Despite the efforts made by the Rourkela Municipal Corporation to provide well-maintained parks with various amenities, many of them have fallen into disrepair due to negligence. This has raised concerns among the residents of the Steel City in Odisha over issues of public safety and cleanliness. Stray animals, drug addicts, and lack of proper lighting and maintenance have made these parks unsafe for visitors. The promise of Rs 2 crore for maintenance by the former RMC commissioner has yet to be fulfilled, leaving residents of Rourkela worried about the future of their public parks. In light of these issues, a call for action has been made by the community to make the city plastic-free, starting with maintaining and improving its neglected parks.
The Perarignar Anna bus stand in Nagapattinam, which serves as a major transportation hub for tourists visiting nearby spiritual sites, has been neglected for years. The lack of maintenance has resulted in unusable toilets and vacant shops, leading to public urination and unpleasant conditions for traders and passengers. The municipality has been called upon to take action and modernize the facilities to improve the situation.
As heavy rainfall submerges the city of Delhi, Samajwadi Party MP Ram Gopal Yadav is seen struggling to reach his car in a viral video. Yadav blames the New Delhi Municipal Council for not cleaning the drains in anticipation of monsoon, leading to a flooded Lodhi Estate area. The MP also points out the inconvenience faced by high-profile residents such as NITI Aayog members and ministers due to the unpreparedness of authorities.
The recent Q1 earnings season has revealed mixed results for the maintenance and repair distributors industry, with some companies performing better than others. While supply chain and inventory management have become crucial in the wake of COVID-19, competition from e-commerce has posed a threat to the industry. Despite reporting revenues in line with analyst estimates, WESCO saw the slowest revenue growth among its peers. However, companies like Transcat are thriving, with strong revenue growth and impressive earnings beat.
Residents of Tshwane have been put on alert by the city for potential disruptions in their water supply next week. This is due to the scheduled annual maintenance campaign by Rand Water, which will impact all reservoirs supplied by their Palmiet system. The city has released dates, on July 1st, 15th, and 29th, when the reservoirs will be affected.
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has identified nine risks that Bangladesh must address for sustainable economic growth. In local news, members of the Dhaka University (DU) senate are calling for the revocation of former Pakistani Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto's PhD degree. Additionally, reports of Bangladeshi women being sold in China have caused an uproar in the country. Meanwhile, controversy has sparked in the sports world as Afghanistan's captain Rashid Khan was reprimanded for breaching ICC code of conduct during a game against Bangladesh. On a more local level, residents of Patuakhali are facing increased loadshedding due to maintenance work on one of the units of the 1,320 MW Payra Thermal Power Plant. This poses challenges for the upcoming HSC and equivalent exams set to start on June 30.
Genie, a global leader in construction equipment, has unveiled a new and improved TraX system for its boom lifts. This system, which has been in use for over 15 years, has been redesigned to reduce maintenance and increase performance. With the ability to be fitted to high-capacity machines, the new TraX offers increased flexibility and durability in extreme working conditions. Not only is it the only tracks system in the industry for high-capacity lifts, but it also has 50% fewer serviceable parts, making inspections and repairs more efficient. Aftermarket upgrade kits will also be available, allowing existing models to be converted from wheels to TraX.
Rand Water, one of the largest water utilities in South Africa, has announced that its infrastructure maintenance project, which began last Saturday and is set to continue through July 2024, is progressing ahead of schedule. The first phase of the project, which involves the maintenance of the F5 Pipeline in Mogale City Local Municipality, was completed nine hours ahead of the planned timeline. This project is part of Rand Water's efforts to ensure uninterrupted supply of potable water to its municipal customers.
The newly constructed Atal Setu bridge in Mumbai, touted as India's longest sea bridge, has been under scrutiny as cracks have appeared on the approach road just six months after its opening. While opposition leaders accuse the government of corruption, authorities claim the cracks are minor and not structural. With repairs underway and political controversy brewing, questions arise about the quality of construction and maintenance of this engineering marvel.
KSRTC, one of the largest bus corporations in India, has proposed increasing bus fares by 25-30% due to rising maintenance costs and the state government's decision to allow women to travel free on buses. The corporation is facing financial strain with a 50% increase in diesel prices and a 20% increase in employee salaries. The government, which normally provides grants to support KSRTC, has not done so since the announcement of the Shakti scheme. Transport minister Ramalinga Reddy has confirmed receiving the proposal and stated the government's approval is expected.