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Bhubaneswar: Incessant rainfall for over two days, which caused severe waterlogging, threw life out of gear in several parts of the capital city on Friday. Residents of several areas were left stranded in their homes as rainwater mixed with wastewater from nearby clogged drains gushed in. The most affected localities were Badagada, Laxmi Sagar, Nandan Vihar and Bomikhal, where clogged drains caused the rainwater to overflow and enter houses. Several people had to vacate their homes in anticipati ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: Several low-lying areas in Bhubaneswar remained waterlogged Friday, causing disruptions for residents as the city continued to reel under the impact of rainfall. The Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) faced challenges in clearing the water due to an overwhelmed drainage system that failed to discharge the accumulated runoff effectively. BMC Commissioner Rajesh Prabhakar Patil visited affected localities, including Laxmisagar and Badagada, where he directed civic staff to inte ...Read More >
New Delhi: July 3 is International Plastic Bag Free Day. However, across Delhi, single-use plastic (SUP) bags, including those prohibited since 2018, are being used by shopkeepers and customers. Disposable cutlery and drinking straws made of plastic have also resurfaced in the marketplace.Despite restrictions imposed three years ago in July on single-use plastic, plastic items, particularly low-quality polythene bags below 50-micron thickness banned in 2018, continue to be extensively used witho ...Read More >
Mumbai, Jun 7 (PTI) At least eight people, including actor Dino Morea, his brother and some BMC officials, have been summoned by the Enforcement Directorate for questioning next week in a money laundering case linked to an alleged Rs 65 crore worth Mithi River desilting "scam", official sources said on Saturday. The federal agency, in a statement, said that it has frozen and seized cash and deposits worth about Rs 1.25 after conducting searches at 18 locations in Mumbai in Maharashtra and Kochi ...Read More >
New Delhi [India] June 7 (ANI): Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, on Friday, announced a series of development projects worth crores of rupees for Palwal assembly segment, covering sectors such as sports and education. The projects will also boost civic amenities for the region. Addressing a public meeting in Palwal, the Chief Minister announced that an international-level modern sports complex will be constructed in Palwal. In addition, the local indoor stadium will be upgraded with so ...Read More >
Silchar: Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday visited the flood-ravaged districts of Hailakandi and Sribhumi in the Barak Valley. He assured affected residents of providing timely disbursement of rehabilitation grants and swift repair of damaged infrastructure.This marks Sarma's second visit to the flood-hit region within four days, underscoring the gravity of the situation. Speaking to the media in Sribhumi after inspecting multiple relief camps, the CM said, "Flood-related proble ...Read More >
New Delhi [India] June 7 (ANI): Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, on Friday, announced a series of development projects worth crores of rupees for Palwal assembly segment, covering sectors such as sports and education. The projects will also boost civic amenities for the region. Addressing a public meeting in Palwal, the Chief Minister announced that an international-level modern sports complex will be constructed in Palwal. In addition, the local indoor stadium will be upgraded with so ...Read More >
Gandhinagar, June 6 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Gujarat government on Friday announced that Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel has granted in-principle approval for development projects worth over Rs 1,700 crore in a single day. These funds will be directed to six newly-formed Municipal Corporations, five Municipalities, and the Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar Municipal Corporations. The approvals come under the Swarnim Jayanti Mukhyamantri Urban Development Scheme, aimed at accelerating infrastructure growth a ...Read More >
Mumbai, Jun 6 (PTI) The Enforcement Directorate on Friday conducted searches at the premises of actor Dino Morea, some BMC officials, and contractors among others, as part of a money laundering investigation linked to an alleged Rs 65 crore worth Mithi river desilting "scam", official sources said. The raids covered more than 15 premises located in Mumbai in Maharashtra and Kochi in Kerala. This includes the premises of Dino Morea in the Bandra (West) area of Mumbai, those linked to his brothe ...Read More >
With the monsoon approaching, Delhi Minister for Irrigation and Flood Control Parvesh Verma on Thursday conducted an inspection of key waterlogging hotspots in Mehrauli and issued strict directions to officials to ensure smooth flow of water in all major drains across the city. During the inspection, Verma visited four critical locations -- near Saket Gurdwara, Dargah Mehrauli, Moti Lal Nehru Camp and Kusumpur Pahadi-Qutub Institute area -- all known for chronic drainage issues during the rainy ...Read More >
In a recent update from the Essex travel authorities, it was confirmed that high tide waters are likely to make The Strood (B1025) impassable for drivers on December 3, 2024, particularly around 1:14 pm. The road, which connects Peldon to Mersea Island, will be flooded due to unusually high tides, and those planning to use the route are being urged to avoid it during this time. The expected flood depth will reach an estimated five meters, making the road highly prone to becoming submerged. Trav ...Read More >
A shocking corruption allegation involving Rs 46,300 crore has surfaced in Karnataka, as NR Ramesh, the president of the Anti-Corruption Forum, accused the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) of misusing public funds. The complaint, directed to the Enforcement Directorate (ED), implicates BBMP Commissioner Tushar Girinath, administrative officer Umashankar, and 18 senior IAS officers in one of the largest municipal scams ever reported in India. According to Ramesh's letter to the ED, fund ...Read More >
The overwhelming stench from the red liquid made it hard for residents to breathe, forcing many to stay indoors. Several warehouse managers in the area alleged that the situation arose due to nearby operators dumping chemicals directly into the drainage system. This practice, if true, poses a significant health hazard and raises concerns about the safety of the neighbourhood. ...Read More >
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