Civic Bodies

Twelve chikungunya deaths in Delhi; AAP govt, Centre and civic agencies continue to pass the buck

While political war of words continues over the outbreak of chikungunya that has virtually taken the shape of an epidemic, the residents of Delhi are at the receiving end.

Delhi HC asks AAP govt, civic bodies to take steps to control dengue

The Delhi High Court on Tuesday directed the AAP government and civic bodies in New Delhi to take all preventive steps to control dengue.

Bengaluru civic body blocks Intel's gate with garbage trucks, seeking property tax dues

The Bruhar Bengaluru Mahanagar Palike (BBMP) has reportedly given a clear warning to IT giant Intel Technology India Pvt Ltd as part of its special drive to collect due property tax from big commercial companies who default on paying taxes.

Delhi govt to convene special session to discuss 'BJP controlled' MCD

The AAP government on Friday decided to convene a two-day special session of Delhi Assembly next week to discuss various issues including lack of cleanliness, accusing the BJP-controlled civic bodies of turning the city into a "garbage bin" due to their "lax functioning". The special session will begin on 9 June.

Delhi HC asks civic bodies to submit progress report on sanitation facilities

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday directed civic bodies to submit a status report on projects to build proper sanitation facilities in various areas of the capital.

High court comes tough on illegal hoarding, will civic bodies comply?

Politicians, and more often their followers, put them up either to proclaim their own or their leaders’ birthdays or appointments either in government or to some nominal post within the party’s borough branch itself. They curry favour with leaders, thanking them for support.

There are provisions for stripping the powers of MCD: Manish Sisodia

"There are provisions for stripping the powers of MCD (Municipal Corporation of Delhi) if they don't clear map layouts (for construction of new schools)," Sisodia said.

Home Ministry suggests Municipal police forces for major cities

Indian cities with population of more than one million may have a Municipal Police Service if state governments approve Home Ministry's proposal.

From Mumbra to Nehru Nagar: Why the answer lies in honest officials

There, unfortunately, is only one solution to solving problems like the Mumbra building collapse and Nehru Nagar bribery scandal that has come to light.

Was Modi's allegation against the Gujarat governor wrong?

Narendra Modi might have squarely placed the blame of not having 50 percent reservation for women in civic bodies on Gujarat governor Kamala Beniwal, but his claims may well be unfounded.