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Unified Pension Scheme: Employees' body wants minimum service period cut to 20 years
The central government employees' organisation requested enhancements to the Unified Pension Scheme, including reducing the service period to 20 years for a 50% pension. Other demands included a monthly emoluments contribution and additional pensions for those over 80 years. The Union cabinet approved the scheme, benefiting 2.3 million employees with an assured 50% pension after 25 years of service.
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Did cheetah introduction increase revenue like Mumbai penguin project? Aaditya Thackeray
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray questioned the revenue generation from introducing cheetahs at Kuno Park in Madhya Pradesh, citing the success of penguins at Mumbai zoo. Thackeray highlighted the financial benefits of penguins in Veermata Jijabai Bhosale Botanical Udyan managed by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC). He spearheaded the penguin launch project and the 'Project Cheetah', a large wild carnivore translocation initiative, which saw the successful transfer of cheetahs to Kuno Park.
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Sebi executive director exhorts pension funds, insurers to invest more in municipal bonds
Citing the example of mutual fund body Amfi's campaign aimed at popularising mutual funds, he said the bond market can also create a similar campaign which will help the sector gain traction and end up aiding economic growth through capital formation.
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Rau IAS Coaching Centre Flooding: Scary videos emerge showing students rushing for safe spot in basement
On July 27, heavy waterlogging at Rau's IAS Study Circle in Old Rajinder Nagar led to the deaths of three civil services aspirants as floodwaters inundated the basement. Videos showed the basement flooding and panic among students. Police are interrogating MCD officials about the drainage system, and the coaching center's owner and coordinator face charges. MCD has since sealed 13 illegal coaching centers.
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Rau IAS Study Circle: MCD seals 13 'illegal' coaching centres in Old Rajinder Nagar
Rau IAS Study Circle: The Municipal Corporation of Delhi took action against 13 illegally operating coaching centres in Old Rajinder Nagar, sealing premises after three IAS aspirants died due to flooding. The centres, including IAS Gurukul and Rau's IAS Study Circle, violated basement usage rules. A high-level committee is being considered by Delhi Mayor Shelly Oberoi to address the violation.
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Mumbai hit by 100 mm rainfall in 10 hrs: Local train services partially affected, flights diverted
Mumbai experienced heavy rains causing flight suspensions at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport. Flights of IndiGo, Air India, Vistara, and Akasa were diverted. Roads and subways flooded, leading to traffic diversions. Trains were delayed, and buses stranded. CM Eknath Shinde requested high alert, involving the Response Force, local administration, and police for relief plans.
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Mahayuti allies free to go solo in elections to local bodies: Ajit Pawar
Ajit Pawar confirmed that Mahayuti allies, including BJP, Shiv Sena, and NCP, will contest local elections (municipal councils, nagar panchayats, zilla parishads) independently. He countered Sharad Pawar's Pimpri Chinchwad claims and Supriya Sule's objections on fund disbursal at a Pune DPDC meeting. Ajit and Fadnavis discussed development issues with Amit Shah.
More tax-saving options in Budget 2024: Why the budget should reintroduce tax-saving infrastructure bonds
By reintroducing infra bonds with tax benefits in Budget 2024, the government can ensure that municipalities receive money for much-needed infrastructure development and that more money is in citizens' hands through tax savings.
'Kutte bohot ho gaye hai': Jaipur Municipal Corporation offers 'hilarious' Hinglish options for complaint filing, goes viral
The Jaipur Municipal Corporation - Greater has introduced Hinglish options on its website, revolutionizing how residents can file complaints. This user-friendly initiative bridges language barriers by allowing locals to submit issues in colloquial Hinglish, such as "Gaadi nahi rukti hai teji se chali jati hai" for speedy garbage collection. The move has garnered positive public response, with a viral screenshot on social media praising its creativity. By embracing linguistic diversity, the corporation aims to enhance civic engagement and make digital services more accessible across communities.
SC declines to stay Bombay HC proceedings against MEP Infrastructure
The Supreme Court on Monday declined to stay the proceedings of the Bombay High Court that had restrained toll company MEP Infrastructure from disposing of its shareholdings in 31 subsidiary companies after defaulting on a Rs 5500 crore payment to the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD). The High Court also directed these 31 firms to provide details of their assets.
Green bonds - Municipal bodies think change, climate change
Brihanmumbai's ₹10,224 crore FY25 climate budget signifies Indian municipal bodies' shift to sustainability. With Solapur, Vadodara, Bhopal, Indore, and Pimpri-Chinchwad leading green initiatives, CEO Masood Mallick highlights Swachh Bharat Mission, regulatory evolution, and public-private partnerships. NGT's environmental compensation emphasizes compliance, increasing the need for green financing.
Civic bodies ramp up preparations to deal with waterlogging as IMD predicts heavy rain in Delhi
Delhi civic bodies are intensifying efforts to address waterlogging following heavy rains that inundated the city, causing significant disruptions. With the IMD issuing an "orange alert" until July 2, measures include increased manpower and equipment deployment. The NDMC has stationed additional pumps and super suction machines in flood-prone areas like Golf Links and Bharti Nagar, while monitoring vulnerable zones through CCTV surveillance. Similarly, the MCD has activated 24x7 control rooms, deployed mobile pumps, and completed drain desilting. Authorities remain on high alert, ensuring continuous monitoring and swift response to mitigate further impacts.
