Flooding in Ektanagari in 2024 Pune: The construction of retaining walls at flood-prone spots ahead of rainy season, in an effort by the civic body to prevent waterlogging, has progressed at a snail’s pace, after an announcement in this regard was made three years ago.Out of 10 planned locations for Pune Municipal Corporation’s (PMC) flood-protection…
Bengaluru: Students of Little Flower School dressed as trees participate in a walkathon to mark World Environment Day at Sai Baba School, in Bengaluru on Friday, June 5, 2026. (Photo: IANS) Bengaluru: As the world marked Environment Day with campaigns, tree-planting drives, and discussions on climate change, experts in Bengaluru urged citizens to look beyond…
The soil had extremely high electro-conductivity, low carbon content, and excessive salinity, and waterlogging lasts for weeks, making plant growth nearly impossible. The saplings are elevated and planted in drums filled with layers of sand, nutrient-rich soil, vermicompost, stubble, and cocopeat, said an official More than 3,200 trees of 15 different species have been planted…
Locals said the entire Chogm road stretch from O’Coqueiro junction to Calangute has sunken portions and potholes every few metres Calangute: The Chogm road, used by most tourists heading to the Bardez coastal belt, is in a dangerous condition with numerous potholes and uneven surfaces after repeated digging and repairs, said Saligao and Calangute panchayat…
People board a city bus at Milagres bus stop in Mangaluru, where there is no bus shelter. Mangaluru: Ahead of monsoon, the lack of adequate bus shelter infrastructure across several parts of Mangaluru has become a major concern for commuters.Commuters at Pumpwell, Bikarnakatte, Kankanady towards Falnir and other areas are often forced to wait in…
Deshpande Nagar Naala in Hubballi being cleaned Hubballi: The Hubballi-Dharwad Municipal Corporation (HDMC) has launched comprehensive monsoon preparedness works across all wards to curb flooding and improve stormwater flow during the rainy season.Tenders have been floated in all zones, and works have begun with an overall outlay of Rs 4.1 crore. The initiative is being…
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…
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…
Rahon Road serves as a key entry point to the city and turns into a virtual lake even during light showers Ludhiana: The Ludhiana municipal corporation has planned a Rs 15-crore project to lay a dedicated storm sewer line to permanently resolve years of severe water stagnation on Rahon Road.The proposal aims to segregate rainwater…
Damaged road outside Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation headquarters Pune: Areas of Pimpri Chinchwad are staring at another monsoon of pothole-ridden roads, as most of the road repair works planned by the Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) are unlikely to be completed before the onset of the rains.Civic officials attributed the delay to a combination of…
