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"It Has Been Very Difficult": Frustration Grows Over Shanghai Lockdown
Shanghai guidelines say residents can leave their "area" if it is classified as "precautionary". Rules also say residents should only go out for "appropriate activity" but precisely what they are allowed to do depends on the residential committee.
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Chennai Residents Raise Concerns Over Storm Water Drains, Sea Pollution
Residents along the east coast in Chennai are up in arms against the construction of concrete storm water drains by the Greater Chennai Corporation to prevent inundation. These areas closer to the sea shore, they say, are not prone to flooding and the ongoing Rs 350 crore German bank-funded project only destroys the sandy aquifer and would ultimate...
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"We Work 24 Hours, Paid For 12": Cops Facing Protests For Sealing Greater Noida Complex
The residents of a housing complex in Greater Noida near Delhi and the police in the area had a face-off of sorts on Monday night after the entire complex was sealed because a person living there tested positive for coronavirus.
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Delhi Coronavirus Containment Zones Rise To 55, Up From Monday's 47
The number of coronavirus containment zones in the national capital was raised to 55 on Tuesday with the identification of eight new neighbourhoods with a high number of COVID-19 cases. These areas are being completely sealed off with only home delivery of food and basic supplies being allowed. Residents will not be allowed to leave their homes.
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Gurgaon Police Issues Traffic Advisory For New Year's Eve
To maintain smooth passage for commuters and city residents on New Year's Eve, Gurgaon traffic police on Monday issued a traffic advisory urging motorists to park their vehicles only in designated areas and not on the roads. Gurgaon Police, New Year, New Year Eve Issues Traffic Advisory For New Year's Eve
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In Bhopal Boat Tragedy That Killed 11, Blame Piled On Two Boatmen
For residents of a slum in Bhopal's Piplani area, the 10-day long Ganesh Chaturthi festival ended with an irreparable tragedy in the early hours of Friday - the drowning of its 11 young men during the idol immersion. And yet, despite widespread anger over the incident, the only people charged so far are two boatmen who were even involved in the res...
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15 Lakh Affected By Assam Floods, At Least 7 Dead: 10 Points
The monsoon floods in Assam claimed another life on Saturday, taking the number of deaths in the rain-ravaged state to seven. Official sources said that over 15 lakh people have been affected in 25 of Assam's 33 districts so far, and the situation will only get worse amid predictions of more rainfall in the hours to come. The rescue efforts are bei...
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Stop Playing Recorded Songs Or Face The Music, Delhi Pubs Warned
The Delhi government has told bars not to play recorded music after residents at many areas complained of how noise from the watering holes disturbs their peace. Pubs can play only live music, the Delhi government has said, citing licence conditions that ban them from playing recorded music
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How Chennai Is Coping With Virtually No Drinking Water
Tamil Nadu's worst drought in 140 years has dried up reservoirs in the region, severely impacting the availability of drinking water in Chennai and other cities.
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South Africa's Cape Town Cuts Back To Survive Worst Drought In 100 Years
As Cape Town suffers its worst drought in a century, residents have been told to restrict showers to two minutes and flush toilets only when "absolutely necessary". The city - South Africa's biggest tourist hotspot - and the surrounding Western Cape province have been declared a disaster area by the local government, with just 10 per cent of usable...
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'Good Morning' Squads To Check Open Defecation In Maharashtra
Among its numerous initiatives to curb open defecation across the state, the Maharashtra government has now decided to form squads to dissuade people from relieving in the open. These 'Good morning' teams have been asked to not only monitor areas where open defecation is still prevalent, but also check whether residents have access to toilets.
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Villagers Hold Bank Officials Hostage In Haryana's Jind For Only Handing Out Rs 2,000 Notes
Amid the continuing scramble for cash, especially after payment of salaries at the beginning of the month, some areas have witnessed tension and chaos.
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In Delhi's 'Puppeteer Colony', Stalemate Strings Residents To Poverty
Tucked away from the glare of visitors to India's capital, just 6 km from the manicured lawns of the Parliament building, thousands of its citizens live in the most unliveable of conditions, passing their days surrounded by filth, garbage, open defecation, and little room to live.
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'Get Out, We've Had Enough,' Residents of Mumbai's Kamathipura Tell Sex Workers
Residents of Mumbai's Kamathipura, considered Asia's largest red light district, have mounted a campaign to place a curb on the sex trade in the area. Sex workers however have expressed helplessness, even as activists claim the move would only open up the area to property developers.
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Leopard Found in Bathroom of House in Tamil Nadu, Released in Jungle
Drama ensued in a city suburb today as a male leopard strayed into the area scaring the residents, only to be trapped by forest personnel in the bathroom of a house and released into nearby forest later.
