Delhi's Rs 98 Lakh Misting System to Fight Dust Pollution
Delhi's PWD plans an automatic misting system from Badarpur to Prahladpur to tackle dust. The Rs 98.13 lakh project is part of a larger Rs 23.3 crore plan for city hotspots.
Delhi's PWD plans an automatic misting system from Badarpur to Prahladpur to tackle dust. The Rs 98.13 lakh project is part of a larger Rs 23.3 crore plan for city hotspots.
Delhi PWD mandates QR codes on all new road signs, revealing manufacturer and warranty info. Citizens can soon scan to file complaints via the PWD Sewa app for better accountability.
After a decade of chaos, Nagpur's notorious Narendra Nagar Railway underpass gets a Rs 9 crore World Bank-funded project to end waterlogging. New pumps and sewage work aim for a 2026 completion.
Thrikkakara police arrest a security guard for stealing Rs 40,000 from a PWD hostel in Kakkanad. The theft occurred during Onam holidays, solved using fingerprint access data and phone location. Read the full investigation details.
Delhi PWD secures over Rs 38 crore for critical repairs on ageing Zakira and Seelampur flyovers to enhance commuter safety and structural strength. Details inside.
Delhi PWD deploys armed guards at Signature Bridge to curb rising theft and vandalism. Read about the new security measures and the bridge's troubled history.
Delhi PWD to deploy armed security at Signature Bridge after increased theft & damage. Plan includes armed night guards. Read details on the new security measures.
Two workers from Rajasthan died after a wooden platform collapsed in Ahmedabad's Ambawadi. Police cite negligence in safety measures. Read the full investigation details.
Delhi's PWD seeks skilled experts to mimic langur calls and scare monkeys from Vidhan Sabha. New tender worth Rs 17.5 lakh aims to solve persistent simian menace for safety of legislators and staff.
West Bengal PWD gets Nabanna's approval to repair Salt Lake Stadium, damaged during Messi's visit. Committee investigates, restoration to start in January. Read details.
Haryana Labour Minister Anil Vij recommends a state or central agency probe into an alleged Rs 1,500 crore scam in the Haryana Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board. Massive irregularities found in work slips and registrations.
Two PWD road projects threaten to fell 6,300 trees in Rajaji Tiger Reserve's core zone, raising alarms over impact on tigers, elephants, and habitat fragmentation. Read more.
Pachpaoli police book only tanker driver, not contractor, after fatal accident on flyover stretch. Residents flag ongoing safety hazards, dust, and chaos. Details inside.
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.
A major pipeline breakdown in Mapusa disrupts water supply to Porvorim. PWD announces restricted supply as repairs are completed. Residents face shortages during peak tourism season.
Hubballi-Dharwad Central MLA Mahesh Tenginakai inaugurated Build Expo-2025 at Karnatak College ground. The expo highlights sustainable construction tech and connects industry stakeholders. Read more.
Angry villagers in Maragodu, Madikeri, protested the 20-year neglect of the Maragodu-Katlekadu road. Officials promised repairs after KSRTC buses stopped plying. Read the full story.
Gurgaon police demolished an illegal restaurant built on PWD land by a habitual offender. The accused, Rajat alias Rikki, has over 10 criminal cases. Read about the crackdown on crime-linked properties.
A newly built stretch of Nagpur's Besa-Pipla road has a dangerous flaw: a full-grown tree left in the carriageway. Commuters call it a death trap. Read about the oversight and delays.
A road-widening project at Nagpur's Shatabdi Square has backfired, leaving a full-grown tree in the middle of the carriageway, severely disrupting traffic and raising safety concerns. Read more about this planning lapse.
Hubballi's flyover project advances as land from Mahatma Gandhi Park is acquired to build a 7-metre concrete road and drain. The upgrade from asphalt promises better infrastructure. Read more.
PWD to build two extra pontoon bridges over Ganga at Phaphamau for Magh Mela, operational until May to ease congestion. Read about the construction timeline and traffic plans.
Kerala govt extends PwD rank list validity to May 31, 2026 for backlog vacancies in aided schools. High Court adjourns hearing after state's submission. Details inside.
Ulhasnagar Municipal Corporation directs MMRDA to demolish and reconstruct cracked roads at contractor's cost after quality failures. A third-party inspection by VJTI ordered.
Engineers in Ajmer held a pen-down strike demanding safety after advocates attacked a senior PWD engineer. The Bar Association also suspended work over facility issues. Read the full story.
A construction supervisor in Pune has been arrested under BNS for negligence after an 18-year-old migrant worker fell to his death from the 15th floor. No safety gear was provided. Read the full investigation details.
North Goa District Road Safety Committee proposes hiring 3 patrol vehicles for PWD to tackle encroachments on NH 66 & NH 748. Proposal awaits state govt sanction. Details inside.
Belagavi's long-awaited first flyover, a 2 km Elevated Corridor from Hotel Sankam to Dharmaveer Sambhaji Maharaj Chowk, gets administrative approval. Read about the project's details and impact.
PWD Minister Parvesh Verma conducted a ground inspection of key south Delhi stretches, directing officials to expedite road, drainage, and footpath projects. Read about the 'Govt on Wheels' initiative.
Delhi's PWD launches a ₹7.8 crore phased upgrade in Shalimar Bagh, blending folk art murals with road widening, drainage, and pedestrian safety works. Read details.