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25 Mar, 2021

Shri Durga Shanker Mishra, Secretary, MoHUA, Sets the Tone at the City Leader's Conclave on Day 2 of the 28th Convergence India and 6th Smart Cities India Expo 2021 

24 Mar, 2021

The analysis is based on the 2014 economic census of the Central government, which maps establishments across the country

24 Mar, 2021

Thirty five kilometers of mass transit are about to be added to Mumbai Metro in the coming months. Applying an economic development lens would help in the planning of areas around these upcoming lines.

22 Mar, 2021

A strategy to stop bloodshed on Bengaluru roads: Raised pedestrian crossings to reduce accidents in 75 black spots

20 Mar, 2021

The fear of Covid-19 has led to a shift in modal preferences and commuter behaviour in cities. While more men are likely to move to private vehicles, fewer women have access to personal modes of mobility.

19 Mar, 2021

The share of EVs in Delhi has increased from less than 1% to 2.2% in 3 months after the Delhi EV Policy was launched, per DDC Vice-Chairperson.

18 Mar, 2021

Mani Bhushan Jha, Bhavay Sharma and Dr. Ajay Singh Nagpure, Let Me Breath

13 Mar, 2021

A week-long pedestrian trial at Sadar Bazar will be conducted by the Municipal Corporation of Gurugram (MCG) between March 20 and March 27 — a release issued by the civic body stated on Saturday

12 Mar, 2021

While some believe that it is important to levy parking fees to encourage public transport, others criticise the GHMC move.

05 Mar, 2021

To rank cities on mobility, one of the primary criteria for ascertaining the quality of life, three crucial indicators were assessed —availability of public transport, transport-related fatalities and road infrastructure.

05 Mar, 2021

The country’s financial capital has ranked eighth in terms of economic ability in the Ease of Living Index released by the Central government’s ministry of housing and urban affairs. According to the report, which was released on Thursday, seven cities, including two from Maharashtra, have higher levels of economic development and opportunities than Mumbai.

05 Mar, 2021

Airbags have now been made mandatory for the front passenger seat — apart from the driver’s seat — in all new car models manufactured on or after 1 April 2021.

26 Feb, 2021

Chile, Brazil and the US issue ‘rental vouchers’ to low-income groups, which can be exchanged in lieu of rent in formal, private housing.

25 Feb, 2021

Ten years on, the EV charging points in our buildings could be as ubiquitous as LED lighting in our homes. However, for a smooth and well-designed transition, we must start planning now.

25 Feb, 2021

BENGALURU: While diesel and petrol prices were a record high in Bengaluru on Tuesday — Rs 86.21 and Rs 93.98, respectively — Bescom’s public electric vehicle charging stations in 70 locations across the city have only a few takers.

24 Feb, 2021

The Delhi government and the city’s municipalities are working on plans to ensure that cycling tracks are marked along major arterial roads

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