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MPD-47 floats ‘congestion pricing’ for vehicles entering key city areas

MPD-47 floats ‘congestion pricing’ for vehicles entering key city areas

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Delhi’s Master Plan 2047 has proposed introducing congestion pricing in identified parts of the city, allowing authorities to levy charges on private vehicles entering areas with high traffic volumes and vehicular pressure. The proposal, which places road pricing alongside parking management as a tool to regulate private vehicle use, is part of the transport strategy outlined in the long-term planning document. The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) approved MPD-2047 on August 12, paving the way for the plan to be sent to the Union housing and urban affairs ministry for final approval and notification. The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) approved MPD-2047 on August 12, paving the way for the plan to be sent to the Union housing and urban affairs ministry for final approval and notification. It is the first time a Delhi Master Plan has proposed congestion pricing; a review of MPD-2021 and MPD-2001 shows planners and officials had earlier avoided the measure, seeing it as restrictive and punitive. Approval of the plan, however, does not by itself clear the way for a congestion charge …

Kerala rains 2026: Floodwaters breach new areas in Kottayam and Pathanamthitta

Kerala rains 2026: Floodwaters breach new areas in Kottayam and Pathanamthitta

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Fire and Rescue Services personnel evacuate a family stranded in floodwaters at Elippulikkattu, Kottayam to a safer location in a rescue boat | Photo Credit: VISHNU PRATHAP Even as the rainfall eased slightly on Tuesday, large parts of Kottayam and Pathanamthitta districts remained inundated, with floodwaters spreading to more areas of Upper Kuttanad and thousands continuing to stay in relief camps. The water level in the Meenachil, Manimala, Pampa and Achenkovil rivers remained largely steady through the day and below the danger mark. However, floodwaters advanced into more low-lying areas resulting in fresh evacuations. As of Tuesday evening, Kottayam had 141 relief camps housing 6,848 people, while Pathanamthitta had 146 camps sheltering 7,168 people. In Kottayam, floodwaters entered more parts of the backwater villages east of the town, even as normalcy gradually returned to the upper reaches, including Pala and Erattupetta. Houses in Eranjal, Illikkal, Veloor, Ayamanom and Kumarakom were inundated, with residents saying floodwaters reached areas that had remained unaffected even during the devastating 2018 floods. Large-scale evacuations The eastern parts of Changanassery taluk …

Heavy rains lash Gujarat, Surat worst hit as 1,500 evacuated from low-lying areas

Heavy rains lash Gujarat, Surat worst hit as 1,500 evacuated from low-lying areas

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Heavy rainfall lashed central and south Gujarat, prompting the evacuation of over 1,500 people in Surat, the worst-hit district. The IMD issued a red alert for 13 districts as waterlogging disrupted normal life and NDRF, SDRF, and Army teams remained on standby Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

20 projects approved in Protected Areas, Eco-Sensitive Zones during 2024-26

20 projects approved in Protected Areas, Eco-Sensitive Zones during 2024-26

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During the financial years 2024–25 and 2025–26, environmental clearance was granted to 20 infrastructure projects and activities, either wholly or partly located within Protected Areas (PAs) or Eco-Sensitive Zones (ESZs)/Eco-Sensitive Areas (ESAs), the Centre informed the Rajya Sabha on Thursday. Responding to a query in the Upper House, Minister of State for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Kirti Vardhan Singh said the existing regulatory framework prescribes project-specific environmental safeguards as part of the environmental clearance conditions to avoid, minimise and mitigate adverse environmental impacts. The safeguards include measures related to wildlife protection, habitat conservation, pollution control, compensatory afforestation, and environmental monitoring, he said. Singh added that the approval process also involves a scientific appraisal and scrutiny, ensuring that adequate safeguards are incorporated to protect ecologically sensitive landscapes. He further said that proposals requiring Wildlife Clearance for projects located within Protected Areas, Eco-Sensitive Zones or forest areas undergo a multi-tiered scrutiny process involving the State Chief Wildlife Warden and the State Board for Wildlife. “Thereafter, the proposals are scrutinised by the Ministry and the Standing Committee …

Planning a getaway to the hills? Himachal set for heavy monsoon rain in these areas

Planning a getaway to the hills? Himachal set for heavy monsoon rain in these areas

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After the weather department at Shimla predicted very heavy rainfall at isolated places in four to five districts of Himachal Pradesh for the next two days, officials in the state are on high alert. Himachal Pradesh chief secretary has directed all deputy commissioners (DCs) to activate district emergency operation centres. (PTI) The local India Meteorological Department (IMD) office has issued a Red Warning for Chamba, Kangra, Mandi and Sirmaur districts for Monday, July 20, and Chamba, Kangra, Kullu, Mandi, and Sirmaur again, for Tuesday, July 21. Signs were there over the weekend. Roads blocked On Saturday morning, rain-induced flash floods blocked the Sangla-Chitkul road near the ITBP camp at Mastarang in the Rakchham area of Kinnaur district, causing extensive damage and soil erosion along the ravine. No loss of life has been reported so far, officials said, as per news agency PTI. Work to clear debris and restore the road is underway; the route was expected to be reopened for traffic by Sunday late evening. Amid the continuous rainfall, the Pathankot-Bharmour National Highway has been …

