PATNA, Feb. 16 -- Chief minister Nitish Kumar on Saturday inspected ongoing construction work on two major drainage projects in the city - the Kurji Nala (also known as Rajiv Nagar Nala) along Ashiana-Digha road and the Anandpuri Nala - and directed officials to expedite completion to resolve chronic water logging and improve traffic flow in the adjacent localities.

During the site visit, the CM reviewed progress on the concreting of the drains and the building of two-lane roads over them. "Complete these works as quickly as possible," he told accompanying officials. He emphasised that once finished, the projects would eliminate water logging in the surrounding areas, provide smoother commuting for residents and contribute to a cleaner a...