Safai karamcharis call off strike after talks with government in Haryana
When authorities attempted to lift the garbage, which the protesters opposed, Haryana Police had to use mild force to disperse a group of safai karamcharis in Hisar on Thursday.
Oct 30, 2022, 00:01 AM IST
Urban Local Bodies contribute to less than 37 percent revenue of total receipt
Among the 12 states analysed in the study, Punjab (74 per cent), Goa (55 per cent) and Andhra Pradesh (54 per cent) were the only ones whose municipal bodies contributed revenue over half of the total receipts.
Dec 02, 2017, 20:55 PM IST
Haryana to use drones for aerial survey on encroachments
The Haryana government has decided to conduct aerial surveys, using drones, to keep a check on encroachment and illegal construction on government properties in the state.
Jun 01, 2017, 20:14 PM IST
JCC to intensify bandh in Nagaland
The Joint Coordination Committee (JCC) has decided to intensify the ongoing bandh for an indefinite period from Monday since Nagaland Chief Minister TR Zeliang refused to step down as demanded.
Feb 11, 2017, 15:11 PM IST
No time extension beyond Dec 15 for Smart City plan
The concerned Ministry officials, quoting Urban Development Minister M Venkaiah Naidu emphasized that no such extension beyond December 15 will even be considered and urged all mission cities to adhere to this timeline.
Nov 03, 2015, 19:17 PM IST
Local bodies may raise Rs 45,000 crore: India Ratings
"We believe that the municipal bonds market has the potential to reach a size of Rs 45,000 crore in the near future," an India Ratings report stated.
May 01, 2015, 21:23 PM IST
Smart City to be developed in PPP model
Government on Wednesday said its ambitious Smart City project will be developed with active private participation and some hilly regions will be part of the scheme.
Oct 08, 2014, 20:29 PM IST
