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Hire Assamese Workers, Not 'Miya Muslims', Himanta Sarma Tells Contractors
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has yet again targeted 'Miya Muslims' by asking the public works departments (PWD) contractors to engage local workers instead of hiring 'Miya' workers from Dhubri.
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Video: Madhya Pradesh Minister Finds New Road Crumbling Under Her Feet
During a Sunday inspection of Madhya Pradesh's Raigaon constituency, state minister Pratima Bagri slammed the Public Works Department (PWD) after a newly renovated road crumbled beneath her feet.
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From Ayodhya to Sikkim: Delhi's 41 Roundabouts to Tell India's Story
Delhi's roads are set to become a living showcase of India's rich cultural tapestry. In a first-of-its-kind initiative, the Public Works Department (PWD) has announced a massive beautification drive that will transform 41 major roundabouts.
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US Ends Automatic Renewal Of Work Permits For Migrants, Indians To Be Hit
In a statement on Wednesday, the US Department of Homeland Security said "Aliens who file to renew their EAD on or after Oct. 30, 2025 (Thursday), will no longer receive an automatic extension of their EAD."
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Gold, Silver In Kilos, 17 Tonnes Of Honey: Retired Civic Engineer's Stash
Bhopal woke up to a real-life crime thriller on Thursday as the anti-corruption ombudsman Lokayukta raided the residence and properties of retired Public Works Department (PWD) Chief Engineer GP Mehra, uncovering an unbelievable mountain of wealth.
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Delhi's Kashmiri Gate Traffic Jams To Ease, Government Plans New Rs 500 Crore Flyover
Delhi commuters may soon get some relief from the daily gridlock at Inter-State Bus Terminal (ISBT). Officials say the government is working on a plan to construct a new flyover connecting Nigambodh Ghat (near Margat Wale Baba) to Majnu Ka Tilla
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Manual Scavenging Spotted Outside Supreme Court, Delhi Government Gets Steep Fine
The Delhi Public Works Department has been fined Rs 5 lakh by the Supreme Court after its labourers were found cleaning sewers outside the court building manually -- a process that is banned in view of the risks it poses to workers.
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New Drainage Plan Promises Flood-Free, Sustainable Delhi
Delhi may soon have a long-term answer to its waterlogging woes. The city government has cleared a futuristic Storm Water Drainage Master Plan, prepared by the Public Works Department (PWD), aimed at making the capital more resilient to flooding
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Delhi Road Commute To Get Smoother As Government Approves Rs 803 Crore Plan
Delhi is set to witness one of its largest road infrastructure overhauls in recent years, with the Public Works Department announcing a major upgrade with a Rs 803.39 crore allocation.
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Delhi Government Adopts Tech-Driven Approach To Fix Unsafe Roads
Delhi's Public Works Department (PWD) is adopting a tech-driven approach to road safety, introducing new dashboards and digital tools to tackle potholes, dark spots, waterlogging, and accident-prone stretches.
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Travel Influencer's Viral Video Prompts Repairs On Mumbai-Goa Highway
The repair work on the Mumbai-Goa highway at the Vashishti Bridge is underway after an aerial video showed massive craters on the road. The footage was shared by a travel influencer.
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Delhi Government Eyes Four Potential Sites For New Secretariat Building
In a fresh bid to house all administrative departments under one roof, the Delhi government is actively exploring four possible sites for the construction of a new secretariat building, Public Works Department (PWD) Minister Parvesh Sahib Singh said.
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Video: Truck Gets Stuck In Pothole After Part Of Delhi Road Caves In
A truck sank into the ground at Central Delhi's Nabi Karim area following continuous rainfall in the capital. Fortunately, no casualties or injuries were reported in the incident.
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New York Police Mourn Their "Very Best" Cop Killed In Manhattan Shooting
New York Police Department officer Didarul Islam is survived by his wife, two young sons, and a third child on the way.
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Engineer Dies By Suicide, Names 2 Seniors For Forcing Her To Clear Fake Bills
In a handwritten suicide, note the engineer alleged that she had been under intense mental stress due to constant pressure from two senior officials who allegedly forced her to approve bills for incomplete work.
