Drainage

31-Year-Old Man Dies After Car Falls Into Pit In Thane

Cities | Press Trust of India | Wednesday May 15, 2019

A 31-year-old man died today morning after his car fell into a pit dug up for drainage work in Maharashtra's Thane, an official said.

All Unauthorised Colonies To Get Drainage Systems, Roads: Arvind Kejriwal

Delhi News | Indo-Asian News Service | Thursday November 15, 2018

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday said the AAP government will construct roads, sewer, stormwater drains, and water pipelines simultaneously across all unauthorised colonies in the national capital.

Green Court "Shocked" By Drainage System, Waste Disposal In Agra

Cities | Press Trust of India | Tuesday October 16, 2018

The National Green Tribunal has termed as "shocking", the condition of drinking water supply, sewerage, drainage system and solid waste disposal in Agra and sought a report on the issue within two months.

Kolkata Gets $100 Million Asian Development Bank Loan For Drainage

Kolkata News | Indo-Asian News Service | Thursday October 4, 2018

India and Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Wednesday signed $100 million loan agreement to strengthen capacity of Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) for resilient urban services, an official statement said.

Over 7,200 Ford EcoSport Petrol SUVs Recalled In India

CarAndBike Team | Saturday September 8, 2018

Ford India has issued a recall for 7,249 units of its popular subcompact SUV, Ford EcoSport, in India. The recall is limited to only the petrol models of the facelift EcoSport, which were manufactured between November 2017 and March 2018.

Delhi Metro Station Flooded Days Before Its Opening. See Pics

Delhi News | Edited by Abhishek Chakraborty | Tuesday July 31, 2018

Delhi Metro's soon-to-open Bhikaji Cama Place metro station, which is on the Pink Line, has been facing problems due to water-logging caused by moderate to heavy rain. Due to improper drainage near the station gate, a portion of a pavement adjoining it has caved in slightly, officials said on Monday.

"Emergency Efforts" Required To Clean Drains, Says Delhi High Court

Delhi News | Press Trust of India | Monday July 30, 2018

The court appointed a panel headed by the Delhi Jal Board (DJB) chief executive officer to look into difficulties in drainage of storm water and sewage in the national capital.

After Waterlogging At Konark Sun Temple, Odisha Seeks Centre's Help

India News | Press Trust of India | Monday July 16, 2018

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik today asked the Centre to take quick steps to save the 13th century Sun Temple of Konark by ensuring proper drainage of water on a permanent basis at the world heritage monument.

38-Year-Old Man Dies After Falling In Pit In Aurangabad

Cities | Press Trust of India | Saturday June 23, 2018

An open pit filled with rainwater claimed the life of a 38-year-old man in the city today.

Watch: Passersby Save Boy From Being Swept Away In Fast-Flowing Drain

Offbeat | NDTV Offbeat Desk | Saturday May 19, 2018

Good Samaritans in China worked together to save an 11-year-old boy from being swept away into a fast-flowing drainage channel amid heavy rain.

Rescuers Find Teen 12 Hours After He Was Washed Away In A 'Maze' Of Drainage Pipes

World News | Cleve R. Wootson Jr., The Washington Post | Tuesday April 3, 2018

Sunday afternoon had been filled with soccer and volleyball and food, but at some point just before the Easter egg hunt, Jesse Hernandez and his cousins slipped away from their family's annual gathering to do some exploring on their own.

7 Workers Die Of Asphyxiation After Chemical Residue In Andhra Pradesh Drain

Andhra Pradesh News | Press Trust of India | Saturday February 17, 2018

At least seven workers of a private hatchery died of asphyxiation inside a drain in Chittoor district of Andhra Pradesh this morning, the police said.

India vs Australia 3rd T20I: Twitterati Upset With BCCI As Match Is Called Off

Friday October 13, 2017

The moment the match was cancelled, social media was flooded with reactions criticising BCCI for not having a proper drainage system at the stadium followed by poor infrastructure.

Dharamshala Civic Body To Build Parking Lots Over Drainage Channels

Cities | Press Trust of India | Wednesday July 12, 2017

The lack of parking space has led the Dharamshala municipal corporation to think of a novel way of tackling the problem -- it will make parking lots over the drainage channels on the two sides of the city's link roads.

Man Chokes To Death While Cleaning Drain Outside Delhi Mall

Delhi News | Press Trust of India | Saturday November 12, 2016

A scavenger died while another was hospitalised after they inhaled the pungent-smelling methane gas on Friday while cleaning a drain outside south Delhi's Vasant Square Mall, as the police booked the mall owner for alleged negligence.