Bengaluru's safe footpath campaign has started across several constituencies,... with civic authorities clearing encroachments on imp roads to improve pedestrian safety. Residents have welcomed the move, street vendors have expressed concerns over the impact on their livelihoodsshow more

Who has a right to Bengaluru's streets? As the... city clears encroachments under the Safe Footpath Campaign, vendors say they are being pushed out without alternative spaces to work. TNM visited affected areas across Bengaluru to understand the impact of the city's footpath clearance drive.show more

A special footpath encroachment clearance drive was carried out... at Begur, JP Nagar under the Bengaluru South City Corporation as part of the Safe Footpath Campaign. The operation focused on removing unauthorized encroachments obstructing pedestrian movement and restoring footpaths for safe, accessible, and obstruction-free public use. The initiative aims to create walkable streets, improve pedestrian safety, and enhance the city's public spaces. Citizens and shopkeepers are requested to cooperate with the civic authorities by keeping footpaths free from encroachments and supporting a cleaner, safer Bengaluru. #SafeFootpathCampaign #FootpathEncroachment #Begur #JPNagar #BengaluruSouthCityCorporation #PedestrianSafety #WalkableBengaluru #GreaterBengaluruAuthorityshow more

#Hyderabad : The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (#GHMC) has... launched a massive crackdown against #footpath #encroachments across all 6 zones of the city, targeting hundreds of permanent, temporary, and illegal structures to improve pedestrian safety. With the help of JCBs demolishing the illegal structures and clearing the encroachments. The GHMC authorities are focusing on main roads and busy areas like footpaths near Gandhi Hospital, Maheshwari Parmeshwari Theatre, Sultan Bazar Road, Kacheguda Jn.., with special drives taking place every Saturdayshow more

A special footpath encroachment clearance drive was carried out... at Yelahanka New Town under the Bengaluru North City Corporation as part of the Safe Footpath Campaign. The operation focused on removing unauthorized encroachments obstructing pedestrian movement and restoring footpaths for safe, accessible, and hassle-free public use. The initiative aims to ensure walkable, obstruction-free footpaths, enhance pedestrian safety, and improve the overall urban environment. Citizens and shopkeepers are urged to cooperate with the civic authorities by keeping footpaths free from encroachments and supporting a cleaner, safer Bengaluru. #SafeFootpathCampaign #FootpathEncroachment #YelahankaNewTown #BengaluruNorthCityCorporation #PedestrianSafety #WalkableBengaluru #GreaterBengaluruAuthorityshow more

In Mysuru, migrant street vendors have built bathrooms and... homes on the footpath and are living there with their families.show more

Bengaluru's footpath encroachment clearance drive continued across the city's... corporations on July 8. Bengaluru North City Corporation cleared 14 km of footpaths on Day 7, removing 41 shops, 38 pushcarts, 143 canopies, 133 ramps/stairs, 90 signboards and 5 sheds, besides clearing 112 tonnes of debris. Bengaluru South cleared 11.4 km, while Bengaluru West removed encroachments along 10.4 km of footpaths as authorities intensified the pedestrian-first drive Greater Bengaluru Authorityshow more

Residents in Greenland have expressed their concerns after the... Trump administration doubled down on its intention to take over the strategic Arctic island that is a self-governing territory of Denmark.show more

A visible crack has been detected on the Sinhgad... Road bridge in Pune, raising concerns over the structure's safety among commuters and local residents. The bridge, which carries thousands of vehicles every day, has come under scrutiny after the damage was noticed by citizens. Residents have urged the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) and the concerned authorities to immediately inspect the bridge and conduct a detailed structural audit to assess the extent of the damage. They have also demanded that necessary repair work be undertaken without delay to prevent any potential risk to commuters. With heavy monsoon rains continuing across Pune, citizens have expressed concern that the condition of the bridge could worsen if timely action is not taken. They have called on the authorities to ensure the bridge is safe for public use and to make the inspection findings public.show more

