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The Hindu
3 days ago
- Climate
- The Hindu
Special officer stresses permanent solutions to check flooding in Warangal
Future City Development Authority (FCDA) Commissioner and Special Officer for erstwhile Warangal district K. Shashanka stressed the need for permanent measures to check frequent flooding under the Greater Warangal Municipal Corporation (GWMC) during monsoon. Mr. Shashanka along with GWMC Commissioner Chahat Bajpai and other officials visited several flood-prone colonies near Bhadrakali Lake and Chinna Waddepalli Lake on Sunday. During the visit, Mr. Shashanka emphasised the need for various departments to work in coordination to assess floodwater intensity levels in the GWMC limits. He stressed that departments like irrigation, engineering, revenue and municipal administration should collaborate to study issues like inflow and outflow capacity at the Bhadrakali Lake inlet. He also highlighted the importance of increasing the storage capacity of Bhadrakali Lake and preventing water from flooding low-lying areas. Additionally, Mr. Shashanka suggested constructing drains with maximum water flow capacity in mind and ensuring that water does not enter green areas. During a visit to the Chinna Waddepalli Lake, he noted that the lack of main drains and stormwater drains in low-lying areas causes water from the Katta Mallanna lake to flow into the Chinna Waddepalli Lake during heavy rains. He suggested constructing large drains with high capacity in the SR Nagar area to mitigate this issue. Later, while inspecting the Integrated Command Control Centre at GWMC headquarters, Mr. Shashanka advised connecting information about inflow and outflow of water from every tank in the city to the ICCC. This would enable real-time monitoring and alerts for each ward, facilitating timely responses to changes in weather conditions.
New Indian Express
5 days ago
- General
- New Indian Express
Newly allotted Indiramma houses turn into struggle for survival
HHANAMKONDA : Just days after moving into their new double-bedroom homes, the beneficiaries of 592 newly constructed houses under the Indiramma scheme in the Balasamudram area of Hanamkonda town find themselves grappling with hardships. Upon settling in, residents were dismayed to discover the absence of basic amenities such as electricity, drinking water, and proper drainage systems. With no water connections available, many have been forced to depend on paid water sources and make do with inadequate public toilets nearby. The troubling situation has driven some to resort to illegal power connections from adjacent poles. G Lakshmi, one of the beneficiaries, shared her concerns with TNIE, stating that the lack of facilities has left several families without a safe place to sleep, prompting them to seek refuge at relatives' homes. The situation has also raised safety alarms, as dark corners of the new houses have become a haven for snakes and venomous insects at night, creating a hazardous environment for residents. Appeals for rectification have been directed to Warangal West MLA Naini Rajender Reddy and other local officials, demanding urgent action on the provision of power, water, and drainage connections. Another beneficiary, A Nagalakshmi, expressed her frustration over the inadequate response from the Greater Warangal Municipal Corporation (GWMC), which, despite supplying water through tankers after persistent requests, has yet to address the pressing issue of drainage. This shortfall is particularly burdensome for women, who face significant challenges at night without access to toilets.
Time of India
6 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
For fourth time, Goa govt invites bids for Bainguinim waste plant
Panaji: While waste management minister Atanasio 'Babush' Monserrate and Cumbharjua MLA Rajesh Faldessai locked horns over the setting up of a solid waste management plant at Bainguinim earlier this year, state govt on Tuesday invited bidders for the fourth time to set up the 100TPD (tonne per day) plant. Govt had earlier sought to set up a 250TPD plant there. The Rs 140-crore public-private-partnership (PPP) project is on design, build, finance, operate and transfer (DBFOT) basis. The Goa Waste Management Corporation (GWMC) has approached govt for approval to float a new tender for setting up the plant, and the latter has granted permission. Once the proposal is approved, a request for qualification (RFQ) will be floated for the fourth time. The bidding process for the PPP project will be divided into two stages. In the first stage — the RFQ stage — prospective bidders will be shortlisted. In the second and final stage, or the request for proposal (RFP) or invitation of financial bids, the shortlisted bidder will be given the RFP. In 2008, the Corporation of the City of Panaji (CCP) acquired land at Bainguinim to set up the waste management plant, and in 2017, the land was handed over to the GWMC. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Seniors are going crazy for these comfy, stylish, easy-on shoes Ultra-Comfortable Shoes Undo The GWMC held a public hearing, and an environmental clearance was also obtained. At the time, the corporation also invited RFQs for the proposed plant. In August 2021, all three bidders in the first tender were disqualified as none were found to be eligible. Recently, Union minister for state and North Goa MP, Shripad Naik, urged govt to shift the plant from Bainguinim, considering the sentiments of the people. Making it clear that the location of the project will not be changed, Monserrate, who is also the Panaji MLA, had said in Jan that he was not sure if Faldessai would be there as an MLA when the project was inaugurated. 'He (Faldessai) will be there to lay the foundation stone (for the plant), but I am not very sure if he will be there to inaugurate it,' Monserrate had said. 'He (Faldesai) was ensuring that the plant would not come up. He is trying to protect his people, and I don't want to comment on that. The plant will come up at Bainguinim,' Monserrate had said. Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Happy Independence Day wishes , messages , and quotes !
