Urban Development Ministry

EPCA directions are mandatory and legally mandated, says environment panel member Sunita Narain

The EPCA's directions to "immediately" slash metro fares and hike parking fees today put authorities in Delhi in a spot, but the law is clear that the Supreme Court-appointed body's orders are binding.

East Delhi residents doomed to a 'stinky' life as talks to end sanitation workers' strike fail

Sanitation workers said that apart from clearing salary dues they have also been demanding cashless health insurance benefit from the corporation, which also has not been met.

Bombay High Court suggests Maharashtra government to restrict to one car per family

The HC suggested this while hearing a PIL on the lack of adequate parking spaces in Mumbai

Govt asks Mumbai 'dabbawalas' to affix cleanliness messages on tiffins

Known world over for its efficiency in delivering tiffins, dabbawalas deliver about 200,000 tiffin boxes every day.

France keen on partenring with Puducherry in multiple sectors : V Narayanasamy

A proposal to set up smart city in Puducherry was already discussed with the Centre and this would be a specific area where French help might be available.

13 cities win fast track Smart City competition

The Urban Development Ministry on Tuesday announced 13 winners of the fast-track Smart City competition, with Lucknow topping the list.

Why the odd-even formula may fall through Delhi's public transport loopholes

The odd-even formula on Indian soil is an oddity. At the moment, we are short on infrastructure and high in numbers, and yet we want to test drive the scheme.

Rajasthan govt submits smart city proposal to urban development ministry

Rajasthan has become the first state to submit Smart City plan to the Urban Development Ministry.

Tamil Nadu seeks Rs 4,500 crore from Urban Development Ministry after floods

Tamil Nadu government has asked the Urban Development Ministry to provide a special package of Rs 4,500 crore to take up restoration work in the urban local bodies severely affected due to last week's torrential rains.

AAP in arms: Mahesh Sharma gets Kalam's bungalow, Delhi minister criticises relocating late Prez' belongings

Tourism and Culture Minister Mahesh Sharma has been allotted the bungalow of former President APJ Abdul Kalam, a move severely criticised by AAP, which said Centre has "insulted" the late President by not converting his residence into a 'Knowledge Centre'.