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Time of India
a day ago
- Climate
- Time of India
Residents struggle as parts of city remain inundated
1 2 Patna: As downpour continued in Patna, several parts of the city remained inundated on Tuesday. Workers of the civic body were still pumping out the sewage-mixed rainwater from multiple affected areas, as residents waded through ankle to knee-deep water in areas like Patliputra Colony, Patel Nagar, Lohanipur, Kadamkuan, Rajbanshi Nagar, Digha, Danapur, Kankerbagh, Patna City and Phulwarisharif. Anuradha Jha, a resident of Gardanibagh, said the waterlogging situation in Gardanibagh Road number 1 remained the same since Monday. Aman Rajpur Singh said water entered houses in Bazaar Samiti area. "People have been living in waterlogged houses for the last 24 hours. There is no help till now," he said. Roshan Goswami, a resident of Danapur, said that the local residents have been facing waterlogging since Sunday night. "There are snakes in water. We are left with no groceries or vegetables. Dirty drain water have inundated our lane. I invested Rs 70,000 to make a small pathway, but the water crosses the line every year," he complained. Meanwhile, urban development and housing minister Jibesh Kumar, along with road construction minister Nitin Nabin, inspected different waterlogged areas. Patna municipal commissioner Animesh Parashar and mayor Sita Sahu also separately reviewed the situation. The urban development minister also held a review meeting regarding the drainage system in Patna with all MLAs from the region, MLCs, and senior officials from the department. Jibesh instructed the officials to ensure that water be pumped out from the affected areas by night. He directed the officials to use suction machines in low-lying areas to remove water and suggested bringing in more machines and pumps from nearby municipal bodies if needed. He also emphasised employing experts and engineers from other departments to ensure water is drained from all areas of the capital. The department's secretary, Abhay Kumar Singh, said that since Monday evening, 348 complaints were received on the helpline number concerned, all of which were resolved. "Patna recorded a total of 175.4 millimetres of rain in 12 hours from Sunday night to Monday morning. Water was drained from about 90% areas, but subsequent rainfall on Monday night and Tuesday morning led to waterlogging again," he said. Parashar said 19 QRT teams (at headquarters and zonal levels), along with the officials of Patna Municipal Corporation (PMC) and Buidco, were deployed across the city day and night. "The staff is monitoring the water level of sump houses in real time using walkie-talkies and with the help of CCTV cameras. Additional pumping machines have been deployed in all zones. The staff has been assigned duties in three shifts at sump houses, and the drainage system is being kept active," he said. There are 56 permanent sump houses in Patna and 36 temporary drainage pumping stations (DPS). A total of 364 pumps — 265 electric and 99 diesel sets — are being used this time. Of these, 256 pumps are installed at permanent DPS, and 83 at the temporary DPS. Meanwhile, a resident, Niranjan Paswan, asked why the PMC and Buidco did not use the same system to know in advance, how many drains are choked, how many drainage workers are deployed, and how many water entry-exit points are blocked by garbage. If the check is done regularly, it can drastically reduce waterlogging, he suggested.
New Indian Express
3 days ago
- Business
- New Indian Express
BUIDCo appoints folk singer Dr Nitu Kumari Navgeet, activist Shubham Kumar to promote 'Namami Gange'
NEW DELHI: The Bihar Urban Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (BUIDCo) has appointed renowned folk singer Dr Nitu Kumari Navgeet and youth environmental activist Shubham Kumar to promote public awareness about the ecological importance of keeping the Ganga clean. Dr Nitu Kumari Navgeet will serve as brand ambassador for the cleanliness, conservation, and revival of the country's national river Ganga along with Shubham Kumar, who will contribute to cleaning the Ganga. BUIDCo Managing Director Animesh Kumar Parashar said, "We are confident that these two inspirations will play an important role in taking the mission of 'Namami Gange' to new heights. We will do better work with them." Dr Neetu Kumari Navgeet is already active as the cleanliness brand ambassador for Patna Municipal Corporation. "She inspires the general public towards cleanliness, environmental protection, and especially the Ganga cleaning drive, through her sweet folk songs," said an official associated with the mission. Shubham Kumar is the founder of the Being Helper Foundation and has been working tirelessly for the cleanliness of the Ganga Ghats for over seven years. He launched the "Bottle for Tree Protection Campaign", an initiative through which he pioneered the creation of "tree guards" by recycling over 2.6 lakh plastic bottles. This innovation led to successful spontaneous irrigation and protection for approximately 50,000 plants. Continuing his hygiene campaign, Shubham Kumar's seven-year-long cleaning initiative on the Ganges Ghats has played a pivotal role in increasing public participation and awareness in Bihar. Notably, as part of his women empowerment initiative, he has established 44 dress changing rooms on the ghats for the convenience of women.
