Picture for representation only Belagavi: City police have denied permission to Maharashtra Ekikaran Samiti (MES) to hold a public procession from Dharmaveer Sambhaji Chowk to deputy commissioner’s office on Monday to submit a memorandum.In an official order issued to central MES president Prakash Maragale, commissioner of police cited prevailing law and order concerns as the…
Lucknow: Lucknow Police have proposed installing high-rise fencing, CCTV cameras and crisis helpline signboards on two Gomti river bridges connecting the 1090 intersection with Samta Mulak Chauraha following a series of six suicide attempts and river-jump incidents in recent months.The proposal has been sent to the Lucknow Development Authority, or LDA, with a request to…
Flooded streets, frequent power cuts add to Hyd residents’ monsoon woes Hyderabad: Power outages have once again emerged as a major concern across Hyderabad after just two spells of monsoon rain this season, with several neighbourhoods experiencing prolonged electricity disruptions following Friday night’s showers.Residents from Kukatpally, Miyapur, LB Nagar, Uppal and parts of Secunderabad said…
Light to moderate rainfall is likely at some places across the state during the next 24 hours Gurgaon: Cloud cover, intermittent drizzle and gusty winds brought relief from the heat in the city on Friday, with temperatures dropping significantly after thunderstorms and rainfall affected several parts of Haryana early on Friday.The city recorded a maximum…
Belagavi: In a proactive measure to tackle monsoon-related emergencies, Belagavi City Corporation (BCC) has constituted dedicated disaster response teams, designated as Rapid Response Teams, to ensure swift action during incidents such as heavy rainfall, waterlogging, fallen trees, road blockages, and traffic disruptions.The city has been divided into three operational zones—North, Central, and South—with separate teams…
Residents and local representatives have been demanding permanent repairs to the approach road of the market Canacona: The market road in Chaudi, Canacona, has been affected by waterlogging as the road repairs were washed out by rainfall. The market is frequented by tribal communities who sell forest produce. They are forced to sell on the…
Tenders have been floated for desilting road gullies and manhole inspection chambers Chandigarh: With the monsoon approaching, the UT administration has launched a citywide drive to clean road gullies and stormwater drainage systems to prevent flooding.Tenders have been floated for desilting road gullies and manhole inspection chambers along major roads and junctions, including Madhya Marg,…
A Mumbai Metro train travels along an elevated viaduct through the city skyline, highlighting modern public transport infrastructure and urban commuting in Mumbai, India. Thane: A citizens’ group comprising transport experts and urban planners on Saturday urged the govt to put the proposed ₹12,200-crore Thane Integral Ring Metro Rail (TIRMR) project under fresh scrutiny, citing…
Bengaluru: With traffic snarls expected in the city Wednesday because of the swearing-in ceremony of the new chief minister, some schools have decided to change timings or go online.Delhi Public School-Bangalore South has decided to hold online classes. Principal Anitha Bijesh said the decision was taken after traffic police informed the school that there would…
T’puram: A major drainage pipe leak on Krishnavilasam Road in Vazhuthacaud on Tuesday morning triggered serious health and sanitation concerns among residents, with untreated sewage reportedly flowing onto the road continuously for the past five days.The leak, located barely 50m from the private residence of the state’s home minister, has drawn criticism over what locals…
