NDMC has a robotic plan to save Delhi from waterlogging this rainy seasonThe New Delhi Municipal Council has launched a technology-driven Monsoon Action Plan 2026. This initiative aims to significantly reduce wat...
09 May, 2026, 03.58 PM IST
Rome’s ancient roads were more than stone paths: the real engineering was hidden undergroundRoman roads were more than just stone surfaces; their enduring strength stemmed from intricate layered construction, elevated beds, and sop...
07 May, 2026, 04.36 PM IST
In Madurai Central, DMK push for hattrick faces urban angerThe Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam is aiming for a clean sweep in Madurai despite criticism over civic issues such as infrastructure, drainage, ...
16 Apr, 2026, 12.18 AM IST
What Drained an Entire Lake Overnight With No Storm or Warning? Scientists Have an AnswerLakes in glacial and karst regions are vanishing and refilling without rain, baffling observers. Scientists explain these phenomena through...
27 Feb, 2026, 02.00 PM IST
Give drain pipes the respect they deserve!A video of a Gurugram resident has gone viral after she blamed corruption for the city's waterlogging problems caused by the monsoon. The f...
15 Jul, 2023, 10.11 PM IST
Delhi airport's forecourt waterlogged, 3 flights cancelled, 5 diverted due to heavy rainsVarious videos of the Delhi airport were posted on social media sites that showed cars submerged in water in the forecourt. The videos also...
11 Sep, 2021, 08.02 PM IST
View: Holding back the annual delugeMumbai has an average elevation of 14 m, with some coastal areas lying 6-8 m above sea level. Low-lying creek areas are more vulnerable, as...
26 Jul, 2021, 12.11 AM IST
HCC-KEC JV bags Rs 1,147 crore order from Chennai Metro RailAt present, HCC is executing a section of Mumbai Metro Line III, a section of Delhi metro involving 4,051 m underground twin tunnels and an...
13 May, 2021, 04.34 PM IST
- KSPCB gets cracking as apartments pollute Chikkabanavara lake
The inspection carried out by the Board officials has revealed that all these apartments discharge untreated sewage to the storm water drai...
04 Feb, 2019, 11.03 AM IST
Modern drainage infra in 157 AP panchayats at Rs 600 crore costDrawing inspiration from Swachh Bharat, the state government has drawn an innovative initiative to give a facelift to hygiene and cleanline...
20 Oct, 2017, 05.28 PM IST
Government agencies collect garbage from only 32% Delhi's urban householdsThe survey conducted during July-December 2012 was part of the 69th round of National Sample Survey (NSS) Reports.
26 Dec, 2014, 10.30 PM IST
Tamil Nadu government sanctions over Rs 1000 crore for developmental worksJ Jayalalithaa announced a sum of Rs 300 cr towards setting up underground drainage system for areas coming under the expanded limits of Co...
25 Aug, 2014, 04.27 PM IST
Jayalalithaa approves drinking water schemes at a cost of Rs 853 croreTamil Nadu government today said it has approved various drinking water and underground drainage schemes across the state to the tune of Rs...
25 Jan, 2014, 02.36 PM IST
- Rural Infrastructure Development Fund loans cross Rs 10,000 crore for Gujarat
NABARD has till date sanctioned loan of Rs 10,297 crore crore to the Government of Gujarat under RIDF for various rural infrastructure proj...
04 Jan, 2012, 04.46 PM IST
- Two KDMC projects to get Central aid
The centre has sanctioned funds for two Kalyan Dombivli Municipal Corporation projects in order to improve the infrastructure of Mumbai.
03 Sep, 2008, 12.31 AM IST
- Maharashtra gets two more projects under JNNURM
Aiming at providing sewerage facilities to urban poor, Urban Development Ministry has approved Storm Water Drainage Project and underground...
01 Sep, 2008, 10.25 PM IST
- Rajkot plans to turn Gujarat’s zero-slum city
If everything goes as planned, then Rajkot would become a 'Zero slum city' by 2010 as it will be one of the primary aims of the Rajkot Muni...
01 Feb, 2007, 12.00 AM IST