When choosing a place to live or set up a business, understanding the differences between Gram Panchayat areas and municipal limit locations is essential. Both have their unique advantages and disadvantages that can significantly … READ FULL STORY
With an aim to improve the quality of living in India’s urban areas, the prime minister Narendra Modi-led government at the Centre launched the Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT) in its … READ FULL STORY
Supertech’s twin residential towers in Noida’s Emerald Court housing society were demolished at 2:30 PM on August 28, 2022. The taking-down of the twin towers came a year after the Supreme Court (SC) ordered the … READ FULL STORY
Environment protection and the conservation of natural resources has been a priority for the government in India. Every state has a board that is responsible for implementing environmental laws and creating environmental awareness among … READ FULL STORY
In what may look like another grim reality check for Indian cities, a recent report on air pollution has ranked New Delhi as the world’s most polluted capital for the third time in a … READ FULL STORY
The AAP government, on January 23, 2020, informed the Delhi High Court that unauthorised colonies in forest areas are prohibited from regularisation under the centre’s October 2019 notification to regularise illegal settlements in the … READ FULL STORY
In a bid to build a robust electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure, state-run Energy Efficiency Service Ltd (EESL) and the South Delhi Municipal Corporation (SDMC), on December 14, 2019, inaugurated the first electric vehicle … READ FULL STORY
A new study has revealed that the air inside homes in Delhi has become unsafe, with high levels of pollutants found in it, despite keeping doors shut. “Houses in the city have very polluted … READ FULL STORY
An official of the National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) said all three Rapid Rail Transit System (RRTS) commuters will be able to travel from one corridor to another, without changing the train. Interoperability … READ FULL STORY
For home buyers, especially in Mumbai, the locality where one chooses to live, has a major impact on one’s lifestyle, says Kala Suresh, a freelance business communication trainer. Suresh has been a resident of … READ FULL STORY
The interim budget presented by finance minister Piyush Goyal, on February 1, 2019, reduced the budget for pollution abatement from Rs 20 crores in the last fiscal to Rs 10 crores for 2019-20 and … READ FULL STORY
Amruthahalli, in Bengaluru, has all the amenities for residents to lead a comfortable life, says Sandeep Shivarao, a client success director at marketing agency FableSquare. Shivarao’s house, in this north Bengaluru area, is two … READ FULL STORY
New coal power plants in regions like Uttar Pradesh, in close proximity to ‘heavily polluted’ Delhi-NCR, are financially ‘risky, unnecessary and pose a health risk to millions’, even as cheaper electricity is available from … READ FULL STORY
