News for 'Ministry of Urban Development'

Maldives to get 'non-lethal' arms, training from China

Maldives to get 'non-lethal' arms, training from China

Rediff.com6 Mar 2024

The Maldives will get free 'non-lethal' military equipment and training from China's military under a newly inked agreement with Beijing, President Mohamed Muizzu has said, underlining that it would further strengthen the Indian Ocean island nation's independence and autonomy.

Pre-Budget parleys with leaders continue

Pre-Budget parleys with leaders continue

Rediff.com17 Jun 2009

Among those who submitted their respective ministry's suggestions was Minister of Urban Development S Jaipal Reddy who called on the finance minister in New Delhi on Tuesday.

Every Indian to have a house by 2020, says minister

Every Indian to have a house by 2020, says minister

Rediff.com28 May 2014

UD Ministry will also give priority to linking of twin cities and infrastructure development of satellite towns and cleaning of religious cities across the country.

Will vacate govt accommodation by August 1: Priyanka

Will vacate govt accommodation by August 1: Priyanka

Rediff.com14 Jul 2020

"This is FAKE NEWS. I have not made any such request to the government. As per the eviction letter handed to me on the 1st of July, I will be vacating the government accommodation at 35 Lodhi Estate by the 1st of August," she said in a tweet.

Notice for recovery of rent dues from Meira withdrawn

Notice for recovery of rent dues from Meira withdrawn

Rediff.com8 May 2012

The urban development ministry has withdrawn a notice for recovery of about Rs two crore rent dues from Lok Sabha Speaker Meira Kumar for use of a government bungalow.

Centre asks UP, Bihar to prevent dumping of bodies in Ganga

Centre asks UP, Bihar to prevent dumping of bodies in Ganga

Rediff.com16 May 2021

The Centre directed Uttar Pradesh and Bihar on Sunday to prevent dumping of dead bodies in the Ganga and its tributaries, and focus on their safe disposal and a dignified cremation after corpses were seen floating in these rivers following a spurt in the number of coronavirus cases.

Why some Indian cities won't get smart!

Why some Indian cities won't get smart!

Rediff.com31 Aug 2015

The Centre will grant Rs 500 crore for each of the smart cities.

Himanta inducts 2 cabinet ministers, rejigs several seniors' portfolios

Himanta inducts 2 cabinet ministers, rejigs several seniors' portfolios

Rediff.com9 Jun 2022

The expansion was the first by Sarma since he assumed chief ministership of the state about 13 months ago.

Deshmukh holds revenue, R R Patil gets home

Deshmukh holds revenue, R R Patil gets home

Rediff.com12 Nov 2004

Deshmukh sent the list of portfolios to Maharashtra Governor Mohammad Fazal on Friday morning.

'Educated youth prefer to be unemployed rather than under-employed'

'Educated youth prefer to be unemployed rather than under-employed'

Rediff.com11 Mar 2024

'When manufacturing or even services cannot generate the kind of employment they are looking for, they prefer to be unemployed rather than under-employed.'

NGT notice to govt, others for plea to demolish Asaram's ashram

NGT notice to govt, others for plea to demolish Asaram's ashram

Rediff.com23 Oct 2013

The National Green Tribunal on Thursday issued notices to the Centre, the Delhi government, the police chief and Asaram Bapu's trust on a petition seeking direction to demolish an alleged illegal 'ashram' constructed by the self-styled godman in the ridge area in New Delhi.

YOU will pay Rs 3,000 crore to rebuild 516 Lutyens' bungalows

YOU will pay Rs 3,000 crore to rebuild 516 Lutyens' bungalows

Rediff.com6 Jan 2014

At least 516 bungalows in the prime Lutyen's zone of Delhi, built almost 90 years ago, are proposed to be dismantled and rebuilt with modern specifications such as earthquake resistance at an estimated cost of Rs 3,000 crore.

Lalu's RJD continues to occupy office at Rs 333 only in Delhi

Lalu's RJD continues to occupy office at Rs 333 only in Delhi

Rediff.com23 Mar 2015

Notwithstanding its grand headquarters at the prime ITO area in the national capital, Lalu Prasad Yadav-led Rashtriya Janata Dal continues to occupy an office in VP House at a meagre rent of Rs 333 per month.

Sushma Swaraj wants to develop 'Little Singapore' in India

Sushma Swaraj wants to develop 'Little Singapore' in India

Rediff.com16 Aug 2014

The neighbour to help in development of 100 smart cities project announced in the Budget.

Tougher FDI norms for housing

Tougher FDI norms for housing

Rediff.com26 Apr 2010

The ministry has said a more effective monitoring mechanism could be set up jointly with the ministries of commerce and urban development to ensure FDI does not 'render policy objectives in a sensitive sector of the economy with limited practical significance'

Govt ushers in de-layering in bureaucracy, jt secretary reports to secretary

Govt ushers in de-layering in bureaucracy, jt secretary reports to secretary

Rediff.com29 Mar 2023

The Centre has taken a major step towards increasing efficiency in decision-making by empowering joint secretaries to report to secretaries directly, officials said on Wednesday.

'Housing sector seeing biggest boom in last 15 years'

'Housing sector seeing biggest boom in last 15 years'

Rediff.com21 Mar 2023

India's housing sector is witnessing probably the "biggest boom" in the last one and half decade driven by various factors such as affordability and customers aspiration to own homes, HDFC Capital Advisors Managing Director and CEO Vipul Roongta said on Tuesday. Addressing a real estate summit organised by FICCI, he noted that the residential real estate segment has revived strongly after going through a lot of pain due to new realty law RERA and demonetisation. "In the last one and half decade, I think this is probably the biggest boom I am personally seeing as an organisation on the residential segment, whether it is affordable mid-income and premium housing properties," said Roongta, who is also co-chairman, FICCI Real Estate Committee.

