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Time of India
16 hours ago
- Business
- Time of India
Govt launches portal to improve coordination among city depts
1 2 3 Guwahati: City dwellers will no longer experience inconvenience due to a lack of coordination among govt departments during development works. State govt on Tuesday launched a dedicated portal to bring road-cutting agencies and road-owning departments onto a single platform, ensuring better coordination, increased accountability, and greater transparency. Housing and urban affairs minister Jayanta Mallabaruah, while launching the portal 'Path Samanway', said the portal will also enable the public to monitor the status and progress of ongoing work in real time. Speaking at a press conference, the minister said, "Today, we have launched an app and website named 'Path Samanvay'. This app is for coordination among various departments during the execution of public works like digging for a gas pipeline. From now onwards, every agency will apply for NOC online and will get the permission online. This will remain in the public domain. After closure, they will have to take a completion certificate. " The development of the app and the portal is an initiative of the Kamrup (Metro) district administration. He added that whoever violates the system would be fined under the District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) Act. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 15 most beautiful women in the world Undo "The contractor will have to give a closure report. This is an integrated system. Whoever violates it will be fined under the DDMA Act," he added. The minister said a lack of coordination among departments was an issue, as a result of which a road is often dug up after a road-owning agency repairs it. "This does not only create inconvenience to the people but also impacts funds," he added. Mallabaruah said the mechanism has been developed for the Kamrup (Metro) district for now, and a similar system will soon be introduced in other parts of the state.
Indian Express
12-07-2025
- Climate
- Indian Express
Some Mandi areas still cut-off, drones deliver medicines, ration to the affected
The State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), along with the District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA), on Friday deployed drones to expedite the delivery of ration and other relief material to severely-affected areas in Mandi district, where the road connectivity is yet to be restored. A 15-kg ration kit was delivered by a drone to Bayla village in the disaster-affected Janjehli region. A team led by team captain Nutan and comprising eight SDRF personnel, two Mandi police officers, and three members of a private drone-operating company played a key role in executing the operation. Panchayati Raj Joint Director Surender Mohan said, 'Drones are being used to deliver relief material and essential supplies to disaster-hit areas quickly. Today, ration kits were sent by a drone. In another operation, medicines were delivered to around 50 people in Odidhar, using a separate drone. Additionally, in Thunadi and Lambathach, essential household items and important documents are being safely retrieved from damaged homes.' Drones are also being used to search for persons missing following the flash-floods induced by the cloudbursts. . A senior SDRF official said, 'The company operating drones is also providing proper training to personnel in operating the drones.' Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said the government opened almost all major roads in disaster-affected areas, and efforts to open link roads were underway. 'The government acted swiftly to restore essential services in the affected areas.50 JCB machines were engaged to open roads in the affected areas from the very first day. The road up to Chail Chowk, Bagsyad, Thunag, Janjehli and Chhatri will be brought under CRIF so that it can be made a composite road,' Sukhu told mediapersons at Sundernagar in Mandi district on Friday. During his three-day visit to Mandi district, Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu went to various disaster-affected areas under Seraj and Nachan Assembly constituencies to take stock of the damage caused by heavy rains and cloudbursts. The chief minister said, 'The road and bridges from Thunag to Janjehli have suffered extensive damage. At present, it has been restored temporarily. There will be no shortage of money for restoration works. The government has, so far, released Rs 7 crore for relief and rescue works so that the restoration work can be expedited further.' A total of 224 roads in the state, including National Highway 3 (Atari to Leh) and 166 other roads, were closed in Mandi on Friday morning, according to the State Emergency Operation Centre (SEOC). Over 150 transformers and 800 water supply schemes have been disrupted in the state, of which 143 and 204, respectively, are in Mandi district. He said that the Deputy CM and PWD minister had already visited and assessed damages in the disaster-affected areas. Sukhu said, 'There has been unprecedented loss in these areas, and the government and the district administration are providing relief and other material to the affected families day and night. Huge losses of livestock, crops and vegetables were also reported. The state government will provide compensation to the affected families for buying clothes and also for the loss of livestock, besides all possible help from its resources.' The CM said he would seek permission from the central government to give forest land to the people so that they could be settled in a safer place. He sought the support of BJP MPs for the state government's proposal to obtain the central government's permission to relocate affected individuals to a safer location. Sukhu said, 'In the next two days, Technical Education Minister Rajesh Dharmani will be in the disaster-affected areas to take stock of relief and rescue operations.'
