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Maharashtra: Is sculptor Jaydeep Apte a ‘scapegoat’ in Shivaji statue collapse?

After a 28-foot statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj collapsed in Maharashtra’s Rajkot Fort on August 26, its hapless sculptor became the target of abuse, hate and threats online, culminating in his arrest earlier this week.

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Who’s responsible for Delhi’s rain mess? Answers from 5 of the worst-hit spots

As rain lashed the national capital in the early hours of Friday, the roads were submerged in water from overflowing drains, inundating several areas – from the affluent neighbourhood of Lutyens to the densely populated villages.

Newslaundry

Advocates boycott court in Walajah for not whitewashing their chambers

Bar Association members in Walajah boycott court proceedings due to whitewashing delay and proposed taluk-level courts.

The Hindu

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Conserving tapestry of heritage: Need for a comprehensive act to safeguard ancient buildings

Tamil Nadu's rich heritage faces challenges from rapid urbanization, highlighting the need for a functional Heritage Commission for preservation.

The Hindu

Lok Sabha polls: over 1.42 lakh voters make use of home voting facility in Kerala

Over 1.42 lakh elderly and differently abled voters in Kerala utilize home voting for Lok Sabha polls.

The Hindu

Lok Sabha polls: PwD voter casts his vote in J-K's Ramban; expresses gratitude to administration for disability-friendly election

In a heartening display of democratic fervor, a voter with disabilities defied physical constraints to exercise her constitutional right to vote in the Jammu Kashmir's Udhampur Lok Sabha Election 2024. Read further on Dynamite News:

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NH Bypass-Thammanam-Pullepady-M.G. Road corridor bogged down by uncertainty over final alignment

The development of the 3.6-km NH Bypass-Thammanam-Pullepady-M.G. Road as a four-lane stretch is yet to take off due to the inordinate delay in finalising its alignment.

The Hindu

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All about the vote-from-home facility in the Lok Sabha elections | Explained

The Hindu explores the vote from home facility, how it works and who is eligible to avail of it.

The Hindu

Tanur boat tragedy in Kerala: Justice V.K. Mohanan Commission to start first open sitting on March 27

The Justice V.K. Mohanan Commission of Inquiry that is probing the Tanur boat tragedy that occurred on May 7, 2023 is set to hold the first trial into what led to the accident involving an overloaded tourist boat, with a sitting scheduled at the PWD rest house at Tirur, on…

The Hindu

Fund paucity, technical hassles delaying Mullassery canal restoration work

KOCHI's Mullassery canal restoration faces delays due to funding shortages and technical issues, hindering progress for over two years.

The Hindu

NATPAC submits revised report to KIIFB on decongesting Vyttila

NATPAC submits detailed report to KIIFB outlining steps to decongest Vyttila, Kerala's biggest junction plagued by traffic chaos.

The Hindu

Revenue dept. yet to hand over land for development of Kochi NH bypass-MG Road corridor to PWD

Uncertainty looms over road development in Kochi as NHAI's elevated highway project faces delays and land acquisition issues persist.

The Hindu

For the love of heritage buildings

The Public Works Department’s Building Centre and Conservation Division, which was created in 2016 exclusively for heritage conservation, has raised several structures literally from rubble. With Tamil Nadu being home to different architectural styles, from Indo-Saracenic and art deco to colonial and Greek architecture, the BCCD has had its task…

The Hindu

Encroachments on heritage underground canal block water flow to temple tanks in Tirukkoilur

The historic underground canal in Kallakurichi district, once used to supply water to temple tanks, is now in disuse due to encroachments and urban expansion, sparking a debate on its restoration.

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Delhi LG accords permission to register corruption case against PWD's executive engineer

Delhi LG, VK Saxena, has accorded permission to the Anti-Corruption Branch (ACB) to register a case against an Executive Engineer of PWD, Delhi government, for misusing the official position and power in a criminal conspiracy with other officers of the department, the contractor, and his firm for pecuniary gains in…

The Hindu

Motorists fume as Old Harbour Bridge suffers damage yet again

The Old Harbour Bridge in Kochi is in a state of disrepair, with potholes and undulations causing frustration among commuters. The PWD is planning to repair the bridge at a cost of ₹80 lakh.

The Hindu

Development of alternative roads ahead of Kochi metro’s Kakkanad extension in limbo

Develop alternative roads to divert traffic from Civil Line Road & widen bottlenecked junctions for Kochi Metro's 11.20-km Kakkanad extension.

The Hindu

Action to be taken against headmaster of government school in Korattur for having students clean overhead tank

TN School Education Dept. to take action against headmaster for making Class IV students clean overhead water tanks. Funds released to PWD for cleaning works, but teachers had to spend from own pockets. Parents of Govt. High School in Mangadu concerned about temporary roof leaking. In govt.-aided schools, restoration depends…

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Cyclone Michaung: Over 1,600 acres of crops damaged in Ranipet

In Ranipet, 549 farmers were affected by heavy rain caused by cyclone Michaung, damaging 1,600 acres of crops. Minister Gandhi and Collector Valarmathi inspected the affected areas and shelters. Paddy, banana, groundnut, brinjal, bhendi, and green chilies were damaged. Farmers had availed of govt. scheme for seeds and need support.…

The Times of India

4th T20I, India vs Australia: Electricity woes, power struggles at Chhattisgarh's SVNS international stadium

RAIPUR: Chhattisgarh's Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium, the venue for the fourth T20I between India and Australia on Friday evening, has continuously faced neglect from the state sports department. This department frequently shifts responsibility to other departments regarding the maintenance of this significant sports facility. The situation has reached…

The Hindu

Expedite steps to complete centrally sponsored projects, says Rahul

MP Rahul Gandhi urged Wayanad district admin to expedite Centrally sponsored projects. PWD officials said 11 roads sanctioned, 5 completed, tendering for rest. Mr. Gandhi directed NHAI to widen Thamarassery Ghat section, improve infra at Mananthavady Medical College. DISHA meeting assessed progress of Ayushman Bharat, Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana, Swachh…

The Hindu

T.N. Rains | Heavy downpour in Vellore and neighbouring districts fills up tanks, waterbodies

Vellore, Tiruvannamalai, Ranipet & Tirupattur districts in TN have 4,167 water bodies incl. 1,119 MI maintained by PWD. Rains have filled up 40% of water bodies in Tiruvannamalai & Ranipet, incl. irrigation tanks. 47 flood-prone areas identified in Ranipet; helplines set up.

The Times of India

Not potholes, rash driving may have killed biker: Thane collector tells Bombay HC

MUMBAI: The collector of Thane has told Bombay high court that the death of a biker on July 27 on Ghodbunder Road was not due to potholes and may have occurred due to reckless driving either by the driver of a trailer or the biker himself.

The Hindu

No compromise in BDU building quality, PWD tells Higher Education Department

PWD Chief Engineer Tiruchi E. Senthil asserts no compromise in quality of construction of Bharathidasan Univ. building & auditorium. Costing of auditorium was in keeping with reduced budget, but no quality compromise. Lights, fans & seating to be fixed after false ceiling tiles. Sep. staircase to access rooftop & access…

The Hindu

How Bharathidasan University constructed an auditorium without electrical fittings and seating arrangement

Bharathidasan Univ. in Tiruchi spent ₹4.94 crore on EICH building & auditorium, but lacked basic electrical fittings & seating. Audit report revealed serious compromises in quality of construction. PWD engineer said changes were approved, but rainwater harvesting, stairs & access to water tank were not included. Animal house infested with…

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