Mumbai's F/South Ward: New Projects, Old Problems
Mumbai's F/South ward, home to Atal Setu & major projects, battles persistent waterlogging, traffic, and encroachments. Residents voice concerns as redevelopment reshapes the area. Read more.
Mumbai's F/South ward, home to Atal Setu & major projects, battles persistent waterlogging, traffic, and encroachments. Residents voice concerns as redevelopment reshapes the area. Read more.
South African artist Dineo Seshee Bopape's installation 'Mme Mmu, Bhumi Bhumi' at Kochi-Muziris Biennale invites quiet reflection on humanity's bond with soil. Visit Island Warehouse to experience it.
Congress resolves Kochi mayor impasse: V K Minimol (I Group) gets first term, Shiny Mathew (A Group) the second. Deputy mayor post also shared. Election on Dec 26.
The 42nd Cochin Flower Show, one of South India's largest, is now open at Marine Drive. Explore 50,000 sq ft of floral wonders, including rare orchids, adeniums, and free workshops. Visit until Jan 4!
The Kochi Biennale Foundation's Island Mural Project is turning Fort Kochi and Mattancherry into vibrant public art spaces. Featuring works by Aravani Art Project, Osheen Siva, and more, it runs until March 31, 2026. Explore the stories!
Gas supply to 1,200 households in Surat's Bharimata area disrupted after OFC work damages pipeline. Waterlogging hampers repairs. Residents face hardship.
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.
Newly elected councillors in Kochi corporation and municipalities were sworn in on Sunday. The election for Kochi mayor is scheduled for Friday, with several contenders in the fray. Key local bodies also prepare to select their chairpersons.
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.
Curator Nikhil Chopra discusses the Kochi-Muziris Biennale's focus on dynamic art, dismantling hierarchies, and creating a collective, immersive experience with the city of Kochi. Discover why unfinished works are part of the vision.
The 2024 Kochi-Muziris Biennale, curated by K.J. Suresh, opens on Dec 12. This edition focuses on local narratives with global resonance, featuring over 90 artists. Explore India's premier contemporary art event.
NHAI appoints HEC to prepare a revised DPR for the long-delayed Edappally-Aroor elevated highway. Design complexities, including the Kochi Metro alignment, have caused delays. The crucial stretch is key to managing NH 66 traffic. Read more.
District Collector Priyanka G directs officials to complete the pending 175m stretch of Mullassery Canal in five months using precast tech. Review meeting also covers other Operation Breakthrough projects. Read more.
Heavy rain caused severe waterlogging in Dubai and Sharjah, disrupting traffic and flights. The viral scenes drew comparisons to Indian monsoon chaos. Read the full report.
BMW India partners with Kochi Biennale Foundation for the sixth time, presenting the 2024-25 Kochi-Muziris Biennale. Discover the fusion of art, culture, and innovation from Dec 12, 2024, to Apr 10, 2025.
A 70-year-old retired teacher was found dead in a pool of blood inside her Kochi residence. Police are investigating the brutal murder that has shocked the local community.
A man returning from UAE was abducted at gunpoint from Kochi airport & robbed. Police suspect gold smuggling racket involvement. Separate drug, currency seizures reported. Read for details.
Mumbai's F South ward grapples with redevelopment fallout, chronic waterlogging, and traffic chaos post-Elphinstone Bridge demolition. Residents threaten poll boycott as political loyalties shift. Read more.
Kochi's crucial sewage treatment project faces further delays as costs escalate from Rs 1,300 crore to Rs 1,700 crore. Read about the reasons and impact on the city's urban regeneration.
Kochi authorities launch immediate & long-term measures after pipeline bursts disrupt water supply. 60 tankers deployed, new coordination plans & pipeline relocation ordered. Details inside.
Pipe bursts linked to Kochi Metro works disrupt drinking water supply to Kaloor, Edappally & nearby areas. Residents forced to hire private tankers as authorities struggle to fix the issue. Read more.
Haryana's agriculture minister Shyam Singh Rana visited Paplotha village in Ambala to assess crop damage from Begna river flooding. He promised immediate action on desilting and relief for farmers.
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta inspected the Sunehri Nullah desilting, aiming to solve waterlogging. 14,000 tonnes of silt cleared. Barapullah Phase-III corridor progress also reviewed. Read for details.
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta inspected desilting at Sunehri Nala, calling waterlogging and pollution legacy issues. She criticized previous Congress and AAP administrations for the problems.
Back-to-back pipeline bursts near Kochi Metro work disrupt water supply to Kaloor, Edappally & other areas. KWA races to repair, while protests erupt. Details inside.
KMRL MD Loknath Behera announces a detailed study for Water Metro connectivity to Mattancherry and Fort Kochi, addressing merchant demands for better ferry services and dredging. Read more.
Consecutive pipeline bursts near Kochi Metro viaduct in Kaloor disrupt drinking water supply to key areas. KWA repair delayed, sparking protests. Details on the crisis and official response inside.
Berhampur Municipal Corporation launches stakeholder consultations to develop a comprehensive storm-water drainage master plan, aiming to solve chronic waterlogging. The DPR will be ready in six months.
Kochi Corporation successfully implements major projects in waste management, housing renovation, and public spaces using Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) funds. See how councillors drove change.
Heavy overnight showers inundate North Chennai. Parry's Corner records 26.5cm rain, Vyasarpadi & Perambur face severe waterlogging, disrupting life and cutting off key railway stations. Officials cite clogged drains.