Confusion over new ward boundaries in Kolhapur Municipal Corporation elections is causing candidates to campaign in wrong areas, wasting time and resources. Read about the impact of the four-member ward system.
Mohali Municipal Corporation greenlights a Rs 7 crore storm water drainage project from Mataur Chowk to N Choe, promising a permanent fix for chronic monsoon flooding in Phase 3B2, Phase VII, and adjoining areas. Read more.
Mahayuti alliance releases KMC election manifesto, pledging a new civic building, 200 electric buses, an IT park, and Panchaganga River cleanup. Key ministers outline Rs 1400 crore development plans.
Farmers in Rohtak face crop losses from waterlogged fields. New ₹1,200 crore drainage projects promise relief. Will this end the decades-long waterlogging crisis? Read more.
GPCB shuts four Surat units for dumping 50 tonnes of chemical waste from Bharuch into city drains. A Rs 25 lakh fine imposed and water connections cut. Full details on the busted racket inside.
Farmers from Dudhan Gujran village file civil suit against Punjab officials for illegally altering 13 acres of land for Tangri River drainage work without compensation. Read their legal battle.
Congress released its Kolhapur Municipal Corporation manifesto, promising free bus rides for female students, women's health cover, and tax reforms. BJP questions timing. Read the full agenda.
Patna Municipal Commissioner Yashpal Meena orders engineers to safeguard city drainage during metro construction. Special teams deployed to monitor major nalas and prevent waterlogging. Read for details.
A 10-month-old infant faced a life-threatening airway emergency due to a peanut. KMC Hospital Mangaluru's timely bronchoscopic intervention saved the child. Learn crucial safety tips for parents.
KMC seeks a foolproof plan to rebuild the unsafe Park Circus market after a 2022 accident. Traders, fearing business loss, refuse to shift to a temporary location. The stalemate continues as authorities aim for a 2028 completion.
A major Rs 7 crore drainage project in Mohali gets approval, promising relief from chronic waterlogging for residents of Sector 70, Phase 7, and adjoining areas with a new underground pipeline.
Mumbai's monsoon nightmare worsens as extreme rain overwhelms drains built for 55mm/hour. With 386 flooding spots and aging infrastructure, urgent civic action is needed. Read more.
Hundreds queue at KMC for domicile certificates despite EC-state govt standoff. Voters like Sakina Begum face hurdles to prove residency. Get the full story on the SIR hearing controversy.
Kolkata Municipal Corporation launches a major drive to demolish 300 dilapidated buildings, using special powers to prevent monsoon tragedies. Owners offered extra FAR for reconstruction.
Congress MLC Satej Patil accuses Maharashtra govt of giving prime land worth Rs 500 crore for just Rs 30 crore to a society linked to a JSS MLA. Read the full story and political fallout.
Over 100 suspected typhoid cases in Gandhinagar after drainage water mixed with drinking supply. Health teams on war footing, pipeline repairs underway. Details inside.
Planting bamboo for privacy can backfire. Learn how running bamboo damages house foundations, blocks drains & causes disputes. Essential guide for Indian homeowners.
Chandigarh MC starts a Rs 21 lakh drainage project in Sectors 45 & 46 to combat waterlogging. Completion expected in a month. Read about local concerns and project details.
Former Zila Parishad member highlights severe sanitation and drainage issues in Bhiwani's wards, urging immediate civic action to prevent health hazards.
Kolkata Municipal Corporation plans to replace a cracked pipe in Burrabazar-BBD Bag belt to solve the water crisis. Work awaits traffic police nod, targeting completion by January end.
Tension gripped Hubballi after the murder of a Hindu-Dalit woman, Ranjita Bansode. Protests at KMC RI Hospital subsided only after the accused, Rafiq Imamsab, died by suicide. Police deployed 1,000 personnel.
Residents in Bhopal raise alarm over a major road construction project lacking a proper drainage system, fearing severe waterlogging and property damage during monsoon. They demand immediate corrective action.
Kolkata Municipal Corporation urges immediate dredging of key outfall canals after drone survey reveals heavy siltation. Action needed to prevent urban flooding during monsoons.
The Yamunanagar Municipal Corporation has sanctioned Rs 1.52 crore for crucial infrastructure upgrades in Khera village, including roads, drainage, and street lighting. Learn about the project details and timeline.
Vijayawada, crucial to Andhra's capital region, has seen no major infrastructure project completion in a decade. Residents and entrepreneurs decry systematic neglect despite the city's economic contribution. Read more.
Jaipur Development Authority launches a Rs 2.5 crore Eco Block project to recharge groundwater in Kalwar Road & Khirni Phatak. A first for the city, this tech promises sustainable water management. Read more.
A four-year-old boy drowned in an uncovered drainage pit in Namakkal on New Year's evening. The corporation has issued a notice to the contractor, and the family has been granted compensation.
Rebel candidates in Kolhapur Municipal Corporation elections go 'unreachable' to avoid withdrawal pressure. 543 candidates remain after 274 withdrawals. Key details inside.
Following 10 deaths in Indore from contaminated water, Kolkata's civic body orders stringent lab tests at all major treatment plants and booster stations to ensure safe drinking water.
Haryana's Rohtak district launches a Rs 4.5 crore project to end waterlogging in 12 villages. The plan includes new drains and culverts for permanent relief.