{
  "id": 18506335,
  "title": "KDMC Lights Up Tribal Hamlets In Titwala Ahead Of Diwali, Installs 50 Streetlights After Years Of Darkness",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/06/kdmc-lights-up-tribal-hamlets-in-titwala-ahead-of-diwali-installs-50",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-06T13:05:37.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/mumbai/kdmc-lights-up-tribal-hamlets-in-titwala-ahead-of-diwali-installs-50-streetlights-after-years-of-darkness"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Diwali heralded more than festivities for residents of tribal hamlets in Titwala, as KDMC illuminated their streets for the first time. The Kalyan-Dombivli Municipal Corporation switched on 50 streetlights on November 5, just in time for the festival, ending years of darkness for these communities. The municipal corporation's decision came after tribal residents raised safety concerns during a meeting with KDMC Commissioner Abhinav Goel a few weeks prior. Residents highlighted the difficulties of commuting after dark and the lack of safety due to poorly lit roads. The KDMC's electrical department acted swiftly, completing the installation and switching on the lights within days. Residents welcomed the much-needed civic improvement, expressing gratitude to the commissioner and the officials for responding to their long-standing demands. As of November 5, the latest installations covered 50 streetlights across various tribal hamlets in Titwala.",
  "summary": "Kalyan: This Diwali brought more than festive celebrations for residents of several tribal hamlets in Titwala as years of darkness finally gave way to brightly lit streets. Responding to a long-pending demand the Kalyan-Dombivli Municipal Corporation (KDMC) activated 50 streetlights on November 5 just ahead of the festival bringing much-needed relief to communities that had struggled with…",
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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."
}