Urban Planning & Smart Cities 91 articles

Real Estate & Property
  • October 5, 2026

Understanding the Land Encroachment Crisis in Mumbai

Mumbai is one of the biggest and busiest cities in the world. Millions of people live there. However, the city has a huge problem with land. There is not enough space for everyone. This lack of space has led to a major issue known as land encroachment. Encroachment happens when people build houses, shops, or […]

News & Current Events
  • October 5, 2026

Construction of Vaduthala Railway Overbridge and Perandoor Bridge to Start on October 7

Great news is coming for the residents of Kochi! The long wait for a better transport system in the Vaduthala area is finally coming to an end. The construction of the much-awaited Vaduthala railway overbridge (ROB) and the Perandoor-Vaduthala bridge is officially set to begin on October 7. This major infrastructure project aims to solve […]

Politics & Public Policy
  • October 4, 2026

Tiruvottiyur Residents Seek Flood-Free and Pollution-Free Neighbourhood

Life in the city is fast. People run here and there every day. But when you reach home, you want peace. You want clean air and dry roads. Sadly, many people do not get this. Recently, people living in Tiruvottiyur raised their voices. They want a big change in their area. They are tired of […]

APPCB to Divert Vizag Port and Steel Plant Heavy Vehicles to Curb Pollution

Air pollution is a big problem in many cities today. When the air is dirty, it becomes hard to breathe, and people get sick. Recently, the Andhra Pradesh Pollution Control Board (APPCB) took a bold step to fix this issue in Visakhapatnam, also known as Vizag. The board has decided to divert heavy vehicles coming […]

Real Estate & Property
  • September 29, 2026

HYDRAA Saves Lake Land and Secures Public Space

Hello dear readers! Today we have an important news story about our cities, our lakes, and how local rules are changing. Recently, a big action was taken to save our environment. HYDRAA successfully secured 7,200 square yards of public space and stopped people from taking over a lake. This is a huge win for everyone […]

News & Current Events
  • September 27, 2026

Good News for Virugambakkam: Storm-water Drain Work Nears Completion

Living in a city often means dealing with traffic, noise, and ongoing construction. For the residents of Virugambakkam, the construction near the canal has been a topic of much discussion. We have some positive news to share today: the work on the storm-water drain near the Virugambakkam canal is expected to be finished in just […]

Politics & Public Policy
  • September 27, 2026

Karnataka to Build Grand ‘Karnataka Mantapa’ in Bengaluru: Everything You Need to Know

Great news is coming for the people of Karnataka! The state government has announced a massive new project. They are planning to build a world-class convention center called the ‘Karnataka Mantapa’. This grand structure will be built in Bengaluru. It is modeled after the famous ‘Bharat Mandapam’ in New Delhi, which hosted the grand G20 […]

News & Current Events
  • September 25, 2026

Madhya Pradesh Gets Government Bus Service After 21 Years As 351 Buses Flagged Off

Imagine waiting for a public bus in your town for more than twenty years. That is exactly what happened to many people in Madhya Pradesh. For a very long time, government buses were missing from the roads. People had to rely on private transport, which was often expensive and crowded. But now, things are finally […]

News & Current Events
  • September 25, 2026

Hyderabad Metro Rail Phase-I Takeover and Phase-II Expansion Face Big Roadblocks

Public transport is the backbone of any growing city. When people can move easily from one place to another, the economy grows and daily life becomes much smoother. Recently, big news came out about the public transport system in one of India’s major tech hubs. The Hyderabad Metro Rail is facing some serious problems. Both […]

News & Current Events
  • September 25, 2026

Chennai Mayor Announces Major Work to Clean 1,671 km of Stormwater Drains

Hello everyone. Today we are going to talk about a very important news update from the city of Chennai. The Chennai Mayor recently shared big plans about cleaning the city. Water problems during heavy rains are a big issue for people living in big cities. To stop this problem, the local government is taking active […]