World’s best car-free streets: A list
Car-free streets are becoming increasingly popular as cities look to promote sustainable transport and improve quality of life.
Category: environment
Flood money
After a heavy shower, roads and streets are engulfed, drains overflow and vehicles are submerged. At most places, its hard even to wade through. Photos by Rahat Dar I In recent years, Lahore has seen rains ravage the city and its suburbs, especially the settlements.
An opportunity for resilience
T he prime minister has announced an agriculture and climate emergency in the country, an urgent measure to combat the flood induced calamity. The rescue and relief operations are in full swing. A daunting task of rehabilitation comes next. In addition to pooling resources and energy,.
Uttarakhand Floods And Controversial Legislation: CM Pushkar Singh Dhami Faces Criticism Amid Crisis
Uttarakhand has been battling its worst floods in a century. Tuesday morning saw its capital city, Dehradun, being battered by a cloudburst that has left over 18 dead and several missing. It has destroyed key roads and bridges, including the crucial link road to Mussorie, Maldevta, and Rishikesh, and floodwater and debris have subsumed several homes and business complexes.
‘Seva Pakhwada’ launched in Palghar to mark PM Modi`s 75 birthday
The initiative, which runs from September 17 to October 2, aims to provide citizens with direct access to services and faster delivery of welfare scheme benefits. The programme is part of the state governments effort to bring efficient, people-centric governance to the grassroots level.
Major mudslide prompts road closures, downed power lines in Oak Glen
A major mudslide in Oak Glen prompted several road closures and downed power lines Thursday afternoon.
How to create stunning wall art from recycled materials
Eco-friendly African wall art made from thrifted materials is a sustainable way to decorate while celebrating cultural heritage.