{
  "id": 14077031,
  "title": "Fix Potholes Before Diwali, Indore Mayor Pushyamitra Bhargav Orders IMC; Warns Of Action Against Negligent Contractors",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/fix-potholes-before-diwali-indore-mayor-pushyamitra-bhargav-orders",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-12T23:38:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/indore/fix-potholes-before-diwali-indore-mayor-pushyamitra-bhargav-orders-imc-warns-of-action-against-negligent-contractors"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Indore Mayor Pushyamitra Bhargav has ordered the civic administration to complete pothole repairs in residential areas before the Diwali festival, warning of action against contractors who neglect their duties. The directive was given during a meeting of the Indore Municipal Corporation (IMC) through the public works department. Mayor Bhargav reviewed development projects costing over Rs 1 crore in various wards, emphasizing the need for timely execution of ongoing and pending works. He instructed officials to immediately start projects awaiting work orders and to ensure that completed projects are restored promptly to maintain road safety for residents during the festive season. The mayor stressed the importance of regular monitoring of development works, prioritizing construction quality and adherence to timelines, with special attention to areas affected by construction activities.",
  "summary": "Indore (Madhya Pradesh): Mayor Pushyamitra Bhargav on Monday directed civic officials to complete pothole repairs in colonies and settlements before Diwali and expedite road restoration works across the city to ensure residents face minimal inconvenience during the festive season. The directives were issued during a ward-wise review meeting of development works being carried out by the Indore…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}