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Work has now moved to the installation of critical systems inside the tunnel, the NHSRCL said in a statement. "The 21-km tunnel between Bandra Kurla Complex in Mumbai and Shilphata includes a 5-km NATM section between Ghansoli and Shilphata, where excavation has been completed, paving the way for subsequent construction activities," it said. A drainage system is being developed using specialised casting gantries to ensure safe collection and channelization of seepage water, while waterproofing ...Read More >
Chandigarh, April 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Friday stressed the need to strengthen sanitation and drainage systems in rural areas, directing officers concerned to ensure regular and time-bound cleaning of village ponds and wastewater channels across the state. Chairing a review meeting of the Haryana Pond and Waste Water Management Authority here, the Chief Minister said maintaining cleanliness in villages must be a priority to prevent inconvenience to resid ...Read More >
Chandigarh, April 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Friday stressed the need to strengthen sanitation and drainage systems in rural areas, directing officers concerned to ensure regular and time-bound cleaning of village ponds and wastewater channels across the state. Chairing a review meeting of the Haryana Pond and Waste Water Management Authority here, the Chief Minister said maintaining cleanliness in villages must be a priority to prevent inconvenience to resid ...Read More >
Chandigarh, Apr 3 (PTI) Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini stressed the need to strengthen sanitation and drainage systems in rural areas on Friday and directed officials to ensure regular and time-bound cleaning of village ponds and waste water channels. Chairing a review meeting of the Haryana Pond and Waste Water Management Authority, Saini said ponds should remain free from foul smells, and waterlogging in residential areas should be avoided. The chief minister instructed that cleani ...Read More >
Gurgaon: Punjab and Haryana high court on Thursday stayed Haryana govt's July 2, 2024, notification that permitted stilt-plus-four (S+4) residential buildings in the city, citing concerns over inadequate urban infrastructure and possible risks to public safety.The interim order was passed during ongoing hearings in a batch of public interest litigations (PILs) challenging the policy. A bench comprising chief justice Sheel Nagu and justice Sanjiv Berry restrained the govt from proceeding with the ...Read More >
Mumbai: The underground stretch of India's first bullet train corridor has entered a critical construction phase, with drainage systems, waterproofing membranes, and concrete lining work now underway inside the fully excavated five-kilometre New Austrian Tunneling Method (NATM) tunnel between Ghansoli and Shilphata in Maharashtra. The 21 kilometre tunnel, the longest on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High Speed Rail corridor runs from Bandra-Kurla Complex (BKC) in Mumbai to Shilphata. With excavation of ...Read More >
Mumbai, Apr 2 (PTI) Work on the 21-km underground tunnel of the Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train corridor has progressed to advanced stages, with about 5 km of the stretch excavated using the New Austrian Tunnelling Method (NATM), the National High Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NHSRCL) said on Thursday. Work has now moved to the installation of critical systems inside the tunnel, the NHSRCL said in a statement. "The 21-km tunnel between Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC) in Mumbai and Shilphata include ...Read More >
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): A pilot digital Census was recently conducted in Gwalior as part of the centre's first technology-driven enumeration exercise, with similar trials held in Ratlam and Seoni ahead of Census 2027. The trial, conducted during the house-listing phase, tested the shift from traditional paper-based enumeration to a mobile app-based data collection system. During an interaction, an official shared key insights from the ground, explaining how the pilot Census was executed and t ...Read More >
During the meeting, he reviewed in detail the pre-monsoon preparations, including drain cleaning, water drainage systems, and sanitation arrangements, and issued necessary directions to the concerned officers. He directed that areas facing drainage issues should be identified, and alternative solutions should be adopted. Saini particularly emphasised exploring the option of installing water harvesting systems at such locations to enable rainwater conservation and significantly reduce waterlogg ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], March 30 (ANI): Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini chaired a meeting with the officers of the Urban Local Bodies Department on Monday and directed them to identify suitable locations for installing water harvesting systems across the state. He said that waterlogging issues arise at several places during the rainy season, and therefore, concrete arrangements should be made in advance to address the problem, a release said. Also Read | Income Tax Act 2025: Will TDS Rules ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], March 30 (ANI): Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini chaired a meeting with the officers of the Urban Local Bodies Department on Monday and directed them to identify suitable locations for installing water harvesting systems across the state. He said that waterlogging issues arise at several places during the rainy season, and therefore, concrete arrangements should be made in advance to address the problem, a release said. During the meeting, he reviewed in detail the p ...Read More >
