13 Jun 2026

APCRDA recently conducted a Gram Sabha in Nidamarru village as part of the land acquisition process for the development of Amaravati. Senior officials interacted with villagers and explained the ongoing land pooling and acquisition procedures. Farmers were informed that those covered under the recent land acquisition notification could still opt for the Land Pooling Scheme within the prescribed timeline. Residents also raised concerns regarding Section 22-A lands, illegal soil transportation, and traffic movement linked to construction activities. APCRDA assured villagers that their grievances would be examined while reiterating its commitment to infrastructure development across the Capital Region.Read more

13 Jun 2026

The Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) has carried out an intensive cleanliness drive along the Sion–Panvel Highway as part of a citywide sanitation campaign organised to mark World Environment Day. Conducted between June 6 and June 10, the initiative covered key stretches of the highway passing through the municipal area, including Konkan Bhavan Circle, Uran Phata, LP Junction, Shiravane Phata, Juinagar Station and Vashi. A total of 148 sanitation workers participated in the operation, removing around 2.5 tonnes of waste and accumulated soil. The campaign forms part of NMMC’s broader special cleanliness programme running from June 5 to June 12, which focuses on high-footfall locations, neglected public spaces, railway stations, water bodies and informal settlements across the city.Read more

Ludhiana News Desk

13 Jun 2026

• Ludhiana Municipal Corporation has demolished two illegal colonies as part of its ongoing drive against unauthorised developments across the city.
• The action is aimed at curbing illegal plotting and ensuring that residential projects comply with approved urban planning norms and regulations.
• The demolition follows several enforcement drives carried out by the Municipal Corporation and GLADA against illegal colonies, buildings and unauthorised infrastructure.
• Authorities have warned colonisers against developing land without approvals and advised homebuyers to verify project permissions before purchasing plots.
• The crackdown reflects increasing efforts to promote planned urban development and prevent the growth of unapproved residential colonies in Ludhiana.Read more

13 Jun 2026

The Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) has invited applications from eligible organisations and associations for the nomination of members to the Navi Mumbai Town Vending Committee under the Street Vendors (Protection of Livelihood and Regulation of Street Vending) Act, 2014. The nominations are being sought under provisions of the Maharashtra Street Vendors Rules, 2016 for representatives from non-governmental organisations, community-based organisations, resident welfare associations, traders' associations and marketing associations. Applications must be submitted within 15 days from 11 June 2026. The committee plays a key role in implementing policies related to street vending, regulating vending activities and protecting the livelihoods of street vendors. Interested organisations are required to fulfil prescribed eligibility criteria, including registration status, operational experience and compliance with legal and financial requirements.Read more

13 Jun 2026

APCRDA held a Gram Sabha in Undavalli village to discuss land acquisition and land pooling for the Amaravati Capital City project. Commissioner V. Vijayarama Raju informed residents that farmers whose lands are part of the recent acquisition notification can still opt for the Land Pooling Scheme within the prescribed timeframe. He also addressed concerns related to assigned and Lanka lands and assured that they would be handled as per government guidelines. APCRDA said infrastructure development across Amaravati villages is progressing and appealed to farmers to continue supporting the capital development project.Read more

13 Jun 2026

The Amaravati Development Corporation (ADC) has directed officials to speed up floodwater drainage and complete the ongoing Palavagu modernisation works connecting Rayapudi and Krishnayapalem. During a field inspection across multiple locations in the capital region, ADC Chairperson and Managing Director D. Lakshmi Parthasarathy reviewed water flow conditions, desilting activities and drainage infrastructure. Officials and contractors were instructed to remove bottlenecks, install additional pipes where required and expedite pending works. ADC also warned agencies responsible for delays that legal action could be initiated if inadequate drainage disrupts water flow during heavy rainfall.Read more

13 Jun 2026

The Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) marked World Environment Day by undertaking a plantation drive at Parsik Hill, where more than 200 native tree saplings were planted in collaboration with Heartfulness Institute and Adani Realty. Municipal Commissioner Dr Kailas Shinde highlighted the importance of tree plantation and conservation amid rising temperatures and growing environmental concerns. The civic body also carried out plantation activities across all eight administrative divisions of Navi Mumbai, planting over 2,000 trees. As part of a broader environmental initiative, NMMC has set a target of planting one lakh trees over the next year, with a focus on native species, biodiversity conservation and sustainable maintenance through the use of treated wastewater.Read more

13 Jun 2026

The Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) marked World Environment Day by inaugurating a plastic bottle crusher machine at its headquarters and unveiling a series of environmental initiatives aimed at promoting waste segregation and plastic reduction. Municipal Commissioner Dr Kailas Shinde urged civic officials and employees to act as ambassadors for cleanliness and environmental protection, encouraging the use of cloth bags and source-level waste segregation. The bottle crusher machine, installed through a CSR partnership involving Atos, Rotary Club and Biocrux, rewards citizens for recycling plastic bottles. NMMC also announced plans to install 12 such machines across hospitals and markets, while introducing school-based tree nurseries and a seed bank programme to strengthen environmental awareness among younger generations.Read more

12 Jun 2026

• Ranchi Municipal Corporation (RMC) has intensified its crackdown on illegal constructions near water bodies, drainage channels and government land across the city.
• Five unauthorized structures in Bandhgari were demolished after officials found they had been built over drainage networks and public land.
• The civic body has also taken action near Kanke Dam, removing 13 illegal piggeries during a recent enforcement drive.
• The move is part of a wider effort to protect water bodies, improve drainage infrastructure and reduce flooding risks during the monsoon.
• Authorities have indicated that surveys, inspections and anti-encroachment drives will continue across Ranchi in the coming months.Read more

12 Jun 2026

The Centre has approved an INR 1,359.33 crore project to widen the Nagaur–Bikaner section of National Highway-62 in Rajasthan to four lanes, providing a major boost to road infrastructure in the state's western region. The project will be implemented under the Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) toll model and is aimed at improving connectivity between Nagaur and Bikaner while enhancing the movement of passengers and freight. The highway upgrade is expected to strengthen regional transport networks, reduce bottlenecks on a key corridor, and support industrial, tourism and economic activity across western Rajasthan. The approval forms part of ongoing efforts to modernise the state's highway infrastructure and improve connectivity across strategic economic centres.Read more