A high-tech dredger imported from Finland has started operations at Delhi's Najafgarh Drain, targeting 70% of Yamuna's pollution. The Rs 8-crore machine aims to clean sludge and prevent flooding.
Delhi's irrigation department commissions a Finnish amphibian dredger and barges for the Najafgarh Drain to tackle pollution and enhance flood management ahead of monsoon.
A 45-year-old man died after slipping into an uncovered drain at Salia Sahi slum in Bhubaneswar. Residents allege authorities ignored repeated complaints about the dangerous open drains.
The body of Jitendra Rai, missing since January 10, was discovered in a drain near Police Colony on Gola Road. Police suspect he slipped, but investigation continues.
The Bihar state cabinet approved a consultant for a new mega plan in Rajbanshi and Shastri Nagars, sanctioned funds for underground electricity cabling, and allocated money for Patna Ring Road land acquisition.
A four-year-old girl missing from Rohini's Kirari area in Delhi was found dead in a drain after a three-day search involving police, sniffer dogs, and drones.
A four-year-old boy reported missing in Delhi has been found dead in a drain. Police are investigating the case as a possible accident or foul play.
Delhi government fast-tracks four major trunk drain projects worth over Rs 1,043 crore to provide permanent relief from chronic waterlogging in key areas. Details inside.
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta announces four fast-tracked drainage projects worth over Rs 1,000 crore to solve chronic waterlogging. Key details on Mundka, MB Road, Kirari, and Rohtak Road initiatives.
A 45-year-old man, Anshad, died after his scooter skidded into an uncovered roadside drain in Andoorkonam. The tragic accident occurred early Saturday. Read more about the incident and safety concerns.
Facing unaffordable housing and a stark wage gap with the US, young Canadian professionals are making logical, calculated moves abroad. Is the Canadian dream unraveling? Explore the structural reasons behind this talent drain.
Coimbatore Corporation aims to complete major stormwater drain and 24/7 water pipeline works at Lanka Corner by Sunday night, easing traffic and waterlogging issues. Read details.
BDA President Satish Mallya and expert T Mahesh call for a uniform sewage policy, warning that standalone apartment STPs are insufficient for Bengaluru's drainage crisis. Read more.
Punjab's Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar District Health Department issues a crucial health advisory as severe cold wave grips the region. Key warnings include avoiding fire pots in closed rooms, alcohol consumption, and morning walks for vulnerable groups. Le
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'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.
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 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.
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 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.
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.
Patna police arrested two men, Neeraj Kumar and Aryan alias Rahul Raj, for alleged involvement in chain snatching and mobile thefts. A pistol was recovered. Read the full story.
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.
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 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.
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
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.
A scooter accident involving a child led to mob violence and vandalism in a Ghaziabad slum. Police arrested five individuals. Read the full details of the incident and charges filed.
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.
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!