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Corporation hopeful of wrapping up pre-monsoon works by month-end

Kochi Corporation aims to complete pre-monsoon cleaning of drains and canals by month end, facing opposition skepticism.

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Employees suspect foul play in SCL takeover by private firm

Kozhikode steel complex employees suspect land mafia involvement in SAIL-SCL takeover, alleging government betrayal, seeking job security for workers.

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Pavement priorities get attention at Lexington City Hall.

Laying down new pavement along Lexington streets is something that often interests both citizens and Council members representing residents. Members of the Council’s Environmental Quality and Public Works Committee got an update this week.

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Legal battle loomed behind closed doors over sand on Stockton Beach

Documents reveal how ongoing ownership stoush put project at risk

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Minister visits Dhupdal Reservoir

Public Works Minister visits Dhupdal Reservoir in Belagavi, discusses water release, drought, and increasing dam capacity with officers.

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Situation ‘not favourable’, Himachal Pradesh Congress chief opts out of Lok Sabha poll

Shimla Congress leader Pratibha Singh withdraws from Lok Sabha election due to unfavorable ground situation and disheartened workers.

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₹65.6 crore sanctioned for renovation of 16 roads in Kollam

Administrative sanction has been accorded for the development and renovation of 16 roads in Kollam district at a cost of ₹65.6 crore, Public Works Minister P.A. Mohamed Riyas has said.

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Government contractors to observe token strike on March 4

Contractors demand government intervention for construction sector crisis, threatening boycott if demands not met post-elections.

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Revenue dept. yet to hand over land for development of Kochi NH bypass-MG Road corridor to PWD

Uncertainty looms over road development in Kochi as NHAI's elevated highway project faces delays and land acquisition issues persist.

The Hindu

NH 66 will be completed on time: Mohamed Riyas

he State government aims to implement comprehensive development activities that will accelerate the progress of the country, Public Works Minister P.A. Mohamed Riyas has said.

The Hindu

Departments should work in coordination to reduce road accidents: Police Commissioner

Belagavi police officers strategize to reduce road accidents by 25%, implement stricter rules, and improve road safety measures.

The Hindu

Guarantee schemes aimed at improving economic condition of the poor and the lower middle class, says Minister

Belagavi Public Works Minister emphasizes the importance of utilizing the benefits of guarantee schemes for economic improvement.

The Hindu

New office soon for National Highways division in Belagavi

A new divisional office of the National Highways division will be set up in Belagavi to oversee road projects in the northern and north-eastern regions of the State.

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Goa govt. seeks better connectivity with Karnataka

Goa seeks better connectivity with Karnataka via highway & railway; Union Minister agrees to okay proposal, while & Belagavi district in-charge says Karnataka will extend cooperation

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Contractors submit documents linked with their ‘40% commission’ charge to Nagamohan Das Commission

Commission probing alleged 40% commission in public works during BJP rule receives documents from Contractors' Association. Documents running 600 pages, more to come. Documents show tender irregularities, bill payment violations, and irregularities in payment release. Documents also against officials for corruption. Association and individual contractors approach commission with documents.

The Hindu

First women-only rest house in Kerala to come up in Thiruvananthapuram

Kerala PWD to set up first women-only rest house in Thiruvananthapuram. State govt has sanctioned ₹2.25 crore for the two-storey building, expected to be completed in 2025. Facility to benefit women visiting the capital for various purposes. 156 rest houses across the State, with ₹7 crore in annual revenue from…

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Satish Jarkiholi says he may take legislators on a foreign tour

Satish Jarkiholi, Public Works Minister & KPCC working president, recently completed a solo tour of Dubai. He cancelled plans to take legislators to Mysuru, but announced a trip to Dubai. He clarified that the Congress govt's plan to integrate departments is for administrative convenience, not due to financial constraints.

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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…

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Public Works Minister launches construction of bypass road

The government initially set aside ₹70 crore for the project in the 2018-19 Budget, but the work could not be started as the bidding process had to be cancelled several times after bidders quoted prices that were exceptionally higher than the government’s estimate.

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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

Finance department approves revised estimate of Nerekadavu-Makkekadavu bridge project

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Belgaum Sugars to fund cloud seeding in Belagavi

BelagaviBelgaum Sugars, owned by Public Works Minister Satish Jarkiholi, to conduct cloud seeding in Belagavi district on Friday. Exercise part of social welfare activity, not seeking govt support. 12 of 14 taluks in district on drought-hit list. Flight operated by Kyathi Climate Modification Consultants to take off from Begumpet Airport,…

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G. Sudhakaran deplores attempts to disregard developmental initiatives of previous LDF government

The Hindu

Steps initiated to restart construction of Nerekadavu-Makkekadavu bridge over Vembanad

The bridge construction, which got under way in 2016, remains stalled after the construction firm sought to revise the estimate due to cost escalation

The Hindu

Ganesh Mandals want free power supply for idol installations in Belagavi during festivities next month

BelagaviGanesh Mandals demand free power, police security, medical care, single window clearance for Ganesh Chaturthi. Over 2K mandals, 400 registered with city corp. Public Works Minister agrees to most demands, exploring possibility of supplying power at lower rates. Mayor, Ganeshotsav Mahamandal, officials hold meetings to ensure smooth festivities. ₹1 crore…

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