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Working on framework for hill cities amid growing disaster risks, govt tells LS

Working on framework for hill cities amid growing disaster risks, govt tells LS

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The government is working on a new planning framework for the rapidly growing Himalayan cities as climate change and human activity are increasing disaster risks in the region, it told the Lok Sabha on Tuesday. The government said that anthropogenic factors had also contributed to disaster risk. (HT PHOTO) In its reply to a question on whether climate change and unscientific construction were contributing to the rise in cloudburst incidents and other disasters in Himachal Pradesh, the government said that anthropogenic factors had also contributed to disaster risk. It added that climate change had increased the intensity and frequency of extreme rainfall events in the region. The government’s public policy think tank NITI Aayog is working on a planning framework for hill cities. On July 13, NITI Aayog and the North Eastern Council held a consultation on the Hill City Regions Planning Initiative for Sustainable Urban Development in the Indian Himalayan Region. The proposed approach will cover ecological carrying capacity, climate resilience, sustainable infrastructure, governance and financing. There have been calls for more integrated Himalayan planning. …

Giri Pradakshina: Ten years of oil, for the feet that walk the Simhachalam hill

Giri Pradakshina: Ten years of oil, for the feet that walk the Simhachalam hill

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Volunteers work the herbal oil into the feet of devotees in Visakhapatnam. Those walking the 32-km Giri Pradakshina stop here for a few minutes before going on. File | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Thousands of devotees will walk barefoot on the annual Giri Pradakshina around the foothills of the Sri Varaha Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy temple at Simhachalam, Visakhapatnam on Tuesday (July 28, 2026), setting out from the ‘Tholi Pavancha’, the first of the steps leading up the hill. Along the 32-km route, volunteers will work through the day and night to keep them moving, with stalls offering water, buttermilk, tea and snacks. Near the Sivalayam at NAD Junction here, a group of Shri Satya Sai Baba devotees has spent the past few days on a service it has offered for a decade: preparing traditional herbal medicated oils to be massaged on the aching feet and muscles of devotees who walk the trail. Labour of devotion The oil is prepared by boiling a mix of indigenous herbs, roots and oils, weighing up to 75 kg in …

Jeetendra recalls buying Pali Hill bungalow for ₹4.25 lakh after Bharat Bhushan’s financial woes; land now worth ₹450cr

Jeetendra recalls buying Pali Hill bungalow for ₹4.25 lakh after Bharat Bhushan’s financial woes; land now worth ₹450cr

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Veteran actor Jeetendra was among Bollywood’s biggest stars in the 1980s. Alongside his flourishing film career, he also made smart real estate investments and eventually became a well-known name in Mumbai’s property market. In a recent interview, the actor recalled buying a bungalow in Mumbai’s upscale Pali Hill from late actor Bharat Bhushan for what he described as a throwaway price. Jeetendra spoke about the time he bought his first bungalow. Jeetendra bought Bharat Bhushan’s bungalow for ₹4.25 lakh Speaking to The Realty Drive, Jeetendra revealed that Bharat Bhushan was going through a severe financial crisis and was forced to sell his Pali Hill bungalow for just ₹4.25 lakh. According to TOI report, the plot is now valued at around ₹450 crore. Recalling the purchase, Jeetendra said, “He was a huge star in those days who had done films like Baiju Bawra. He came to me with the offer to buy his Pali Hill bungalow. When I spoke to my father, he said, ‘Let’s also buy a bungalow.’ Until then, we had lived a very …

‘Customised Article 371 framework’: Ladakh to get UT-level body, hill councils for all seven districts

‘Customised Article 371 framework’: Ladakh to get UT-level body, hill councils for all seven districts

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The Union Territory of Ladakh is set to get one hill council each for its seven districts and a UT-level body as Union Territory chief secretary Ashish Kundra made the announcement on Monday. Kundra described the move as a major step towards strengthening grassroots governance and balanced development across the region. Ladakh was a part of the erstwhile state of J&K that was bifurcated into two UTs after Article 370 provisions were removed in 2019. (PTI) While Ladakh earlier had two districts, five more were formed in April 2026. The new districts of Ladakh are Sham, Nubra, Changthang, Zanskar, and Drass. Elected representation until now has remained with the two existing councils, one each in Leh and Kargil. Also read: Former AAP leader Tahir Hussain convicted in IB officer Ankit Sharma’s murder case “Ladakh Administration has decided to constitute Autonomous Hill Development Council in each of the seven districts. It is a major step towards democratic decentralisation and grassroots governance,” Kundra said, news agency PTI reported. He said Section 3(1) of the Ladakh Autonomous Hill …

Aamir Khan plans Rs 100 cr Pali Hill sky villa for Gauri Spratt and entire family: Report | Bollywood News

Aamir Khan plans Rs 100 cr Pali Hill sky villa for Gauri Spratt and entire family: Report | Bollywood News

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4 min readNew DelhiJul 11, 2026 01:29 PM IST Aamir Khan is reportedly building more than just a luxury home. The actor is said to be planning a sprawling multi-generational family residence in Mumbai’s upscale Pali Hill, where nearly his entire family will live under one roof once an ongoing redevelopment project is complete. The ambitious plan dates back to 2024, when it was reported that Aamir would be temporarily moving out of his residence as the two adjoining residential buildings—Bella Vista and Marina Apartments—were set to undergo redevelopment. As part of the project, both structures will be demolished and replaced with newly constructed buildings, which are expected to be ready by 2030. Even before redevelopment began, Aamir was among the largest stakeholders in the project. He owned nine of Bella Vista’s 24 apartments and reportedly held multiple units in the adjoining Marina Apartments. Inside the planned multi-generational sky villa Now, according to a report by the Free Press Journal, the actor has taken his vision several steps further. Aamir has reportedly spent over Rs …

