Governance

Why is oxygen unavailable for patients? Is it a demand-supply issue? Or a logistical one? And will present measures be enough to solve the crisis? A basic explainer

It is high time we start discussing how our cities are to be governed. Parliament should consider framing a 4th list apart from the present Union, Concurrent and State Lists.

A former BJP MLA from one of the towns expects the elected bodies to ensure better execution of works and funds utilisation. People are not very hopeful, though.

Why are people’s reactions so diametrically opposite to the results of this data-driven EoL index?

The 15th Finance Commission has recommended a road map for devolution of funds to states and ULBs. But it completely ignores their real aspirations and needs, feels the author.

Thousands have fallen prey to cybercriminals and fraudulent digital loan apps during the lockdown. When users install such applications, their data is immediately compromised. How can you stay safe?

The pandemic was not just a public health crisis but also exposed the government’s lack of a coherent communication strategy.

Visitors to today’s swanky Surat would find it difficult to imagine what the city was like when plague struck in 1994.

The concept note unveiled by the government looks at combining existing renewable energy programmes, such as those dealing with solar power, electric vehicles or waste to energy.

Several new movements have fielded independent candidates for city corporations and municipalities across the state in the ongoing local body elections.

Not only were PRIs and ULBs deprived of grants worth crores, authorities in Karnataka government also failed to get these grants released from the Centre, say CAG auditors.

The question is especially pertinent given that the AMC is unable to provide basic infrastructure even within its present jurisdiction and faces a big loss of income due to COVID.