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civic body news

Ludhiana: Two years after MC survey, commercial activity in basements continues despite notices

Municipal town planner Vijay Kumar said the civic body had sought status reports from zonal assistant town planners (ATPs) after the notices were served, but the exercise did not progress further. (HT File)
Published on Jun 20, 2026 06:16 am IST

AAP’s 16-seat victory shatters Congress hold on Zirakpur MC

AAP’s Ward No. 24 candidate, Parvinder Kaur, among supporters celebrating outside the counting centre in Zirakpur on Friday. (Sant Arora/HT)
Published on May 31, 2026 12:01 am IST

SC extends time till Aug 31 for holding Bengaluru civic body elections

The top court is monitoring the compliance of its earlier orders regarding polls to the BBMP and the newly created municipal corporations within the Greater Bengaluru Area (GBA).
Published on May 20, 2026 02:25 pm IST

Mohali:1061 candidates cleared for civic polls after scrutiny; withdrawal deadline on Tuesday

The final list of candidates and symbol allocation will be completed after the withdrawal process. (HT File)
Published on May 19, 2026 07:02 am IST

PCMC seeks extension for DP as 50k objections remain unheard

PCMC has sought six-month extension to complete the statutory process related to the twin city’s DP with nearly 50,000 public objections pending and mandatory hearing committee still to be fully formed. (HT FILE)
Published on May 16, 2026 08:32 am IST

QR code mandatory on all hoardings

Any updates or modifications must be carried out only through the PMC system. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)
Published on Apr 26, 2026 03:56 am IST

Pune civic body postpones water cut

The city will get a regular water supply on Thursday. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)
Published on Apr 16, 2026 03:26 am IST

PMC to form citizen panel on property tax issue in merged villages

Many citizens complained that they are yet to receive basic infrastructure such as water supply, roads, streetlights and public amenities after the merger, while the civic body is demanding full property tax. (HT)
Published on Mar 17, 2026 05:42 am IST

Dig, delay, repeat: Road concreting in Mumbai still on after two deadlines

View of under construction Keshavji Naik road at Bhat Bazaar Masjid Bunder, Mumbai, India. Mar 04,2026. (Photo by Raju Shinde/HT Photo) (Raju Shinde)
Updated on Mar 05, 2026 12:16 pm IST

PCMC warns citizens against fake recruitment notices, letters

PCMC warns citizens against fake recruitment notices, letters
Published on Feb 26, 2026 04:34 am IST

'Even Shinde does not want': Sanjay Raut as Mumbai mayoral race rages

File photo of Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut
Published on Jan 18, 2026 10:57 pm IST

BJP's dominance complete in Maharashtra with Mumbai corporation in its control

The BJP supporters celebrating in Maharashtra as BJP.
Updated on Jan 17, 2026 05:29 am IST

Will Ajit Pawar's reunion with uncle affect ties with Maha CM? What he said

"The workers knew that if they contested against each other, the votes would be split," Ajit Pawar said.
Published on Jan 13, 2026 04:14 pm IST

A Bihar lesson? Why SEC barred Maha govt from releasing Ladki Bahin scheme money

Ahead of the BMC general elections, chief minister Devendra Fadnavis, deputy chief minister Eknath Shinde, and RPI leader Ramdas Athawale addressed party workers during a rally at Shivaji Park in Mumbai on Monday
Updated on Jan 13, 2026 05:04 pm IST

After Pimpri-Chinchwad, Ajit-Sharad Pawar tie-up for Pune civic polls too

Ajit Pawar and Sharad Pawar before the NCP split.
Published on Dec 29, 2025 12:31 pm IST

Kolis: Mumbai’s original residents rue lack of voice in the BMC

According to the 2016 Marine Fisheries Census, conducted by the Central Marine Fisheries Institute of India, 32,516 residents of Mumbai from 1,827 families were directly involved in fishing and allied industries (Satish Bate/Hindustan Times)
Published on Dec 26, 2025 07:45 am IST

Ludhiana: Nehru Rose Garden set for 8cr revamp, MC floats tender

The Nehru Rose garden in Ludhiana. The redevelopment project of the garden was stalled for months after vigilance bureau arrested former superintending engineer over corruption. (HT Photo)
Published on Dec 09, 2025 03:34 am IST

Ludhiana MC seals six illegal buildings in city

The municipal corporation on Tuesday sealed six buildings across the city, including illegal structures and properties with unpaid dues, officials said. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)
Published on Dec 03, 2025 07:20 am IST

PMC bags award for top performance in e-governance

PMC bags award for top performance in e-governance
Published on Sept 02, 2025 06:30 am IST

Road Mitra app crashes days after launch, PMC promises quick fix

PMC’s much-publicised Road Mitra mobile app, designed for citizens to lodge pothole complaints online, crashed within days of its launch. ((PIC FOR REPRESENTATION))
Published on Aug 29, 2025 07:10 am IST

PMC drops AC facility in smart toilet project, cites high cost

The civic body is constructing upgraded facilities at five city entry points, with the first at Baner expected to be ready in six months. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)
Published on Aug 17, 2025 06:06 am IST

Pimpri Chinchwad residents irked over pothole-ridden roads

Commuters-having-a-bumpy-ride-on-the-road-filled-with-potholes-Sant-Arora-HT-Photo
Published on Jul 12, 2025 10:00 am IST

PMC staff to monitor water tankers to prevent theft

Every tanker makes five to six trips per day and records of these tankers are maintained at nine tanker points across the city. (HT)
Published on Feb 17, 2025 05:10 am IST

Chandigarjh mayor constitutes 12 sub-committees of MC

The three statutory committees-- road, house tax assessment, and water supply and sewerage disposal, have financial powers of 25 lakh each, while the nine sub-committees will be authorised to handle matters worth 15 lakh each. (HT File Photo)
Published on Feb 12, 2025 09:08 am IST

Woman carrying baby falls into open manhole while on phone

The exact location of the incident is not clear.
Updated on Jan 24, 2025 10:19 am IST

CM Dhami appeals for support in Uttarakhand civic body elections

In the state's municipal body elections, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami urged the populace to support all BJP candidates.
Published on Jan 23, 2025 01:05 pm IST

PMC to allocate 20 amenity spaces for water tank construction in merged villages

Work on water supply plans has already begun in Lohegaon, Wagholi, Sus Mahalunge and Bavdhan. (HT PHOTO)
Updated on Dec 22, 2024 05:30 am IST

Bengaluru protesters race paper boats in waterlogged potholes. Watch

As a mark of protest against the bad roads, the residents prepared paper boats and floated them on water-logged potholes in Bengaluru.
Published on Oct 28, 2024 01:43 pm IST

BMC issues notice to CR over oversized hoarding at Tilak Nagar Terminus

BMC issues notice to CR over oversized hoarding at Tilak Nagar Terminus
Updated on Aug 01, 2024 07:02 am IST

No fear of Zika in Mumbai yet

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Updated on Jul 03, 2024 08:02 am IST