affected by the water supply disruption receives drinking water. They have deployed over 136 vehicles to distribute water and will continue to do so until the Kerala water authority restores supply completely. Mayor Arya Rajendran expressed gratitude to the public for their cooperation during this…
The State Delimitation Commission has announced the delimitation of three-tier panchayats ahead of the local body polls, leading to rumors about possible bifurcation of wards in the Kozhikode Corporation and its political implications. While predictions suggest around seven additional wards may be added based on voter turnout, the criteria for delimitation is still uncertain. The…
The State government and city Corporation have failed to address the water supply disruption in the State capital for five days, according to BJP State unit president K. Surendran. The pipeline realignment works were started without proper preparation, resulting in water supply being cut off for five lakh people in 53 wards. The Mayor’s inefficiency…