New Indian Express
31-07-2025
- Science
- New Indian Express
Prataparudra Planetarium to reopen soon in Warangal
WARANGAL: After two decades, the Prataparudra Planetarium in Warangal is set to reopen. The Greater Warangal Municipal Corporation (GWMC) has sanctioned Rs 6 crore which includes Rs 2 crore for civil renovation and Rs 4 crore for new electronic equipment to restore the long-neglected planetarium. Once a popular venue for astronomy shows, particularly for students, it was shut down due to lack of maintenance funds. For close to 10 years, the BRS regime overlooked its revival. Now, under the Congress government, the long-awaited dream of reopening the facility is finally becoming a reality, said a local resident. The planetarium is among the largest in the state, second only to the Birla Planetarium in Hyderabad. It holds vast potential to serve as a hub for students, researchers, and institutions. According to Greater Warangal Municipal Corporation engineering officials, 70 per cent of the civil work is complete, with the remaining work underway. Once completed, tenders will be called for equipment procurement and installation to resume shows.
Time of India
28-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Waste corp seeks new green nod for Verna plant
Panaji: After failing to get an environmental clearance (EC) to set up an integrated solid waste management and waste-to-energy plant at Verna for two years, the Goa Waste Management Corporation (GWMC) decided to speed up the process and file a fresh application before the state environment impact assessment authority (SEIAA). This plant would be the fourth plant in the state. There were some technical issues which led to the delay in the EC, but it has now been decided to clear all the queries and approach the authority for a fresh EC, a senior official said. The GWMC said that a waste-to-energy plant will be set up at Verna at an estimated cost of Rs 500 crore and will generate 16MW electricity and 38MW heat while processing 250 tonnes of waste per day (TPD). The project is the first of its kind in Goa, and since the non-biodegradable waste is continuously generated, the project will sustain itself, a senior govt official said. The electricity department will procure the power, and the steam generated at the plant will be supplied to industries to be utilised in manufacturing processes, the officer said. 'The objective of the plant is to generate electricity and steam from the non-biodegradable waste by adopting environment-friendly processes, and the outcome of the project includes long-term management of non-biodegradable waste without harming the environment,' the officer said. The non-biodegradable waste is stored in sheds in the panchayat jurisdiction, where the recyclable fraction of non-biodegradable waste is recovered and sent for recycling. The non-recyclable waste is stored in the shed and is collected by the GWMC. The corporation then bales this non-recyclable waste and sends it to various cement plants in Karnataka to be used as a fuel alternative in kilns, thus making it refuse derived fuels (RDF). 'The cost of transportation of such RDF is almost Rs 1,000 per tonne. The state is fully dependent on the Karnataka-based cement plants for the disposal of RDF,' the senior official said. He said that if there is a direction in the near future by the Karnataka state pollution control board for the stoppage of transportation of interstate waste, it will lead to the accumulation of RDF in water bodies and thereby affect aquatic life and also the flora and fauna. 'So, in order to have our own facility in Goa, it is proposed to establish a 250 TPD waste-to-energy plant,' he said. The plant at Verna will cater to the waste generated in Mormugao taluka and some parts of Salcete taluka. The plant will be set up on an area of 1 lakh sqm, and the environment impact study for the plant has already been done.
