The body of an 11-year-old schoolgirl, swept away in a drain while returning from school during heavy rain in Uttar Pradesh's Bulandshahr, was recovered from the Kali river after a five-day search. Police are probing allegations of school negligence
A six-foot-long crocodile was rescued from a drain near Narkatari village in Kurukshetra after repeated sightings sparked fear among residents. The reptile was captured by a rescue team with Wildlife Department assistance and shifted to the Bhor Sainda crocodile breeding centre
Ongoing stormwater drain works at Lakdikapul have narrowed major junctions, causing daily traffic chaos for over 3.5 lakh commuters. The Rs 1.3 crore project, aimed at preventing waterlogging, has progressed slowly, with GHMC promising completion within weeks.
A 74-year-old retired police officer died after falling into an uncovered drain, leading to protests in Assam's Barpeta district, an official said on Wednesday.
