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Smart Cities Start With People, Not Technology: Study
African cities are growing at an incredible pace. With this growth comes a mix of opportunity and challenge. How do we build cities that are not only smart but also fair, inclusive and resilient?
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Indian Cities Will Need Over $2.4 Trillion By 2050 To Tackle Climate Risk: Report
Indian cities are becoming increasingly more vulnerable to floods, heatwaves, and other climate-related risks and will require over 2.4 trillion US dollars in investments by 2050 to build resilient and low-carbon infrastructure.
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India Needs $2.4 Trillion For Climate Infrastructure By 2050: World Bank
India needs to invest more than $2.4 trillion by 2050 to build climate-resilient urban infrastructure, as its fast-expanding cities face growing challenges from extreme weather events linked to climate change, the World Bank said on Tuesday.
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President Murmu To Present Swachh Survekshan Cleanliness Awards Today
President Droupadi Murmu will confer the prestigious Swachh Survekshan 2024-25 Awards for urban cleanliness during a national ceremony organised by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, on Thursday.
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New Auto Fares In Bengaluru To Come Into Effect From August 1
In an attempt to meet the long-standing demand of auto-rickshaw drivers, the Regional Transport Authority of Bangalore Urban District has announced a revision in auto-rickshaw fares within the limits of the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP).
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Tamil Nadu To Launch Scheme Today For Doorstep Delivery Of Government Services
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin will launch a flagship programme titled "Ungaludan Stalin" (Stalin With You) today in Cuddalore.
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Mumbai Civic Body Asked To Shut Pigeon Feeding Areas Over Health Risks
The Maharashtra government has ordered the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation to immediately shut down 'kabootar khanas' (feeding points for pigeons) in Mumbai, citing health hazards arising out of their droppings.
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Why Gen Z Is Leaving Metro Cities For Tier-2 Towns
This trend suggests a lasting decentralization of India's workforce, marking a significant shift in the nation's urban dynamics.
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Visakhapatnam To Launch Electric Double-Decker Buses To Boost Urban Tourism
The "City of Destiny" Visakhapatnam, is all set to enhance its urban tourism experience, taking it to new heights, literally, with the proposed introduction of electric double-decker buses.
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Cities Are Heating Up The Planet, How They Can Tackle Climate Change
Cities have a central role to play tackling climate change. They contribute 67-72% of the greenhouse gas emissions which are heating up the planet.
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Delhi Minister Inspects Night Shelters, Flags Corruption, Warns of CBI Probe
Delhi's Urban Development Minister Ashish Sood conducted a surprise inspection of five night shelters at Sarai Kale Khan parking site on Thursday and flagged serious irregularities.
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Green Rooftops Could Help Cities Like Shanghai Filter Out Tons of Microplastics from Rainwater
A Tongji University study shows green roofs can trap most rainborne microplastics, with soil capturing the majority. If all Shanghai rooftops went green, they could remove 56.2 metric tons of microplastics each year, highlighting a promising method for tackling urban pollution.
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"Bengaluru Is Exhausted": Startup Founder Shares 3 "Corporate Concerns" Shaking Up The City
A startup founder has triggered a discussion online after describing Bengaluru as a city grappling with a quiet but collective burnout.
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MK Stalin To Launch Fifty Water Vending Machines In Chennai
In a major public welfare initiative to ensure access to clean drinking water for all, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin will inaugurate 50 vending machines across Chennai on Wednesday.
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'Flying Buses' For Bengaluru's Traffic Chaos? What Nitin Gadkari Told NDTV
India is evaluating new modes of futuristic transport, including elevated airpod-based systems and flash-charging electric buses, to tackle traffic congestion and reduce pollution in metro cities, Nitin Gadkari told NDTV.
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Smart Cities Start With People, Not Technology: Study
African cities are growing at an incredible pace. With this growth comes a mix of opportunity and challenge. How do we build cities that are not only smart but also fair, inclusive and resilient?
-
Indian Cities Will Need Over $2.4 Trillion By 2050 To Tackle Climate Risk: Report
Indian cities are becoming increasingly more vulnerable to floods, heatwaves, and other climate-related risks and will require over 2.4 trillion US dollars in investments by 2050 to build resilient and low-carbon infrastructure.
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India Needs $2.4 Trillion For Climate Infrastructure By 2050: World Bank
India needs to invest more than $2.4 trillion by 2050 to build climate-resilient urban infrastructure, as its fast-expanding cities face growing challenges from extreme weather events linked to climate change, the World Bank said on Tuesday.
-
President Murmu To Present Swachh Survekshan Cleanliness Awards Today
President Droupadi Murmu will confer the prestigious Swachh Survekshan 2024-25 Awards for urban cleanliness during a national ceremony organised by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, on Thursday.
-
New Auto Fares In Bengaluru To Come Into Effect From August 1
In an attempt to meet the long-standing demand of auto-rickshaw drivers, the Regional Transport Authority of Bangalore Urban District has announced a revision in auto-rickshaw fares within the limits of the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP).
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Tamil Nadu To Launch Scheme Today For Doorstep Delivery Of Government Services
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin will launch a flagship programme titled "Ungaludan Stalin" (Stalin With You) today in Cuddalore.
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Mumbai Civic Body Asked To Shut Pigeon Feeding Areas Over Health Risks
The Maharashtra government has ordered the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation to immediately shut down 'kabootar khanas' (feeding points for pigeons) in Mumbai, citing health hazards arising out of their droppings.
-
Why Gen Z Is Leaving Metro Cities For Tier-2 Towns
This trend suggests a lasting decentralization of India's workforce, marking a significant shift in the nation's urban dynamics.
-
Visakhapatnam To Launch Electric Double-Decker Buses To Boost Urban Tourism
The "City of Destiny" Visakhapatnam, is all set to enhance its urban tourism experience, taking it to new heights, literally, with the proposed introduction of electric double-decker buses.
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Cities Are Heating Up The Planet, How They Can Tackle Climate Change
Cities have a central role to play tackling climate change. They contribute 67-72% of the greenhouse gas emissions which are heating up the planet.
-
Delhi Minister Inspects Night Shelters, Flags Corruption, Warns of CBI Probe
Delhi's Urban Development Minister Ashish Sood conducted a surprise inspection of five night shelters at Sarai Kale Khan parking site on Thursday and flagged serious irregularities.
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Green Rooftops Could Help Cities Like Shanghai Filter Out Tons of Microplastics from Rainwater
A Tongji University study shows green roofs can trap most rainborne microplastics, with soil capturing the majority. If all Shanghai rooftops went green, they could remove 56.2 metric tons of microplastics each year, highlighting a promising method for tackling urban pollution.
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"Bengaluru Is Exhausted": Startup Founder Shares 3 "Corporate Concerns" Shaking Up The City
A startup founder has triggered a discussion online after describing Bengaluru as a city grappling with a quiet but collective burnout.
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MK Stalin To Launch Fifty Water Vending Machines In Chennai
In a major public welfare initiative to ensure access to clean drinking water for all, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin will inaugurate 50 vending machines across Chennai on Wednesday.
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'Flying Buses' For Bengaluru's Traffic Chaos? What Nitin Gadkari Told NDTV
India is evaluating new modes of futuristic transport, including elevated airpod-based systems and flash-charging electric buses, to tackle traffic congestion and reduce pollution in metro cities, Nitin Gadkari told NDTV.
