Jharkhand HC raps govt for delay in municipal polls, issues contempt notice to top IAS officers

Jharkhand HC raps govt for delay in municipal polls, issues contempt notice to top IAS officers

Ranchi, Sep 10 (IANS) The Jharkhand High Court on Wednesday came down heavily on the state government for failing to conduct municipal elections despite repeated directions. Expressing serious displeasure, the court said that the government has disobeyed its orders and initiated contempt proceedings against senior bureaucrats, including Chief Secretary Alka Tiwari. A bench of Justice … Read more

Gujarat CM raises municipal approval powers by 50 per cent to speed up urban projects

Gujarat CM raises municipal approval powers by 50 per cent to speed up urban projects

Gandhinagar, Sep 3 (IANS) Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel has raised the financial powers of municipalities by 50 per cent for approving technical and administrative sanctions for projects funded through state schemes and decentralised district planning grants. The decision, described as an example of administrative simplification, aims to prevent delays in launching civic works and … Read more

Jharkhand HC slams govt over delay in municipal polls, top officials appear in person

Jharkhand HC slams govt over delay in municipal polls, top officials appear in person

Ranchi, Sep 2 (IANS) The Jharkhand High Court has pulled up the state government for failing to hold municipal body elections despite repeated directions. Expressing strong displeasure, the court on Tuesday summoned the Chief Secretary and the Principal Secretary of the Urban Development Department, who appeared in person during the contempt hearing. A bench of … Read more

Srinagar Municipal Corporation celebrates ‘International Yoga Day’

Srinagar Municipal Corporation celebrates 'International Yoga Day'

Srinagar, June 21, KDC: Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC) today appreciated International Yoga Day with great enthusiasm and enthusiasm in SK Park, emphasized the importance of health, mental welfare and overall life. The event was led by Commissioner, SMC, Faz Lul Haseeb, whose inspiring leadership emphasized the festival. On June 21, every year globally recognized, International … Read more

Srinagar Municipal Corporation Dr. Ovis bid farewell to Ahmed

Srinagar Municipal Corporation Dr. Ovis bid farewell to Ahmed

Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC) today has its Commissioner Dr. Ovis Ahmed (IAS) bid farewell to Director, Food Supplies and Consumer Affairs, Kashmir. His dedicated leadership has greatly upgraded the urban development of Srinagar and has left a permanent impact on the citizen landscape of the city. During his time in the office, Dr. Ovis took … Read more