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The long-pending Hamirpur barrage-cum-bridge project over the Koel river, seen as a vital infrastructure for water security and connectivity in Rourkela, has missed yet another deadline.
The project's completion date has now been revised to June 2026, following years of delays, land hurdles, and technical setbacks, according to The New Indian Express.
Originally envisioned over a decade ago, the project has become emblematic of administrative sluggishness and planning bottlenecks.
Although work on the barrage officially began in 2023 after multiple cancellations and redesigns, major construction activities only commenced in Jan...