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Experts warn poor urban planning worsening monsoon flooding in Pakistani c
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Experts at a URC session in Karachi warned that poor planning and blocked drains worsen urban flooding during heavy monsoon rains. NED's Dr Noman Ahmed and planner Arif Hasan stressed restoring natural drainage, people-friendly solutions, and a comprehensive government strategy, Dawn reporte
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Exiled Tibetan Parliamentarians express concern over Nepal violence, urge
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
"It's a great concern because not only there are Tibetan settlements in Nepal but overall the situation inside Nepal is a great concern because people are really disappointed and stressed due to the things that are happening there," Tsering told ANI.
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Abacus Global Management - Secondary Life Insurance - Building Momentum an
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Singapore, September 11: In a year marked by persistent volatility across equities, credit, and real estate, Asian allocators are increasingly looking to uncorrelated sources of return. Secondary life insurance - or life settlements - is gaining further recognition in the region as a reliabl
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Defence Minister Katz: Israel Will Continue to Hold Security Zone in Syria
Updated : 6 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Israel's Minister of Defence Israel Katz declared that the IDF (Israel Defence Forces) will remain on the peak of Mount Hermon in the Golan Heights, within Syrian territory, and in Israel's declared security zone in Syria that he said is "necessary to protect the Golan and Galilee settlement
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Russia claims forces took control of two settlements in Ukraine's Donetsk
Updated : 6 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Russia on Saturday claimed that its forces captured two settlements in Ukraine's Donetsk region over the past 24 hours, Anadolu News Agency reported.
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World leaders condemn Israel's plans for military offense, settlement plan
Updated : 6 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Following Israel's plans to escalate its military offensive in Gaza City and expand illegal settlements in the West Bank's E1 area, leaders across the world have issued strong condemnations over the matter, warning of catastrophic humanitarian consequences in the region.
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Australia to recognise Palestinian State, reiterates 'no role' for Hamas
Updated : 7 months ago IST
Australia will recognise the State of Palestine at the UN in September to support a two-state solution, peace in Gaza, and hostage release, the Prime Minister's Office said, citing Palestinian reforms and condemning Hamas and Israeli settlement expansion.
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Bridge connecting Uttarkashi to Harsil reconstructed after Uttarkashi clou
Updated : 7 months ago IST
A massive mudslide struck Dharali village in the Kheer Gad area near Harsil, triggering a sudden flow of debris and water through the settlements on August 5. The cloudburst led to flash floods in the high-altitude villages of Dharali. Several houses were reported to have been swept away.
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UN chief Guterres "gravely alarmed" by Israeli decision to "take control o
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres condemned Israel's decision to "take control of Gaza City," calling it a "dangerous escalation" worsening the humanitarian crisis. He urged a permanent ceasefire, humanitarian access, release of hostages, and Israel to end settlements and occupation for
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UN-Habitat warns of crisis in Kabul's informal settlements
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
Kabul now hosts over 40% of Afghanistan's urban population, most living in unsafe informal settlements lacking basic services. UN-Habitat warns these areas face rising climate risks and urgent investment is needed to prevent worsening humanitarian and environmental crises, according to Khaam
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Govt will ensure proper rehabilitation for eligible residents: Delhi CM Re
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Sunday announced that her government has allocated crores of rupees in the budget for the development of slum settlements, stating that whenever slums need to be removed for any reason, arrangements are being made to provide houses to the eligible resident
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Himachal: HRTC staff warns of 8-hour shift limit from Aug 1 to state govt,
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
The Himachal Road Transport Corporation (HRTC) Drivers and Conductors' Union has warned the state government and HRTC management that if their long-pending demands are not met by July 31, they will strictly adhere to an 8-hour work limit from August 1. The union, led by President Man Sing
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