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Nearly 1/4th of MCD drains in Delhi are yet to be desilted: Report
June 30, 2025 4:22 am
Desilting is an ongoing process, said officials — it started on January 1 and is being carried out in a phased manner. The target is set for the entire year, as per the report
Work on comprehensive plan to address Delhi’s water challenges, CM tells officials
April 30, 2025 9:06 am
The CM said that efforts will intensify in the coming months to streamline Delhi's water management system
Delhi PWD Minister meets MLAs, key officials over civic issue, assures 'real change' in 100 days
March 18, 2025 4:47 am
The meeting was attended by officials from PWD, the Delhi Jal Board, and the Irrigation & Flood Control Department. to discuss civic issues in each constituency and possible solutions
Strict timeline set to desilt major drains before monsoon: Delhi CM
March 17, 2025 5:19 am
Following the inspection, the L-G said the PWD, MCD, Delhi Urban Shelter Improvement Board (DUSIB), and other relevant departments have been directed to clean and improve the drainage system in a time-bound manner
Roads without proper drainage system won’t get govt nod: Himachal CM Sukhu
August 18, 2023 2:55 pm
CM Sukhu took a detailed report of the damage caused due to heavy rain; announced that a high-level committee and monitoring teams would check if all roads have a proper cross-drainage system.
PWD issues fresh tenders for drainage overhaul in capital
July 19, 2023 3:48 am
Very few bidders came forward, and they failed to meet the necessary criteria.
Bengaluru storm-water drain eviction drive resumes; Dec 28 deadline for survey
December 22, 2022 9:06 am
The tehsildar is surveying the properties on the storm-water drains in the Mahadevapura zone.
Punjab buckles under severe waterlogging, drainage department struggles with funds
July 22, 2019 11:10 am
Several parts of the state have faced waterlogging and resultant crop damage. The water-logging has also led to damage of properties in some parts of the Malwa resion, and the Ghaggar river is overflowing due to a breach.
No easy solution to waterlogging problem, govt tells HC
August 21, 2014 2:27 am
The report also stated that the Delhi Jal Board had admitted that over 45 per cent of Delhi does not have sewers.
NGT orders review of city’s drainage system
August 06, 2014 4:21 am
The petitioner in the case, had said drains that were once tributaries of the river were now being used to carry sewage.
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