CAG: Karnataka Delayed Flood Management Plan
A CAG report criticizes Karnataka for delays in creating a flood and landslide action plan, urging better disaster authority function. Read the key findings.
A CAG report criticizes Karnataka for delays in creating a flood and landslide action plan, urging better disaster authority function. Read the key findings.
The newly inaugurated ₹720cr Saoner-Dhapewada-Gondkhairi National Highway faces severe criticism for neglecting pedestrian safety in Dhapewada, forcing locals to risk their lives daily. Read about the community's demands and the official response.
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.
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari announces a plan to provide 198 advanced ambulances to states for quicker emergency response on national highways. The move aims to reduce fatalities by ensuring immediate medical aid.
Government reveals 574 national highway projects are behind schedule. Minister Nitin Gadkari cites land and clearance issues. Read about the delays and road safety progress.
Unauthorized vendors on Ludhiana's highways are creating severe safety hazards during dense fog, leading to accidents. Authorities are urged to take immediate action to clear these encroachments.
The Neelambur-Madukkarai highway stretch sees 100 fatal accidents yearly. NHAI's Rs 1,800 crore plan for six lanes, flyovers & underpasses aims to curb deaths. Read the full report.
BMC floats tenders worth Rs 129 crore for micro-surfacing 15.4 km of Mumbai's Western & Eastern Express Highways. Work to cost Rs 8.41 crore per km. Read details.
Vijayakumari N S, the first civilian woman rescuer at the Wayanad landslide, is now contesting panchayat elections from Muppainad. Driven by duty, she aims to serve her community. Read her inspiring journey.
Young Mizo Association leaders express strong dissatisfaction with NHIDCL's slow progress on the Aizawl-Silchar highway's Vairengte-Sairang stretch. They demand completion before next monsoon. Read for details.
Sri Lanka issues fresh landslide warnings as Cyclone Ditwah's rains worsen the disaster. Over 618 dead, 2 million affected. Read about the regional crisis and relief efforts.
A newly constructed section of NH 66 collapses in Kollam, Kerala, trapping vehicles including a school bus. All passengers rescued. Officials suspect terrain issues, while MP alleges poor construction.
Thane activists slam poor coordination among agencies on Ghodbunder highway widening, linking 18 deaths to the project. MLA warns of more risks without service lanes.
Shocking footage shows bike-borne thieves looting a moving bus in Beed. Police intensify patrols after a spike in highway robberies. Read how to stay safe.
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari announces six-laning of Dhule-Pimpalgaon Baswant NH section. Work starts after April 2026. Read about penalties, delays, and the new DPR.
A portion of the under-construction NH-66 collapsed in Kerala's Kollam, with school children narrowly escaping. The incident fuels public anger over recurring highway failures. Read the full report.
Malayalam superstar Mammootty fully funded treatment for Adimali landslide victim Sandhya, who lost her leg and husband. He promised continued support in a heartfelt video call. Read the inspiring story.
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari announces a Rs 6,000 crore DPR to upgrade the Pune-Kolhapur highway. Tunnels near Khambatki Ghat to be inaugurated soon. Read about the project's impact and delays.
Hassan MP Shreyas Patel urges immediate start of Beluru-Hassan NH-373 project, stalled due to pending Revised Cost Estimate approval. Get the latest updates on this crucial Karnataka infrastructure.
Kerala faces severe landslides and floods due to 35-year-old maps. Lack of data-based planning cripples disaster management. Urgent policy reforms needed for sustainable development.
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari commits to revamping the Pune-Kolhapur highway within a year, with a Rs 6000 crore plan and a new developer to cut travel time and enhance safety.
A German-made Truck-Trailer Module (TTM) prevented a catastrophic pile-up on NH-53 in Chhattisgarh. Read how this life-saving technology is making Indian highways safer.
A man died and another was critically injured when a van crashed into a truck on the Ratlam-Indore four-lane near Sanawda Phanta. Police investigation points to speed breaker as cause. Read for details.
The death toll from devastating floods and landslides in West Sumatra, Indonesia, has climbed to 75. Rescue efforts continue as dozens remain missing. Read the latest updates.
A massive landslide in Peru's Amazon region killed at least 12 people after crashing into a river, sinking boats. Rescue operations continue in the remote area.
Cyclone Ditwah devastates Sri Lanka with 334 confirmed deaths, 400 missing and 1.3 million affected. International rescue efforts underway as nation faces worst natural disaster since 2004 tsunami.
Indonesia faces devastating floods and landslides with 442 confirmed deaths and 402 still missing. Rescue operations continue amid challenging conditions.
Indonesia faces devastating floods and landslides with death toll reaching 442. Rescue operations continue as 402 remain missing. Read about the ongoing disaster response.
United Arab Emirates extends heartfelt condolences to Indonesia following devastating floods and landslides that claimed multiple lives. Global support grows for disaster relief efforts.
Over 100 Scheduled Caste families in Bageshwar mining areas live in cracked, sinking homes. Poverty prevents them from seeking help as authorities ignore pleas. Read their harrowing story.