Bengaluru's Rs 5,500 Crore Road Repair Challenge
Bengaluru allocates Rs 5,500 crore for road repairs, but experts question if this will finally fix the city's crumbling infrastructure. Will new contracts ensure durability?
Bengaluru allocates Rs 5,500 crore for road repairs, but experts question if this will finally fix the city's crumbling infrastructure. Will new contracts ensure durability?
Bengaluru plans a massive Rs 5,500 crore road repair blitz. Will this investment finally deliver pothole-free, durable roads for the city's harried commuters? Read the full analysis.
Angry villagers in Maragodu, Madikeri, protested the 20-year neglect of the Maragodu-Katlekadu road. Officials promised repairs after KSRTC buses stopped plying. Read the full story.
An 80-year-old woman collapsed and died during a DMK-led protest in Annur against the Union government's VB-GRamG Bill. Details on the incident and police case.
Punjab Agricultural University re-evaluates road widening project after student protests. Alternative 40-ft plan may save 94 trees. V-C calls protesters 'outsiders'. Read the full story.
Members of VHP and Bajrang Dal staged a protest at the Bangladesh High Commission in Delhi, condemning the lynching of a Hindu man. Police intervened as tensions rose. Read the full report.
Opposition INDIA bloc announces nationwide protests against Vande Bharat Act and Ram G Act. AAP, Congress leaders to lead demonstrations. Get the latest updates.
Voters in Costi, Goa, participated in zilla panchayat polls after MLA Ganesh Gaonkar's assurance to fix a Portuguese-era bridge. They threaten to boycott the 2027 assembly elections if demands remain unmet. Read more.
A tragic road accident in Palnadu's Ardhaveedu mandal claimed one life and left another injured after a tractor overturned into a canal. Details on the victims and the cause of the crash inside.
Nagpur's ambitious road repair drive faces delays after a Model Code of Conduct halt. Officials clarify, but December 31 deadline is now unlikely. Read the full story.
NHAI submits a Rs 207.4 crore DPR to treat 13 active landslide zones on Uttarakhand's Yamunotri highway. Work begins as monsoon damage worsens. Get the full report.
After 46 days of severe congestion, the repaired Andheri West Metro station stretch opens. BMC cites complex sewer line issues, while residents question asphalt quality. Details inside.
Bombay High Court directs three Andheri housing societies to remove structures blocking a key DP road within a week. Justice Jadhav's order aims to ease traffic congestion and improve access to civic amenities.
Cab drivers in Bengaluru blocked a key toll plaza protesting new airport pick-up rules requiring a Rs 150 fee. The protest caused major traffic disruptions. Read the full story.
Two separate road accidents on Kolar Six-Lane Road and VIP Road in Bhopal damaged more than half a dozen vehicles. While one led to serious injuries, the other saw no casualties. Read for details.
Senior MC officials inspected road repair work in Chandigarh's Sector 27-D after NITTTR identified subsurface sinking. Restoration follows technical recommendations. Details inside.
Pune Municipal Corporation plans a Rs 5 crore overhaul of the 20-year-old Hadapsar flyover, replacing 9 expansion joints and 268 bearings. Work starts in two months. Read details on traffic plans and resident concerns.
Virajpet MLA Ajjikuttira S Ponnanna announces release of funds for major road works, including ₹5.6 crore for town main road. Two new concrete roads inaugurated. Read for details.
Massive youth-led protests erupt across Germany against the plan to revive compulsory military service. Students walk out, calling it 'recruitment of death'. Details inside.
PC Meena, in his second stint as GMDA CEO, prioritizes road repairs and infrastructure monitoring. He sets a 15-day deadline for potholes and introduces a 3-year maintenance zone system for Gurgaon.
Hundreds of NHM employees staged a massive protest at Ludhiana's Civil Surgeon office, demanding release of their two-month overdue salaries. Read about their demands and the administration's response.
Delhi's Municipal Corporation approves urgent measures to tackle pollution, focusing on road repairs to curb dust. Mayor Raja Iqbal Singh mandates immediate implementation. Read for details.
Kisan Mazdoor Morcha calls for a statewide rail roko in Punjab on Dec 5, demanding MSP law and debt waiver. Commuters advised to plan travel accordingly.
Safai karamcharis in Jalandhar staged a protest against the proposed privatisation of sanitation work, fearing job losses. They demand permanent status and oppose contract system.
Noida Authority steps in to rebuild the battered 5.5km Bhangel road after UPSBCL refuses work over Rs 150 crore dues. Relief finally in sight for thousands of commuters.
Residents of Nabha protest on Circular Road after 4 fatal accidents in 40 days. They demand safety measures, remove encroachments, and install DIY reflectors. Read their urgent plea for action.
Kolkata faces water supply issues as civic authorities repair breached 1200mm pipeline under Ballygunge Circular Road. Traffic disruptions and infrastructure damage reported. Read full details.
Angry Thane residents staged torchlight protest on Ghodbunder Road demanding urgent repairs after 22 fatal accidents. Activist Ajay Jeya leads charge for road safety improvements.
Orissa High Court mandates Cuttack Municipal Corporation to file affidavits detailing road conditions and expenditure on minor works. Get the latest updates on the city's infrastructure overhaul.
CPI members and residents protest in Coimbatore demanding road repairs after repeated digging for utility work. Nearly 100 people participated, citing safety hazards.