urban update

African countries need to reform their urban planning laws: UN Habitat

Representative Image NAIROBI: United Nations has urged the various African governments to revise their existing urban planning laws so that…

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78 leather tanneries to be sealed in Unnao and Banthar

Representative Image KANPUR: National Green Tribunal (NGT) ordered the sealing of 78 tanneries in Unnao and Banthar on May 29.…

5 years ago

2850 toilets to come up along Amarnath yatra route

Representative Image SRINAGAR: In order to maintain cleanliness and proper waste management along the Amarnath yatra route, Satya Pal Malik,…

5 years ago

UV plant to be installed in Solan to disinfect domestic water supply

Update Representative Image SOLAN: Following the outbreak of jaundice in Solan region, where 834 cases of jaundice have surfaced since…

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65 industrial units in Haryana face action for illegal groundwater drawing

Representative Image PANIPAT: The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) instructed the Haryana State Pollution Board (HSPCB) to act against 47…

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‘25 states to pay Rs 1 crore each as environment compensation’

Representative Image NEW DELHI: Governments of 25 states have to pay a fine of Rs 1 crore each as environment…

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Health authorities in Solan seek report on STP post increased Jaundice cases

UPDATE Representative Image SOLAN: Health authorities have requested a report from the Himachal Pradesh Pollution Control Board (HPPCB) to ascertain…

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Students in Delhi to raise awareness on pollution in Yamuna

Representative Image NEW DELHI: Students of all the Delhi government schools are going to be involved in an awareness program, which…

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Nagaland to join Himalayan Clean-up campaign

Representative Image NAGALAND: Nagaland to join Himalayan Clean-up campaign from May 25, 2019. The campaign will be conducted in states’…

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NDMC tightens up on illegal debris dumping on streets

Representative Image NEW DELHI: In a bid to curb the pollution caused by the illegal debris dumping, North Delhi Municipal…

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