Residents in low-lying areas pin hopes on flood-prevention work
The Hindu
Desilting of drains will be completed before monsoon, says Lakshminarayanan
People living in low-lying areas of the town want the authorities to speed up flood mitigation work before the onset of the monsoon.
Rains are synonymous with inundation for residents of Krishna Nagar, Rainbow Nagar, Venkata Nagar, Mohan Nagar, Pavanan Nagar, Anitha Nagar, areas in Mudhaliarpet, Nellithope, Reddiayarpalam and Indira Gandhi Square.
“It is a problem that residents in low-lying areas face every year. Successive governments have made promises but so far no concrete steps have been taken. Rainwater enters ground floor of residential buildings causing heavy damage,” said Karthikeyan of Krishna Nagar.
Karnataka aims to revolutionize farming with digital tech, empowering smallholder farmers and promoting innovation for economic growth.
Join 'Uyir Road Safety Hackathon 2025' to innovate road safety solutions and save lives in Coimbatore.
Supreme Court advocate Vrinda Grover withdraws from representing family of raped and murdered doctor in Kolkata case.
T-Hub partners with NJII and NJIT for trade and tech innovations, aiming to boost growth in Telangana.
Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi honors scholars for promoting Tamil literature, emphasizes importance of mother tongue in education.
In association with Prayoga Institute of Education Research, the Sustainability Garage, equipped with state-of-the-art facilities, would serve as a hub for multidisciplinary research, focusing on developing eco-friendly materials with diverse applications to benefit society, said MBRDI.
Actor Allu Arjun seeks to quash FIR after woman dies during Pushpa 2 premiere, offers financial assistance to family.
Allahabad High Court judge Shekhar Kumar Yadav’s controversial statements: Notice needs endorsement of 50 Rajya Sabha MPs to be considered by the Chairman or 100 Lok Sabha MPs to be taken up as an impeachment motion in the Lok Sabha
Groups regular to the botanical garden on Cathedral Road send letters to the horticulture department to find them an alternate space to walk. The park is closed for public and walkers due to maintenance work in preparation for the flower show
A study by SNEHA and University College London found community-led interventions increase disclosure of violence among Mumbai women.
Supreme Court challenges decision to halt Udayasthamana Pooja at Guruvayur temple, emphasizing deity's divinity over public convenience.