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Delhi PWD writes to units to check flyovers, bridges for deficiencies

According to a memorandum issued by it, routine maintenance works like painting, desilting, re-carpeting, pothole repair, road marking, signage, minor repair etc should be done by the maintenance teams

Centre norms for making films accessible to persons with disabilities

Centre's Guidelines of Accessibility Standards in the Public Exhibition of Feature Films in Cinema Theatres to make films more accessible to visually & hearing-impaired persons; cinema theatres to use separate (AD, OC, CC) equipment during regular shows.

10,585 votes cast through home voting and postal ballots in Mizoram: Govt

While 2,059 senior citizens (80 years and above) and PwDs exercised their franchise through home voting, 8,526 government officials, including security and polling personnel, voted through postal ballots, additional chief electoral officer H Lianzela said on Sunday

5,306 votes cast through home voting and postal ballots in Mizoram: Govt

While 1,100 senior citizens (80 years and above) and PwDs exercised their franchise through home voting, 4,203 government officials, including security and polling personnel, voted through postal ballots.

Delhi HC laments status quoist approach in implementation of law for persons with disability

A bench headed by Chief Justice Satish Chandra Sharma observed that although the legislature took a "commendable leap" with the enactment of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016, the process of its implementation is challenging as "reformation of mindsets is a gradual process" and "seemingly settled issues resurface" when recruitment is done by authorities.

G20 Summit: PWD sets August 31 deadline for completion of roadwork in Delhi

As the countdown to the summit continues, Delhi has witnessed an extensive transformation with 40 roads beautified and the addition of 49 statues and 109 fountains further enhancing the city's allure

G20 Summit: PWD, Delhi civic body told to frame contingency plan for waterlogging in case of heavy rain

Ahead of the G20 Summit here next month, the Public Works Department and the Municipal Corporation of Delhi have been directed to frame a contingency plan to deal with possible waterlogging in case of heavy rain in the city, according to an L-G office statement on August 5.

Yamuna inches closer to warning mark in Delhi, PWD Minister reviews situation

The PWD minister, who inspected the preparedness for evacuation and relief work, said water is rushing in the Yamuna towards Delhi very fast due to very heavy rainfall in north Indian states.

As parts of Delhi go under water, complaint calls inundate PWD control room

Among the areas from where frequent complaints were received include Kaushik Enclave in Burari, the stretch from Wazirabad towards Timarpur and Mandoli Road.