Waterlogging at SSKM on Thursday photo by Sayantan Chakraborty Kolkata: Over 100 mm rain in less than one-and-a-half hours on Thursday afternoon inundated thoroughfares across the city uprooting trees and crippling traffic system. Storm water entered major hospitals such as SSKM, RG Kar Medical College, Belle Vue Clinic causing hardships for the patients and the…
Telangana deputy chief minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka Hyderabad: The Builders Association of India (BAI) and contractors have postponed their proposed ‘Chalo Hyderabad’ protest and the meeting of all contractors’ associations, scheduled to be held in the city on June 18, following assurances from deputy chief minister Bhatti Vikramarka and R&B minister Komatireddy Venkat Reddy that…
Hyderabad: To tackle monsoon-related power disruptions and ensure speedy restoration during heavy rains and gale winds, the Telangana Northern Power Distribution Company Limited (TGNPDCL) has launched a specialised, tech-driven action plan titled ‘HYPER’. The initiative leverages real-time weather updates, AI, and drone monitoring to minimise downtime and restore electricity on a war-footing basis.TGNPDCL chairman and…
The existing pipe that has become a hurdle for walkers Bicholim: Bicholim residents have urged the Water Resources Department (WRD) to remove an above-ground pipeline laid across the Bicholim walking track and place it underground, citing inconvenience and safety concerns for walkers and fitness enthusiasts.The walking track was originally built on a bandhara constructed by…
Electricity department staff removing a banner entangled on electrical lines using heavy-duty machinery near Nippo Centre in Nellore on Friday night. | Photo Credit: ARRANGEMENT The six mandals – Sangam, Nellore Rural, Nellore Urban, Podalakur, Venkatachalam and Kovur – in SPSR Nellore district received excess rainfall of above 20 mm, with Sangam recording the highest…
Pole and cable fell in Sector 70, in Noida after Thursday’s Thundershowers An electricity pole fell after Thursday afternoon showers in Sector 55, hitting the glass of a window of a building in the sector. No one was injured Yet another pole falls in Sector 55 after Thursday’s heavy rains Pole and cable fell in…
Agnimitra Paul inspects the waterlogging black spots identified along the stretch from Kaikhali’s Haldiram crossing off VIP Road on Monday Kolkata: State municipal affairs minister Agnimitra Paul on Monday inspected the waterlogging black spots identified along the stretch from Kaikhali’s Haldiram crossing off VIP Road. She instructed all agencies concerned to conduct canal, manhole and…
Thiruvananthapuram: Severe waterlogging triggered by heavy rains in the city has sparked a political blame game. The ruling council of the city corporation has accused the previous LDF administration of failing to secure Central funds for flood mitigation, while the opposition held the current council responsible for poor preparedness.Corporation health standing committee chairman M R…
Bengaluru: The department of school education and literacy has announced an intensive statewide inspection programme to monitor school preparedness, enrolment, infrastructure, and learning standards ahead of 2026-27 academic year.In a circular issued by the commissioner of school education Monday, the department directed officials to conduct surprise school visits, review teaching-learning readiness, and ensure institutions are…
Hyderabad: To maintain adequate coal supply to thermal power stations even during the monsoon, SCCL chairman & managing director Buddhaprakash Jyoti has asked the officials to ensure uninterrupted coal production during monsoon.Speaking at a review meeting with SCCL officers on Saturday, he said that at present, nearly 95% of Singareni’s coal production comes from open…