Govt to allot DDA flat to gang rape victim's family

Govt to allot DDA flat to gang rape victim's family

Rediff.com22 Feb 2013

The government on Thursday decided to allot a Delhi Development Authority flat to the family of the 23-year-old girl who was gangraped and brutally assaulted in a moving bus here last December.

Bill Gates to support sanitation projects in India

Bill Gates to support sanitation projects in India

Rediff.com19 Sep 2014

Gates stressed on promoting quality and user friendly toilets to ensure their proper use.

How Modi Can Overcome Coalition Challenges

How Modi Can Overcome Coalition Challenges

Rediff.com19 Jun 2024

If the concerns over risking political capital are overcome, the long-term gains for the Indian economy will be immense, asserts A K Bhattacharya.

How govt plans to stop mass migration

How govt plans to stop mass migration

Rediff.com27 Aug 2010

In an effort to ease pressure on Delhi, the Centre has directed the neighbouring states to formulate plans for developing counter magnet cities that have already been identified by the government.

Govt tells Congress to vacate 24, Akbar Road HQ

Govt tells Congress to vacate 24, Akbar Road HQ

Rediff.com19 Feb 2015

24, Akbar Road has been the Congress party headquarters since 1978.

Crores spent yet Yamuna remains dirty

Crores spent yet Yamuna remains dirty

Rediff.com23 Feb 2014

A parliamentary panel has noted that Yamuna river seems "dirtier" than before despite Rs 6,500 crore having been spent on its clean-up even as a project to lay interceptor sewers along the three major drains of Delhi suffers delays.

FinMin considers lowering duty on buses

FinMin considers lowering duty on buses

Rediff.com27 Jan 2010

The ministry of urban development has asked the finance ministry to lower the duty in order to promote the public transportation system in the country.

Former home secretary Baijal to be new Delhi LG

Former home secretary Baijal to be new Delhi LG

Rediff.com28 Dec 2016

Career bureaucrat Anil Baijal was on Wednesday appointed as the new Lt Governor of Delhi, a post which has fallen vacant after sudden resignation of Najeeb Jung.

100 Smart Cities to go green, be environment friendly

100 Smart Cities to go green, be environment friendly

Rediff.com28 Sep 2015

'I am glad to announce that these cities are now going to become green smart cities.'

Metro proposes five-slab fare system to meet operational costs

Metro proposes five-slab fare system to meet operational costs

Rediff.com2 Aug 2015

A Metro official said the fare revision has been "proposed sometime ago but no action has been taken till now.

Dec 2023 to April 2024, BJP Has Packed Schedule

Dec 2023 to April 2024, BJP Has Packed Schedule

Rediff.com26 Dec 2023

Its workers are on their toes to win over the voters once again, with idea of 'Amrit Kaal'.

Bureaucratic reshuffle: Rajiv Gauba replaces Mehrishi as Home Secy

Bureaucratic reshuffle: Rajiv Gauba replaces Mehrishi as Home Secy

Rediff.com21 Jun 2017

A total of 16 secretaries have been appointed to various central government departments.

Mumbai Metro phase 3 to be launched on Aug 26

Mumbai Metro phase 3 to be launched on Aug 26

Rediff.com23 Aug 2014

The Metro line 3 project envisages an Rs 23,136 crore (Rs 231.36 billion).

Govt to spend Rs 2 lakh crore by 2019 for 'Clean India'

Govt to spend Rs 2 lakh crore by 2019 for 'Clean India'

Rediff.com25 Sep 2014

The logo, launched by Naidu and Gadkari, contains the spectacles of Mahatma Gandhi with the bridge of the spectacles in the national tricolour.

Previous govt had no interest in building houses for poor: PM

Previous govt had no interest in building houses for poor: PM

Rediff.com5 Oct 2021

On the other hand, the Yogi Adityanath government has 'completed nine lakh houses under the scheme and 14 lakh are under construction', Modi said, reeling out comparative figures.

How does YOUR city rank on cleanliness?

How does YOUR city rank on cleanliness?

Rediff.com26 Oct 2016

The 'Swachch Sarvekshan-2016' survey, released by the Urban Development ministry recently, ranked Indian cities on the parameters of cleanliness and sanitation.

Mumbai airport project gets CRZ norms exemption

Mumbai airport project gets CRZ norms exemption

Rediff.com5 May 2009

The high court order enables the union ministry of environment and forests to issue notification exempting construction of the airport from the Coastal Regulatory Zone norms.

Emaar-MGF to get Rs 100 crore govt bailout

Emaar-MGF to get Rs 100 crore govt bailout

Rediff.com30 Mar 2009

The government has decided to provide Rs 100 crore (Rs 1 billion) liquidity support to Emmar-MGF, the developer of the Commonwealth Games village project, as against the developer's demand for Rs 300 crore (Rs 3 billion).

Satellite town plan to go beyond 2012 deadline

Satellite town plan to go beyond 2012 deadline

Rediff.com21 Apr 2011

The pilot scheme to develop satellite towns around seven mega cities will spill over to the 12th Plan period (2013 to 2018), as against the original deadline of April 2012.

Travel in Delhi Metro might get costlier

Travel in Delhi Metro might get costlier

Rediff.com17 Jan 2013

Travel in Delhi Metro might get costlier five months down the line with a Fare Fixation Committee appointed by the government expected to come out with its recommendations on fare hike by the middle of this year.

Govt drives bus corridor concept to 5 more states

Govt drives bus corridor concept to 5 more states

Rediff.com21 May 2008

First tranche of funding for 13 projects disbursed under urban renewal scheme.