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Waterlogging issue haunts Vijayawada as drain project launched in 2016 remains incomplete

At least three incidents of children and adults falling into open drains were reported between January 2023 and March 2024; the contractor abandoned the project in 2020 due to non-payment of dues, says Taxpayers’ Association

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Safety and fire engineering students of Cusat bag attractive campus placements

Cusat engineering students in safety and fire engineering secure high-paying placements with top companies like GAIL and L&T.

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Tamil Nadu creates history with India’s second privately developed rocket

Tamil Nadu's Agnikul Cosmos to launch India's first private rocket, showcasing state's growing space ecosystem on March 22.

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Agreement signed for transfer of technology for non-corrosive textile reinforced concrete

CSIR-SERC and L&T Construction sign agreement for corrosion-free TRCPT technology developed in Chennai for mass production.

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Water budget for twin cities given approval amid din in council meeting

Approval of ₹2.81 crore surplus water budget for 2024-25 in Hubballi amid opposition and concerns over pipeline quality.

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Top Spanish defence official to pitch for submarine deal in Delhi

Spain's Secretary of State for Defence to visit India for submarine deal talks with Indian officials.

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DRDO, Mahindra Defence showcase advanced Wheeled Armoured Platform

Defence Research and Development Organisation and Mahindra Defence have together developed the advanced version of the Wheeled Armoured Platform and showcased it at the Defence Expo being held in Pune from February 24 to 26. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Germany pushes for inter-governmental agreement for submarine deal with India

The race for the Indian Navy’s P-75I procurement deal, expected to cost upwards of ₹45,000 crore, is between Germany and Spain, and the process has been considerably delayed

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K-Ride awards contract to L&T to construct Kanaka Line for BSRP

L&T awarded tender to construct 37.92 km Kanaka Line for Bengaluru Suburban Rail Project, with total length of 72.08 km of civil work awarded.

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Faulty design of Kaleshwaram and massive misuse of money will be investigated: Uttam Kumar Reddy

Minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy investigates Kaleshwaram project deficiencies, faults & punishments for guilty.

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CM sends a strong signal on Govt’s intentions on Kaleshwaram project lapses

CM Reddy & Minister Reddy review Kaleshwaram project irregularities & discuss design issues, water availability & R&R works.

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Is L&T escaping from responsibility on Medigadda mishap due to pressure from BRS govt.: Congress

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Perilous pitfalls in Vijayawada: open drains turn death traps

This year, two 6-year-olds drowned in channels in Vijayawada’s alleys, sparking the city’s wrath. Despite funds being allocated, projects have been delayed, putting the vulnerable at risk

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Giants legend Lawrence Taylor admits he couldn’t play with modern rules

New York Giants legend and Pro Football Hall of Famer, Lawrence Taylor, admits he couldn't play in the modern era due to the coddled rules.

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Metro Rail ridership hovers around 5 lakh as it completes six years

Hyderabad Metro Rail completes 6 yrs of operations. Daily ridership nears 5 lakh, with Red Line carrying 2.45 lakh passengers. COVID-19 pandemic halted operations for 6 months. Govt instructs L&TMRH to lease train sets to tackle rush hour traffic. L&TMRH seeks financial assistance from govt. Airport Metro & Old City…

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Worker trapped in Slikyara tunnel tells family he is 'Safe and healthy' even as rescue operations continue

As Wednesday marked day 11 of the operation to rescue 41 workers trapped inside the Silkyara tunnel in Uttarakhand's Uttarkashi district, the officials are 'hopeful' to rescue the victims at the earliest. Read further on Dynamite News:

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The Hindu partners with VTU

VTU partners with Hindu Group to offer online Honours Degree, Minor Degree & Skill Enhancement Courses. Eligible students must have CGPA >= 7.5 & complete courses b/w 5th & 8th semesters. Industries incl. L&T, TCS, Nasscom, Cyberversa, DHIO Research, KRAITEC & The Hindu Group. Industry partners set syllabus, provide faculty,…

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New roundabout at Arcot junction near Ranipet being built to prevent accidents

NHAI constructing new roundabout at Arcot town junction near Ranipet to prevent accidents. 110 fatal accidents reported in district since Jan 2023, 96 on State Highways, 14 on Chennai-Bengaluru highway. Roundabout to cover 1,500 sq.ft, fenced, native saplings, blinkers, reflectors, warning sign boards, zebra markings, separate pedestrian pathways, street lights,…

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‘Disturbance of piers not uncommon for barrages built on river bed’

Hyderabad: Piers of Medigadda Barrage of Kaleshwaram Project have been disturbed due to sinking and drift. Investigation to identify cause and restoration work to be taken up after constructing coffer dam. Central team from NDSA examined exterior view and opined cause could be change in river morphology or sand deposit…

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Expert team studying damage to Medigadda Barrage bridge: L&T

L&T, the agency that built the Medigadda (Lakshmi) Barrage of the Kaleshwaram Project, deputed a team of technical experts to the site after a portion of the road bridge “sagged”. The company will assess the cause of the damage and take necessary action to rectify it.

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Small portion of bridge of Lakshmi (Medigadda) barrage ‘caves in’, sabotage suspected

Suspicion of sabotage at Lakshmi (Medigadda) barrage of Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project (KLIP) in Jayashankar Bhupalpally district, Telangana. Bridge temporarily closed as precaution. Pillar of barrage partially sank. L&T built & responsible for maintaining barrage for 5 yrs. Extent of damage to be ascertained after water released. Repairs to take…

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Minister takes Dharwad officials to task, directs them to ensure effective use of funds released for govt. schemes

Labour Minister Lad issues warning to officials for failing to ensure effective utilisation of funds. He directs them to ensure govt. programmes reach public without delay & take drought situation seriously. He expresses displeasure over functioning of L&T & seeks answers from HDMC Commissioner on muddy water supply. He stresses…

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Old management truisms may be revised or busted in a rapidly changing world: Ashok Soota

There are aphorisms galore in management circles -- It’s lonely at the top; if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it; people leave people, not organisations... and so on -- that are often accepted as undisputed truths. But these are explored, analysed, and busted in the recent book by serial entrepreneur…

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Construction machinery startup raises $1.2 m

Autocracy Machinery, a trenching, turf and construction machinery maker, has secured $1.2M seed funding led by Venture Catalysts. Marquee investors, incl. Nikhil & Bharat Jaisinghani, Meghna Agarwal, Abhishek Rungta, Srikanth Iyengar & Abhishek Modi, have invested to expand domestic & global distribution, invest in R&D & build a state-of-the-art industrial…

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Xbox Buying Nintendo Would Be a Huge Mistake

An unprecedented Microsoft leak suggests the company saw Nintendo as a "prime asset" for acquisition as recently as 2020, but Nintendo has less reason to sell than ever.

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