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Indian Express
3 days ago
- Indian Express
10-year-old girl dies after ‘falling into open drain' in Gorakhpur, probe ordered
AN INQUIRY has been ordered into the death of a 10-year-old girl who drowned after falling into an open drain in Gorakhpur on Monday. The victim, Afreen, was returning home from a madrasa at the time, officials said on Wednesday. A video purportedly showing local residents pulling the girl out of the drain has surfaced on social media. The incident took place in the Ghosipurwa locality, where construction work to cover the drain and carry out other related projects is underway. Gorakhpur Mayor Dr Manglesh Kumar Srivastava said a showcause notice has been issued to the contractor who was assigned the work and the junior engineer of the municipal corporation. Additional Municipal Commissioner, Gorakhpur, Durgesh Mishra said a committee has been formed to look into the matter. He said action would be taken on the basis of its findings. According to local residents, heavy rainfall on Monday led to waterlogging on a road in the locality. In the evening, the victim, accompanied by her 12-year-old elder brother, was returning home when she accidentally fell into an open portion of the drain. The force of the current took her forward several metres before locals managed to pull her out of the water. She was taken to a hospital, where doctors declared her dead. Officials claimed that apart from a 'small uncovered portion' where the incident occurred, the rest of the drain in that area has been covered. The victim's father, Anees, earns his livelihood by operating a handcart. Sub-divisional magistrate, Gorakhpur, Deepak Kumar Gupta, said a compensation of Rs 4 lakh has been provided to the girl's family.
Time of India
18-07-2025
- General
- Time of India
Gorakhpur ranks 4th nationally in Swacch Surveskshan
1 2 Gorakhpur: Gorakhpur has clinched the top spot in Uttar Pradesh under the 3–10 lakh population category in the Swachh Survekshan 2024 rankings, while securing an impressive 4th position nationally among cities with a population between 1–10 lakh. The city also bagged the prestigious 5-Star Garbage Free City (GFC) certification and the coveted Water+ status, alongside securing 3rd place in the Safaimitra Surakshit Shehar Challenge, Gorakhpur municipal corporation (GMC) official informed. This feat marks a significant turnaround for Gorakhpur, which ranked 74th nationally in 2023. According to officials, the success is attributed to a focused strategy involving 100% door-to-door waste collection, scientific disposal of legacy waste, establishment of RRR (Reduce-Reuse-Recycle) centres, and technological innovations like QR-based monitoring. Over 2.24 lakh metric tonnes of legacy waste were scientifically cleared from the Ekla Bandha site, which was later rejuvenated with over 1.5 lakh miyawaki trees across 40 acres. Efforts such as decentralised wastewater treatment at Takiya Ghat Nala using nature-based solutions, and development of an integrated waste management facility at Suthani, have further strengthened the city's waste management framework. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 5 Books Warren Buffett Wants You To Read in 2025 Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo Mayor Manglesh Kumar Srivastava described the achievement as a "collective victory of citizens, sanitation workers and the administrative machinery." Municipal commissioner Gaurav Singh Sogarwal highlighted "robust governance and civic engagement" as key drivers, while SBM-U Nodal /additional municipal commissioner Durgesh Mishra credited ground-level coordination and strategic planning for the city's rapid progress. With its Vision 2026 plan, Gorakhpur now aims to transform into a Zero Waste City, positioning itself as a national model for sustainable urban development.
