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As the monsoon approaches, Patna is taking proactive steps to combat waterlogging. BUIDCO is implementing a comprehensive strategy, with Managing Director Animesh Kumar Parashar emphasizing the need for swift repair work on drainage pumping stations. Accountability measures for officials are heightened.

As the monsoon approaches, Patna is stepping up its efforts to combat waterlogging. BUIDCO is rolling out a strategic plan led by Managing Director Animesh Kumar Parashar, who has placed a strong emphasis on the urgent maintenance of drainage pumping stations. Officials will be held accountable for their roles in this initiative.

In a shocking incident during a staged blackout exercise in Patna City's Musallahpur Hatt, spice trader Pintu Kumar Sao, aged 35, was tragically shot by an unknown assailant who escaped on a motorcycle. Authorities believe this attack was premeditated, linked to a long-standing conflict, since no theft was reported.

Bihar has unveiled a list of 225 fire hot zones after assessing existing safety protocols. The primary culprit behind these hazards? Short circuits. In response, officials are pushing for thorough electrical safety audits, particularly in sensitive sites such as hospitals and coaching centers.

Bhubaneswar police are deploying their special tactical unit to combat mob violence. This decision follows a recent lynching incident that highlighted crowd control issues. The unit, trained for urban terrorism, will now handle violent crowds. Special training sessions are planned for commandos. Local police are also finalizing standard operating procedures and conducting mock drills to improve response to such incidents.

Following the Balianta lynching, Bhubaneswar police are deploying the STU to combat mob violence. Trained for urban terrorism, these commandos will now handle crowd control, with special sessions focusing on restraint.

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Patna Municipal Corporation's standing committee approved 29 agendas, including charging rent from Kadamkuan vendors and deploying 'manhole ambulances' for swift repairs. Over Rs 5 crore was sanctioned for past festival projects, with Rs 50 lakh for ghat renovations. Water supply and infrastructure projects, including a new slaughterhouse, were also greenlit.

A recent fatal apartment fire in Bhubaneswar has highlighted the alarming lack of fire safety measures in the city's multi-storey buildings. Despite regulations, many complexes operate without mandatory fire safety certificates, prompting calls for stricter enforcement and public disclosure of compliance status.

The Union health ministry has issued revised national guidelines for hospital fire safety, mandating stricter checks, regular audits, and clear evacuation protocols, especially for critical care units. These new measures aim to prevent deadly fires by addressing vulnerabilities like high oxygen use and complex electrical systems, with a strong focus on patient safety and preparedness.

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