Cities
Bangalore- The construction of an organic waste convertor unit at Jayanagar III Block near a swimming pool is still being opposed by the residents. The Bruhat Bangalore Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) has started construction of a segregation point within the swimming pool compound, which has annoyed the residents. The agency maintaining the pool are spreading rumours [...] Continue Reading »
Hyderabad- The city of Hyderabad will have the first metro rail station next year at Uppal. The location of the metro initiation was finalised by the Hyderabad Metro Rail (HMR) officials who are also expecting to complete the work by the end of 2013. The metro station will accommodate about six-coach trains and will be measuring about 140 m by 20 [...] Continue Reading »
Mumbai- In the year 2010- 2011, ten bus routes made profits whereas in 2011-2012, only three routes made profit for the BEST. It was disclosed in the budget discussion by BEST committee member Ravi Raja. Ravi Raja further said that during the same time frame the transport body had incurred around 55% loss on bus [...] Continue Reading »
Hyderabad- The thermal power stations in Andhra Pradesh have become obsolete due to the frequent breakdowns. This has eventually led to the overworking of the power plants. Due to the constant breakdowns, the output of the power plants has been affected causing a slow functioning of the power plants adding on to the power crisis. [...] Continue Reading »
The civic body continues with the illegal construction demolition drive in Parvati and Dattawadi areas and has vacated around 2100 sq ft land. The Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) has sent notice to the residents who added unauthorized floors to their houses or complexes and asked them to demolish the illegal constructions. The PMC’s anti encroachment department will [...] Continue Reading »
Mumbai- In south Mumbai, a fire broke out in a residential building at Cuffe Parade. The fire broke out on the 19th floor of the 26-storeyed Jolley Marker building. According to report, 16 residents were rescued after the fire broke out and no one was injured in the incident. The fire was doused by the [...] Continue Reading »
There are around 4,500 fleet taxis in Mumbai city and most of them have recalibrated their e-meters. As per the revised tariff, three rupees have been increased. Earlier it was Rs 24 for first one kilometer and Rs 17 for every subsequent kilometer. The revised fare would be Rs 27 for first one kilometer and Rs 20 [...] Continue Reading »
New Delhi- In a recent announcement made by Agro-chemical firm, Bayer CropScience said that they had sold their property for Rs. 1,250 crore to Agile Real Estate at Thane in Maharashtra. Both the firms had entered into an agreement in March 2011 regarding the sale of the land and the building. About 520 crore were given by Agile as [...] Continue Reading »
A bandh was called by the residents of Kolar, Chikballapur and Bangalore rural districts. The reason for the bandh was to find a permanent solution for the water problem for these districts. The bandh was a success because of the full support from farmers, residents, political parties and organisations. During bandh all the shops were [...] Continue Reading »
The standing committee has approved a proposal suggesting land allocation to the Maharashtra Natural Gas Company, because the number of gas stations are less in compared with the demand for the Compressed Natural Gas. Baburao Chandere, chairman of standing committee said that one gas station will come up at Katraj with land measuring 750 sq [...] Continue Reading »
