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In run-up to G20, Delhi drains see manual clean-ups without protective gear

Despite a ban on hazardous cleaning without protective gear, contractors from Delhi’s public works department have employed several workers, including many who claimed to be minors, to desilt rainwater drains manually, without any safety equipment.

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59 encroachments on waterbodies in Tiruvannamalai to be razed

Initiative is part of district administration’s monsoon preparedness to prevent inundation of the town as Tiruvannamalai was flooded last year and was cut off from key arterial stretches for weeks due to the overflowing of Vengaikaal tank

The Hindu

Delhi says it has no manual scavengers. How have over 45 of them died in 5 years?

In 2013, with much fanfare, India’s Supreme Court abolished manual scavenging. It sought to “correct the historical injustice and indignity suffered by manual scavengers” – and directed states to do the same.

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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

Underpass at Collectorate Junction in Kakkanad remains a distant dream

The project fails to find mention in the State Budget; much of the acquired land in the Bharat Mata College-Irumpanam stretch lying unused

The Hindu

Experts call for innovation in construction

National conference on resilient infrastructure

The Hindu

Roads in Kerala under running contract to be inspected from September 20, says Minister for Public Works P. A. Mohamed Riyas

Minister calls for innovative, sustainable construction methods

The Hindu

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Extensive reconnaissance and surveys: selecting the right site

Three spots along Marina beach were under consideration

The Hindu

Practo asked to make its website, app fully accessible for the disabled

Court of Chief Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities says private firms have to comply with rights of PwD Act

The Hindu

Bad roads dominate political debate in Kerala

Social media abuzz with trolls, memes lampooning NHAI, PWD

The Hindu

Pre-monsoon road repairs not done in State, says Kerala Opposition leader

Public Works Minister P.A. Mohamed Riyas asked to do a stock-taking of what is going on in his department

The Hindu

Potholed roads: minister to meet union minister soon

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The Hindu

Delayed disbursement of fellowship a rights violation: Disabled scholars

The National Fellowship for Persons with Disabilities Scholars Association says the delay had led to issues of ‘depression and helplessness’

The Hindu

Crater on MC Road throws traffic through Muvattupuzha into disarray

Affected area of road cordoned off

The Hindu

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Generation of unique disability IDs ramped up

There’s room to extend campaign till August 15, say sources

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

Govt., Oppn. in war of words over bad roads

Opposition walks out of Assembly after Speaker disallows adjournment motion

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Maharajganj: PWD and contractor on backfoot after Dynamite News exposed their false claim of 'road completion' in UP

After this exposition by Dynamite News, the connivance between the PWD and the contractors has once again come to the fore. Read this exclusive story on Dynamite News:

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The Hindu

PWD, NHAI to develop 1,038 lakes near highways

Bengaluru

The Hindu

PWD to fell 4,260 trees and transplant 2,104 for six road-widening projects around Bengaluru

A total of 7,500 trees to be impacted by the road-widening projects around the city

The Hindu

Waterlogging in Pragati Maidan tunnel during first monsoon rain belies PWD's claims

The PWD officials had earlier claimed automatic pumps along with seven underground sumps have been constructed in the tunnel for swift discharge of the water

The Hindu

SC/ST association alleges discrimination in promotion in PWD

Bengaluru

The Hindu

Works on Sathram airstrip to be sped up

Meeting reviews progress

The Hindu

NATPAC to submit proposals to decongest Vyttila this month

Long-term plan may involve land acquisition

The Hindu

PWD officials who compromise on quality, worksite safety will not be spared, says Minister Riyas

He promises action if illegal practices are brought to government’s notice

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