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'Examining old case involving CEC Gyanesh Kumar': Keralam Vigilance Director Manoj Abraham

Kerala Vigilance Director Manoj Abraham said Thursday that the department is examining an old case involving Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and is likely to take a decision within a week. The inquiry relates to alleged irregularities during Kumar’s tenure as PWD Secretary in 2006 and allegations of external influence.

The Economic Times · Oct 8

Parvesh Verma slap row: Delhi High Court seeks response from police, minister

The Delhi High Court has asked for responses from the city police and PWD Minister Parvesh Verma. This request follows a plea regarding an alleged incident where Verma slapped an AAP worker during a road inspection. The petitioner, Sahib Singh, claimed he was assaulted and has sought police protection due…

The Economic Times · Oct 8

Kerala orders fresh probe into 2006 graft, harassment allegations against Gyanesh Kumar

Kerala Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala has ordered a detailed vigilance inquiry into alleged corruption involving Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar during his tenure as the Secretary of the state Public Works Department (PWD) in 2006, including allegations surrounding the suicide of a Malaysian engineer associated with a major Kerala State…

Newslaundry · Oct 5

"They hurled abuses at my family": Delhi Minister Parvesh Sahib Singh hits back after AAP alleges slapping incident

Delhi PWD Minister Parvesh Sahib retorted to an accusation by the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) of slapping a youth during a road inspection in Tilak Nagar, stating that the opposition party workers hurled abuses at his family and misbehaved. He also accused local AAP MLA Jarnail Singh and his supporters…

The Economic Times · Sep 27

"Coward and fearful": Saurabh Bhardwaj slams Delhi Minister Parvesh Sahib Singh for allegedly slapping youth

Aam Admi Party (AAP) Delhi Unit chief Saurabh Bharadwaj on Sunday called Delhi PWD Minister Parvesh Sahib Singh a "coward" over a purported video in which he is seen slapping a youth. Bharadwaj slammed the minister for losing his temper and challenged him to a wrestling match. The victim, identified…

The Economic Times · Sep 27

‘MLA Jarnail Singh sought commission’: Parvesh Verma hits back as AAP demands minister’s arrest over slap video

Delhi PWD Minister Parvesh Verma faced accusations of assaulting a local man during a road inspection. AAP MLA Jarnail Singh claimed that Verma slapped a person filming the inspection after pointing out road defects. Singh alleged that Verma demanded commissions from contractors and recorded videos to claim corruption. Verma responded…

The Economic Times · Sep 27

Philadelphia unearths 1812 wooden water mains beneath Spruce Street, revealing an early network

During excavation on Spruce Street, workers discovered wooden water mains that date back to the early 19th century. Historical records suggest these pipes were likely installed around 1812, marking an important period in Philadelphia's water infrastructure. The Philadelphia Water Department started using cast iron pipes beginning in 1819 and gradually…

The Times of India · Sep 27

Union Home Minister Amit Shah to inaugurate four major road projects in Delhi on September 29

The Barapullah-Phase 3 corridor, which is the biggest of the four projects, aims to provide seamless connectivity between East and South Delhi, linking Mayur Vihar Phase-1 and AIIMS via signal-free carriageways. The new flyover will merge with the existing Barapullah flyover at Sarai Kale Khan, completing a stretch of around…

The Economic Times · Sep 25

Nagpur pothole gets a ‘10th birthday’ celebration, road repaired in just a day after viral video

Nagpur pothole birthday celebration: A Nagpur content creator’s humorous “10th birthday” video for a pothole at Uday Nagar Square went viral and drew widespread attention. The road was subsequently repaired, although the PWD said the work was already scheduled under its annual maintenance programme.

The Economic Times · Sep 24

Kerala turns plastic waste into roads: How 4,447 tonnes of discarded plastic were reused to build nearly 7,249 km of roads across the state

Kerala turns plastic waste into roads: Kerala has converted 4,447.93 metric tonnes of discarded plastic into shredded material used for road construction across nearly 7,249 km. Since the programme began in 2016, the Public Works Department and local bodies have emerged as major users of the recycled material, helping divert…

The Economic Times · Sep 21