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Time of India
20 hours ago
- General
- Time of India
Hazaripahad Rd turns into garbage dumping stretch
1 2 3 Nagpur: As rapid urbanisation spreads to the city's outskirts, Hazaripahad Road — once a clean, quiet stretch — has turned into a garbage dumping ground. With new townships and housing societies mushrooming in the area, vacant plots along the roadside have become hotspots for garbage disposal. Residents say construction debris, plastic waste, and household trash are being dumped regularly in open plots, posing health concerns. Open waste attracts stray animals, emits foul odour, and has become a breeding ground for mosquitoes, raising fears of a potential dengue or malaria outbreak. "Every morning, we wake up to a stinking mess. People from nearby buildings just toss their trash over the wall. We've complained multiple times, but no one acts," said Neeta Kale, a resident of one of the newly developed societies in the area. Another resident, Ashfaq Mirza, who moved in six months ago, said what should have been a green patch near his building is now a mountain of rubble and waste. "We were promised a clean and peaceful neighbourhood. What we got instead is a dumping yard that no authority seems to care about. Children can't even play outside," he added. Responding to the growing outrage, the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) has begun taking action. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Sector 36 Gets a Sobha Makeover – Are You Ready to Upgrade? Sobha Realty Book Now Undo Speaking to TOI, deputy commissioner of solid waste management department, Rajesh Bhagat, said that the civic body has identified 240 black spots across Nagpur where illegal dumping is rampant. "These were identified after an intensive, multi-week citywide survey. We have already cleared the first 40 sites, and a phased clean-up of the rest is currently underway," he stated. The civic body has also begun cracking down on unregistered and non-compliant garbage collectors. "Eighty such irregular collectors were caught during the drive and fined RS1,000 each. Many of them were found to be dumping waste at unauthorised spots instead of taking it to designated collection points," Bhagat said. Residents, however, remain skeptical. "We've heard promises before. Unless fines are strictly enforced and pick-up is regular, this problem will keep returning," said Nilesh Zade, a long-time local. While NMC's efforts mark a positive step, the success of the clean-up drive will depend on consistent enforcement and public cooperation.
Time of India
a day ago
- General
- Time of India
Many NMC areas get muddy water
Nagpur: Residents from many areas, including Ishwar Nagar, Ashi Nagar, Subhan Nagar, and Digdoh Devi Nagar, are grappling with more than just the scorching summer heat — their taps are gushing brown, foul-smelling, and sometimes algae-laced water, sparking widespread health concerns. Locals allege that despite repeated complaints, Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) has failed to provide a permanent fix, leaving residents to fend for themselves. "The issue started yesterday when we noticed a strong kerosene-like smell in the tap water," said Nitesh Hatwar, a resident of Nandanvan. "Even today, the water smells the same. It's clearly not safe for drinking. We immediately informed NMC, and they promised to would send tank cleaners and check the pipelines. Until then, we've stopped using tap water completely and are relying on borewell water. A few neighbouring houses are facing the same issue. " Other areas are reporting even more alarming experiences. Shahnawaz Sheikh from Indiramata Nagar described a disturbing ordeal. "Over the past month, we've had several water issues, but this one was the worst. For 2 to 4 days, insects were coming out of the tap water in some houses. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch xu hướng AUD/USD? IC Markets Undo People were horrified. We stopped using tap water immediately and had to rely on canned water. We kept complaining, and finally, the NMC resolved the issue after four days — but it left everyone deeply shaken. " Shrikant Waikar, executive engineer, water works department, acknowledged that water contamination is more frequently reported in slum areas or neighbourhoods close to them. "In such places, illegal sewer connections often lead to the contamination of drinking water," he said. Waikar added that the department dispatches a team immediately upon receiving a complaint. "Pinpointing the source of contamination takes time, especially when the leak is underground. If the damage is minor, we repair it on-site. But for recurring or serious problems, we replace the entire pipeline." He urged residents to report issues promptly to avoid escalation into full-blown health crises. (With inputs by N Soumya)
Time of India
a day ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Monsoon arriving, NMC starts deep-cleaning drive
