Residents of Karachi's district Central protested at the Sakhi Hasan hydrant over severe water shortages. Dawn reported that repeated pumping station shutdowns caused major supply disruptions, though KWSC said power issues were resolved and normal water service had resumed.
Mahabaleshwar Vishnu Das took a significant step by starting a cleanliness drive at the main gate of the Shri Ram Temple alongside the residents of Ayodhya.
A large number of migrant residents of Uttarakhand, local citizens, and representatives of various organisations were present at the special programme organised on this occasion.
The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs launched the "From the UAE, We Travel" campaign to guide residents on safe winter travel. It urges checking advisories, ensuring valid documents, securing insurance, following local laws, and using MoFA services like Twajudi and emergency hotlines.
The Lucknow Municipal Corporation on Saturday launched a campaign against unlicensed dog walkers in several areas of Indira Nagar. The initiative, carried out under Zone 7, aims to boost public awareness about pet safety rules rather than simply penalise residents, an official said.
According to locals, sometimes vehicles just a few feet away on the roads are not visible to the drivers, posing greater challenges in their early morning commute.
A gas leak triggered a major explosion at a glue factory in Faisalabad, killing 20 people and injuring seven. Nearby factories and homes collapsed in the blast. Police arrested the factory owner and others as residents blamed negligence for the tragedy.
As per DAWN News, a spokesperson of the Karachi Water and Sewerage Corporation (KWSC) said that the city's crucial K-3 pumping station suffered a major electrical breakdown on Thursday night. This occurred just a day after electricity had been restored following a 41-hour power cut.
Sadaam Hussain, Assistant Engineer and site in-charge, the road project, sanctioned in 2023, was executed with an allocated budget of Rs 3.02 crore. He stated that the construction quality is "excellent" and highlighted the transformative impact the road will have on the local population.
Sharing a post on X on Thursday, the Chief Minister informed that the state and North East residents may soon no longer need to travel to Delhi or Mumbai for visa-related biometrics, as the state gears up to host a dedicated visa facilitation centre.
The firing occurred near Dream Villa on the Ochhghat Sultanpur Road, just metres from the university gate, sending students and local residents running for safety. Purported videos of the youth brandishing a pistol and firing repeatedly in the air quickly went viral on social media.