Time of India
4 days ago
- General
- Time of India
Ganga at core of cleanliness drive
Patna: Elated with the city's performance in Swachh Survekshan (SS) 2024, the Patna Municipal Corporation (PMC) is preparing to launch an extensive cleanliness campaign. This drive is aimed at enhancing public sensitivity towards the Ganga river and foster a broader movement for environmental awareness and civic hygiene. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The campaign will be conducted in phases. From Aug 1 to Aug 15, the PMC will sensitise its employees, stakeholders and enforcement teams. From Aug 15 to Oct 2, the corporation will carry out a citywide campaign to raise public awareness and penalise those found littering on roads or near rivers, or using plastic. Municipal commissioner Animesh Kumar Prashar described garbage and plastic as the two primary adversaries of the civic body. "Our teams are working on both fronts to maintain cleanliness in the city," he said. "To enforce the plastic ban, we will focus on three dimensions – suppliers of polythene, its users, and behavioural change. For this, three dedicated wings will be created," he added. Explaining the structure, Prashar said, "The first wing will focus on awareness and behavioural change. The second, the information wing, will track the sources of plastic supply and plug the gaps. The third wing will be responsible for enforcement, ensuring timely action against violators when information is received." Volunteers will engage students in the cleanliness campaign, encouraging them to dissuade their families from dumping plastic and other pollutants into the Ganga. For cleaning the river, PMC will establish a 'Ganga Task Force' comprising 10 to 50 volunteers at each ghat. These volunteers will not only assist in cleaning but also raise awareness among visitors. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now A ddressing the media on Saturday, Prashar said the campaign would be driven by the theme 'Mera Shehar, Meri Jawabdehi' (My City, My Responsibility). "People's participation is equally vital in keeping the city clean. The river plays a crucial role in the ecosystem of a city. A clean river reflects the city's identity. We will involve the youth and create awareness at the ghats through various cleaning activities. In collaboration with the Bihar State Pollution Control Board, we will impose fines on individuals found polluting the Ganga, as per the Act," he said. The Commissioner highlighted the PMC's goal to further improve the city's performance in the upcoming Swachh Survekshan 2025. "We are aiming for a five-star Garbage-Free City (GFC) rating. Last year, we received a one-star rating, and this year we achieved three stars," he noted. He added, "It is essential to continue our campaign against plastic, conduct cleanliness drives, and prioritise waste processing to enhance our city's ranking in the next cleanliness survey. For the waste processing plant at the Ramachak Bairiya landfill site, the back-end work required to initiate the bidding process will be completed within the next two to three months." As part of long-term plans, a 15-megawatt waste-to-energy plant will be set up at the landfill site. In addition, several other waste management facilities will be established, including a 100-tonnes-per-day (TPD) biomethanation plant, a 250-TPD material recovery facility (MRF)-cum-refuse derived fuel plant, a 50-TPD MRF plant, a 700-TPD compost plant, and 325-TPD sanitary landfill units. Other initiatives under this campaign will include the reuse of bottles for plantation ('safety from bottles'), activities to maintain garbage-vulnerable points (GVPs), the 'mission plantation' drive, a 'plastic-free Ganga' initiative, and awareness campaigns like 'say no to plastic' and intensive cleanliness drives across the city.