🚶 BENGALURU'S FOOTPATHS ARE GETTING THEIR SPACE BACK From... July 1–10, the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) is running a 'Safe Footpath Campaign' across 1,000 km of road network — clearing encroachments from footpaths in all five city corporations. 📊 WHY THIS MATTERS 30% of every 1,000 road accident deaths in Bengaluru are pedestrians. The Supreme Court has been clear: walking on a footpath safely is a fundamental right, not a privilege. 🚫 WHAT'S BEING CLEARED ➡Illegal parking on footpaths (vehicles will be towed) ➡Name boards, chairs, tables, and kiosks blocking pedestrian paths ➡Vendors and shops spilling onto walkways ✅ HOW IT'S BEING DONE ➡Notices will be issued before any action — not a sudden crackdown ➡Action will follow the Street Vendors' Protection Act and SC guidelines ➡Municipal officers, police, and clearance teams will coordinate ➡Damaged slabs and kerbs will be repaired alongside clearance It follows the #1KmChallenge encouraging people to walk short distances instead of driving — Bengaluru is trying to become more walkable, one footpath at a time. 🗣️ WE NEED YOUR EYES ON THE GROUND Let's make Bengaluru's footpaths walkable again — together. #SafeFootpathBengaluru #PedestrianRights #GBA #WalkableBengaluru #BengaluruTraffic #Bengaluru #Citylife #CommuterLifeshow more

Avenue Road & Chickpete got upgraded roads and footpaths... recently. But today, pedestrians are back on the streets because shops & carts have taken over the pavements again. Motorist are squeezed in a single lane leading to jams Are footpaths public infrastructure or private display space? Authorities must act. #Bengaluru #Pedestrian #footpathshow more

Residents of Obeyeyie in Amasaman have mounted a protest... by blocking roads with burnt car tyres to draw the attention of authorities to the worsening state of their roads. They are calling on the relevant agencies to urgently intervene and address the poor road conditions affecting their community. [🎥: Channel1tv]show more

Another galamsey-prone community, Prestea-Hemang in the Western Region, has... been severely affected by flooding following heavy rainfall, leaving several residents displaced and stranded. Residents say the flooding has caused significant hardship and have expressed disappointment with authorities over what they describe as a lack of support and emergency assistance in the aftermath of the disaster.show more

Residents of the Dome-Kwabenya, Ayawaso West Wuogon, and Okaikwei... North constituencies are calling on their respective Members of Parliament and the Greater Accra Regional Minister to urgently intervene in the repair or reconstruction of a heavily damaged bridge in the area. According to the residents, the deteriorating structure has become life-threatening and continues to trigger flooding across parts of the affected constituencies, especially during heavy rains. The residents are therefore appealing to authorities to prioritise the project to restore safe access and prevent recurring floods.show more

VIDEO | As the Maharashtra assembly elections approach, residents... of Mohammad Wadi and Undri in #Pune, which fall under the Hadapsar and Purandar constituencies, have presented a "charter of demands" to address long-standing civic issues. This manifesto, created by the residents, has been submitted to candidates from the NCP and Shiv Sena factions, with key concerns focused on water supply and basic amenities. In a symbolic gesture, residents had displayed "No water, no vote" signs outside their societies, voicing their dissatisfaction. They’ve now chosen to give candidates an opportunity to address their concerns. The Maharashtra assembly polls are scheduled for November 20, with vote counting set for November 23. #MaharahstraElection2024 #MaharashtraAssemblyElections2024 (Full video available on PTI Videos -show more

The state of the Lashibi-Klagon 19 Junction road after... light rains across Accra on Sunday. Residents have shared concerns, urging government and local authorities to take immediate steps to address the drainage issues in the area. [🎥: plus233gisttv]show more

On the ground at Sardulgarh, the time is 8:35... PM, and water has started coming onto the roads. Local residents, with the assistance of villagers, have come to aid the administration in constructing a “Bund” on the road to prevent water from entering the town.show more

A shocking video has surfaced from the Mangalwar Peth... Metro Station area, near the RTO, showing dozens of bikers openly riding on the footpath to bypass traffic. Pedestrians were forced to step aside as motorcycles continuously streamed through the designated walking area. This blatant disregard for traffic laws and pedestrian safety has sparked outrage among local residents, who are now calling for the installation of bollards and stricter police enforcement in the area. The incident highlights the growing menace of footpath encroachments by two-wheelers in the city's busiest zones. #Mangalwarpeth #pune #viral #footpath #latestnewsshow more

Residents of Ashaiman have expressed joy and satisfaction with... authorities for the fast tracked commencement of road rehabilitation projects across the municipality, following years of deterioration and neglect. They’re urging for the expansion of the projects to other inner city roads within the municipality, including the Valco Flat Road and the Ashaiman Newtown Junction road, which have become unmotorable.show more

More than two-thirds of pet owners have major concerns... about fireworks and the impact on their animals, according to the latest research. Animal charities are urging people to keep their pets safe and inside on Bonfire night tonight. @Julietdunlop reports.show more