Panvel, March 30: The Panvel Municipal Corporation on Monday presented an estimated budget of Rs 4,853 crore for the financial year 2026-27, with a strong focus on infrastructure development and essential civic services. Budget presentation and priorities Municipal Commissioner Mangesh Chitale tabled the budget before Standing Committee Chairman Baban Mukadam during a special meeting. The budget outlines a balanced approach to urban growth, prioritising water supply, healthcare, sanitation, ed ...Read More >
Amaravati (Andhra Pradesh) [India], October 27 (ANI): As Cyclone Montha moves closer to the eastern coast, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has directed officials to take immediate action to safeguard lives and minimise damage in coastal areas, a release said on Monday. As per the release, during a teleconference from the RTGS Centre at the Secretariat, the Chief Minister instructed district collectors and superintendents of police to "shift residents of vulnerable coastal are ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari said the state is fully prepared with all safety measures ahead of the potential Cyclone Montha. He said eight districts have been identified as "most vulnerable" and all departments have been instructed to remain alert and active. "The Odisha government has prepared extensively for the impending cyclone, which is currently 930 kilometres away from the Odisha coast and moving towards the west and northwest. Eight distric ...Read More >
Bhubhaneswar (Odisha) [India], October 27 (ANI): Odisha Revenue & Disaster Management Minister, Suresh Pujari, ensured that the state is fully prepared with all the safety measures ahead of the potential Cyclone Montha. He said that eight districts have been identified as "most vulnerable" and all the respective departments are instructed to be alert and active. "The Odisha government has prepared extensively for the impending cyclone, which is currently 930 kilometres away from the Odisha coas ...Read More >
CHENNAI: Residents across the newly-formed Tambaram Municipal Corporation are facing an unprecedented surge in mosquito infestations, leading to sleepless nights and a rising fear of vector-borne diseases like dengue. The problem, described as the worst in recent memory, is rampant throughout the corporation, with Zone 4 (Wards 55 to 61) and areas like Chrompet, Pallavaram, Sembaikuppam, Pammal, Anagaputhur, Thiruneermalai, Perungulathur, and Peerkankaranai being particularly affected. The pri ...Read More >
Udham Singh Nagar (Uttarakhand) [India], October 16 (ANI): Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Thursday performed the ceremonial worship and laid the foundation stone for the reconstruction work of the Khatima-Melaghat State Highway (State Highway No. 107) in Udham Singh Nagar district. This project, costing Rs 2089.74 lakh, includes the reconstruction of an 11.50 km stretch of road, construction of a KC drainage system, road safety measures, installation of road signage, and stre ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi, who secured India its political freedom, was far ahead of his time when he said, 'Sanitation is more important than independence'. For Gandhi, a truly free India was not just politically independent but also socially awakened, where hygiene and dignity walked hand in hand. Unfortunately, these timeless and powerful words of wisdom by Gandhi were consigned to oblivion by successive governments in the entire history of in ...Read More >
Ramban Sep 15: The Srinagar-Jammu National Highway remained partially open on Monday with authorities permitting only one-way traffic at Tharad in Udhampur district. Only Jammu-bound vehicles are being allowed to ply, and even that under strict regulation due to the narrow, single-lane passage and the severely uneven road surface. A problematic 250-300 meter stretch at Tharad continues to pose serious challenges to vehicular movement. Traffic officials deployed at Chenani said that while frui ...Read More >
Gurugram rains: Administration has advised private firms to implement work from home and directed schools to hold online classes on September 2 due to heavy rains. Authorities are urging citizens to stay indoors and have activated drainage systems to manage waterlogging. Gurugram administration has issued work from home advisory for private firms while schools have been directed to conduct online classes on September 2 amid heavy rains. "According to the instructions issued by DC Ajay Kumar, a ...Read More >
