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BMC May Cut Parking Norms for Airport-Area Star Hotels by 50%

Mumbai- The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) is considering a proposal to reduce mandatory parking requirements by up to 50% for star-category hotels located near Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport. The move involves amendments to the Development Control and Promotion Regulations 2034 under provisions of the Maharashtra Regional and Town Planning Act, 1966. If approved, the […]

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MCG Tightens Grip on Cleanliness, Roads and Pollution Measures in Gurugram

Gurugram, April 21, 2026: The Municipal Corporation of Gurugram has stepped up enforcement across sanitation, road maintenance and pollution control, with officials directed to accelerate work and meet set targets within defined timelines. The move is part of a broader effort to improve urban infrastructure and environmental conditions in the city. Municipal Commissioner Pradeep Dahiya […]

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Union Minister Manohar Lal Launches Urban Challenge Fund Guidelines to Boost India’s City Infrastructure Push

New Delhi April 15 2026: Union Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Wednesday launched the operational guidelines for the Urban Challenge Fund along with the Credit Repayment Guarantee Sub Scheme in New Delhi, marking a major step towards strengthening urban infrastructure financing in India. The ₹1 lakh crore Urban Challenge Fund is […]

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Haryana Moves to Digitise Building Plan Approvals, CM Saini Sets Deadlines for Faster Clearances

In a major step towards improving governance and transparency, Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini has directed officials to shift the entire building plan approval system to an online platform. The move will cover both residential and commercial construction projects handled by the Urban Local Bodies Department. The Chief Minister has also asked authorities to […]

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Rajnath Singh to Inaugurate Lucknow’s Green Corridor on March 13

Lucknow, March 10, 2026: India’s Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will inaugurate Lucknow’s much-awaited Green Corridor project on March 13 during his visit to his parliamentary constituency. The event is expected to take place in the presence of Yogi Adityanath and other senior officials. According to officials, Singh will arrive in Lucknow on the evening of […]

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Simplified Map Approval System to Boost Planned Urban Growth in Faridabad: MCF Commissioner Dhirendra Khadgata

Faridabad: Municipal Corporation Faridabad (MCF) Commissioner Dhirendra Khadgata held a crucial meeting with members of the city’s Registered Architects Association at the corporation headquarters to streamline and simplify the approval process for commercial and residential building plans within the municipal limits. Around 40 registered architects participated in the meeting and shared their suggestions on improving […]

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Regional Meeting of Urban Development Ministers of Southern States and UTs Held in Bengaluru

BENGALURU, October 30, 2025:The first Regional Meeting of Urban Development Ministers of Southern States and Union Territories was held today in Bengaluru under the chairmanship of Manohar Lal, Union Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA). The meeting marks the beginning of a series of regional consultations following the National Meeting of Urban Development Ministers […]

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PM Modi Accelerates Urban Development in Gujarat, Inaugurates Projects Worth ₹5,536 Crore

New Delhi, May 27 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given a major boost to urban development in Gujarat by inaugurating and laying the foundation stone for projects worth ₹5,536 crore. On the occasion of the 20th anniversary of Gujarat’s Urban Development Mission, PM Modi participated in a grand ceremony held in Gandhinagar and unveiled […]

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Faridabad Municipal Corporation Budget Passed

Faridabad, April 10 :A special session of the Faridabad Municipal Corporation House was held on Thursday under the chairmanship of Mayor Mrs. Praveen Joshi. The budget proposal for the financial year 2025-26 of the Municipal Corporation Faridabad was presented. The session was attended by Union Minister of State Mr. Krishan Pal Gurjar, Minister of State […]

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New Mayor Assumes Office in Presence of Central and Cabinet Ministers

Faridabad, March 31, 2025- The presence of the Triple Engine Government was evident on Monday at the oath-taking ceremony of the newly elected Mayor of Faridabad Municipal Corporation, Praveen Batra Joshi. The event was graced by Central State Minister for Cooperatives Krishan Pal Gurjar, State Minister for Urban Local Bodies Vipul Goel, Food Supplies Minister […]

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