New Delhi: The Ministry of Railways has advanced the target for 100 percent completion…
Month: December 2017
2.5 million Yemenis now lack access to clean water: Red Cross
The capital Sanaa and al-Bayda have joined the list of Yemen cities without clean water due to the blockade by a Saudi-led coalition which has cut off supplies of fuel for pumping
Chandigarh Mayor launches campaign to save termite-hit trees
Chandigarh Mayor Asha Jaswal along with city-based horticulturist and tree lover, Rahul Mahajan, took a lead and launched a campaign to save the city’s termite-hit trees from Sector 19.
Marine Drive to install railings along divider, cycling lane
The three-member committee appointed by Bombay high-court has approved beautification of Marine Drive and installation of railings along the divider to discourage pedestrians from jumping across, which leads to serious accidents.
23 stations at Delhi metro to get Police booths
The Delhi police has issued an order according to which its staff would be present at the booths at 23 metro stations. The staff will help commuters in filing complaints.
CPCB declares Varanasi as the most polluted city
The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) in a recent report that monitors air quality in 48 districts across the country declared Varanasi as the worst polluted city in the country.
Environment Ministry Launches a Regional Project to Tackle Stubble Burning
In another significant step to combat climate change, the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has approved a regional project on ‘Climate Resilience Building among Farmers through Crop Residue Management’ under the National Adaptation Fund for Climate Change (NAFCC).
Khan Market, world’s 24th costliest retail hotspot
New Delhi: Delhi’s Khan Market is the most expensive retail location in India and has…
Chennai corporation launches drone mapping of properties
he Chennai municipal corporation on November 21 became the first municipal body in India to commission drone mapping of properties and utilities.
Flyover-cum-ROB at Narela to ease traffic congestion
This is one of the five projects approved for funding of Rs 643.58 crore through the Urban Development Fund by the Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs for handling congestion in Delhi.