Visakhapatnam's High-rise Buildings Mandated to Install Fire Safety Systems: Municipal Commissioner

Rajnath Credits Yogi For Lucknow's Rapid Development

Defence minister Rajnath Singh credited Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath with playing a key role in Lucknow's rapid development, saying the alignment between the Centre and the Uttar Pradesh government had accelerated growth and set new benchmarks in governance. He made the remarks in Lucknow after attending an event where both leaders were present. The account emphasised administrative coordination as central to recent progress. Singh laid the foundation stone for 12 development projects in Lucknow Cantonment worth around Rs 1.01 billion (bn) and attributed progress to sustained s..

UP Chief Minister To Inaugurate Kalyan Mandapam And Launch Projects

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath is scheduled to inaugurate a newly constructed Kalyan Mandapam in Basharatpur, Gorakhpur, on Saturday and to launch development projects valued at Rs 1.3073 billion (bn), officials said. The projects have been undertaken by the Gorakhpur Development Authority and the municipal corporation and encompass civic improvement works across the city. Local officials overseeing the works confirmed the schedule and the arrangements for the ceremonies. The programme includes the inauguration of 31 completed civic works and the laying of foundation stones for 1..

Chennai Corporation Allocates Rs One Billion For Monsoon Preparedness

Chennai Corporation has set aside Rs one billion (bn) to strengthen municipal preparedness ahead of the forthcoming monsoon season. The allocation is intended to support contingency measures across the city, prioritising drainage upkeep and rapid response capacity. The corporation framed the move as a proactive step to reduce flood risk and to ensure continuity of essential services during heavy rainfall. The move follows a review of infrastructure vulnerabilities and seeks to accelerate routine maintenance ahead of peak rains. Funds will be channelled towards clearing stormwater drains, maint..