40 Kiosks Demolished in Ajmer Over Lease Expiry, Road Widening
Ajmer Development Authority dismantled 40 kiosks, sparking protests. Congress alleges BJP govt snatching self-employment. ADA cites expired leases & road widening plans.
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Varanasi Road Project: Demolition Drive Intensifies
PWD accelerates demolition of purchased buildings for Varanasi's Dalmandi road widening project. Drone surveillance & tight security deployed. 187 buildings identified for ₹224 crore project.
Nagpur's Swagat Nagar Bridges Pose Daily Safety Hazard
Residents of Swagat Nagar, Nagpur, face daily danger crossing dilapidated bridges over a drain. Missing railings and poor lighting create a high-risk situation, especially for children and seniors. Read about their urgent plea for safety measures.
Microsoft scientist warns Trump cuts risk US AI lead to China
Microsoft's Chief Scientist Eric Horvitz warns that Trump administration's $1 billion cuts to NSF grants could cause a brain drain and hand AI supremacy to China. Read the full analysis.
PM Research Chair: 120 Global Scientists for IITs
India's new PM Research Chair scheme aims to reverse brain drain, bringing 120 top Indian-origin scientists to IITs over 5 years, focusing on AI, semiconductors & clean energy. A strategic boost for research.
Delhi exempts Kirari-Rithala drain project from tree rule
Delhi LG grants exemption under Tree Act for 3.2-hectare drain project. 84 trees may be affected. Exemption is not permission to cut, says notification.
Rs 1,078 Cr Central Fund for Gujarat Road Projects
Union govt sanctions Rs 1,078 crore for 41 road projects in Gujarat, covering widening, strengthening & structural work across 564.57 km. Read details.
UP's High-Tech Aerial Survey of Ganga for Pollution Control
Uttar Pradesh deploys LiDAR & drone tech for Ganga rejuvenation, creating a live GIS dashboard for 24/7 pollution monitoring. A step towards cleaner rivers. #CleanGanga
Noida's Phased Plan to Treat Wastewater, Clean Yamuna
Noida Authority greenlights a multi-phase project to intercept and treat sewage from city drains flowing into the Yamuna. The plan, mandated by NGT, includes new STPs and bioremediation, with completion targeted for 2028. Read the full story.
Final Warning for Dalmandi Road Widening Project in Varanasi
Varanasi's PWD issues a final warning before demolishing 20 purchased buildings for the Dalmandi road-widening project. The Rs 224 crore initiative aims to create a 17.4-meter-wide road. Read the latest updates.
Hubballi families wait months for promised homes
36 families displaced for road work in Hubballi face indefinite wait for compensatory housing, contrasting with swift Bengaluru rehab. Officials cite power connection issues.
Police to Act Against Sewage Dumping in Gurgaon, Jhajjar
Haryana police will file FIRs and issue challans against tankers dumping sewage in open areas and drains in Gurgaon and Jhajjar, threatening the Yamuna. Key agencies ordered strict compliance.
DDA asks SC to allow felling of 473 trees for Delhi hospital road
Delhi Development Authority seeks Supreme Court approval to cut 473 trees for widening a road to a key paramilitary hospital, promising compensatory afforestation. The move comes after a past contempt case.
Yamunanagar MC's Major Push to End Waterlogging Woes
Yamunanagar Municipal Corporation ramps up preparations to tackle waterlogging. Key measures include drain cleaning, new infrastructure, and a ₹1.5 crore budget. Read about the comprehensive plan.
Ahmedabad Kabrastan Row: Waqf Committee Rejects AMC Notice
Ahmedabad Waqf Committee urges AMC to withdraw notice for road widening affecting 300 graves at Chartoda Kabrastan, citing religious sanctity and legal protection. Details inside.
PMC's Jan 31 Deadline for Major Drain Desilting in Patna
Patna Municipal Corporation deploys special teams for city-wide drain cleaning before monsoon. Target completion is Jan 31, 2025. Read about the multi-layer strategy.
Kerala's Student Migration Doubles, Alters State's Future
Kerala's student migration nearly doubled to 2.5 lakh by 2023, draining talent & creating 'ghost homes'. Can the state turn brain drain into brain gain? Explore the data & solutions.
Kochi's Thammanam-Pullepady Road Project Moves Ahead
Kerala govt approves land acquisition for Kochi's crucial 4km east-west corridor. Project aims to ease city congestion after decades of delay. Read details on compensation & timeline.
Bengaluru Residents Protest Tree Cutting in Vasanthnagar
Residents of Vasanthnagar in Bengaluru held a silent protest against the felling of 15 trees for a road project. They demand transparency and sustainable urban planning. Read more about their fight to save the city's green cover.
Patna Road Projects Worth Rs 528 Cr Reviewed by RCD Secretary
RCD Secretary Pankaj Kumar Pal inspected major Patna road projects under CM's Pragati Yatra. Key works on Nehru Path, Rupaspur Canal Road & AIIMS link see progress. Details inside.
NHAI to widen NH-16 drains in Vijayawada with Rs 10 crore
NHAI will soon invite tenders to widen and deepen drain canals on NH-16 from Ramavarappadu to Nidamanuru in Vijayawada, aiming to solve chronic water stagnation and road damage. The Rs 10 crore project promises completion within 100 days of tender finalis
Youth Dies After Accident in Silchar's Neglected Drain
Arjun Das, 26, found dead under motorcycle in a choked, overgrown drain in Silchar's E&D Colony. The incident raises serious questions about visibility and civic negligence. Read the full report.
Udupi MP Urges NHAI to Repair Damaged Water Pipelines
Udupi MP Kota Shrinivas Poojary demands NHAI repair drinking water pipelines damaged during highway widening in Kundapur. The work has disrupted supply across multiple gram panchayats.
Gurgaon man feared drowned in open drain, friend questioned
A 40-year-old man is missing after falling into an open drain in Gurgaon's Daulatabad village. Police question his friend as family raises doubts over the incident's sequence of events. Search operation continues.
Alligator Found in Florida Storm Drain During Pothole Check
A routine pothole inspection in Oviedo, Florida, revealed a 5-foot alligator living in a stormwater drain, captured on robotic camera. Discover the viral footage and what it says about urban wildlife. Read more!
Mahindra: India's 'Brain Drain' to Transform into 'Brain Gain'
Anand Mahindra predicts a historic shift as global talent mobility changes. He sees AI as an accelerator and calls for building world-class institutions in India to seize the opportunity. Read more.
Samsung Pauses Galaxy Watch 4 One UI 8 Update Due to Bugs
Samsung has reportedly paused the One UI 8 rollout for Galaxy Watch 4 and Classic after users reported severe battery drain, unresponsive touch, and broken sensors. Read the full story.
Pawan Kalyan Launches Rs 20.77 Cr Shankaraguptam Drain Project
Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan virtually launches Rs 20.77 crore Shankaraguptam drain modernisation to protect Konaseema's coconut farms from flooding. Read about the project's fast-tracked timeline and impact.
Punjab Creates 1 Lakh Jobs to Stop Brain Drain
Punjab launches major offensive against brain drain, generating over 1 lakh domestic opportunities. Govt fills 59,702 posts, partners with Microsoft & IBM for skills. Read how the state is retaining talent.
Winter Drains Phone Battery: Simple Habits to Cope
Cold weather slows your phone's lithium-ion battery, causing sudden shutdowns. Learn the science and simple daily habits to keep your device running outdoors. Act now to protect your phone this winter.
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