Jhansi: Emphasising the importance of water conservation for future generations, Jal Shakti Minister Swatantra Dev Singh on Saturday participated in a ‘Jal Arpan’ programme in Baral village of Chirgaon block in Jhansi district and formally handed over the operation and maintenance responsibility of a completed Jal Jeevan Mission scheme to the village gram panchayat.Despite heavy…
The culvert, built in 1980 on the road leading to Phulwaria Dam in Hardia panchayat of Nawada’s Rajauli block, collapsed late on Friday night Patna: A culvert built in 1980 on the road leading to Phulwaria Dam in Hardia panchayat of Nawada’s Rajauli block collapsed late on Friday night, disrupting transport, irrigation and drinking water…
Shillong: CM Conrad K Sangma on Sunday said his govt had adopted the Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission Gramin (VB-GRAM G), raising guaranteed employment from 100 to 125 days and widening the range of eligible works, including rural roads, anganwadi centres, school buildings, livelihood initiatives and environmental conservation.The CM further said the…
Belagavi: Number of accidents in Belagavi district is on the rise this year as well. A total of 367 people have lost their lives in 1,017 road accidents between Jan 2026 and June 8, while as many as 1,337 people have been injured. In 2025, as many as 805 people lost their lives in 2,052…
Residents raised concerns over pothole-ridden roads, waterlogging and traffic congestion in Silchar Residents raised concerns over pothole-ridden roads, waterlogging and traffic congestion in Silchar Residents raised concerns over pothole-ridden roads, waterlogging and traffic congestion in Silchar Residents raised concerns over pothole-ridden roads, waterlogging and traffic congestion in Silchar Residents raised concerns over pothole-ridden roads, waterlogging…
Lucknow: Confronted with an acute shortage of bitumen after supply disruptions linked to tensions in West Asia, the Uttar Pradesh Public Works Department (PWD) has issued a fresh set of directions to bridge the widening demand-supply gap affecting road construction and repair works.The latest order, the second within 15 days, aims to reduce dependence on…
Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma Jaipur: Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma Thursday directed officials to ensure continuous monitoring of road construction works and ordered strict action against officers and engineers found responsible for substandard construction.He said misuse or wastage of public funds would not be tolerated at any level, and accountability must be fixed wherever…
Former Karnataka deputy chief minister and KPCC president DK Shivakumar with Congress general secretary (organisation) KC Venugopal. BENGALURU: With DK Shivakumar expected to take over the reins, the Congress government in Karnataka faces a politically crucial transition phase.Challenges on several fronts, i.e., political, administrative, and financial, confronts the new administration. These range from balancing regional…
Lucknow: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday said there will be no compromise on standards, quality and timeliness in development works.Reviewing the PWD’s action plan for the year 2026-27 through video conferencing with DMs, ministers and public representatives from all districts, the CM said development proposals should be prepared according to local requirements from every…
