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Beyond ‘divyangjan’, ‘sabka saath’ rhetoric, India is a country of barriers for the disabled

Jimmy* is 19, studying at a government college in Nagpur, dealing with Charcot–Marie–Tooth (CMT) disease, a degenerative nerve disorder that weakens the limbs. On campus, there’s a buggy service meant for disabled students. But it either arrives late, or not at all.

Newslaundry

4 years, 170 collapses, 202 deaths: What’s ailing India’s bridges?

On a scorching June afternoon in Bihar, a tractor laden with maize approached what seemed like a sturdy three-span bridge in Saharsa district. Within moments, the structure crumbled beneath the vehicle’s weight. Just weeks later, 1,200 kilometres away in Gujarat, the Mujpur-Gambhira bridge in Vadodara claimed 20 lives when it…

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Six Varanasi journalists booked over video of statue cleaning

Six journalists in Varanasi were booked on charges of distorting and circulating a video on social media that allegedly misrepresented routine cleaning work at a statue of reformer-activist Madan Mohan Malaviya.

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Ahead of monsoon in Delhi, a locality exposes cracks in 100% desilting claim

With the monsoon set to arrive in Delhi this week, questions are swirling over the city’s preparedness. Nowhere are the cracks more evident than in the southwest locality of Palam, where a ground visit by Newslaundry has found that the Public Works Department’s claim of “100 percent desilting” doesn’t hold…

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Another Delhi pond at risk as govt body builds road, dumps debris

While Delhi grapples with the rampant depletion and misuse of its water bodies, a fresh case of encroachment on a pond has emerged in the capital. And this time, the violator is a government agency.

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Delhi Minister Parvesh Verma inspects infrastructure projects

Delhi PWD Minister Parvesh Sahib Singh on Thursday visited Defence Colony to inspect ongoing infrastructure projects along with senior officials from the Public Works Department (PWD). Read further on Dynamite News:

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Vigilance Department to investigate luxury items at Kejriwal's official residence

The Vigilance Department then directed the Principal Secretary of the Public Works Department (PWD) to investigate, as stated in a press release from the Leader of Opposition's office. Read further on Dynamite News:

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"350 roads closed due to snowfall, 268 machines deployed to clear snow": Himachal Minister

The PWD Minister of Himachal Pradesh, Vikramaditya Singh, addressed the media in Shimla following heavy snowfall that has disrupted road connectivity across the state. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Pothole-free Delhi by Diwali? Data offers no flicker of hope

Last month, Delhi Chief Minister Atishi Singh unveiled an ambitious initiative aimed at creating a pothole-free Delhi, with the government’s public works department told to repair roads spanning nearly 1,400 km with this year’s Diwali as the deadline.

Newslaundry

Digital accessibility: Where companies are going wrong and how to fix it

Without input from PwD in design and testing, truly inclusive digital experiences are unattainable.

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AAP leader Satyender Jain gets bail in money laundering case

The formed PWD minister was arrested by Enforcement Directorate (ED) in May 2022. Read Further on Dynamite News:

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Delhi CM's house sealed by PWD, read full update

The Delhi CM house has also been sealed. Former Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal was staying in the house till last week. He vacated it after he resigned as Delhi CM. Read Further on Dynamite News:

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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.

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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

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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…

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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.

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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…

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