BIZARRE: 3 - What They Never Told You

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 · Mar 2, 2024

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 · Feb 25, 2024

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 · Feb 25, 2024

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…

The Hindu · Dec 11, 2023

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 Hindu · Dec 5, 2023

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 Times of India · Dec 1, 2023

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 · Nov 30, 2023

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 Hindu · Nov 30, 2023

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 Times of India · Nov 25, 2023

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 · Nov 16, 2023