Time of India
5 days ago
- Health
- Time of India
PMC orders early fogging to curb mosquito-borne diseases
Patna: In a bid to prevent the spread of mosquito-borne diseases like dengue, the Patna Municipal Corporation (PMC) has enforced strict fogging schedules and warned of disciplinary action against lapses. Officials have been directed to cover at least 50 households and one public space each day. The decision was taken on Friday following reports that fogging was being carried out as late as 10am, well after the peak mosquito activity period had passed. According to PMC commissioner Animesh Kumar Parashar, fogging must now be done daily between 5.15-7am and 5-7pm. "Daytime fogging is ineffective as mosquitoes are most active in the early morning and evening. Dengue mosquitoes bite during daylight hours. Hence, our fogging operations now target sunrise and sunset," said the official press release. Strict action has already been taken as two employees in the Bankipur zone were dismissed and a show-cause notice was issued to the agency concerned for negligence. Separate teams have been deployed to fog major hospitals and govt institutions, including Patna Medical College Hospital (PMCH) and Nalanda Medical College and Hospital (NMCH). by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Stylish New Mobility Scooters Available for Seniors (Prices May Surprise You) Mobility Scooter | Search Ads Search Now Undo Officers have been appointed for regular monitoring at these sites. The commissioner instructed all fogging and larvicide spray teams to submit geo-tagged photos from the morning and evening sessions to ensure transparency. Monitoring will also be conducted from PMC's central control room and surprise inspections will be carried out.
Time of India
14-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Team formed to arrest son of Patna mayor: SSP
Patna: Senior superintendent of police (SSP), Patna, Kartikeya K Sharma, said on Monday that a police team has been formed to arrest Patna mayor Sita Sahu's son, Shishir Kumar, for allegedly abusing and threatening the councillors during July 11 general body meeting of the Patna Municipal Corporation (PMC). A case was recently registered against Shishir at Gandhi Maidan police station based on the statement of ward councillor Jeet Kumar. Talking to reporters, the SSP said the police are actively working and he will be arrested soon. "The charges in case filed against Shishir includes that of interfering in govt work, physical assault, and several other allegations. The move to arrest him has been prompted considering his criminal history, the gravity of recent accusations and also chances that he could intimidate the councillor again. He has been evading arrest after the police went to his residence on Sunday morning. Different teams are conducting raids for his arrest," he said. Gandhi Maidan police, along with different police teams, went to the mayor's residence in the Alamganj police station area for his arrest on Sunday. However, the locals staged a protest. Taking advantage of the situation, Shishir escaped from the house. The SSP said investigations are underway regarding non-cooperation of the mayor during the police's visit to her residence. The controversy started after the mayor's son brought bouncers and weapons during the ninth general body meeting of the PMC, which was held on July 11. PMC commissioner, Animesh Kumar Parashar, said Shishir was trying to scare the councillors for passing three proposals without prior discussions. One of the proposals is the reinstatement of a private firm for smart parking operations. The company was terminated following illegal activities. According to the police, the licence of the weapon of Shishir will be cancelled, and the arms of the bodyguards who used to accompany him will also be verified. In the last two years, about four cases of Arms Act, intimidation, and attempt to murder were registered against Shishir in different police stations of Patna. Patna: Senior superintendent of police (SSP), Patna, Kartikeya K Sharma, said on Monday that a police team has been formed to arrest Patna mayor Sita Sahu's son, Shishir Kumar, for allegedly abusing and threatening the councillors during July 11 general body meeting of the Patna Municipal Corporation (PMC). A case was registered against Shishir at Gandhi Maidan police station based on the statement of ward councillor Jeet Kumar. Talking to reporters, the SSP said the police are actively working and he will be arrested soon. "The case filed against Shishir includes charges of interfering with govt work, physical assault, and several other allegations. Considering his criminal history and the gravity of recent accusations, he could intimidate the victim again, necessitating his prompt arrest. He has been evading arrest after the police went to his residence on Sunday morning. Different teams are conducting raids for his arrest," he said. Gandhi Maidan police, along with different police teams, went to the mayor's residence in the Alamganj police station area for his arrest on Sunday. However, the locals staged a protest. Taking advantage of the situation, Shishir escaped from the house. The SSP said investigations are underway regarding non-cooperation of the mayor during the police's visit to her residence. The controversy started after the mayor's son brought bouncers and weapons during the 9th general body meeting of the PMC, which was held on July 11. PMC commissioner, Animesh Kumar Parashar, said Shishir was trying to scare the councillors for passing three proposals without prior discussions. One of the proposals is the reinstatement of a private firm for smart parking operations. The company was terminated following illegal activities. According to the police, the licence of the weapon of Shishir will be cancelled, and the arms of thw bodyguards who used to accompany him will also be verified. In the last two years, about four cases of Arms Act, intimidation, and attempt to murder were registered against Shishir in different police stations of Patna.
