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Civic bodies to set up RRTs for urban floods in Odisha

Representative Image BHUBANESWAR, Odisha: In response to the several cities experiencing waterlogging in Odisha, the state government has urged all…

5 months ago

Rajasthan govt tells coaching institutes to get fire NOC in 15 days

Representative Image JAIPUR, Rajasthan: After the deaths of three civil service aspirants in the basement of Rau’s IAS Circle, the…

5 months ago

Assam announces the implementation of sub-district model from October 2

Representative Image DISPUR, Assam: The Chief Minister of Assam, Himanta Biswa Sarma, announced the creation of sub-districts throughout the state…

5 months ago

Great Nicobar Island Project raises environmental concerns

Representative Image ANDAMAN & NICOBAR ISLANDS: Bhupender Yadav, Minister of Environment, Government of India, mentioned that around 9.6 lakh trees…

5 months ago

India, ADB ink $200mn pact to improve waste management in 100 cities

Representative Image NEW DELHI: The Government of India has signed a $200 million (₹1700 crore) loan pact with the Asian…

5 months ago

Deadly landslides in Wayanad; death toll rises to 158

Representative Image WAYANAD, Kerala: Massive landslides in the hilly region of Meppadi in the district of Wayanad, Kerala, killed at…

5 months ago

MCD report: “Disruption of drainage system” to blame for UPSC aspirants’ deaths

Representative Image NEW DELHI: The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) and District Magistrate have submitted their reports regarding the deaths…

5 months ago

Indian Railways to introduce hydrogen-powered train by year-end

Representative Image NEW DELHI: Indian Railways is preparing to launch its first hydrogen-powered train by the end of the year.…

5 months ago

Haryana CM to enhance powers of civic body representatives

Representative Image GURUGRAM, Haryana: Nayab Singh Saini, the Chief Minister of Haryana, has announced measures to enhance the authority of…

5 months ago

NHRC sends notices to Delhi govt, MCD commissioner after coaching centre flooding

Representative Image NEW DELHI: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has issued notices to the Government of Delhi, municipal commissioner,…

5 months ago