Mumbai: From October 1, Powai lake will become free of sewage inflow as all 18 outfalls will be intercepted, the BMC said on Thursday, even as the standing committee witnessed a heated debate over the proposed appointment of an infrastructure consultancy firm for the lake’s redevelopment.The BMC has proposed to appoint AECOM Asia Company Ltd…
Chennai: Madras high court has issued notices to the state and Union govts on Wednesday, seeking their response on whether shrimp hatcheries located along the coast are required to comply with coastal regulation zone (CRZ) notifications issued by the Centre.The first bench of Chief Justice S A Dharmadhikari and Justice G Arul Murugan took up…
Waterlogging in Gurgaon’s Sector 47 last year Gurgaon: Green areas along seven arterial roads will be developed as rainwater absorption zones to help reduce waterlogging during heavy rains. GMDA has started preparing some of these green belts, where debris has been removed and road surfaces have been lowered to create a gradient for rainwater to…
Mumbai: Parts of Mumbai faced power outages for yet another day on Thursday, with residents of Vikhroli East complaining of recurring power cuts. There were complaints from Andheri East on Thursday as well.An electricity consumer mentioned on X: “Since the power outage, the lights in four buildings in Vikhroli East have been going out 1-2…
Chandigarh: The MC approved the much-awaited project of the new multi-species abattoir in the monthly general house meeting on Thursday. The modern slaughter house will have the capacity to process around 60,000 poultry, 1,200 sheep/goat and 100 swine per day.The civic body has prepared and passed a Rs 48.8 crore financial estimate for the project,…
Bengaluru: The issue of mobile phone use inside the Central Prison at Parappana Agrahara has resurfaced once again after a video showing an undertrial prisoner making a video call from inside his cell went viral on social media.Akbar, 24, was allegedly seen sitting inside the prison and making the video call to his wife, bypassing…
Jaipur: Rajasthan State Industrial Development and Investment Corporation (RIICO) will spend Rs 1,200 crore to upgrade infrastructure and facilities across more than 450 industrial areas in the state.A senior RIICO official said work plan of Rs 1,000 crore has already been finalised. Upgrades will cover water and power supply, street lighting, plantations, road development, public…
Hyderabad: Roads and buildings minister Komatireddy Venkat Reddy on Friday mounted a sharp attack on the opposition BRS and BJP, accusing their leaders of taking pleasure even during public distress caused by widespread drought-like conditions.Addressing reporters at Indira Bhavan in Nalgonda, Komatireddy Venkat blamed the global impact of El Nino and an increased reliance on…
General:There’s a light, festive note in your day, and it suits you. Not every Scorpio day has to be intense. The Moon and Venus favour comfort, family time, and little pleasures, so a picnic, outing, shared meal, or simple break from routine can refresh you more than expected.Joy comes through people today. Home feels easier,…
Robert Lewandowski announced on Saturday that he will leave FC Barcelona at the end of his contract this summer. The 37-year-old striker confirmed his departure through a post on Instagram after spending four seasons with the Spanish club.“After four years full of challenges and hard work, it’s time to move on,” said Lewandowski.“I leave with…
