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Patna Set to Launch Bihar’s First Water Metro by January 2026
Patna is likely to witness the launch of Bihar’s first-ever Water Metro service by January 2026, marking a significant step toward sustainable urban mobility along the river Ganga. After multiple
Cabinet Clears Three New Corridors Under Delhi Metro Phase V(A), Adding 16.07 km to Network
The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved three new corridors under Delhi Metro Phase V(A), marking a significant expansion of mass rapid transit in the national
Third Regional Meeting of Urban Development Ministers of North-Central States Held in Bhopal
The Third Regional Meeting of Urban Development Ministers of North-Central States was held in Bhopal on December 20, 2025, under the chairmanship of Union Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs,
Bridges of India: Engineering Landmarks That Redefine Connectivity and Resilience
India’s bridges are far more than physical structures spanning rivers and valleys; they are powerful symbols of engineering ambition, architectural ingenuity, and national integration. From turbulent seas and seismic mountain
Bhopal Metro Inaugurated: Orange Line Priority Corridor Opens
Bhopal entered a new era of public transportation with the inauguration on 21 December 2025 of the city’s Metro services by Union Minister Manohar Lal and Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister
Environmental News
CAQM Reviews Air Pollution Control Measures, Ratifies Revised GRAP at 26th Commission Meeting
The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) reviewed the status of air pollution control measures in Delhi–NCR and formally ratified the revised Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) during its 26th
Union Environment Minister Reviews Air Pollution Mitigation Plans for Delhi and Sonipat
Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Shri Bhupender Yadav, chaired a high-level review meeting to assess the air pollution mitigation action plans of municipal bodies in Delhi and
MoHUA Holds Preparatory Workshop to Shape Roadmap for Clean Himalayan and Hill Cities
The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) organised a preparatory workshop on the Clean Himalayan and Hill Cities Initiative on 16 December 2025 at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, aimed
Union Environment Minister Reviews Air Pollution Action Plans for Ghaziabad and Noida
The Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Shri Bhupender Yadav, chaired a high-level review meeting to assess the progress of air pollution control action plans being implemented in
CAQM Constitutes Expert Committee to Tackle Vehicular Air Pollution in Delhi-NCR
The Commission for Air Quality Management in NCR and Adjoining Areas (CAQM) has constituted a high-level Expert Committee to develop a comprehensive roadmap for reducing air pollution caused by vehicular
Heritage News
Ministry of Culture Stresses Digital Documentation of Village Heritage Under National Cultural Mapping Mission
The Ministry of Culture has reiterated the importance of systematic digital documentation of India’s village heritage as a foundation for cultural preservation and rural development. The emphasis was made during
Sustainable Development of Pilgrimage and Heritage Cities Under PRASHAD Scheme
The Ministry of Tourism has outlined a comprehensive approach to sustainable development of pilgrimage and heritage destinations under the National Mission on Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual, Heritage Augmentation Drive (PRASHAD).
Lucknow Joins the Global Table: Crowned UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy
From Tehzeeb to Taste: Lucknow’s Culinary Glory Finds Global Recognition The city of Nawabs, Lucknow, has earned a global spotlight as it has been officially designated a UNESCO Creative City
Ayodhya Witnessed Historic Dhwaja Arohan as Ram Mandir Reached Full Completion
Infographic detailing the sacred 22-foot saffron flag raised atop the Ram Mandir. | Source: PIB India Ayodhya marked a monumental moment on November 25, 2025, when the Ram Mandir—long envisioned
INTACH Launches ‘Project Gaja-Lok’ to Explore Asia’s Cultural and Ecological Bond with Elephants
The Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage (INTACH) has launched Project Gaja-Lok: Elephant Lands and Their Cultural Symbolism in Asia, a landmark transnational initiative that highlights the deep-rooted
