Surat: Shiv Residency residents sceptical despite safety nod
Residents of Surat's Shiv Residency remain fearful after a wall collapse, delaying their return home despite SVNIT declaring the buildings safe. SMC offers new independent tests.
Residents of Surat's Shiv Residency remain fearful after a wall collapse, delaying their return home despite SVNIT declaring the buildings safe. SMC offers new independent tests.
Surat's trade bodies are elated as Botswana's President Duma Boko plans a Jan 2026 visit, unlocking major opportunities in diamonds, solar energy, and textiles. A massive $4 billion renewable energy MoU has already been signed. Read more!
BMC announces 87-hour low-pressure water supply in parts of Mumbai due to Metro 7A pipeline work. Check affected areas in Dharavi, BKC & timings. Store water & boil before drinking.
SMC committee finds Shiv Residency structures safe after Bhimrad wall collapse. Residents offered third-party inspection. Read the latest updates and official statements.
Coimbatore's 24x7 water supply project has reduced wastage from 40% to 16.8% and boosted revenue to ₹44 crore. See how smart meters and changed habits made it happen.
A 10-15-foot-deep cavity emerged on a Surat road near the metro corridor, causing alarm. Officials attribute it to loose backfilling from utility work, not tunnelling. Read the full report on the safety measures taken.
A major fire at Riza Gems in Surat's Kapodra area trapped night shift workers. Swift action by firefighters led to the safe rescue of all 60 employees. Read the full report.
The Surat Diamond Bourse, the world's largest office building, remains mostly empty years after launch. Discover the challenges and future plans for this Rs 3,200 crore hub.
Surat SOG police raided three hookah outlets in City Light, seizing 738 hookahs, including AK-47 shaped designs. Three owners detained. Details on the crackdown inside.
MetroWater hikes pre-booked water tanker prices in Chennai by 16% to 46% from Dec 5. Residents and businesses face higher costs as tanker reliance grows. Details inside.
Surat police arrest two men for the murder of Gagan Das in Sachin GIDC. The killing followed an argument over filming in a park. Read the full investigation details.
Surat Municipal Corporation installs public notice boards for designated dog feeding spots across 30 wards. This initiative aims to reduce dog bite incidents and follows Supreme Court directives. Read more.
A worker's death triggered a major strike in Surat's Bamroli textile hub, halting 150 units. Workers demand higher wages as owners and police negotiate. Read the full story.
Surat Municipal Corporation launches a citywide yoga studio project, starting with a Rs 1.45 crore facility in Nana Varachha. Aiming to boost public wellness, the studio will host 64 people. Read more.
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari greenlights two flyovers on NH-53 in Surat to ease industrial traffic. The Rs 190.69 crore project will benefit Hazira and Ichhapore. Read more.
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World Bank officials review Ludhiana's ₹650 crore water supply project. Key discussions on timelines, funding, and ensuring 24x7 clean water for the city. Read more.
A Surat couple faces trauma after intimate CCTV footage from their Vesu apartment went viral on social media. Police probe hacking & privacy breach under BNS and IT Act. Read more.
Dr. Shefali Kalaigar, a 26-year-old paediatric resident at Surat's New Civil Hospital, died from injuries sustained in a hit-and-run accident on Monday. Police search for the unknown driver.
Punjab, Rajasthan, and Haryana exceed 100% groundwater extraction, far above India's 60% average. Over-reliance on paddy cultivation drives the crisis. Read the full report.
A 23-year-old traffic constable in Surat was assaulted by a drunk man while responding to an accident. The accused has been booked under multiple charges. Read the full details.
Prince Patel, 18, died after losing control of his KTM bike near Breadliner Circle in Surat. He was not wearing a helmet and was known for social media reels of high-speed stunts.
Surat police recover 8.88kg of hydroponic cannabis worth Rs 3.11 crore from a flyer from Thailand. The accused, a seasoned smuggler, faces further investigation. Read the full story.
Justice A.S. Supehia inaugurates a new emergency medical care centre at Surat District Court complex. The facility, staffed daily, aims to provide immediate medical aid during court hours. Read more about this vital initiative.
Delhi's water crisis gets relief as Himachal Pradesh agrees to supply 113.5 MGD via Haryana canals. Learn how this long-pending solution will impact water-scarce areas.
Mumbai's BMC announces 18-hour water shutdown in Thakur Village, Samta Nagar, Chikhalwadi & Janu Pada for pipeline work. Residents advised to store water.
International delegates gathered in Bengaluru to discuss sustainable watershed management strategies, sharing global perspectives for Karnataka's water conservation efforts.
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