Time of India
10-07-2025
- Climate
- Time of India
‘Venice vibes': Videos of flooded Gurugram go viral, netizens say millennium city a 'bubble propped up by NRIs'
Gurugram witnessed a dramatic collapse of urban infrastructure on Wednesday evening as torrential rainfall battered the city, turning major roads into rivers and bringing traffic to a grinding halt. Videos of the waterlogged "millennium city" — home to multi-crore luxury apartments and corporate towers — flooded social media, prompting sarcastic comments and criticism. WFH Advisory Issued After City Chokes Under 133 mm Rainfall Following the chaos, the District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) on Thursday issued an advisory asking all corporate offices and private institutions to implement work-from-home (WFH) for their employees on July 10. The move aims to ease traffic congestion and ensure public safety. — ANI (@ANI) According to the advisory, Gurugram recorded 133 mm of rainfall over a 12-hour period, ending at 7 am on Thursday — including an "extremely intense" 103 mm downpour between 7:30 pm and 9 pm on Wednesday alone. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has placed the district under an 'Orange Alert'. Traffic Jams, Inundation in Key Areas The impact was severe and widespread. The downpour submerged several stretches, including: Live Events Narsinghpur stretch of Delhi-Gurugram Expressway Areas near Basai and Golf Course Extension Road Roads around Rajiv Chowk, Sheetla Mata Road, Sadar Bazaar, Bus Adda, and Sectors 4, 5, 12, 13, 22, 23, 30, 31, 40, 45, 47, 48, and 51 — ANI (@ANI) A 7-8 km-long queue of vehicles clogged NH-48 from Narsinghpur to Rajokri in Delhi. At Subhash Chowk, nearly 2.5 feet of water had accumulated, with traffic snarls persisting until 2 am. Social Media Erupts: 'Luxury Living or Water World?' As visuals of submerged luxury neighbourhoods went viral, residents and netizens took to X (formerly Twitter) to vent frustration and ridicule the city's poor infrastructure. 'Who buys Rs 10 crore flats in Gurgaon without even checking the drainage? Just 30 minutes of rain and it's Venice out here,' wrote one user, calling the city a 'bubble propped up by NRIs and investors.' — arun_mathuria (@arun_mathuria) Another viral post featured a flooded Golf Course Road, sarcastically captioned: 'For the unversed, this is the same road where apartments are sold for Rs 100 crores. Venice vibes and doorstep thrill surely deserve this price. #LuxuryLiving #GurgaonRains' — sumedhasharma86 (@sumedhasharma86) Others questioned the misuse of taxpayer money: 'Millennial city with this kind of drainage system! Where are the taxes going? Down the drain — literally.' — sumedhasharma86 (@sumedhasharma86) Some users mocked the state government's plan for a Disneyland-style amusement park near the city: 'Govt plans a Disneyland near Gurugram, but has already started building water parks.' — kunalsharma1284 (@kunalsharma1284) A particularly biting comment read: 'Please start a boat service in Gurugram.' — khushhal_garg (@khushhal_garg) The Municipal Corporation of Gurugram (MCG) came under fire as users demanded accountability. Videos from multiple locations showed inundated underpasses, stranded vehicles, and pedestrians wading through knee-deep water. With rain continuing to lash parts of NCR and more showers forecasted, the city's fragile infrastructure is once again under the scanner — raising questions about the sustainability of rapid urban expansion without adequate public services. — DrJain21 (@DrJain21)
India Today
10-07-2025
- Climate
- India Today
Gurugram private firms advised to allow work from home after rain paralyses city
