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Mohali's Rs 7 Crore Pipeline to Solve Waterlogging
Mohali Municipal Corporation greenlights a Rs 7 crore storm water drainage project from Mataur Chowk to N Choe, promising a permanent fix for chronic monsoon flooding in Phase 3B2, Phase VII, and adjoining areas. Read more.
Rohtak Farmers Pin Hopes on ₹1,2K Cr Drainage Projects
Farmers in Rohtak face crop losses from waterlogged fields. New ₹1,200 crore drainage projects promise relief. Will this end the decades-long waterlogging crisis? Read more.
Surat: 4 units shut for illegal chemical waste dumping
GPCB shuts four Surat units for dumping 50 tonnes of chemical waste from Bharuch into city drains. A Rs 25 lakh fine imposed and water connections cut. Full details on the busted racket inside.
Sector 17 Chandigarh to get new underground parking facilities
Chandigarh administration revives plans for new multi-level parking in Sector 17 and old underground lots near DC office to tackle chronic congestion. Details inside.
Aravalli Mining Auctions on Hold After SC Ruling
Rajasthan's plans to auction gold and emerald mines in the Aravallis are suspended. The Supreme Court's ban on new leases has stalled high-value projects in Rajsamand and Udaipur. Read the full story.
Patiala farmers sue Punjab Drainage Dept over land grab
Farmers from Dudhan Gujran village file civil suit against Punjab officials for illegally altering 13 acres of land for Tangri River drainage work without compensation. Read their legal battle.
Patna Metro Work Must Not Affect Drainage: Commissioner
Patna Municipal Commissioner Yashpal Meena orders engineers to safeguard city drainage during metro construction. Special teams deployed to monitor major nalas and prevent waterlogging. Read for details.
Pune's Underground Tunnel Network Plan Gets CM's Push
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis pushes for Pune's underground 'Paatal Lok' tunnel network to solve traffic woes. Pre-feasibility report ready for the Rs 32,000 crore project, including Yerawada-Katraj link.
Mohali's Rs 7 Cr Drainage Project Gets Nod to End Waterlogging
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 386 Flood Spots: Why Drains Fail at 55mm Rain
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.
Gandhinagar typhoid outbreak linked to contaminated water
Over 100 suspected typhoid cases in Gandhinagar after drainage water mixed with drinking supply. Health teams on war footing, pipeline repairs underway. Details inside.
Bamboo Planting Risks: Hidden Damage to Homes Explained
Planting bamboo for privacy can backfire. Learn how running bamboo damages house foundations, blocks drains & causes disputes. Essential guide for Indian homeowners.
Mumbai Metro Line 3 mobile blackout persists in stalemate
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.
BSNL Copper Cable Theft in Chandigarh's Sector 34
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 begins Rs 21 lakh drainage work in Sectors 45, 46
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.
Golf Club Accused of Seizing Public Parking in Jaipur
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.
Ex-ZP Member Raises Alarm Over Bhiwani Sanitation Crisis
Former Zila Parishad member highlights severe sanitation and drainage issues in Bhiwani's wards, urging immediate civic action to prevent health hazards.
Bhopal Road Project Lacks Drainage, Residents Fear Flooding
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 Pushes for Emergency Canal Dredging to Avert Floods
Kolkata Municipal Corporation urges immediate dredging of key outfall canals after drone survey reveals heavy siltation. Action needed to prevent urban flooding during monsoons.
Rs 1.52 Crore Development Works Approved for Khera Village
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 neglected for 10 years, key project stalled
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's First Eco Block Water Harvesting Project
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.
Boy, 4, drowns in open drainage pit in Namakkal
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.
AMC Mandates Utility Planning Under Pavements for New Roads
Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation mandates underground utility planning beneath footpaths before road construction in TP schemes to prevent repeated digging. Learn the new guidelines.
7 km BMC tunnel to carry desalinated water to Mumbai suburbs
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.
Rohtak Villages Get Permanent Waterlogging Relief Plan
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.
Magenta Line to be Delhi Metro's longest corridor
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 to widen NH-16 drains in Vijayawada with Rs 10 crore
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's Rs 3.7 Cr Super Sucker Truck Clears UGD Block
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.
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