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Kabul faces severe water crisis, may run dry by 2030: Mercy Corps
Updated : 9 months, 1 week ago IST
Kabul is facing a serious water crisis, with groundwater levels dropping and many wells drying up. Without urgent action, the city could run out of water by 2030, causing hardship and migration for millions, warns Mercy Corps, as reported by Khaama Press.
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India reaffirms commitment to glacier preservation at high-level internati
Updated : 9 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The event brought together international experts, policymakers, and Ministers to deliberate on urgent actions needed to safeguard glaciers, which serve as critical freshwater reservoirs and indicators of climate change.
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World No Tobacco Day 2025: Experts Unite Against Tobacco as a Leading Caus
Updated : 9 months, 2 weeks ago IST
New Delhi [India], May 31: On the occasion of World No Tobacco Day, observed every year on May 31, leading healthcare experts across the country are sounding a clarion call against one of the biggest threats to global health: tobacco. Beyond awareness, experts are demanding urgent action, h
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Water crisis in PoGB: A call for urgent action to address women's strain,
Updated : 10 months, 3 weeks ago IST
From November to April, these women are forced to trek down to the riverbank to fetch water, often carrying heavy jerricans on their backs or using donkeys to transport the life-sustaining liquid.
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Plea in Delhi HC seeks urgent action on stray cows menace and their exploi
Updated : 12 months ago IST
These cows are reportedly abandoned with the collusion of certain MCD officials, creating significant issues in public spaces and on roadways. Despite the petitioner organisation offering volunteer support to tackle the problem, authorities have yet to take any concrete steps.
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Cancer Screening: Experts call for urgent action on women-centric testing,
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Renowned experts from diverse fields highlighted the urgent need for gender-sensitive healthcare policies and women-centric preventive diagnostics. The key issues they raised in women's health included cancer screening, mental well-being, and the role of integrated diagnostics in early disea
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PoGB: Political activist demands urgent action to resolve electricity cris
Updated : 1 year ago IST
Imran Mir, President of the Muslim League N Youth Wing for Gilgit Division, has raised serious concerns over the ongoing electricity crisis in the town of Jaglot in Pakistan-occupied Gilgit Baltistan(PoGB).
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US report exposes CCP's role in fueling Fentanyl crisis, calls for urgent
Updated : 1 year ago IST
The report indicates that nearly all illicit fentanyl precursors are produced by Chinese companies, which are then trafficked internationally, especially to Mexican cartels responsible for the manufacturing and distribution of fentanyl within the US.
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AIIMS Delhi observes World Obesity Day, highlight importance of lifestyle
Updated : 1 year ago IST
The press meet concluded with a collective call for urgent action, stressing that obesity is a chronic, progressive disease that requires a comprehensive approach involving early intervention, lifestyle modifications, and evidence-based treatment strategies.
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PoGB Council urges urgent action from Pak PM Shehbaz over Diamer-Bhasha Da
Updated : 1 year ago IST
The protesters are demanding fair compensation, proper resettlement, and job security. Despite discussions with federal authorities, including the Minister for Kashmir Affairs and Gilgit-Baltistan, Amir Muqam, the issue remains unresolved, causing mounting frustration among the affected comm
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NCW takes Suo Motu cognizance of Pune bus rape case, calls for urgent acti
Updated : 1 year ago IST
The National Commission for Women (NCW) has taken suo motu cognizance of a distressing incident in which a 26-year-old woman was allegedly raped inside a Shivshahi bus at Pune's Swargate depot, said NCW in a statement.
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Climate change not just an elite discussion, it's a civilizational crossro
Updated : 1 year ago IST
The Society of Indian Law Firms (SILF) and the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) National Committee on Legal Services on Tuesday hosted the inaugural SILF-CII ESG & Climate Law Day February 18.
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