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.
India's 14th commercial coal auction attracted 49 bids for 24 blocks from 11 firms, including 5 new entrants. This round also introduced underground gasification provisions. Explore the details.
Orissa High Court gives state until Jan 8 to investigate PIL alleging massive under-utilisation of iron ore mining capacity, causing crores in revenue loss. Read the full details.
Delhi Development Authority launches a 60-day project to overhaul Sarita Vihar underpass drainage to end chronic waterlogging. The plan includes repairing 100 metres of damaged stretch and installing new drain covers.
Trichy Corporation introduces a high-tech super sucker truck worth ₹3.7 crore to clear underground drainage blocks with minimal manual effort, promising cleaner streets.
Rajasthan government restarts the auction process for two significant gold mine blocks in Banswara and Udaipur, aiming to join India's gold-producing states. Bids open until Jan 2, 2026.
A suspended CRPF jawan died in Kanpur after falling into a water-filled pit near his home. Locals blame poor drainage. Police are investigating the cause of death. Read the full report.
After a 3-month delay, Buidco restarts Patna's crucial underground drainage project near the railway station. The Rs 15 crore initiative aims to end waterlogging before the 2026 monsoon. Read more.
AAI allocates Rs 11 crore for a new stormwater drainage system at Trichy International Airport to ensure smooth operations during monsoon. The 8-month project will cover critical zones.
MCG initiates Rs 6.5 crore development in Gurgaon's sectors 42 & 43, focusing on roads and drainage. MLA Mukesh Sharma reveals more projects worth Rs 10 crore approved. Read about the planned upgrades.
Visakhapatnam's ambitious ₹940-crore hybrid sewerage project presents a tale of two halves. While the Pendurthi package nears completion and earns revenue, the Gajuwaka-Malkapuram work is stalled at 48%. Read about GVMC's revival plans.
GHMC Commissioner RV Karnan announces a new parking app and multi-level facilities for Hyderabad. Police and civic bodies vow synergy to upgrade drainage and relocate bus stops. Read more.
Congress candidate Pawan Kumar Bhambar wins the Manuke Block Samiti by-election in Ludhiana, defeating SAD's candidate by 1,100 votes. Read the full results and analysis.
The inauguration of Jaipur's new two-storey underground parking lot near the High Court is delayed as JMC consults advocates on parking charges. Read about the traffic impact and project details.
Ahead of Pune's PMC elections on Jan 15, Kalyani Nagar residents demand action on waste, roads, and flooding. Citizens urge candidates to prioritize basic civic issues.
BWSSB's robotic inspection technology has prevented road digging at 38 locations in Bengaluru, yielding significant operational and public benefits for sewer management.
The 7.9-km underground stretch of Patna Metro's Corridor II is set for completion by end-2026, with intensive tunnelling underway. Read about the progress and future connectivity.
Bengaluru's BWSSB adopts robotic inspection for underground pipes, preventing road damage at 38 locations and saving costs. A leap towards predictive urban maintenance.
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta inspected desilting at Sunehri Nala, calling waterlogging and pollution legacy issues. She criticized previous Congress and AAP administrations for the problems.
Descend into the Cu Chi Tunnels, where Viet Cong guerrillas outsmarted US forces. This immersive experience reveals the harsh reality of asymmetric warfare. Read the gripping account.
New Town Kolkata Development Authority sets aside ₹52.4 lakh for round-the-clock upkeep of 66 km canals & 250 km drainage lines to prevent flooding & mosquito breeding. Read details.
Five years after becoming a corporation, Tambaram still lacks basic drainage. Residents face sewage overflow, health risks, and high costs. A ₹750-crore project remains stalled. Read more.