Urban News

DRI Targets Online Platforms for Wildlife Trafficking

MUMBAI: The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) is ramping up its efforts to combat the illegal trading of endangered wildlife…

2 years ago

Delhi Tightens Fire Safety Rules for Hotels and Clubs

New Delhi: In response to an alarming rise in fire incidents, particularly within commercial establishments, the Delhi government's excise department…

2 years ago

Soaring Temps to Drop as Rain Arrives

New Delhi: After enduring 12 consecutive days of a punishing heatwave, Delhi residents experienced a welcome respite on Thursday as…

2 years ago

Supreme Court Orders Water Release for Delhi Amid Acute Crisis

New Delhi, June 6: The Supreme Court has highlighted the severe drinking water shortage in Delhi as an "existential problem"…

2 years ago

Controversy Over Conocarpus Planting in Bengaluru

Bengaluru: The rampant proliferation of Conocarpus plants across Bengaluru has ignited significant concern among residents and environmentalists. Despite being banned…

2 years ago

BMC Extends Roadwork Deadline to June 10

Mumbai’s roads are trafficable before the onset of the monsoon, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has extended the deadline for…

2 years ago

Powai Demolition Sparks Violent Confrontation

A demolition drive in Powai's Jai Bheem Nagar turned violent on Thursday, resulting in injuries to 35 individuals, including 20…

2 years ago

Pune Rain Chaos Ambegaon Budruk Residents Evacuated Amid Building Collapse

Pune: The recent heavy rains and thunderstorms that lashed Pune on June 4 resulted in chaos and distress for residents…

2 years ago

Green Light for Mumbai’s Key Tunnel Project

Mumbai: In a significant advancement for the Orange Gate-Marine Drive tunnel project, the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has…

2 years ago

Only Six Trees to Be Cut, HC Informed

Kochi: The state forest department has informed the Kerala High Court that, according to a revised plan for constructing an…

2 years ago