Nagpur: In a pre-monsoon offensive to clean up Nagpur, the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) launched a zonal-level deep cleaning campaign targeting accumulated debris, silt-filled drains, and clogged chambers. Under the directives of municipal commissioner Abhijeet Chaudhari, additional commissioner Vasumana Pant is personally overseeing the drive's implementation across the city. The civic body expanded its routine 'Ek Tarikh Ek Ghanta' campaign — conducted on the first day of every month — into a more intensive operation in light of the poor pre-monsoon condition of several neighbourhoods. Starting Thursday, each zone began executing targeted deep cleaning drives with special focus on construction and demolition debris and clogged drains, which have been blamed for waterlogging and unhygienic conditions during past monsoons. The campaign already covered multiple localities including Narendra Nagar and Suyog Nagar. In Zone 7, intensive cleaning was carried out in Prem Nagar, Kiradpura, Dalalpura, and Jagruti Nagar. Zone 4 teams worked across Prabhag 35 including Suyog Nagar, Shri Nagar, Dhadhiwal Layout, Narendra Nagar, and Manish Nagar near the railway crossing. Likewise, in Dhantoli zone, garbage and debris were cleared from roads near Chhoti Dhantoli, Dhantoli Police Station, Sitabuldi Police Station, Amravati Road, and Shankar Nagar. Nullah desilting and sewer line flushing were conducted across Sakat Nagar, Ramai Garden, Hiwri Nagar, Deshpande Layout, Kumbhar Toli, Datta Nagar, Babulban, Shende Nagar, Ambedkar Colony, Kalpana Nagar, Ramai Nagar, Saibaba Colony, Sant Dnyaneshwar Society, and Radhakrishna Nagar. The campaign resulted in significant visible improvement, with several residents expressing appreciation for the cleaner surroundings. Citizens have also welcomed the NMC's efforts to raise awareness about cleanliness, with officials urging the public to recognise their civic responsibility and actively contribute to keeping their neighbourhoods clean.
Time of India
a day ago
- Automotive
- Time of India
NMC floats Rs42L tender for signal upkeep amid Rs197cr IITMS upgrade
1 2 Nagpur: Even as the Rs197 crore Integrated Intelligent Traffic Management System (IITMS) pilot project nears completion, the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) has floated a fresh tender worth Rs42.37 lakh for the annual comprehensive maintenance of traffic signals and blinkers across the city. The notice, issued by the electrical department of NMC, invites licensed electrical contractors to participate in the e-tender for the upkeep of nearly 171 existing traffic signals for a one-year period. The tender, published on June 16, 2025, states that submission will close on June 23 at 3pm, with the opening scheduled for June 24. While the IITMS project promises AI-based surveillance and automatic signal systems at 10 critical junctions, the new tender indicates that the traditional signal infrastructure will continue to operate in parallel — at least until the city-wide implementation of IITMS is complete by 2026. The maintenance cost excludes GST and highlights NMC's need to ensure the uninterrupted functioning of conventional traffic infrastructure during the transition phase. Officials say the legacy system remains vital in areas not covered by IITMS yet. The dual approach underlines NMC's challenge of managing both legacy and smart infrastructure simultaneously during a crucial upgrade phase.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Datke demands urgent drain cleaning in Central Nagpur
Nagpur: Central Nagpur MLA Pravin Datke on Tuesday criticised the civic administration for its failure to complete desilting of key drains ahead of monsoon. The BJP leader, accompanied by former corporators and party functionaries, reviewed flood-mitigation efforts in a high-level meeting with Municipal Commissioner Abhijeet Chaudhari and civic officials at Nagpur Municipal Corporation's headquarters in Civil Lines. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Datke directed NMC to prioritise cleaning operations in areas like Hatti Nala, Rahatekarwadi Nala, Jamdar School vicinity, Lendi Talao stretch, and the drain near Raman Science Centre. "Water stagnation and garbage blockages in these drains have become a recurring nightmare for citizens. Immediate action must be taken before heavy rains arrive," he told officials, warning of public backlash if negligence continues. The meeting also exposed broader civic failures. BJP city president and former Mayor Dayashankar Tiwari criticised the administration for disbanding a zonal desilting team that earlier handled stormwater drains in narrow Central Nagpur lanes. "Now a centralised team is overburdened, and our zones are neglected," he said. Tiwari also criticised the delay in procuring a Rs1.5 crore 'octopus' sewer machine sanctioned during his tenure, lamenting that NMC continues to rent equipment instead. "Public suffering has peaked, and there's no grievance redressal in the absence of elected corporators," said Datke. "For three years, civic basics are being ignored. If issues aren't resolved within a month, we will take to the streets," he warned.
