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Widespread protests grip PoJK over persistent power cuts
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Residents across Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir staged protests against prolonged power outages, accusing authorities of mismanagement and unfair electricity distribution. Demonstrators warned of escalating unrest if uninterrupted power supply is not restored during the winter months
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CPI(M) worker suffers severe hand injury while making bomb in Kannur
Updated : 2 months, 4 weeks ago IST
A CPI(M) worker was seriously injured after a bomb exploded during its manufacture in Venduttayi, Pinarayi area of Kannur district, Kerala, on Tuesday, police said. The injured has been identified as Vipin Raj, a CPI(M) activist who reportedly sustained severe injuries to his palm in the
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513 illegal Palestinian residents in Israel apprehended
Updated : 2 months, 4 weeks ago IST
During the past week, Border Police soldiers operated in various sectors of the country to locate illegal Palestinian residents and prevent attempts by infiltrators to penetrate throughout the country, arresting 513 residents of the Palestinian Authority who were staying in Israel without pe
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Pakistan: Garbage dump along Malir river leaves Karachi residents, commute
Updated : 2 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Residents and students near Karachi's GTS Imtiaz garbage transfer station are facing health and daily life disruptions due to stench, dust and toxic gases. Authorities say the site is being modernised into a covered facility to reduce pollution and risks.
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Thick fog engulfs multiple cities of Rajasthan, overall air quality remain
Updated : 2 months, 4 weeks ago IST
A thick fog enveloped several cities in Rajasthan on Monday morning, significantly reducing visibility and disrupting the everyday life of the residents.
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Urban, rural areas of Islamabad and Karachi grapple with garbage crisis
Updated : 2 months, 4 weeks ago IST
In Islamabad, Dawn reported, rural areas have been particularly neglected. With no formal system in place, residents dispose of garbage in nullahs and open grounds. "Secondary collection by the Capital Development Authority (CDA) is irregular, and rural waste management contracts that expire
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Singapore issues advisory to its nationals in Delhi as air quality turns '
Updated : 2 months, 4 weeks ago IST
The advisory came after the Central Pollution Control Board invoked GRAP Stage 4 on December 13 as air quality in Delhi and surrounding areas deteriorated sharply. At this stage, construction and industrial activities are heavily restricted, while schools and offices are advised to shift to
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Delhi's air quality remains 'Severe' at 452, residents report breathlessne
Updated : 2 months, 4 weeks ago IST
The residents of Delhi on Monday complained about worsening air quality and a thick layer of smog, as the city's Air Quality Index (AQI) remained in the 'Severe' category, recording 452 at 8 am, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
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"Try to wear light masks": Doctor urges residents as Delhi chokes under AQ
Updated : 3 months ago IST
Emphasising its impact on public health, he categorised the two types of pollution components, in which one is gases like nitrogen oxide, which is harmful, and the second is particulate matter.
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Curfew imposed in Thailand's Trat Province as border clashes with Cambodia
Updated : 3 months ago IST
In an official order, the military said a curfew has been enforced with immediate effect in five districts of Trat Province--Khlong Yai, Bo Rai, Laem Ngop, Khao Saming and Mueang Trat. Residents in these areas have been instructed not to leave their homes between 7:00 PM and 05:00 AM the nex
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Delhi chokes under AQI 497, residents report breathing issues and eye irri
Updated : 3 months ago IST
Locals reported experiencing breathing difficulties, eye irritation and other health issues due to the worsening pollution levels. Many residents also expressed concern for vulnerable groups, including the elderly and children, who are more susceptible to respiratory problems.
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Afghanistan's humanitarian crisis deepens as millions face acute food inse
Updated : 3 months ago IST
Afghanistan's humanitarian crisis is worsening due to deportations, drought and earthquakes, with 17.4 million people facing acute food insecurity, the Norwegian Refugee Council said. Residents report rising prices and fuel shortages, while authorities and aid agencies call for increased int
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