The Gurugram administration has requested private and corporate institutions to allow their employees to work from home today after heavy rain on Wednesday led to waterlogging and traffic jams, bringing the city to a standstill."All corporate offices and private institutions are advised to allow work from home on 10th July 2025 to prevent traffic congestion. Stay safe. Follow updates from District Administration Gurugram," the advisory was issued by Gurugram District Magistrate and District Disaster Management Authority chairman, Ajay Kumar. The city, which is part of the National Capital Region (NCR), witnessed intermittent overnight rain. Large stretches of residential blocks were inundated, with residents sharing the conditions of their neighbourhoods on X. As a result, traffic was heavily impacted, with vehicles hardly moving and commuters stuck on the road for received 133 mm of rainfall in the last 12 hours, including 103 mm in only 90 minutes, according to the district India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast very heavy rainfall over several states of northwest India, including Haryana, today. An orange alert has been issued for and Noida were equally hit by the rain on Wednesday. Several parts of the national capital witnessed a downpour on Thursday morning as minimum temperature in Delhi dropped to 23 degrees Celsius on Thursday, 4.3 notches below the seasonal average, owing to the rain, the Met Department said. Also, humidity levels were recorded at 100 per cent at 8.30 IMD predicted moderate rainfall in Delhi throughout the day.- Ends(With inputs PTI)Must Watch
The Hindu
09-07-2025
- Climate
- The Hindu
Ballari officials told to be prepared for possible floods
KALABURAGI With increasing outflows from the Tungabhadra dam and the river nearing flood levels, Ballari Deputy Commissioner Prashant Kumar Mishra has directed officials to stay prepared for any emergency. Chairing the District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) meeting at the Deputy Commissioner's office on July 8, he instructed tahsildars of flood-prone areas, especially in Kampli and Siruguppa taluks, to initiate precautionary measures, including relocation of vulnerable populations to safer locations. The Deputy Commissioner informed that the Tungabhadra reservoir has filled up earlier than expected this year due to heavy rainfall in the Malnad region. 'The Irrigation Consultative Committee (ICC) has decided to retain only around 80–85 tmcft of water, and release the rest into the river. The situation calls for heightened alertness in low-lying villages along the riverbank,' Mr. Mishra said. DDMA Officer Parmesh informed that the reservoir currently held 76.731 tmcft of water against the total capacity of 105.788 tmcft, with an inflow of 54,550 cusecs and an outflow of 61,645 cusecs. He clarified that the Kampli and Gangavathi bridges would be submerged only if the discharge crosses 1,00,000 cusecs. 'In such a scenario, two villages in Kampli and one in Siruguppa are likely to be affected. Temporary relief centres are already being prepared,' he said. The DC instructed tahsildars to conduct daily inspections, warn residents against venturing into the river, and ensure protection of lives and livestock, apart from stressing the importance of proactive planning to prevent casualties, or damage to crops. Joint Director of Agriculture Somasundar reported a 49% rainfall deficit in June and a 45% deficit so far in July, though forecast indicated potential rainfall in the coming days. 'Sowing of kharif crops like cotton, corn, and tur has begun, and there is still a window for further sowing,' he said. Mr. Mishra told tahsildars to visit their respective taluks, gather field-level data on rainfall shortages, and coordinate with the Agriculture Department to submit reports to the government of Karnataka. During the meeting, the DC reviewed the status of projects taken up under the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF), and sought updates from the departments concerned. Mr. Mishra handed over the proceedings to Additional Deputy Commissioner Mohammed Zubair before leaving to attend to other commitments. The meeting was attended by DDLR Pramod, and officials from the PWD, Animal Husbandry, Horticulture, and other district-level departments, along with tahsildars from five taluks via video conference.
