Ranchi Municipal Corporation (RMC) has initiated a drive to clean drains in Ranchi to address the mosquito menace before the monsoon. With a focus on cleaning all drains in every ward of the city, deploying 800 workers, and using suction machines and earth movers, the RMC aims to prevent mishaps and ensure public safety.
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In the 2023-2024 budget, stormwater drains secured the second-highest allocation of Rs 1,643.72 crore, including over Rs 70 crore for maintenance and Rs 15 crore for emergency monsoon works. However, the Bengaluru Nava Nirmana Party (BNP) highlights that the lack of proper covers for sewage tanks and the neglect of open drains continue to be persistent issues, causing inconvenience for the residents of Bellandur.
Hubballi: All the districts in North Karnataka have geared up to deal with Zika virus following the detection of the virus in Chikkaballapur district .