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Delhi roads are about to go digital: 2,500 QR codes planned so residents can check road history & report damage in seconds

Delhi's Public Works Department is launching 'Know Your Road', a project enabling citizens to report road issues via smartphone scans. Nearly 2,500 QR codes will be installed on PWD-managed roads within 60 days, providing access to road maintenance history, contractor details, and complaint tracking. This initiative aims to boost transparency…

The Economic Times

Fuel price hike hitting common people, contractors stopping work due to rising bitumen costs: Himachal PWD minister

Himachal Pradesh Public Works Department Minister Vikramaditya Singh alleged that rising petrol and diesel prices are fueling inflation, impacting common citizens, traders, and contractors. He highlighted the severe effect on road construction due to doubled bitumen prices and urged the Central government to intervene. Singh also discussed urban development projects…

The Economic Times

Ahead of monsoon in Delhi, a locality exposes cracks in 100% desilting claim

With the monsoon set to arrive in Delhi this week, questions are swirling over the city’s preparedness. Nowhere are the cracks more evident than in the southwest locality of Palam, where a ground visit by Newslaundry has found that the Public Works Department’s claim of “100 percent desilting” doesn’t hold…

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HC directs GNCTD and PWD to address request for construction of foot overbridge near Delhi zoo

The Delhi High Court on Friday directed the Government of NCT Delhi (GNCTD) and Public Works Department (PWD) to decide a representation requesting for the constitution of a Foot Overbridge near Delhi Zoo, Mathura Road. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Cauvery pact: a controversial journey

On the 33rd anniversary of the 1892 Agreement, the two parties entered into a fresh agreement at Fort St. George, Madras, on February 18, 1924, which even today remains the last such understanding between the two States. A.R. Banerji, Mysore Dewan, and P. Hawkins, Public Works Department’s Secretary of Madras,…

The Hindu

"We will not be afraid": Delhi Minister Atishi on ED raids at AAP leaders

Public Works Department Minister Atishi alleged on Tuesday that Aam Admi Party leaders were "threatened" in her first reaction to the Enforcement Directorate raids at the residence of Aam Admi Party leaders, Read further on Dynamite News:

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Spot inspection of public market turns into street brawl between BJP and Congress supporters in Belagavi

Brawl b/w BJP & Cong supporters in Belagavi over PWD inspection of public market. PWD officials from Bengaluru arrived to audit discrepancies in rent & GST collection. BJP accused PWD Min of politically motivated visit, Cong accused BJP MLA of irregularities & misusing funds. Audit report revealed ₹5.3 lakh loss…

The Hindu

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Civil contractor rescued after suicide bid in front of Public Works office in Belagavi

Civil contractor Nagappa Bangi drank poison in Belagavi due to inordinate delay in releasing Rs 6 lakh bills. Onlookers rescued him and he is recovering in hospital. PWD Minister Satish Jarkiholi promised to ensure justice is done.

The Hindu

Renovated Jawahar Nagar roads opened

Nearly 17,000 km of Public Works department (PWD) roads have been raised to BMBC (bitumen macadam and bitumen concrete) standards in two years

The Hindu

Kalaignar Centenary Library in Madurai to be inaugurated on July 15: T.N. Minister E.V. Velu

The Kalaignar Centenary Library that has come up at a cost of ₹218 crore, will be inaugurated on July 15, the birth anniversary of former Chief Minister, K. Kamaraj, said Public Works Department Minister, E.V. Velu on Wednesday.

The Hindu

Fort Kochi rest house to get a facelift as part of a Statewide project

The Public Works department (PWD) rest houses at major tourist destinations in the State are set to get better facilities with the government drawing a comprehensive plan for their revamp.

The Hindu

Karnataka PWD Minister Jarkiholi inspects highway works

Minister for Public Works Satish Jarkiholi has instructed the officers of the Public Works Department to take up the work necessary to stop landslides at Donigal in Sakaleshpur taluk permanently.

The Hindu

Flyover likely to come up in Belagavi

The State government has come up with an ambitious plan to build a 10-km-long flyover across Belagavi city to reduce traffic congestion. Public Works Minister Satish Jarkiholi has asked officials to prepare a feasibility report for a flyover that will criss-cross the city.

The Hindu

Three farmers run over by PWD official's vehicle in Kanpur

Three farmers died allegedly after being run over by the vehicle of a Public Works Department (PWD) official in Kanpur’s Bilhaur town, police said.

The Hindu

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BRO team deployed in Joshimath for Char Dham Yatra

CM Dhami on Tuesday held a meeting at the secretariat regarding the preparations for the Char Dham Yatra and said that disaster management control room will be set up and a BRO team has been deployed in subsidence-hit Joshimath to ensure smooth conduct of the pilgrimage to Badrinath. Read further…

The Hindu

Sabarimala road maintenance to be completed before October 15

A huge turnout of pilgrims expected this time during the Mandala-Makaravilakku festival season

The Hindu

Committee constituted for inquiry into temple car accident in Pudukottai: HR & CE Minister

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Delhi: Four new underpasses for pedestrians this year

NEW DELHI: Four new pedestrian underpasses are expected to be readied this year as the Public Works Department projects that were approved before the pandemic, have picked up the pace, officials said.

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The Times of India

Tamil Nadu: First flood warning issued for Vaigai dam

MADURAI: The Water Resources Department of the Public Works Department issued the first flood warning for the people residing in the banks of River Vaigai in Theni, Madurai, Sivaganga, Ramanathapuram districts as the dam level touched 66 feet on Saturday morning.

The Times of India

Delhi: PWD issues tender for foot overbridge at Majnu ka Tilla

NEW DELHI: Public Works Department (PWD) has initiated the process of constructing a foot overbridge in the Majnu ka Tilla area.

The Hindu

PWD suffers loss of ₹754 cr. as rains damage roads, bridges

141 km of State highways and 924 km of district roads besides 357 minor bridges damaged

The Hindu

CBI conducts checks in Lakshadweep on Tuna fish export ‘scam’

It is alleged that no payments were made by the company to LCMF, resulting in a huge revenue loss to the federation and local fishermen.

The Hindu

Stalin releases design for govt. buildings

It was prepared by the Public Works Department

The Times of India

PWD to construct FOB connecting two buildings of Supreme Court

NEW DELHI: For smooth movement between the main building and the additional building of the Supreme Court, Public Works Department is planning to construct a foot overbridge near Pragati Maidan.

The Times of India

Delhi: Finish flyover repair in time, says Manish Sisodia

NEW DELHI: Deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia, who also holds the charge of the Public Works Department, has approved the repair work of three more flyovers on Saturday.

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