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Dec 28, 2024 · Gain in-depth understanding of civic administration, policy implementation and public policy. Find articles on the intricacies of urban governance, learn more about challenges and successes in local government operations, effectiveness of municipal bodies, and how it all affects the lives of citizens. Understand election processes and get critical information on choices and options. Be ...
A guide to background checks for hiring domestic help and staff in ...
1 day ago · According to a recent news report, there has been a 20% increase in theft cases compared to 2023, linked to domestic help. This has naturally created apprehensions and flagged the need for safety checks around employment of household help and staff in gated communities and independent homes.
Reviving Sembakkam Lake: A battle against sewage, …
4 days ago · As the first light of dawn paints the sky in hues of orange and gold, 17-year-old Ravi steps out of his home. The cool breeze brushes his face as he walks towards the expansive, 150-acre Sembakkam Lake for his morning bath.
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Jan 1, 2025 · Find in-depth articles on common issues affecting daily life in our cities, and related to community responses and action around these issues. The articles provide insights into the complexities of managing and improving urban livability and citizen engagement.
Future of our water: A look at the Draft Liquid Waste Management …
Dec 26, 2024 · The Act required industries to seek consent for effluent discharge and adhere to strict standards with penalties for violations. But despite its wide framework, challenges such as enforcement gaps and rising pollution levels led to calls for stricter regulations and more innovative solutions to tackle modern water crises.. Key provisions of the Draft Liquid Waste Management Rules
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Opinion: Why climate action must recognise and include India’s …
Nov 22, 2024 · The ongoing COP29 conference in Baku, is a pivotal moment in climate action, focusing on global cooperation to limit warming to 1.5°C. Key priorities include mobilising financial resources for developing countries to submit ambitious climate plans (NDCs) by 2025 and continuing support through the Fund for Loss and Damage (FRLD) established at COP28.
How long before “water for all” becomes a reality in Mumbai
Oct 18, 2024 · Mumbai has numerous dams at about 100 km from the municipal boundaries of the city. Yet many in the city do not have access to water. If you look closely at who cannot use this water, it is mostly people living in informal settlements and bastis.. In 2012, we at Pani Haq Samiti filed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) in the Bombay High Court, demanding water for all in Mumbai, as per Article ...