Public Works Department

Attempted encroachment on government land near Delhi Race Club

NEW DELHI: In a recent incident, unknown individuals allegedly attempted to encroach upon 2.5 acres of government land near the Delhi Race Club, which belongs to the Public Works Department (PWD) of the Delhi Government. The allegations point to private individuals attempting to construct a house on government land.   According to a source, the […]

UP Government to fell over 1.12 lakh trees for Kanwar Yatra route

National Green Tribunal (NGT) has been informed by the environment department of the Uttar Pradesh government that over 1.12 lakh trees will be felled in the protected forest area to make way for the upcoming Kanwar Yatra route.

J&K ACB file case in Mughal Road Project against Ex-CE, HCCL

Jammu and Kashmir ACB has filed a case against ex-Chief Engineer Raman Puri and Hindustan Construction Company over the Mughal Road Project.

Supreme Court halts demolition drive pending further review

NEW DELHI – The Supreme Court of India has issued a temporary halt on demolitions across the country without its explicit permission, with exceptions only for encroachments on public infrastructure such as roads, footpaths, railway tracks, or water bodies. This decision comes as the court examines multiple petitions alleging the government’s misuse of bulldozers to […]

Widen All State, District Roads To At Least 2 Lane: UP PWD Minister Jitin Prasada

LUCKNOW: In a major infrastructure push that is expected to ease transportation and movement, Public Works Department (PWD) Minister Jitin Prasada on Friday instructed senior officials to prepare an action plan to widen all state and district roads to at least two lanes in the next five years. In a review meeting attended by Minister […]