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.
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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.
Chennai's 9 School Playgrounds Get Underground Water Tanks
Greater Chennai Corporation installs 9 underground stormwater tanks in school playgrounds using German tech to tackle flooding and recharge groundwater. Read how this 'sponge city' project works.
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.
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.
Bengaluru NYE 2025: Thin Crowds, Strong Police Hit Pub Biz
Bengaluru's New Year celebrations saw thinner crowds and robust police deployment, ensuring safety but impacting business for city-centre pubs and restaurants. Read the full report.
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.
Delhi's Rs 3.8 Crore Plan to Fix Monsoon Drainage
Delhi PWD launches four major drainage projects worth over Rs 3.8 crore to combat waterlogging in flood-prone areas like Savitri Cinema Road and Okhla. Read the full plan.
Bengaluru Headlines: Major Updates You Need to Know
Get the latest from Bengaluru on civic issues, traffic alerts, weather, and political developments. Stay informed with the biggest updates from the city.
Pakistan's Talent Exodus Exposes 'Brain Gain' Claim as Hollow
Pakistan faces a severe brain drain as thousands of professionals flee, contradicting Army Chief Asim Munir's claims of 'brain gain.' Experts warn of a deepening economic and social crisis.
16,000+ Skilled Professionals, Including 5,000 Doctors, Left Pakistan
Official data reveals a massive brain drain from Pakistan, with over 16,000 skilled workers, including 5,000 doctors and 11,000 engineers, emigrating in just two years. This contradicts the army chief's 'brain gain' claims. Read the full analysis.
Panaji Completes 35km Drain Reconstruction Project
Panaji's smart city mission rebuilds 35km of drains to combat waterlogging. Discover how new materials and strategic planning are making the capital more resilient. Read the full story.
OpenAI's 2025 Talent Exodus to Meta: Key Departures
OpenAI faces a major talent crisis in 2025, losing key researchers and executives to Meta's Superintelligence Lab. Explore the full list of departures and its impact on the AI race. Read more.
Body Found in Delhi Drain, Police Probe Underway
A man's body was discovered in a drain in Northeast Delhi's New Usmanpur. Police are investigating the cause of death and trying to identify the deceased. Read for details.
Gurgaon's 2026 Plan: New Drain, Waste Collection System
Gurgaon authorities plan a new stormwater drain along NH-8, door-to-door waste collection, and large-scale desilting by 2026 to solve waterlogging and garbage woes. Key deadlines and details inside.
Sewage Stagnates for Months on Tambaram-Velachery Road
Residents of Medavakkam endure stagnant sewage and mosquito menace due to an incomplete stormwater drain project stalled for over six years. Authorities' blame game continues as health hazards rise.
Couple sets selves on fire in Dewas house demolition protest
A couple in Dewas suffered severe burns after setting themselves on fire to protest the demolition of their house, which officials claim was built on an encroached public drain. Read the latest updates.
Mangaluru MLA meets officials over monsoon flooding concerns
Mangaluru MLA Vedavyas Kamath convened a meeting to address severe flooding from stormwater drains. The discussion focused on causes, urgent works, and a permanent solution for areas like Attavar and Pandeshwar.
Delhi Clears 2 Flyovers, Stormwater Drain to Decongest South Delhi
Delhi government greenlights Modi Mill & Savitri Cinema flyovers and MB Road stormwater drain worth over Rs 759 crore to ease traffic and waterlogging in South Delhi. Details inside.
Bengaluru Headlines: Major Civic, Traffic & Weather Updates
Get the latest updates from Bengaluru on December 24, 2025. Stay informed on civic alerts, traffic snarls, metro services, weather, and key political developments in the city.
Bengaluru stormwater drain hazard puts public at risk
A dangerous, unbarricaded opening along a stormwater drain on Kengal Hanumanthaiah Road in Bengaluru's Chikkalasandra has caused injuries. Residents' complaints to Bengaluru West corporation remain unaddressed. Read more.
Buidco Resumes Patna Junction Box Drain Construction
After a 3-month delay, Buidco restarts Patna's crucial underground drainage project near the railway station. The Rs 15 crore initiative aims to end waterlogging before the 2026 monsoon. Read more.
Rs 11 Crore for Trichy Airport Drainage to Prevent Waterlogging
AAI allocates Rs 11 crore for a new stormwater drainage system at Trichy International Airport to ensure smooth operations during monsoon. The 8-month project will cover critical zones.
Jaishankar Calls Brain Drain A 'Complex Issue'
EAM S. Jaishankar reframes the brain drain debate, urging Indians to view the world as a global workplace amid high demand for talent. Read his insights.
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