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HomeGENRE: Local News

GENRE: Local News

Hyperlocal, neighbourhood-specific news and analysis

Homes damaged in fire in Srinagar old city
Civic

Battling rising fire incidents in Srinagar with old and outdated equipment

November 30, 2022 Abid Bashir Wani

In 2022 alone, till October 31st, there were close to 400 reported fire incidents in Srinagar district! How can the fire department be equipped enough?

Tabebuia aurea, or trees of gold, in full bloom
Environment

When yellow trees disappeared overnight in the ‘green city’ of Hyderabad

November 22, 2022 Sadhana Ramchander, Usha Raman and Kobita Dass Kolli

Hyderabad is preparing to host Formula E races in early 2023. Citizens, meanwhile, lament the loss of hundreds of trees moved for the purpose.

A kebab shop staff stands outside his eatery roasting kebabs over a traditional coal-powered oven.
Governance

Delhi’s coal ban must include a plan for small businesses that depend on it

September 13, 2022 Udisha Srivastav

The NCR is staring at a much-needed ban on domestic and industrial use of coal, but it is making many small business owners anxious. Here’s why.

Property dealer's office at Khirki village
Economy

How the rise of brokers has changed low cost rental housing in Delhi’s urban villages

May 2, 2022 Malay Kotal and Rana Paul

The broker is the new ‘chowkidar’ in low cost rental housing markets in the capital’s urban villages. But how has this affected access for tenants?

Cycling in Delhi--satnam singh
Infrastructure

No rights, no dignity, no safety for Delhi cyclists, only the “tyranny of motorists”

April 20, 2022 Sri Krishna

Delhi has done nothing to support cyclists, despite a sizeable population of workers in the city cycling to work every day.

Citizens protest at Khajaguda Hills on February 5, 2022
Governance

At Hyderabad’s Khajaguda Hills, citizens fight to save crucial urban commons

April 4, 2022 Aditya Singh

The Khajaguda Hills are rich in biodiversity and home to several unique species. Today, the heritage area stands threatened by a proposed 100-feet road.

Delhi Palika Bazar
Economy

US trade list names Delhi’s Palika Bazar among five ‘notorious markets’ in India

March 30, 2022 Sri Krishna

Palika Bazar features in the 2021 Notorious Markets List, among 42 online and 35 physical markets worldwide known for selling counterfeit or pirated goods.

Wild bear intrusion in a residential area in Pulwama
Environment

Kashmir wildlife authorities on their toes as man-animal conflicts leave towns shaken

January 26, 2022 Abid Bashir Wani

15-year data from the Kashmir wildlife department shows that entry of animals into urban residential areas has resulted in numerous deaths and injuries.

Ahmedabad evicting street vendors selling non-veg food
Economy

Ahmedabad: Evicting non-veg food stalls violates right to livelihood of street vendors

November 28, 2021 Darshan Desai

The municipal corporations in Ahmedabad had reportedly launched a drive to remove street vendors selling non-vegetarian dishes in roadside stalls.

Water metering in Ahmedabad colonies
Water Supply

Water meters in Ahmedabad colonies help residents reap big savings

August 17, 2021 Darshan Desai and Megha Bhatt

These are the happy experiences of residents who have reduced their regular spends drastically, by installing water meters in Ahmedabad apartments.

Hussain Sagar Lake, Hyderabad.
Environment

How Hyderabad’s Hussain Sagar Lake is being relieved of 200+ kg of floating waste every day

July 9, 2021 Ashwathy Anand and Samrat Basak

An automated clean-up system for intercepting and removing floating solid waste from the Picket drain inlet has helped to clean up the lake noticeably.

Srinagar Kashmir tulip garden
Governance

Tourists continue to arrive amid big COVID surge and total lockdown in Srinagar

May 24, 2021 Abid Bashir Wani

Despite the COVID spike in Kashmir there has been no ban on tourist arrivals. However, all gardens and parks in Srinagar and elsewhere have been closed. Too late, perhaps?

Environment

The price of a new storm-water drain in Delhi: 600 trees and a park

April 5, 2021 Rohan Kathpalia

Amit Kumar and his fellow Dwarka Sector 8 residents are fighting to prevent the DDA from destroying the only public park in their sector.

Economy

Reviving Delhi’s economy: Committee to focus on ease of doing business

November 2, 2020 Sri Krishna

Delhi has set up a 12-member Committee on Economic Revival of the City, under technocrat Jasmine Shah, and comprised of representatives from the government, municipal corporations and industry.

Governance

New areas included within Ahmedabad city limits, but who gains?

September 8, 2020 Darshan Desai and Neha Amin

The question is especially pertinent given that the AMC is unable to provide basic infrastructure even within its present jurisdiction and faces a big loss of income due to COVID.

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