Startup ensemble lifts rescue act of flood-hit Andhra PradeshAndhra faced massive floods affecting over 650,000 residents. The state government collaborated with startups for relief efforts, using sat...
13 Oct, 2024, 03.11 PM IST
A sneak peek into the 'Ghost Rider' of the US Air Force; What is it doing in South Korea?The AC-130 J aircraft which is popularly known as the Ghost Rider has been deployed by the US Air Force recently in South Korea. This deplo...
11 Jul, 2024, 02.46 AM IST
Civic bodies ramp up preparations to deal with waterlogging as IMD predicts heavy rain in DelhiDelhi civic bodies are intensifying efforts to address waterlogging following heavy rains that inundated the city, causing significant disr...
01 Jul, 2024, 11.47 AM IST
BJP didn't work efficiently, under AAP rule MCD's image will change after G20: Mayor Shelly OberoiDelhi Mayor Shelly Oberoi has stated that the Aam Aadmi Party-led Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) is working hard to clean and beautif...
04 Sep, 2023, 03.40 PM IST
Over 11,000 garbage dumping spots cleaned, anti-larval spraying in all wards: Delhi mayor on G20 prepOberoi told reporters that 11,200-11,300 garbage vulnerable points were identified and cleaned and those spots are now being beautified. Ga...
03 Sep, 2023, 06.20 PM IST
How Swachh Survekshan is heralding wholesome sanitation rejuvenation of India citiesIndia's cities and towns have for long seen waste lying everywhere, thanks to mindless consumption and even more mindless disposal. During ...
10 Aug, 2023, 12.18 AM IST
94% women construction workers never raise voice against air pollution: SurveyThe study was part of a bigger campaigned called “Help Delhi Breathe” and included mobilisation activities, and focused group discussions (...
24 May, 2022, 04.48 PM IST
S&P 500 ends slightly higher as investors bet on recoveryEconomically vulnerable cyclical stocks, which were battered by mandated shutdowns and stand to benefit most from economic recovery, were o...
24 Dec, 2020, 06.35 AM IST
Emergency pollution plan starts in Delhi. Here are things that are banned from todayDelhi had adopted an emergency action plan GRAP last year under which stringent actions are implemented based on the air quality of the cit...
15 Oct, 2018, 11.51 AM IST
Bengaluru citizens rely on court to sort out civic messAt each instance of political and bureaucratic lethargy and non-performance, the judiciary has stepped in to provide respite.
13 Sep, 2018, 01.22 PM IST
Swachh Bharat Abhiyan: Where progress on paper hits quicksand of ground realityThe statistics may appear to be picture perfect but the situation on the ground turned out to be somewhat different.
05 Jun, 2018, 04.09 PM IST
25 per cent funds meant for disaster mitigation in Jammu and Kashmir diverted to ineligible works: CAGThe revelations were made by the CAG in its report on performance audit of disaster management in Jammu and Kashmir for the year ending Mar...
08 Aug, 2017, 01.31 PM IST
Why good monsoon will be bad news for DelhiOn Tuesday , PWD reported that of the 1,011drains under its supervision, just 83 drains had been desilted completely , with the rest at var...
28 Jun, 2017, 10.53 AM IST
Keep mosquitoes away by clearing stagnant water: ExpertsThe mosquito menace in Bengaluru is so severe that last year the Karnataka High Court had to intervene and direct the city municipal corpor...
05 Jul, 2016, 10.26 AM IST
Meat shops resist Mumbai airport's chopAround 100 chicken and mutton shop owners have sent applications seeking permission of DGCA to continue running their businesses within Mum...
04 Mar, 2016, 12.37 PM IST
- Wetlands of Madhavaram going dry
Once fragile and beautiful, the diminishing freshwater habitat of Madhavaram poses a threat to the groundwater needs of the city while rais...
12 Mar, 2015, 07.12 AM IST
“Some fragrance always lingers in the hand that gives roses...”Bindu Dalmia recalls her experience with Yogi Ashwini in the year 2010.
29 Aug, 2014, 02.06 PM IST