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MCD commissioner presents Rs 17,266 crore budget estimate for 2025-26
New Delhi, February 13: The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) Commissioner Ashwini Kumar on Thursday presented an estimated budget of Rs 17,266 crore for the financial year 2025-26 during a special budget meeting, as per a press release.
Kathmandu govt buildings inundated while drinking water taps run dry
Kathmandu, February 12: Premises of Kathmandu District and Special Court along with other governmental offices were inundated on Wednesdsay as a drinking water supply pipeline ruptured, officials said.
Maharashtra CM Fadnavis lays foundation stone for Taj's new hotel Taj Bandstand in Mumbai
Mumbai, February 10: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday attended the Bhumi pujan ceremony of the new Taj hotel of the Tata Group at Bandra, Mumbai named 'Taj Bandstand' in presence of Tata Sons chairman, N Chandrasekaran.
For First Time in Israel: Charging Stations for Electric Vehicles on Urban Lighting Infrastructure
Jerusalem, February 6: The city of Jerusalem, in cooperation with the Ministries of Energy and Infrastructure and the Ministry of Jerusalem and Israeli Tradition, and through Eden, the Jerusalem Economic Development Company, inaugurated an innovative project that allows for the utilization of the electricity pole infrastructure spread across the city to add charging sockets for electric vehicles.
Singapore to spend 110 million USD on drainage upgrading amid flood concerns
Singapore, Feb 4: Singapore will allocate approximately 150 million Singapore dollars (about 110 million US dollars) for six new drainage upgrading projects in the 2025 fiscal year, as part of ongoing efforts to mitigate flash floods, Minister for Sustainability and the Environment Grace Fu told the parliament on Tuesday.
Audit, community pressure can improve Delhi's water situation: Report
New Delhi, Jan 31: To address challenges linked to Delhi's contaminated water supply, the next government must undertake independent audit of water quality and infrastructure projects to rebuild public trust, said a report “Citizen's Guide – Decoding Delhi's Water Woes 2025” on Friday.
Telangana: Hyderabad Airport Metro MD inspects Medchal, Shamirpet Metro Rail corridors
Hyderabad, January 19: Hyderabad Airport Metro Ltd (HAML) MD NVS Reddy along with senior engineers and technical consultants on Sunday inspected Metro Rail corridors to Medchal and Shamirpet, to resolve some of the technical issues in alignment, Press Release by Hyderabad Airport Metro Ltd (HAML) said.
India's first urban public transport ropeway nears completion, trial to begin soon
Varanasi, Jan 15: The first urban public transport ropeway project in Uttar Pradesh's Varanasi is rapidly progressing, with three out of its five stations almost ready for trial runs. The wire has been successfully pulled on the pillars of the ropeway, and the stations at Cantt, Vidyapeeth, and Rathyatra are nearly complete.
Delhi polls: Poor drainage a consistent problem for past 10 years, say Munirka residents
New Delhi, Jan 13: The residents of Munirka village, falling under the RK Puram Assembly constituency have been facing drainage problems for the past many years but unfortunately none of the elected representatives including the councillor and legislator from the area took note of their problems.
Mumbai Metro Lines 7 and 2A get nod for full-speed operations
Mumbai, Jan 11: In a major milestone for Mumbai's metro network, the Chief Commissioner of Rail Safety (CCRS) has granted safety certification for the regular authorisation of Mumbai Metro Line 7 (Red Line) and Metro Line 2A (Yellow Line).
Big milestone: Indian metro network now third-largest in the world
New Delhi, Jan 5: India has achieved a remarkable milestone by reaching 1,000 kilometres in its metro network, solidifying its position as the world's third-largest metro system.