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Hire Assamese Workers, Not 'Miya Muslims', Himanta Sarma Tells Contractors
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has yet again targeted 'Miya Muslims' by asking the public works departments (PWD) contractors to engage local workers instead of hiring 'Miya' workers from Dhubri.
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Video: Madhya Pradesh Minister Finds New Road Crumbling Under Her Feet
During a Sunday inspection of Madhya Pradesh's Raigaon constituency, state minister Pratima Bagri slammed the Public Works Department (PWD) after a newly renovated road crumbled beneath her feet.
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From Ayodhya to Sikkim: Delhi's 41 Roundabouts to Tell India's Story
Delhi's roads are set to become a living showcase of India's rich cultural tapestry. In a first-of-its-kind initiative, the Public Works Department (PWD) has announced a massive beautification drive that will transform 41 major roundabouts.
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US Ends Automatic Renewal Of Work Permits For Migrants, Indians To Be Hit
In a statement on Wednesday, the US Department of Homeland Security said "Aliens who file to renew their EAD on or after Oct. 30, 2025 (Thursday), will no longer receive an automatic extension of their EAD."
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Gold, Silver In Kilos, 17 Tonnes Of Honey: Retired Civic Engineer's Stash
Bhopal woke up to a real-life crime thriller on Thursday as the anti-corruption ombudsman Lokayukta raided the residence and properties of retired Public Works Department (PWD) Chief Engineer GP Mehra, uncovering an unbelievable mountain of wealth.
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Delhi's Kashmiri Gate Traffic Jams To Ease, Government Plans New Rs 500 Crore Flyover
Delhi commuters may soon get some relief from the daily gridlock at Inter-State Bus Terminal (ISBT). Officials say the government is working on a plan to construct a new flyover connecting Nigambodh Ghat (near Margat Wale Baba) to Majnu Ka Tilla
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Manual Scavenging Spotted Outside Supreme Court, Delhi Government Gets Steep Fine
The Delhi Public Works Department has been fined Rs 5 lakh by the Supreme Court after its labourers were found cleaning sewers outside the court building manually -- a process that is banned in view of the risks it poses to workers.
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New Drainage Plan Promises Flood-Free, Sustainable Delhi
Delhi may soon have a long-term answer to its waterlogging woes. The city government has cleared a futuristic Storm Water Drainage Master Plan, prepared by the Public Works Department (PWD), aimed at making the capital more resilient to flooding
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Delhi Road Commute To Get Smoother As Government Approves Rs 803 Crore Plan
Delhi is set to witness one of its largest road infrastructure overhauls in recent years, with the Public Works Department announcing a major upgrade with a Rs 803.39 crore allocation.
-
Delhi Government Adopts Tech-Driven Approach To Fix Unsafe Roads
Delhi's Public Works Department (PWD) is adopting a tech-driven approach to road safety, introducing new dashboards and digital tools to tackle potholes, dark spots, waterlogging, and accident-prone stretches.
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Travel Influencer's Viral Video Prompts Repairs On Mumbai-Goa Highway
The repair work on the Mumbai-Goa highway at the Vashishti Bridge is underway after an aerial video showed massive craters on the road. The footage was shared by a travel influencer.
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Delhi Government Eyes Four Potential Sites For New Secretariat Building
In a fresh bid to house all administrative departments under one roof, the Delhi government is actively exploring four possible sites for the construction of a new secretariat building, Public Works Department (PWD) Minister Parvesh Sahib Singh said.
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Video: Truck Gets Stuck In Pothole After Part Of Delhi Road Caves In
A truck sank into the ground at Central Delhi's Nabi Karim area following continuous rainfall in the capital. Fortunately, no casualties or injuries were reported in the incident.
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New York Police Mourn Their "Very Best" Cop Killed In Manhattan Shooting
New York Police Department officer Didarul Islam is survived by his wife, two young sons, and a third child on the way.
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Engineer Dies By Suicide, Names 2 Seniors For Forcing Her To Clear Fake Bills
In a handwritten suicide, note the engineer alleged that she had been under intense mental stress due to constant pressure from two senior officials who allegedly forced her to approve bills for incomplete work.
