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Kochi Corporation moots nightlife makeover for Marine Drive Walkway

Improved lighting and security, a premium cafe, night shops, and an open stage among the facilities proposed

Kadapa city under siege for twenty years, decries MLA Madhavi Reddy

Government whip and Kadapa MLA Reddeppagari Madhavi Reddy said the city had remained underdeveloped for 20 years, blaming earlier civic administrations, after flagging off a Census awareness rally

Karnataka submits 1,082 urban development projects to the Centre costing โ‚น1.25 lakh crore: DKS

The proposed Skydeck project in Bengaluru has faced hurdles due to restrictions linked to HAL Airport, says Dy CM D.K. Shivakumar

Minister Narayana reviews land pooling, waste management in Amaravati

The MA&UD Minister instructs the authorities to speed up the land pooling process and complete enjoyment surveys at the earliest

Kurnool Commissioner assures participation of public, elected representatives in cityโ€™s development

Addressing the media here on Saturday, Obulesu affirms that top priority would be accorded to infrastructure, sanitation, greenery, and the resolution of public grievances

Andhra Pradesh Chief Secretary inspects progress of Amaravati development works

Sai Prasad reviews the works pertaining to the steel bridge under Phase-III of Seed Access Road and the iconic towers at the Government Secretariat Complex

Why the Northern Metropolis needs more than one big push

Hong Kongโ€™s government is under mounting pressure to deliver the Northern Metropolis, announced in 2021, as it approaches the end of its term โ€“ less than 15 months and counting. The megaproject, to turn 30,000 hectares (74,132 acres) near the border with mainland China into a centre of international innovation and technology, is to be an engine to drive the cityโ€™s economic growth and housing โ€“ and the gem of its economic integration with the mainland. We are pressed for time. Beijing has long...

India has splurged billions on metro trains. But where are the commuters?

Without better last-mile connectivity and affordable fares, metro use is unlikely to improve quickly, say experts.

Bengaluru: Phase-2 elevated corridors likely to be delayed by two years

The two flyovers that will be delayed are the Nagawara Junction to Bagaluru Main Road, spanning 17.30 km, and the Mother Teresa Circle (Ulsoor Lake Junction) to Bagaluru Village stretch, spanning about 27.20 km.

Tamil Nadu election 2026: water scarcity, pollution concerns, transport gaps in Erode (West) constituency

Erode (West)โ€™s urban-rural contrast has resulted in disparities in access to basic amenities

Tamil Nadu election 2026: Thousand Lights, a developed constituency that struggles with traffic woes

By virtue of its key location, the Thousand Lights Assembly segment has long been at the epicentre of vibrant political activity. The constituency is also home to several iconic places.

10 villages will part with 17,000 acres for Amaravati project, says A.P. CM

Terming Amaravati a land monetisation project, Naidu says that financial liabilities will be cleared by selling the stretches acquired under Land Pooling Scheme

ADC Chairperson inspects Amaravati infra works

Reviewing the key junction near Venkatapalem village โ€” considered the gateway to the capital โ€” Chairperson instructed officials to take up bitumen (BT) works within the next week and make the stretch fully operational

GHMC takes up footpath encroachment clearance drive

Housing for roadside dwellers and traffic solutions are top priorities for Harbour constituency, says Minister Sekarbabu

Minister P.K. Sekarbabu says 3,000 multi-storey housing units are planned to be built and a multi-level car parking facility being constructed at Broadway will reduce traffic congestion in areas like Sowcarpet. He also seeks to increase the number of educational institutions, learning centres, and libraries and provide uninterrupted electricity, safe drinking water, and proper sewer systems;

Women Reservation Bill will empower women in decision making roles, says Delhi CM

Says a rapidly growing industrial city such as Coimbatore is yet to receive a metro rail project, adding that such infrastructure is essential for sustainable urban development

Malkajgiri Municipal Corporation headquarters to come up on 10 acres at Uppal Bagayath layout

Amaravati will be developed as global creative economy hub, says Minister

Kandula Durgesh discusses integrating content, culture, lifestyle and immersive design into tourism development with stakeholders at Hotel Investment Conference South Asia in Mumbai

U.P. CM launches projects in Agra worth โ‚น6,466 crore, says โ€˜Greater Agraโ€™ township to come up

The township would be developed by the Agra Development Authority under the Stateโ€™s โ€˜New City Promotion Schemeโ€™ at an estimated cost of around โ‚น5,142 crore

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Reimagined Mahbub Chowk plaza to become a stopover for tourists and visitors

Archival images of the site shows an open space runs around the clock tower

T.N. Assembly election: Concerned over stalled growth, Ambattur constituency residents demandย GH, sewer network, wider roads

Residents want an additional platform on the southern side of theย Ambatturย railway station forย express and fast local trains towards Chennai to halt; they demand a government hospital as people have to go toย Kilpaukย Medical College Hospital or Stanley Hospital in case of emergencies

APCRDA initiates process to rope in consultant to develop governance framework for Amaravati

It invites Request for Proposal for selection of a firm that will be tasked with preparing a roadmap to transition Amaravati from its current development phase into a fully functional and operational capital city

How Bombay went from a fort city to a bustling metropolis

A new exhibition charts Bombay's passage through the centuries via paintings, photographs and prints.