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Indian cities — Ahmedabad, Bangalore and Chennai — were listed among the world’s fastest-growing cities by Forbes magazine. The report also called Gujarat the “most market-oriented and business -friendly” among Indian states. But Bangalore’s swift growth could prove dangerous. Its population is projected to reach 9.5 million by 2025 and maintaining its advantage over smaller, [...] Continue Reading »
The Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority (HMDA) has prepared toll tax proposals and sent it to the state government for approval. The proposed toll, which will be based on distance travelled and vehicle, will be between Rs 20 and Rs 150 and it will be collected only at exit points or at interchange points.Though the 158-kilometer [...] Continue Reading »
The commuters can get boarding pass on their mobiles and they can directly board to their flight. The Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL) is planning to introduce mobile check-in service and are in talks with airline companies for testing the system. At an interactive meeting organized by the Federation of Karnataka Chambers of Commerce and [...] Continue Reading »
Mumbai Police says the response time to the distress number – 100 – is between four to eight minutes but Police response was in the range of ten to 18 minutes. In most cases cops arrived late and either disappeared without taking any action against the troublemakers or asked a few obligatory questions without showing [...] Continue Reading »
The State Government has sought to allay apprehensions of environmentalists and nature lovers by clarifying that the high-speed rail link would not touch Hebbal Lake. In the affidavit, Principal Secretary, Department of Infrastructure Development, V. Madhu, said the rail line at Hebbal would be at least 50 metres away from the edge of the lake. [...] Continue Reading »
HSR Layout is witnessing major road safety problems with recent opening of the Sarjapur Road Flyover and some road-widening projects in the area. Rash driving and HTVs plying in the residential areas made life miserable for residents. Residents of HSR Layout want the police to install speed-breakers in the area to deter rash drivers. The [...] Continue Reading »
The Solid Waste Treatment Plant at Bandhwari is nearing completion and will be functional in November this year. Now, the residents can hope that Faridabad will become a clean and beautiful city. Solid Waste Treatment Plant has been built under JNNURM with a cost of Rs 76 crore. The Solid Waste Treatment Plant at Bandhwari [...] Continue Reading »
The state government has taken steps to introduce 100 mini-buses in Chennai by the end of this year.The mini-bus services would be operated as feeder services linking residential colonies to the nearest railway stations and bus terminuses. The Metropolitan Transport Corporation (MTC) has already completed a preliminary study and determined that mini-buses can be operated [...] Continue Reading »
The ban on bulk SMS services is affecting the banks and other service sectors. The government has extended the ban until 30 September. In order to comply with the centre’s rule, banks and financial companies have stopped sending SMS’s alerts to customers. The banks have asked customers holding credit card to be extra cautious. According [...] Continue Reading »
Navi Mumbai police launched helpline service for solving the problems faced by residents. The 24-hour helpline service is initiated by Navi Mumbai police commissionerate. The residents can use the service in case of problems,accidents, traffic movements, congestion, or for information regarding traffic police service and traffic complaint. For information regarding the jurisdiction, branches and offices [...] Continue Reading »
