Kolhapur Civic Polls: Door-to-Door Campaigning Begins
With 14 days left for Kolhapur Municipal Corporation elections, candidates start door-to-door campaigns, seek blessings at Mahalaxmi Temple. Read about the key promises and political strategies.
With 14 days left for Kolhapur Municipal Corporation elections, candidates start door-to-door campaigns, seek blessings at Mahalaxmi Temple. Read about the key promises and political strategies.
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
A total of 813 candidates have filed nominations for the 81-seat Kolhapur Municipal Corporation elections. Scrutiny led to 21 disqualifications, mirroring 2015's high contestant numbers. Read the latest updates.
Trichy Corporation successfully trialed a new Rs 3.7 crore super sucker truck to clear a major drainage block on Puthur Main Road. Read how this advanced machine enhances civic maintenance.
Calcutta High Court prioritizes public safety, allows renovation of a dangerous building declared unsafe by KMC, overriding a civil ownership dispute. Read the full ruling details.
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.
Karnataka's first government hospital IVF centre is operational at KMC-RI, Hubballi. Using a PPP model, it aims to provide affordable fertility treatment. Read more.
A newborn baby boy from Kukanur taluk, suffering from protruding intestines and kidney issues, passed away at KMC-RI Hospital in Hubballi. Read the full story of the emergency medical transfer and treatment.
Panchkula Mayor Kulbhushan Goyal inaugurated key infrastructure projects worth Rs 7 crore in wards 19 and 20, focusing on roads, drainage, and waste management. Read about the boost to urban and rural amenities.
Following a Calcutta High Court directive, Kolkata Municipal Corporation pushes for expedited planting of 50 large trees at McPherson Square to compensate for illegal felling. Read about the re-greening initiative and the controversy.
Sewage overflow near Madurai's Meenakshi Amman temple disrupts access for devotees and vendors. Officials cite silt and commercial waste as cause. Read about the impact and civic response.
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.
Trichy Corporation deploys a high-tech super sucker truck to clear sewer blocks, eliminating manual scavenging. Funded by the 15th Finance Commission, it promises faster, cleaner operations.
GVMC secures a landmark ₹498 crore loan from the World Bank's IFC for a new underground drainage system and sewage treatment plant in Madhurawada, aiming to serve 2.5 lakh residents and curb sea pollution.
Kolkata Municipal Corporation and fire services launch special surveillance drives at hotels, bars, and restaurants during Christmas and New Year to ensure fire safety compliance. Mayor Firhad Hakim warns of strict action for violations.
Delhi Development Authority launches a 60-day project to overhaul Sarita Vihar underpass drainage to end chronic waterlogging. The plan includes repairing 100 metres of damaged stretch and installing new drain covers.
Trichy Corporation introduces a high-tech super sucker truck worth ₹3.7 crore to clear underground drainage blocks with minimal manual effort, promising cleaner streets.
A suspended CRPF jawan died in Kanpur after falling into a water-filled pit near his home. Locals blame poor drainage. Police are investigating the cause of death. Read the full report.
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.
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.
Keoratala crematorium in Kolkata becomes a terror zone after dark as drunk goons harass mourners for money and attack staff. Locals demand urgent police action.
MCG initiates Rs 6.5 crore development in Gurgaon's sectors 42 & 43, focusing on roads and drainage. MLA Mukesh Sharma reveals more projects worth Rs 10 crore approved. Read about the planned upgrades.
A joint inspection drive in Kolkata reveals major fire safety lapses in rooftop restaurants. Owners must upgrade or face closure. Read the full report and safety norms here.
Visakhapatnam's ambitious ₹940-crore hybrid sewerage project presents a tale of two halves. While the Pendurthi package nears completion and earns revenue, the Gajuwaka-Malkapuram work is stalled at 48%. Read about GVMC's revival plans.
Kolkata Municipal Corporation asks police to monitor dry leaf burning worsening city's air quality. Mayor details smog-fighting measures but admits resource shortage. Read more.
GHMC Commissioner RV Karnan announces a new parking app and multi-level facilities for Hyderabad. Police and civic bodies vow synergy to upgrade drainage and relocate bus stops. Read more.
A 2016 controversy resurfaces as BJP councillor accuses Kolkata Mayor Firhad Hakim of calling Garden Reach 'mini Pakistan'. Hakim vehemently denies, challenges for proof. Read the full story.
Kolkata's New Market traders appeal to CM Mamata Banerjee to tackle worsening hawker encroachment, citing failed KMC-police drives and lost parking space. Read the full story.
After tree-cutting allegations, Kolkata's McPherson Square is set for a green revival with over 50 new trees. The Dhunseri Foundation promises the 'greenest park' by mid-January. Details inside.
Calcutta High Court refuses to ban circus at Park Circus Maidan over pollution concerns but imposes strict environmental safeguards. KMC must ensure no damage and keep walking areas open.