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"It Has Been Very Difficult": Frustration Grows Over Shanghai Lockdown
Shanghai guidelines say residents can leave their "area" if it is classified as "precautionary". Rules also say residents should only go out for "appropriate activity" but precisely what they are allowed to do depends on the residential committee.
-
Chennai Residents Raise Concerns Over Storm Water Drains, Sea Pollution
Residents along the east coast in Chennai are up in arms against the construction of concrete storm water drains by the Greater Chennai Corporation to prevent inundation. These areas closer to the sea shore, they say, are not prone to flooding and the ongoing Rs 350 crore German bank-funded project only destroys the sandy aquifer and would ultimate...
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"We Work 24 Hours, Paid For 12": Cops Facing Protests For Sealing Greater Noida Complex
The residents of a housing complex in Greater Noida near Delhi and the police in the area had a face-off of sorts on Monday night after the entire complex was sealed because a person living there tested positive for coronavirus.
-
Delhi Coronavirus Containment Zones Rise To 55, Up From Monday's 47
The number of coronavirus containment zones in the national capital was raised to 55 on Tuesday with the identification of eight new neighbourhoods with a high number of COVID-19 cases. These areas are being completely sealed off with only home delivery of food and basic supplies being allowed. Residents will not be allowed to leave their homes.
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Gurgaon Police Issues Traffic Advisory For New Year's Eve
To maintain smooth passage for commuters and city residents on New Year's Eve, Gurgaon traffic police on Monday issued a traffic advisory urging motorists to park their vehicles only in designated areas and not on the roads. Gurgaon Police, New Year, New Year Eve Issues Traffic Advisory For New Year's Eve
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In Bhopal Boat Tragedy That Killed 11, Blame Piled On Two Boatmen
For residents of a slum in Bhopal's Piplani area, the 10-day long Ganesh Chaturthi festival ended with an irreparable tragedy in the early hours of Friday - the drowning of its 11 young men during the idol immersion. And yet, despite widespread anger over the incident, the only people charged so far are two boatmen who were even involved in the res...
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15 Lakh Affected By Assam Floods, At Least 7 Dead: 10 Points
The monsoon floods in Assam claimed another life on Saturday, taking the number of deaths in the rain-ravaged state to seven. Official sources said that over 15 lakh people have been affected in 25 of Assam's 33 districts so far, and the situation will only get worse amid predictions of more rainfall in the hours to come. The rescue efforts are bei...
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Stop Playing Recorded Songs Or Face The Music, Delhi Pubs Warned
The Delhi government has told bars not to play recorded music after residents at many areas complained of how noise from the watering holes disturbs their peace. Pubs can play only live music, the Delhi government has said, citing licence conditions that ban them from playing recorded music
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How Chennai Is Coping With Virtually No Drinking Water
Tamil Nadu's worst drought in 140 years has dried up reservoirs in the region, severely impacting the availability of drinking water in Chennai and other cities.
-
South Africa's Cape Town Cuts Back To Survive Worst Drought In 100 Years
As Cape Town suffers its worst drought in a century, residents have been told to restrict showers to two minutes and flush toilets only when "absolutely necessary". The city - South Africa's biggest tourist hotspot - and the surrounding Western Cape province have been declared a disaster area by the local government, with just 10 per cent of usable...
-
'Good Morning' Squads To Check Open Defecation In Maharashtra
Among its numerous initiatives to curb open defecation across the state, the Maharashtra government has now decided to form squads to dissuade people from relieving in the open. These 'Good morning' teams have been asked to not only monitor areas where open defecation is still prevalent, but also check whether residents have access to toilets.
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Villagers Hold Bank Officials Hostage In Haryana's Jind For Only Handing Out Rs 2,000 Notes
Amid the continuing scramble for cash, especially after payment of salaries at the beginning of the month, some areas have witnessed tension and chaos.
-
In Delhi's 'Puppeteer Colony', Stalemate Strings Residents To Poverty
Tucked away from the glare of visitors to India's capital, just 6 km from the manicured lawns of the Parliament building, thousands of its citizens live in the most unliveable of conditions, passing their days surrounded by filth, garbage, open defecation, and little room to live.
-
'Get Out, We've Had Enough,' Residents of Mumbai's Kamathipura Tell Sex Workers
Residents of Mumbai's Kamathipura, considered Asia's largest red light district, have mounted a campaign to place a curb on the sex trade in the area. Sex workers however have expressed helplessness, even as activists claim the move would only open up the area to property developers.
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Leopard Found in Bathroom of House in Tamil Nadu, Released in Jungle
Drama ensued in a city suburb today as a male leopard strayed into the area scaring the residents, only to be trapped by forest personnel in the bathroom of a house and released into nearby forest later.
