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India Gets First Water Transport Service 'Uber Shikara' In Srinagar
Uber Shikara marks a significant milestone for the company as it is the first water transport offering in Asia after similar services in select European countries like Italy.
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Rain Continues In Chennai For 2nd Day, Waterlogging Reported In Many Areas
Heavy rain continued in Chennai and other parts of Tamil Nadu on Wednesday, bringing residential neighborhoods and roads under knee-deep water and leading to traffic congestion besides affecting public transport services.
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Baltimore Shipping Lane Reopens 2 Months After Bridge Collapse Accident
The Baltimore shipping lane blocked for more than two months after a cargo ship collided with a major bridge in March, sending it crashing into the water, fully reopened on Monday, authorities said.
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Many Cities In US To Turn Ghost Town By 2100, Says Study
The study's authors noted that the significant decrease in population could pose unprecedented challenges, potentially resulting in disruptions to essential services such as transportation, clean water, electricity, and internet access.
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Study Sheds Light On Mysterious New Layer Above Earth's Core
Since its formation billions of years ago, Earth's tectonic plates have been transporting water to lower mantle through subduction zones.
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Marafy: Saudi Arabia Plans Another Megacity With 11-Km-Long Canal 'Oasis'
The waterside districts of the canal will be connected to each other and the rest of Jeddah by an inter-modal transport system with water taxis, buses, and subway.
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Will Ban Construction Work In Areas With Severe Air Quality For 5 Days In Row: Delhi Environment Minister
Delhi's Environment Minister Gopal Rai announced a construction ban in areas with an AQI above 400 for five consecutive days due to worsening air quality.
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Moroccan Village Adjusts To Life In Tents After Devastating Quake
Men draw water from a well to transport it by donkey to the makeshift camp where they have been living since their village was destroyed in the massive earthquake that devastated southern Morocco last week.
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Rs 120 Billion Water Transport Corridor Being Planned In East-India: Report
Coal India Ltd, a government-owned port, and a state waterways body, are together considering investing up to 120 billion rupees ($1.46 billion) to establish an industrial water transport corridor in the country's east, two government sources said.
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Give Food, Water To Those Relocated From Slums: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has directed authorities to provide food, clean drinking water, livelihood and transport facilities to individuals who will be relocated from the slums at Bhairo Marg here that have to be demolished.
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"Extreme Heat" Warning Issued For 4 Days As Britain Braces For New Heat Wave
A four-day "extreme heat" warning came into force in parts of England and Wales on Thursday, with temperatures poised to exceed 35 degrees Celsius in another heatwave that could pressure water supplies and transport services.
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Direct Lithium Extraction Technologies Could Boost EV Battery Production
A new Direct Lithium Extraction (DLE) technology could help miners produce more lithium on a smaller footprint, and therefore help boost production of lithium batteries for electric vehicles.
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Tesla CEO Elon Musk to Visit EV Carmaker's Berlin Factory in Mid-February
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has tweeted that he will be visiting the Berlin factory of the EV carmaker in February.
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Segway Launches Mecha Kit That Turns Ninebot Scooters Into Water Bullet-Blasting Machines
People often use self-balancing hoverboards inside facilities and gardens when they find it difficult to walk for long distances or duration. These scooters can provide great support to those who need it. But what if they can be turned into a mini mobile tank that also fires?
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Assam Boat Capsize: 9 Including Inland Water Transport Staffers Detained For Questioning
At least six employees of Assam's Inland Water Transport (IWT) Department have been arrested for allegedly not following safety norms which led to the capsizing of a boat carrying over 90 passengers in the Brahmaputra a few days ago, leaving two per
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India Gets First Water Transport Service 'Uber Shikara' In Srinagar
Uber Shikara marks a significant milestone for the company as it is the first water transport offering in Asia after similar services in select European countries like Italy.
-
Rain Continues In Chennai For 2nd Day, Waterlogging Reported In Many Areas
Heavy rain continued in Chennai and other parts of Tamil Nadu on Wednesday, bringing residential neighborhoods and roads under knee-deep water and leading to traffic congestion besides affecting public transport services.
-
Baltimore Shipping Lane Reopens 2 Months After Bridge Collapse Accident
The Baltimore shipping lane blocked for more than two months after a cargo ship collided with a major bridge in March, sending it crashing into the water, fully reopened on Monday, authorities said.
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Many Cities In US To Turn Ghost Town By 2100, Says Study
The study's authors noted that the significant decrease in population could pose unprecedented challenges, potentially resulting in disruptions to essential services such as transportation, clean water, electricity, and internet access.
-
Study Sheds Light On Mysterious New Layer Above Earth's Core
Since its formation billions of years ago, Earth's tectonic plates have been transporting water to lower mantle through subduction zones.
-
Marafy: Saudi Arabia Plans Another Megacity With 11-Km-Long Canal 'Oasis'
The waterside districts of the canal will be connected to each other and the rest of Jeddah by an inter-modal transport system with water taxis, buses, and subway.
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Will Ban Construction Work In Areas With Severe Air Quality For 5 Days In Row: Delhi Environment Minister
Delhi's Environment Minister Gopal Rai announced a construction ban in areas with an AQI above 400 for five consecutive days due to worsening air quality.
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Moroccan Village Adjusts To Life In Tents After Devastating Quake
Men draw water from a well to transport it by donkey to the makeshift camp where they have been living since their village was destroyed in the massive earthquake that devastated southern Morocco last week.
-
Rs 120 Billion Water Transport Corridor Being Planned In East-India: Report
Coal India Ltd, a government-owned port, and a state waterways body, are together considering investing up to 120 billion rupees ($1.46 billion) to establish an industrial water transport corridor in the country's east, two government sources said.
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Give Food, Water To Those Relocated From Slums: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has directed authorities to provide food, clean drinking water, livelihood and transport facilities to individuals who will be relocated from the slums at Bhairo Marg here that have to be demolished.
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"Extreme Heat" Warning Issued For 4 Days As Britain Braces For New Heat Wave
A four-day "extreme heat" warning came into force in parts of England and Wales on Thursday, with temperatures poised to exceed 35 degrees Celsius in another heatwave that could pressure water supplies and transport services.
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Direct Lithium Extraction Technologies Could Boost EV Battery Production
A new Direct Lithium Extraction (DLE) technology could help miners produce more lithium on a smaller footprint, and therefore help boost production of lithium batteries for electric vehicles.
-
Tesla CEO Elon Musk to Visit EV Carmaker's Berlin Factory in Mid-February
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has tweeted that he will be visiting the Berlin factory of the EV carmaker in February.
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Segway Launches Mecha Kit That Turns Ninebot Scooters Into Water Bullet-Blasting Machines
People often use self-balancing hoverboards inside facilities and gardens when they find it difficult to walk for long distances or duration. These scooters can provide great support to those who need it. But what if they can be turned into a mini mobile tank that also fires?
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Assam Boat Capsize: 9 Including Inland Water Transport Staffers Detained For Questioning
At least six employees of Assam's Inland Water Transport (IWT) Department have been arrested for allegedly not following safety norms which led to the capsizing of a boat carrying over 90 passengers in the Brahmaputra a few days ago, leaving two per