Village torched in Manipur as fresh Naga-Kuki tensions erupt near border areas

Village torched in Manipur as fresh Naga-Kuki tensions erupt near border areas

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Tensions escalated in Manipur’s Kamjong district on Wednesday after unidentified miscreants allegedly set ablaze the deserted Kuki village of Phaimol, destroying all houses but sparing the village church, while security forces thwarted a retaliatory attempt to torch the nearby Tangkhul Naga village of Shangkhalok, officials said. The All Naga Student’s Association Manipur take out a protest march demanding justice for six Naga civilians who were allegedly killed by Kuki militants in Imphal, Manipur, on June 20. (PTI) According to the police, the incident occurred around 12.30pm when unknown miscreants entered Phaimol village, located about 45km northeast of Chassad police station near Indo-Myanmar border pillar number 113, and set it on fire. Authorities said the residents of Phaimol had already vacated the village and were taking shelter at Aishi village, where an Assam Rifles camp is located. The fire destroyed 15 houses in Phaimol, while the village church remained untouched. In retaliation, another unidentified group entered Shangkhalok Tangkhul village, located near Indo-Myanmar border pillar number 101, at around 1.45pm and attempted to set it on fire. …

Uttar Pradesh emphasised to prevent water-borne diseases in rural areas through community driven participation

Uttar Pradesh emphasised to prevent water-borne diseases in rural areas through community driven participation

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The ongoing nature of this quality testing initiative is evident from the fact that around 63,700 water quality samples have been tested so far in the current financial year. File | Photo Credit: Getty Images Uttar Pradesh government on Friday (May 29, 2026) said in an attempt to effectively prevent water-borne diseases in rural areas and to maintain a robust system for quality assurance and monitoring, it has prioritised water quality testing through community-driven approach. Under the initiative, which pushes for community-level participation, women have been trained to test water quality using Field Testing Kits (FTKs) for early & effective detection of water contamination and strengthen local community ownership of rural water quality monitoring. “Under the Jal Jeevan Mission, a robust system for quality assurance and monitoring has been implemented to ensure safe drinking water in rural areas,” Anurag Srivastava, Additional Chief Secretary of the Namami Gange and Rural Water Supply Department, told The Hindu, in Lucknow. “To promote community-level participation, women have been trained to test water quality using Field Testing Kits (FTKs) for …

Ensure free flow of Cauvery water till tail areas, Palaniswami urges T.N. government

Ensure free flow of Cauvery water till tail areas, Palaniswami urges T.N. government

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AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami. AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami on Friday urged the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) regime to ensure water from the Cauvery, to be released during the Kuruvai cultivation season, reached the tail areas of the river system. In a statement, he contended that even when the election campaign was on for the Assembly elections, C and D channels (secondary watercourses branching off from the primary “A” and “B” of the Cauvery system) were desilted “in haste”. This would impair agricultural activity, in view of the scheduled date of opening of the Mettur dam being June 12. Besides, the removal of silt had not been carried out properly in respect of drains. A permanent solution had to be found to tackle the sprouting of water hyacinth at the junctions of the Coleroon, Korayaru, and Vennar, and their tributaries, Mr. Palaniswami added. Published – May 29, 2026 06:58 pm IST Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective …

Delhi Police steps up security in sensitive areas

Delhi Police steps up security in sensitive areas

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In a proactive measure to maintain law and order during the upcoming Eid al-Adha 2026 celebrations from Thursday, the Delhi Police conducted a prominent flag march in sensitive areas of the national capital on Wednesday. The North District Police conducted a flag march led by Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Raja Banthia, organised the march near the Eidgah area to instill confidence among residents and demonstrate a strong security presence ahead of the festival. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

IndianOil says fuel supply remains adequate; shortages limited to isolated areas

IndianOil says fuel supply remains adequate; shortages limited to isolated areas

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Indian Oil Corporation Ltd (IndianOil) on Saturday said there is no overall shortage of petrol or diesel across the country, even as some fuel stations in certain areas reported temporary supply disruptions. The state-run oil marketing company clarified that the issues being witnessed at select retail outlets are localised and short-term in nature, and that fuel stocks across most parts of the country remain stable. IndianOil says disruptions caused by local demand-supply imbalance In an official statement, IndianOil said the temporary supply pressure at some outlets was due to local demand-supply imbalances and shifting customer patterns in certain regions. The company stated that a seasonal increase in diesel demand during the harvesting period has led to higher fuel consumption in several areas. It also pointed to a temporary shift in customers from private fuel pumps to public sector outlets because of comparatively higher retail prices at some private stations. According to the company, institutional and commercial buyers have also increasingly turned to public sector fuel stations as bulk fuel supplies are currently priced higher in …