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UAE dispatches largest convoy of water tankers to northern Gaza to aid dis
Updated : 4 months, 4 weeks ago IST
As part of ongoing humanitarian efforts under the UAE's 'Operation Chivalrous Knight 3', the largest convoy of water tankers has been dispatched to northern Gaza in a concerted effort to alleviate the worsening humanitarian crisis and address the acute shortage of potable water.
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Kabul residents struggle as groundwater levels plunge
Updated : 5 months ago IST
Several Kabul residents have voiced alarm over the rapid drop in groundwater levels, urging the Islamic Emirate to address the worsening water crisis. Experts and officials cited drought, climate change, and unplanned urban growth as key causes, warning of severe social and economic impacts
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Prolonged Torkham border closure leaves thousands of transporters stranded
Updated : 5 months ago IST
The ongoing closure of the Torkham border since October 13 has worsened the difficulties faced by hundreds of stranded transporters, with many running low on funds and others experiencing physical and mental health challenges, according to a report by Dawn.
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Pakistan's border conflict with Afghanistan chokes food supply, punishes i
Updated : 5 months ago IST
The Pakistan-Afghanistan conflict has halted cross-border trade, causing severe shortages of fruits and vegetables in Pakistan-occupied Jammu Kashmir. Prices of essentials like tomatoes and onions have skyrocketed, traders face massive losses, and Afghan exporters struggle with unsold produc
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Flawed policies threaten Pakistan's wheat security as Punjab blocks seed s
Updated : 5 months ago IST
Punjab's seed producers, supplying nearly 90% of Pakistan's seeds, warned that government restrictions on wheat seed distribution could trigger an agricultural crisis. The Seed Association of Pakistan urged immediate reforms to protect food security, appealing to authorities and the army for
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"Congress govt has totally failed": KTR slams Congress over unpaid Staff,
Updated : 5 months ago IST
Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) Working President KT Rama Rao (KTR) on Tuesday visited the Basti Dawakhana in Ibrahimnagar, located in the Khairatabad Assembly constituency, and sharply criticised the state government over its alleged failure to ensure timely salaries for healthcare workers
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"Biharis will no longer fall for these deceptions": Tejashwi Yadav critici
Updated : 5 months ago IST
Sharing a clip of Amit Shah's statement on X, Tejashwi wrote, "Even after running the government in Bihar for 20 years, the Home Minister is making excuses, saying that the factory will be set up in Gujarat only, but the labour there will be from Bihar. Biharis will no longer fall for the
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Neglect, poor governance worsen wheat flour crisis in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Wheat stocks in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's government warehouses are rotting while flour prices soar, reaching PKR 3,000 for a 20 kg bag. Civil society leaders and traders blame government inaction and hoarding, warning of severe food shortages this winter if the situation isn't addressed.
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Empowering Telangana's tribal artisans: Green India Challenge organises ba
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
This first-of-its-kind initiative aims to address the acute bamboo shortage faced by the Kolam (Kollam) tribes, a Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG) in Telangana, whose traditional livelihoods and craftsmanship rely heavily on bamboo.
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After Nepal, Bangladesh, now Madagascar: President Rajoelina flees as Gen
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
After weeks of mass protests, Madagascar's President Andry Rajoelina has fled the country, becoming the latest world leader pushed out amid a wave of Gen Z-driven unrest sweeping across multiple continents.
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Madras HC seeks counter affidavit from corporation on fruit market garbage
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court on Wednesday directed the Madurai Corporation to file a counter affidavit in response to a public interest litigation (PIL) petition seeking a directive to the authorities to provide adequate garbage bins at the Smart Fruit Market in Mattuthavani
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Kabul residents face severe water shortages, call for urgent action
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Kabul residents face worsening water shortages as wells dry up and pipelines supply water only a few times a week, Tolo News reported. Experts warn the capital's groundwater could be depleted by 2030 without urgent management, deep-well projects and upgraded infrastructure.
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