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Raipur smart city project faces setback as a portion of road collapses near Budha Talab

RAIPUR: The Smart City Project in Raipur suffered a major setback as a significant portion of the road adjoining the historical Budha Talab, the oldest lake in the state capital, caved in just two days ago. The road had recently undergone a massive overhaul, involving an estimated expense of crores…

The Times of India

‘Digital twin’ to map physical assets in Thiruvananthapuram, plug holes in property tax collection

Smart City Thiruvananthapuram Limited is gearing up to launch a ‘digital twin’ project in select wards in the capital to map physical assets, including all buildings, as part of efforts to plug holes in property tax collection as well as to aid in governance.

The Hindu

Officials told to review Smart City works in Belagavi

Public Works and district in-charge Minister Satish Jarkiholi has asked senior officials of the State government to review all the works taken up under the Smart City Mission.

The Hindu

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Smart solutions invited from startups for capital development

In a move aimed at leveraging the startup ecosystem to shape the future of the Kerala capital, Smart City Thiruvananthapuram Limited (SCTL) has partnered with the Kerala Startup Mission (KSUM) for inviting ideas, solutions, and products from innovators and startups that can provide cutting-edge technologies and solutions to the city’s sustainable development.

The Hindu

More multi-level car parking projects planned under Smart City project

The Thiruvananthapuram city Corporation is planning to construct at least three more multi-level car parking facilities under its Smart City projects, in an effort to address the parking problems within the city. According to officials of the Smart City Thiruvananthapuram Limited, the proposed locations for two parking lots near Chala…

The Hindu

Smart City Mission - Cycle for change campaign to pick up pace in IT corridors of Bengaluru

Cycle for Change Campaign, a programme that enables bicycling for last-mile connectivity, and completes trips by white-collared commuters to their offices, is prepared to take the wheel in Bengaluru and transform the obstacles brought on by traffic congestion.

The Hindu

Lacunae in Smart City works will be rectified soon, says Mahesh Tenginakai

Hubballi-Dharwad Central MLA Mahesh Tenginakai has said that lacunae in the execution of Smart City works will be discussed with the officials and rectified and resolved soon.

The Hindu

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Mayor wants Lokayukta to inquire into Smart City works

In the wake of failure of the authorities concerned to submit details on the works taken up under Smart City Scheme, Hubballi-Dharwad Mayor Iresh Anchatageri has written to Municipal Commissioner to refer the matter for inquiry to the Lokayukta.

The Hindu

TKC targets Thai smart city development

SET-listed digital solutions provider Turnkey Communication Services (TKC) is joining forces with three European technology companies to tap smart building and smart city development in Thailand, in line with the government's digital transformation roadmap.

Bangkok Post

Belagavi corporation officials told to work with focus on completing all works in the scheduled time

Public Works Minister Satish Jarkiholi has warned officials of strict action if they do not work with commitment and integrity. “All of you should work with a single focus on completing all works in the scheduled time limit. You should serve the people selflessly and with commitment. If not, you…

The Hindu

Review meeting sets fresh deadlines for smart road works in Thiruvananthapuram

Though Smart City Limited was earlier given a deadline to complete 14 of the road works by May 31, only seven roads have become motorable as of now

The Hindu

State-run Anert launches ambitious project to make Kerala capital largest solar city in India

The Kerala government-run Agency for New and Renewable Energy Research and Technology (Anert) opened a three-day expo, where the public can see, learn, and purchase various solar energy systems to implement a Central government scheme that was launched last year by Prime Minister Narendra Modi under the Smart City Mission.

The Hindu

Dassault service hones in on EV industry, smart cities

Dassault Systèmes, a France-based company developing 3D product design software, has launched a "3DEXPERIENCE" service to help companies plan their businesses related to electric vehicle (EV) and smart city development.

Bangkok Post

‘Agra Smart City’ includes both medieval structures and modern systems

Agra is one of the 22 cities which have been able to complete all projects under the Smart City Mission

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Ahead of G-20 meet, Srinagar’s first pedestrian market preserves traditional architecture

The markets in Srinagar will soon resemble those in metro cities, Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha said after inaugurating the Polo View Market, redeveloped under the Smart City project

The Hindu

Gandhi Bazaar bandh for a day as traders, residents protest unscientific projects in the area

All the shops and establishments in the Gandhi Bazaar area pulled their shutters down on May 2 as a sign of protest against the alleged unscientific and unplanned development projects by the BBMP as part of the Smart City Project in the locality.

Bangkok Post

Smart cities listen to their citizens

Thailand has embraced the agenda of smart cities, with promises of hope for better urban futures. It is not always clear what is meant by a "smart city" but the agenda in Thailand is presented as being founded on seven core pillars -- Environment, Economy, Mobility, Governance, Living, People and…

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Srinagar Smart City project drifts away from the main idea: CPI(M) leader Tarigami

The CPI(M) criticised the implementation of the ongoing ₹980-crore Smart City project in Srinagar and raised “deep concern”.

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Akhilesh Yadav: 'BJP did not make smart city but opened drains'

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Tuesday took a dig at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) over the "problems in cities". Read further on Dynamite News:

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Smart City Expo's Asia Silicon Valley Pavilion Invites You to Create a Sustainable Future through Digital Innovation SPONSORED

TAIPEI, April 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2023 Smart City Summit & Expo (SCSE), Asia's largest smart city tradeshow, was held at Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center, Hall 2, from March 28-31. To showcase the achievements of Asia Silicon Valley Development Plan 2.0 (ASVDP 2.0), the Asia Silicon Valley Development Agency…

TechRadar

This is the smartest cruise ship ever built - and it's launching soon

TechRadar Pro hears about the challenges of building a smart city on the water.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Four Saudi Cities Rank High on IMD Smart City Index

Riyadh has maintained its position as the 3rd Arab city in the IMD Smart City Index (SCI) 2023, which saw for the first time the Saudi cities of Makkah, Jeddah, and Madinah included in the index, ranking the 4th, 5th and 7th respectively. At the global level, Riyadh, Makkah, Jeddah,…

Birmingham Post

Connexin takes on new city HQ as acquisitions and growth accommodated

Large K3 Business Park office suite taken by Smart City and Internet of Things provider

The Walrus

How Smart City Solutions Can Help Reduce Canada’s Carbon Emissions and Support Healthier Living

TELUS has partnered with the University of British Columbia’s Okanagan campus and others to respond to, and mitigate environmental and climate change-related issues.

The Guardian - AU

The tiny Philippine island on the frontline of the US-China battle for supremacy

Years ago, Fuga Island was set to host a Chinese ‘smart city’. Now it may become home to American troops as the US seeks to protect Taiwan and the region

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