flood control

Guwahati, March 31 Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday released the BJP's manifesto for the Assam assembly elections, promising to protect land, heritage, and the dignity of indigenous people, as well as a Rs 5 lakh crore infrastructure investment.The BJP's 'Sankalp Patra'...

Guwahati, March 31 – Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced a series of major promises on Monday while addressing the release of the Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) election manifesto ahead of the Assembly polls.Speaking at the manifesto launch event, CM Sarma said the BJP has...

New Delhi, March 29 The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed authorities in Delhi to ensure the demarcation of the Yamuna floodplain along a 22-km stretch between Wazirabad and Palla in accordance with statutory provisions, observing that artificial embankments cannot determine the limits...

Patna, March 25 Two boys drowned in the Ganga in Patna, and one is missing after the three friends went to bathe in the river on Wednesday morning, police said.The incident took place at a ghat in the Malsalami police station area in the state capital.The deceased are residents of Patna's...

New Delhi, March 24 The allocation for the water and sewerage sector remained unchanged at Rs 9,000 crore in Delhi's budget for the next financial year 2026-27, according to budget documents.Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said on Monday that the government is constantly striving to improve the...

New Delhi, March 24 The National Green Tribunal has directed the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) and the Irrigation and Flood Control Department of the Delhi government to take appropriate remedial action regarding the regular cleaning and maintenance of the Palam drain in Dwarka.The...

New Delhi, March 21 A parliamentary panel has expressed concern over the underutilization of funds under the River Interlinking scheme in 2025-26 and has urged the government to expedite implementation to ensure the timely completion of projects.In a report, the Parliamentary Standing...

New Delhi, March 17 The Delhi government has formed a three-member committee to investigate the collapse of the overbridge in the Roop Nagar area of north Delhi and submit a report within 48 hours, Minister Parvesh Sahib Singh said on Tuesday.The 60-foot bridge over a drain collapsed earlier...

New Delhi, March 17 A 60-foot iron bridge over a drain collapsed in north Delhi's Roop Nagar area on Tuesday morning, killing a woman, officials said.Police said the bridge had been declared unsafe and was closed for public movement with barricades. Locals reported that the woman, who appeared...

New Delhi, March 16 The Delhi government will construct a new Flood Control Monitoring Centre to improve emergency response during the monsoon season, Irrigation and Flood Control Minister Parvesh Sahib Singh said on Monday.He laid the foundation stone of the centre at the LM Bund Office...

New Delhi, March 15 PWD Minister Parvesh Sahib Singh Verma said on Sunday that the stormwater drain project along Rohtak Road is in its final stage and will soon provide much-needed relief to thousands of residents in the area who face waterlogging during the monsoon season.During an...

New Delhi, March 13 Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta launched four amphibious excavator machines procured for cleaning drains in Najafgarh and other nearby areas on Friday.Gupta, who visited the Badusarai area for a ground inspection, said that the new machines procured by the Irrigation and...

New Delhi, March 13 Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta launched an amphibious excavator machine on Friday, which was procured for cleaning the Najafgarh drain.Gupta, who visited the Badusarai area for an on-site inspection, said that the new machines procured by the Irrigation and Flood Control...

Rajiv Jasrotia, an MLA from the BJP, inaugurated several development projects in Hatli Panchayat and surrounding areas of the Kathua district.The projects, worth approximately ₹48 lakh, include the construction of 16-lane drains with cover slabs, the resurfacing of interior lanes, and the...

Deputy Commissioner Bilal Mohiuddin Bhat presided over an Awami Darbar in Shangus, Anantnag, where residents raised issues related to irrigation, roads, flood control, and power. He assured timely resolution and reaffirmed the administration's commitment to local governance.Srinagar, March 11...

Supaul/Madhepura, March 10 Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar launched development projects and schemes worth around Rs 872 crore in the Supaul and Samstipur districts during his 'Samridhi Yatra' (Development Journey).The CM also reviewed ongoing schemes and development projects in the...

New Delhi, March 9 To reduce the risk of flooding in the city, the Delhi government has begun strengthening the banks of the Yamuna River by using "stone pitching" and upgrading drainage infrastructure between ITO and Sarai Kale Khan here.The work includes reinforcing vulnerable sections of...

New Delhi, March 6 The Delhi government is committed to addressing long-standing drainage issues in several parts of the city, PWD Minister Parvesh Sahib Singh said on Friday.Singh gave financial approval to a series of storm water drain remodelling projects across north and northwest Delhi...

New Delhi, March 5 The Delhi government plans to convert a 50-acre garbage dumping ground along the Najafgarh drain into an 'Atal Bihari Vajpayee Memorial' garden, which will include walkways, an amphitheater, a basketball court, and a badminton court, officials said on Thursday.According to a...

New Delhi, March 3 The Delhi government plans to revamp 300 kilometers of the city's drainage network in the next financial year, as part of the first phase of the new Drainage Master Plan, officials said on Tuesday.Designed to meet the city's drainage needs over the next 30 years, the Public...