Urban Planning & Smart Cities 113 articles

Real Estate & Property
  • October 26, 2026

State Government Relaxes Height Restriction Norms for Non-High Rise Buildings

The state government has made a major announcement that brings great news to property owners, real estate developers, and city planners. In a recent policy update, the government decided to relax the height restriction rules for non-high rise buildings. This means citizens can now construct taller residential and commercial structures without needing to label them […]

News & Current Events
  • October 24, 2026

Residents Raised Alarm Over Silt Piles Left on City Roads

Canal cleaning is very important for every city. Workers clear out garbage and wet dirt, called silt, from drainage canals. This helps rainwater flow smoothly and stops flooding during heavy rains. But recently, a big problem has come up in many city neighborhoods. Workers take out wet mud from canals and dump it right on […]

News & Current Events
  • October 23, 2026

No Local Body Polls in Amaravati Capital Region Villages

When we talk about the growth of cities and towns, people often think about tall buildings, wide roads, and big technology parks. But local governance is just as important. In India, local body elections give people the power to choose their leaders at the village and town levels. However, recent news from Andhra Pradesh has […]

Politics & Public Policy
  • October 20, 2026

Should Tamil Nadu Build a New Secretariat Outside Chennai? Anbumani Ramadoss Thinks So

Welcome to our latest blog post about local politics and urban development in India. Today, we are looking at a big statement made by leader Anbumani Ramadoss. He recently said that the Tamil Nadu government should construct a brand new Secretariat complex outside Chennai. This idea has started a big discussion among people, leaders, and […]

News & Current Events
  • October 19, 2026

Kolkata Metro Services Disrupted For Around 1 Hour Due To Technical Glitch

Life in Kolkata came to a brief halt for many commuters when the city’s lifeline faced a sudden issue. Kolkata Metro services were disrupted for around one hour due to a technical glitch. This unexpected problem caused panic and frustration among daily office goers and students. Public transport is the backbone of the city, and […]

NGT Halts Tree Felling for Hebbal Short Tunnel Project: A Step for the Environment

The National Green Tribunal, also known as NGT, has recently put a stop to tree felling for the Hebbal Short Tunnel Project. This big decision has caught the attention of many citizens, environmentalists, and city planners. While the city needs better roads to reduce traffic, protecting green spaces is equally important for our future. What […]

News & Current Events
  • October 17, 2026

Earth Cave-In at Akkulam: Collector Stops School Construction and Orders Evacuation

A very serious incident happened recently in Akkulam that has raised big concerns about safety in urban construction. While work was going on for a new school building, a large portion of the earth suddenly caved in. The sudden land collapse caused panic among local residents and workers at the site. Recognizing the danger to […]

News & Current Events
  • October 17, 2026

Bengaluru Traffic Standstill: What Happened and How to Survive It

Bengaluru is known for many great things. It has lovely weather, great food, cool tech companies, and friendly people. But it is also famous for something else. That is huge traffic jams. Recently, the city saw one of its worst traffic jams ever. Roads came to a complete stop. Thousands of cars, bikes, buses, and […]

News & Current Events
  • October 15, 2026

Encroachments Demolished at Netaji Market in Vellore Town to Improve Access for People

Cities grow fast every single day. People move from villages to towns for work and better lives. Because of this fast growth, markets and streets get crowded. When streets get crowded, walking becomes very hard for normal people. This is a big problem in many old towns and cities. Recently, a major step was taken […]

Travel & Tourism
  • October 15, 2026

Work on International Terminal Expansion Begins at Thiruvananthapuram Airport

Big news is coming from the beautiful city of Thiruvananthapuram. The work to expand the international terminal at the city airport has officially started. This is a very important moment for all travelers and local people. Airports are the doors to the world. When an airport grows, it brings new life and new opportunities to […]