Foundation stone laid

Mallapur: Local Corporator Devender Reddy laid the foundation for the construction of body burning plant at Durganagar crematorium here on Thursday. Speaking after the pooja, Reddy said, “This initiative has been taken to curb air pollution in the area.

The total cost of the project is estimated to be Rs 4.6 lakh and the construction is likely to start by next week.” Later, the Corporator visited the roads near the Mallapur bus stop where he inspected drainage works that were inaugurated three days ago. He instructed workers to complete works before the deadline.