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Issues impacting daily life in cities, how the local government addresses them, citizen engagement and problem solving.

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Webinar alert: Preventing road crashes in our cities

January 18, 2023 News Desk

Road crashes have reached alarming proportions. Join us as we bring together a panel to discuss an actionable agenda for safe commute.

A stray cow and dog in a street in Delhi
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Stray animals a menace in the capital, but AAP says it has a plan

January 3, 2023 Sri Krishna

Several complaints against the menace of stray animals in Delhi have gone to civic authories. AAP has openly committed to tackling this.

Homes damaged in fire in Srinagar old city
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Battling rising fire incidents in Srinagar with old and outdated equipment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?

Floods in Patna 2019
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Explainer: Why we have urban floods and how to stop that

November 4, 2022 Nagesh Aras

Extreme rainfall and frequent floods are all too common in our cities now. To mitigate the risks, it is important to understand the root causes.

A HSI volunteer with kids of the community, spreading awareness about how to treat and care for street dogs
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How Vadodara managed to sterilise 80% of its street dogs

September 20, 2022 Sanjay Ahir and Parul Dholakia

In just five years, this city has evolved an exemplary model for sterilising and managing its street dogs. Find out more about the programme.

A community member carrying a dog for vaccination and sterilisation
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Animal Birth Control for street dog management: It’s time for an upgrade

August 26, 2022 Keren Nazareth and Dr Piyush Patel

Street dog management is a contentious issue in all cities. Efficient and scientific animal birth control programmes could alleviate that.

Delhi garden of five senses
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Rainwater harvesting: Delhi’s focus moves from rooftops to public parks and other open spaces

July 12, 2022 Vijaya Pushkarna

Delhi’s commitment to rainwater harvesting comes with detailed guidelines. But on many occasions the courts have had to step in to seek compliance.

Road in Aya Nagar Colony in Delhi
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In Delhi’s Aya Nagar, sewage inside homes is a way of life

March 3, 2022 Jyoti Thakur

Unplanned development and lack of basic services have left Aya Nagar residents struggling with never-ending drainage and sanitation issues.

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City buzz: Cooking oil may cost more | COVID restrictions end | SC on cryptos

February 28, 2022 News Desk

One-month deadline for Centre to provide domestic violence data; states, UTs asked to reconsider restrictions as COVID cases fall and more

a traffic jam in an area of Delhi
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City buzz: More jobs for freshers | Green Hydrogen Policy | Delhi traffic woes

February 20, 2022 News Desk

Weekly news update: Good news for fresher job seekers; new road projects to ease traffic congestion in Delhi…and more.

view of a train in Indian Railways
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City Buzz: Railways services to be unified | New crypto tax | Vaccine diplomacy

February 13, 2022 News Desk

Weekly news recap: No mandatory RT-PCR for vaccinated foreign arrivals; Fog envelopes northwest India; Vaccine diplomacy…and more

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City Buzz: Guidelines for physical schooling | Budget allows digital rupee…and more

February 6, 2022 News Desk

In this weekly update: Education Ministry’s new guidelines for physical schooling; Haryana’s job reservation law; Union Budget highlights

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City Buzz: Omicron numbers plateau | Air India returns to Tatas.. and more

January 30, 2022 News Desk

Omicron numbers in India start to plateau; Air India officially handed over to Tatas; IMF reduces GDP growth forecast; Booster dose not a priority

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City Buzz: Dip in COVID-19 cases in Delhi | WHO advises against travel bans

January 23, 2022 News Desk

Weekly news recap: Latest on the COVID-19 situation in cities, WHO and central recommendations, estimated economic growth rate and more.

view of Delhi's sky covered in smog
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City Buzz: New COVID testing guidelines | Delhi air worsens | Centre’s stance on marital rape laws

January 16, 2022 News Desk

Weekly news recap: New COVID guidelines; Strict precautions for Parliament session; new job quota laws in Haryana and more

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