Mumbai: The city has been lashed by three consecutive days of heavy rain, leaving residents grappling with waterlogged streets, endless traffic snarls and deteriorating road conditions. On Thursday evening, the Western Express Highway (WEH) witnessed massive traffic chaos, particularly on the Vakola bridge stretch between Bandra and Andheri, where vehicles came to a complete standstill for hours. Commuters described the situation as nightmarish, with cars and two-wheelers inching forward at a s ...Read More >
Deputy Commissioner Zain-ul-Abideen Memon on Monday inspected various pumping stations in the city to check drainage and dewatering arrangements following heavy monsoon rain HYDERABAD, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 14th Jul, 2025) Deputy Commissioner Zain-ul-Abideen Memon on Monday inspected various pumping stations in the city to check drainage and dewatering arrangements following heavy monsoon rain. Accompanied by Municipal Commissioner Zahoor Ahmed Lakhan and other concerned officials ...Read More >
Gandhinagar: The state govt on Monday approved the merger of 127 Narmada settlements into gram panchayats. With this decision, the settlements -- spread across 26 talukas in eight districts -- will be integrated with adjacent villages. The govt stated that the merger process will take approximately two months.The regulations for merging and transferring these settlements -- currently under the Sardar Sarovar Punarvasvat Agency (SSPA) -- to their respective villages have been finalised. The depar ...Read More >
New Delhi, July 12 (SocialNews.XYZ) Delhi BJP President Virendra Sachdeva on Saturday complemented the Delhi government for bringing about a positive change in the city's drainage system and ridding city hotspots like Minto Bridge of waterlogging. Addressing media persons, he stated that there has been no waterlogging under the Minto and ITO Bridges in central Delhi, a testament to the drain de-silting efforts of the Rekha Gupta government ahead of monsoon. Sachdeva said that due to the Gupta ...Read More >
Delhi and the National capital Region (NCR) are grappling with heavy rainfall, leading to disruptions in air travel and widespread waterlogging, particularly in Gurugram. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a "red" alert, forecasting heavy to very heavy rainfall throughout Thursday. Authorities are working to mitigate the impact, with assurances of improvements in the coming year. The relentless downpour has significantly impacted flight operations at Delhi's Indira Gandhi ...Read More >
Gurugram: Torrential rain brought Gurugram to a near standstill on Thursday, July 10, making the district administration to issue a work from home advisory for all corporate offices and private institutions. The advisory, issued after a night of intense rainfall, aims to ease road congestion and ensure public safety. Between 7:00 pm on July 9 and 7:00 am on July 10, the city recorded 133 mm of rain, with a staggering 103 mm falling in just a 90-minute window between 7:30 pm and 9:00 pm. The Ind ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: The government has empowered the Delhi Jal Board (DJB) with increased financial autonomy. The DJB will now be able to independently implement high-cost projects, including Yamuna purification, drain water treatment, and improvement of regular drinking water supply, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said on Saturday. According to the CM, such projects will no longer require cabinet approvals as the powers of the DJB chairperson, CEO, and other senior officials have also been increased. Gupt ...Read More >
New Delhi: Delhi Jal Board will now be able to independently execute capital-intensive projects without depending on the Delhi cabinet to approve them, chief minister Rekha Gupta said on Saturday.Gupta said the govt has restored the financial powers of DJB, which were taken away by the previous govt in the 2021-22 financial year. This will help in expediting high-cost projects such as the rejuvenation of the Yamuna, sewage treatment, and improvement of regular drinking water supply. She added th ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 5 (PTI) In a move to fast-track the cleaning of the Yamuna river and rejuvenate and boost drinking water supply, the government has empowered the Delhi Jal Board (DJB) with increased financial autonomy, requiring no cabinet approvals for clearing projects worth Rs 50 crore. The DJB will now be able to independently execute projects worth crores of rupees for which no cabinet approval will be required for spending from budget allocations, according to a statement issued by the Del ...Read More >
Mumbai: Hooliganism under the guise of Marathi pride will not be tolerated in the state, CM Fadnavis warned on Friday. He said police had registered an FIR and taken action in the Mira Road incident where a businessman was beaten up by MNS workers for not knowing Marathi.Speaking to the media, Fadnavis said beating up someone over language was wrong. "We are Marathi and are proud of the language. Insisting that a person speak in Marathi is not wrong, but beating up a businessman because he does ...Read More >
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