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Kochi Assembly, a vibrant urban seat in Ernakulam, is currently held by CPI(M)'s K.J. Maxy since 2016. This constituency, encompassing parts of Kochi Municipal Corporation and gram panchayats, faces challenges like urban flooding, waste management, and traffic congestion. Fisherfolk welfare and heritage preservation are also key concerns for its diverse electorate.

Ranchi Municipal Corporation is intensifying its cleanliness drive ahead of the Swachh Survekshan 2025-26 inspection in mid-May. Following a poor performance last year, the focus is on sustained waste collection, source segregation, and public toilet maintenance. The corporation is also learning from Jamshedpur's successful waste management practices.

In Thiruvananthapuram, CP John of CMPKSC secured victory with 45,458 votes, defeating independent Sudhir Karamana by 9,863 votes. This urban constituency, a general seat in Kerala's capital, faces challenges like traffic congestion, water scarcity, and youth unemployment, despite being an LDF stronghold.

Ernakulam Assembly constituency, a key urban hub in Kerala, has been a stronghold for the Indian National Congress (UDF) for decades. The current MLA, T. J. Vinod, secured a significant victory in 2021, highlighting the UDF's continued dominance despite pressing local issues like urban flooding and traffic congestion.

Thrikkakara, a Kerala constituency, is a UDF stronghold held by the INC since its 2008 creation. The upscale urban seat, home to IT professionals and middle-class suburbs, faces issues like monsoon flooding, traffic congestion, and rising housing costs. Current MLA Uma Thomas won a landslide by-election in 2022, continuing the INC's dominance.

The Patna Municipal Corporation kicks off its vital Swachh Survekshan 2025-26 field assessments from April 25 until May 31. Dedicated teams will gauge cleanliness, waste management systems, and gather citizen feedback, adding up to a formidable 12,500 marks.

Multi-Lane Free Flow system, set to be implemented from today, will allow vehicles to cruise through toll plazas, promising faster travel and lower congestion. TOI takes a test drive

Delhi's Mundka toll plaza is testing Multi-Lane Free Flow (MLFF) tolling, allowing vehicles to pass without stopping. This barrierless system, set to go live nationwide, deducts tolls automatically via FASTag, eliminating congestion and saving time and fuel for commuters.

Scientists have developed innovative packaging using starch and salt-infused paperboard to keep bread fresh for over 72 hours by managing moisture. This complements natural sourdough fermentation, where lactic acid bacteria produce organic acids and antimicrobial peptides, effectively preventing mould and slowing staleness. Embracing these ancient, scientifically backed methods offers a natural solution to prolong bread's life and reduce waste.