Ahead of Assembly Elections, this report card by MumbaiVotes analyses performance of the government on the promises it made.

A vital wetland, Pallikaranai has shrunk drastically due to urbanisation, threatening biodiversity and vulnerable communities ...

Senior citizens via JAC have released a manifesto for the candidates contesting the assembly elctions, asking for a secure and safe life.

Rampant overspeeding, incorrect helmet use and drink-driving are behind most road crashes, finds this study in the Bengaluru ...

The accident that claimed nine lives highlights the lack of safety measures at construction sites and the violation of building regulations.

While the scheme initially helped workers get jobs in Chennai and other urban centres, the implementation has been ...

The revised fees for name change in the property tax documents were not widely publicised by the Tambaram City Municipal Corporation. In August/September this year, Chennai resident Rajiv attempted to ...

Examining the heat island effect in densely built-up Garudachar Palya ward in Whitefield’s IT Hub, which also has limited ...

The Banni Nodi wayfaring project has put KR market metro station at the heart of a showcase to the city's 500-year urban history. Unless it’s about broken roads, broken water pipes or about broken ...

Chennai buildings to get flood risk maps, housing sales see a slump in Tier-II cities, and luxury home sales surge by 37%. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) announced on October 25, in its 10 ...

Resettlement to housing board sites can have dire consequences for the urban poor, and the loss of welfare benefits is one of them. “I haven’t got my pension for four years. I don’t know why,” says ...

The Urban Mobility Charter demands improved public transport, road safety measures and pedestrian-friendly policies. Maharashtra is at a critical juncture in its urban development. As cities expand ...