Nagaland local body elections see 80% voter turnout despite ENPO boycott call
State Election Commissioner (SEC) T. John Longkumer reported that no votes were cast in the six eastern Nagaland districts due to the boycott call by the ENPO. Longkumer stated, "Earlier 79 candidates from these six districts filed their nominations, but they later withdrew their candidatures. No candidate is contesting in the town councils in eastern Nagaland, where ENPO gave a vote boycott call in support of their statehood demand for 'Frontier Nagaland Territory'."
After 20 years, Nagaland holds civic body polls, over 20% voting recorded in two hours
This was a historic election in the northeastern state as the polling to three municipalities and 22 town councils was being conducted after a gap of 20 years. The last elections were held in 2004.
YSRCP district offices receive notices on legitimacy of their construction
YSRCP faces backlash over unauthorized office constructions, with the NDA government accused of bias. The controversy involves lavish buildings, including a Rs 500-crore mansion, as security scrutiny intensifies at YS Jagan Mohan Reddy's residences across multiple districts.
669 candidates file nominations for historic civic body polls in Nagaland
A total of 669 candidates, including 238 women, have filed nominations for Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) elections in Nagaland set for June 26. These are the first such polls in 20 years with 33% reservation for women. The elections are being held amid objections over tribal rights and property taxes. Scrutiny of documents will be on June 18, with vote counting scheduled for June 29.
Six civic bodies likely to debut on Bond Street by next month
Nashik, Visakhapatnam, Kanpur, Surat, Varanasi, and Prayagraj are likely to issue municipal bonds by July with a fundraise of Rs 100-300 crore at 7.9-8.3% coupon rate. Municipal bodies have raised nearly Rs 3,000 crore from the bond market in last seven years
Monsoon prep: Thane civic body identifies more than 4,000 dangerous, dilapidated buildings
Thane Municipal Corporation identified 4,297 dangerous buildings in Thane city. Some structures need to be vacated and demolished for safety measures.
Rajkot fire tragedy: Gujarat High Court pulls up civic body, says it has no faith in state machinery
The Gujarat High Court has taken a strong stance following the tragic fire incident at the Rajkot Gaming Zone. The court criticized the civic body for its lack of action and held all municipal commissioners accountable for the incident. Justices Biren Vaishnav and Devan Desai expressed their disappointment in the state machinery's reactive approach after innocent lives are lost.
Game zone fire: Gujarat HC raps Rajkot civic body, says it doesn't have faith in state machinery
The court pulled up the Rajkot Municipal Corporation and asked whether it had turned a blind eye to such a big structure coming up in its vicinity, after the RMC's lawyer submitted that the TRP game zone had not asked for requisite permissions.
ENPO reject Nagaland govt’s appeal, says firm on decision to abstain from Urban Local Bodies elections
The Eastern Nagaland People's Organisation (ENPO) rejects Nagaland government's appeal to participate in the Urban Local Bodies (ULB) elections on June 26, chaired by Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio. ENPO demands a separate 'Frontier Nagaland Territory' and boycotts elections in support of this demand.
After Lok Sabha polls, ENPO announces decision to abstain from Urban Local Body elections
ENPO abstains from ULB and Lok Sabha polls, demanding 'Frontier Nagaland Territory.' They inform SEC about abstention, citing delay in territory creation promised by MHA.
Rules flouted, low-quality materials used in collapsed Kolkata building: Civic body official
Builders of the collapsed multi-storey building in Kolkata's Garden Reach area had flouted several rules of the Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) to erect a new building which led to the disaster, a senior official said on Monday. They also not only used low-quality materials to build the structure but used 10mm rods instead of 16mm as proposed by the KMC, the official told PTI.
PM Modi must be re-elected to ensure developed India: Yogi Adityanath
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday said Prime Minister Narendra Modi must be re-elected in the upcoming Lok Sabha polls to achieve the goal of a developed India. Addressing a function at the Indira Gandhi Pratishthan here, Adityanath said India cannot develop without Uttar Pradesh making progress and asked the state's municipal bodies to become self-reliant.
Urban local body polls likely to be held in Nagaland in April
Municipal elections in Nagaland were first conducted in 2004, and the terms of the civic bodies ended in 2009-10. The State Election Commission (SEC) has initiated a special summary revision of the electoral rolls for the ULB elections, including municipal polls.
India's Gujarat state civic body issues Asia's first certified green municipal bond
India's Vadodara Municipal Corporation has raised 1 billion rupees ($12.07 million) by issuing Asia's first certified green municipal bond, the civic body said in a press release on Friday.
NaBFID to sanction Rs 3 lakh crore by March 2026 to support infra development
To date, NaBFID has made total sanctions of more than Rs 86,804 crore, with projects spread across the country and in diversified sub-sectors of infrastructure like roads, renewable power, ports, railways, and city gas distribution. Out of the Rs 86,804 crore, 50 per cent has been sanctioned with long tenure of 20 to 50 years.
One Election: Local body poll sync emerges as sticky point
The HLC is looking at working around a simultaneous poll plan with "minimum possible" legal and constitutional amendments, making panchayat and urban local body poll synchronisation trickier as independent state election commissions as well as delimitation exercises are involved. Another factor is that political feedback has also not been encouraging on synching of local polls.
Hold LS, assembly polls together but not with local body elections: JD (U)
Nitish Kumar's Janata Dal (United) has supported holding simultaneous elections to the Lok Sabha and state assemblies but not with local body polls. The party has told the high-level committee on 'one nation, one election' that it supports holding Lok Sabha and state assembly polls together.
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