Residents in Varaganeri locality of Trichy complain of a spurt in fever cases due to poor quality of drinking water. They suspect the ongoing underground drainage (UGD) work as the cause and urge the local body to inspect the drinking water pipelines for seepage of sewage.
Civic officials in Ludhiana face setbacks in their plan to construct or widen bridges on Buddha Dariya and Sidhwan Canal under the Smart City mission. Find out more about the cancelled projects and the ongoing proposals.
Residents near the Indo-Nepal border in Nagla Terai village are demanding a bridge over the Sania drain for safe passage. The absence of a bridge has led to vehicles being washed away and lives lost, especially during the rainy season. The village heavily relies on cross-border trade with Nepal for livelihoods. Efforts are being made under the Border Area Development Programme to address the issue, but financial constraints pose a challenge.