A major Rs 7 crore drainage project in Mohali gets approval, promising relief from chronic waterlogging for residents of Sector 70, Phase 7, and adjoining areas with a new underground pipeline.
Mumbai's monsoon nightmare worsens as extreme rain overwhelms drains built for 55mm/hour. With 386 flooding spots and aging infrastructure, urgent civic action is needed. Read more.
Over 100 suspected typhoid cases in Gandhinagar after drainage water mixed with drinking supply. Health teams on war footing, pipeline repairs underway. Details inside.
Planting bamboo for privacy can backfire. Learn how running bamboo damages house foundations, blocks drains & causes disputes. Essential guide for Indian homeowners.
Mumbai's underground Aqua Metro faces a mobile network blackout as telecom firms and MMRCL clash over pricing. Commuters remain cut off, raising safety concerns. Details inside.
Thieves with technical know-how steal high-capacity underground copper cables from BSNL in Chandigarh's Sector 34, causing major loss. Police probe underway. Read details.
Chandigarh MC starts a Rs 21 lakh drainage project in Sectors 45 & 46 to combat waterlogging. Completion expected in a month. Read about local concerns and project details.
Central Park Bachao Committee alleges Rambagh Golf Club has occupied a new underground parking lot built with public funds. The group threatens legal action if JDA doesn't ensure public access.
Former Zila Parishad member highlights severe sanitation and drainage issues in Bhiwani's wards, urging immediate civic action to prevent health hazards.
Residents in Bhopal raise alarm over a major road construction project lacking a proper drainage system, fearing severe waterlogging and property damage during monsoon. They demand immediate corrective action.
Kolkata Municipal Corporation urges immediate dredging of key outfall canals after drone survey reveals heavy siltation. Action needed to prevent urban flooding during monsoons.
The Yamunanagar Municipal Corporation has sanctioned Rs 1.52 crore for crucial infrastructure upgrades in Khera village, including roads, drainage, and street lighting. Learn about the project details and timeline.
Vijayawada, crucial to Andhra's capital region, has seen no major infrastructure project completion in a decade. Residents and entrepreneurs decry systematic neglect despite the city's economic contribution. Read more.
Jaipur Development Authority launches a Rs 2.5 crore Eco Block project to recharge groundwater in Kalwar Road & Khirni Phatak. A first for the city, this tech promises sustainable water management. Read more.
A four-year-old boy drowned in an uncovered drainage pit in Namakkal on New Year's evening. The corporation has issued a notice to the contractor, and the family has been granted compensation.
Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation mandates underground utility planning beneath footpaths before road construction in TP schemes to prevent repeated digging. Learn the new guidelines.
Mumbai's BMC floats tender for a 7.05 km underground tunnel from Manori desalination plant to Kandivali. The Rs 200 crore project will supply 400 MLD water to western suburbs.
Haryana's Rohtak district launches a Rs 4.5 crore project to end waterlogging in 12 villages. The plan includes new drains and culverts for permanent relief.
Delhi Metro's Magenta Line will surpass the Pink Line as the network's longest corridor, reaching 76.6km after a new 9.9km underground stretch is added. Discover the new stations and connectivity benefits.
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
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.
A video of an Indian man selling Bihari samosas on a London Underground train has gone viral, amassing 9.3 million views. The clip has divided the internet, sparking reactions from embarrassment to amusement. Read the full story here.
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.
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.
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.
A 15-day sit-in against a coal block project in Raigarh's Tamnar region turned violent, leaving a police officer and several cops injured. Vehicles were torched as tensions escalated. Read the full details.
Andhra Pradesh High Court reserves judgment on PIL alleging Rs 400 crore loss in Amaravati underground cable tender. Petitioner claims norms favoured inexperienced firm.
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.