Taps Run Dry In Besa Housing Society For Past 7 Days Residents of the Besa Housing Society near Besa-Pipla Road in Nagpur have faced a severe water crisis for the past seven days, marking the fourth such disruption in just two months. The prolonged absence of water has left families struggling to cope with extreme summer temperatures that have soared to 44°C. Without access to municipal supply, households have resorted to hiring private water tankers, with nearly 37 to 38 tankers arranged within a week at a cost of Rs1,300 to Rs1,500 each. The financial burden has intensified residents’ distress, especially as they continue to pay regular taxes despite repeated failures in service delivery. Many households have implemented strict water rationing measures, cutting back on essential usage and adjusting daily routines to conserve resources. In some cases, families have crowded into single rooms to operate a single cooler for limited hours, aiming to reduce both water and electricity consumption. Residents attribute the recurring water shortages to ongoing road construction work in the area, which they claim has frequently damaged underground pipelines. The lack of proper pipeline blueprints has exacerbated the problem, leading to accidental breakages and prolonged disruptions. Dhananjay Bhoyar, a resident, highlighted the challenges, stating that pipeline damage in nearby areas often results in water supply being diverted, leaving their community without access for days. “We only realize the extent of the problem after making repeated calls. For the past week, we’ve had to arrange tankers ourselves. Despite urging everyone to conserve water, the situation has become extremely difficult.#nagpur #public_works_department #mukesh_kale #besa_housing_society #dhananjay_bhoyar
Cracked and neglected: Beltarodi inner lane turns daily commute into ordeal Nagpur: A once-promising internal road behind the Beltarodi police station, designed to ease traffic congestion, has become a daily nightmare for residents due to its deteriorating condition. Nearly half of the road’s length has been paved, but the surface is already marred by cracks, while the remaining section remains uneven, littered with loose stones and dust. This has created a hazardous environment for commuters, particularly two-wheeler riders, who face frequent accidents and instability while navigating the poorly maintained path. Residents have expressed frustration over the lack of timely repairs and the apparent disregard for their safety. Akshay Bisen, a daily commuter, described the road as “a broken patchwork,” noting that the combination of gravel and cracked concrete makes riding unpredictable, especially during nighttime when visibility is poor. “The bike slips on gravel, and the cracked surface makes it unstable,” he said, highlighting the growing risks faced by motorbike users. The situation has been further exacerbated by the installation of speed breakers on the damaged stretch, which residents argue reflect poor urban planning. Sunita Khandekar, another local, criticized the decision, stating, “Why add speed breakers on such a road? When repairs happen, they will be removed and rebuilt. It’s a waste of public money.” Her comments reflect a broader sentiment among residents who feel the authorities are prioritizing cosmetic fixes over addressing the root issues. Public works committee chairman Mukesh Kale acknowledged the complaints, admitting that recent surveys have revealed several roads developing cracks within their defect liability period.#nagpur #mukesh_kale #beltarodi #akshay_bisen #sunita_khandekar
3-day SIR Camp at Besa to Update Voter Records Nagpur: The Besa-Pipla Nagar Panchayat is conducting a three-day Special Intensive Revision (SIR) camp from April 3 to April 5 to streamline and update electoral records. A significant number of residents who relocated to Besa-Pipla from Nagpur city and other regions are not registered as voters, leading to discrepancies in voter rolls and the risk of votes being cast outside the area of residence. The SIR initiative, part of an ongoing nationwide drive, aims to ensure each voter is registered only at their current place of residence, eliminating cases of duplicate or outdated entries. Special camps are being held from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. at multiple locations across wards. For wards 1, 2, 3, 8, 9, 10, and 11, the camps will be conducted at the Besa-Pipla Nagar Panchayat office. Residents of wards 4 to 7 can visit the Pipla gram panchayat office, while those from wards 12 to 16 have been directed to the Shiv Temple in Beltarodi. For ward 17, the camp will be held at the Zilla Parishad School in Ghogali. Public works chairman Mukesh Kale emphasized that individuals whose names were not part of the electoral rolls prior to 2002 must provide reference details of family members already listed in any constituency. Citizens can submit the required documents to Booth Level Officers (BLOs). Authorities warned that failure to update details could result in names being omitted from electoral rolls. The SIR camp addresses a critical issue of voter registration accuracy, which has become increasingly complex due to population movements and urbanization. The initiative reflects the administration’s effort to align voter records with current demographic realities, ensuring electoral integrity.#booth_level_officers #besa_pipla_nagar_panchayat #mukesh_kale #shiv_temple_beltarodi #zilla_parishad_school_ghogali