Monsoon tracker LIVE: Highways blocked after landslides in hill States; floods in Mizoram, Tripura trigger evacuations

Monsoon tracker LIVE: Highways blocked after landslides in hill States; floods in Mizoram, Tripura trigger evacuations

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Highways blocked after landslides in hill states; floods in Mizoram, Tripura trigger evacuations Rain continued to wreak havoc across the country on Friday, with more landslides in the hill states of Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh blocking crucial highways, and flooded rivers in the northeastern states forcing authorities to evacuate people to safer areas. At least five more people died in incidents related to rain, even as parts of the country, including Delhi-NCR and Rajasthan, saw a dry day after days of incessant heavy showers. In Himachal Pradesh, heavy to extremely heavy rains disrupted normal life in many parts, blocking roads, damaging bridges and uprooting trees. Schools remained closed in many parts of the State. In Shimla, commuters faced inconvenience as 27 link roads were closed for vehicular traffic, officials said. Incidents of rockfall were reported along the Kalka-Shimla National Highway, and between Waknaghat and Kandaghat, and between Dharampur and Chakki Mod. A landslide threat looms over the Sangla bridge in Kinnaur district, which was constructed last year with the assistance of the BRO and the …

Who is Monserrate ‘Moncy’ Shirley? Netflix’s Worst Neighbor Ever revisits 2012 fraud plot and Richmond Hill explosion

Who is Monserrate ‘Moncy’ Shirley? Netflix’s Worst Neighbor Ever revisits 2012 fraud plot and Richmond Hill explosion

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Worst Neighbor Ever is streaming on Netflix, and is a spin-off from the creators of Worst Roommate Ever and Worst Ex Ever. The four-episode documentary explores true stories of disputes that triggered harassment, fraud, and violent crime. Who is Monserrate ‘Moncy’ Shirley? Netflix’s Worst Neighbor Ever revisits 2012 fraud plot and Richmond Hill explosion (Netflix) Each of the four episodes focuses on one incident, and episode 2 – ‘The Quiet Before the Storm’ – features the case of Monserrate ‘Moncy’ Shirley. Who is Monserrate ‘Moncy’ Shirley? Monserrate Moncy Shirley is a critical care nurse who moved with her husband and daughter in Richmond Hill in a quiet residential area. Moncy formed good relationships with nearby residents. Around the same time, newlyweds Jennifer and Dion also joined the close-knit community and settled in smoothly. In 2009, Moncy told her Richmond Hill circle that she had planned to divorce John, and introduced her partner Mark Leonard. Her friends claimed that she changed. On November 10, 2012, a huge explosion happened in Richmond Hill. Moncy’s house was completely …

Mumbai rains won’t stop Aamir Khan’s wedding prep as Pali Hill home gets decorated

Mumbai rains won’t stop Aamir Khan’s wedding prep as Pali Hill home gets decorated

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Actor Aamir Khan is all set to tie the knot with girlfriend Gauri Spratt on July 5, and preparations for the intimate ceremony have officially begun. Paparazzi videos from outside the superstar’s Pali Hill residence show the house being lit up and decorated for the celebrations, with workers racing against Mumbai’s heavy monsoon showers to get everything ready ahead of the big day. Aamir Khan’s wedding preparations in heavy Mumbai rains Despite the relentless rain, preparations at Aamir’s residence are in full swing. Workers were seen carrying furniture, putting up decorative lights and making arrangements for the ceremony, many of them dressed in raincoats as they continued working through the downpour. The actor’s sister was also spotted arriving at the residence, indicating that the wedding festivities have quietly begun. 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

Aamir Khan’s Pali Hill home decked up for wedding with Gauri Spratt amid heavy rain. Watch

Aamir Khan’s Pali Hill home decked up for wedding with Gauri Spratt amid heavy rain. Watch

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Aamir Khan is all set to marry for the third time. The Bollywood star will tie the knot with girlfriend Gauri Spratt on Sunday, July 5, and preparations for their wedding have already begun. As seen in paparazzi videos from outside Aamir’s Pali Hill home, the actor’s residence is being beautifully decked up for the celebrations. Bollywood actor Aamir Khan with his partner Gauri Spratt. (PTI Photo) (PTI) Aamir’s wedding preparations in full swing Aamir and Gauri will tie the knot at the actor’s Pali Hill residence, which is currently being decorated with lights and festive arrangements. Several workers were also seen bringing in furniture, likely to accommodate the guests expected at the intimate ceremony. However, the Mumbai monsoon has not made things easy for the preparations. The workers were seen carrying chairs and decorating the house while battling heavy rainfall. Many of them were spotted wearing raincoats as they continued with the arrangements. The actor’s sister was also seen arriving at his residence ahead of the wedding festivities. What did Aamir say about his …

Tamil Nadu govt moves SC against HC order on lighting Karthigai Deepam on Madurai hill

Tamil Nadu govt moves SC against HC order on lighting Karthigai Deepam on Madurai hill

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The Tamil Nadu government has moved the Supreme Court against Madras High Court orders permitting the lighting of the Karthigai Deepam at a stone pillar near a dargah atop the Thirupparankundram hill in Madurai, reviving the dispute that has been the subject of months of litigation and political debate in the State. The Tamil Nadu government has moved the Supreme Court against Madras High Court orders permitting the lighting of the Karthigai Deepam at a stone pillar near a dargah atop the Thirupparankundram hill The Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam government filed a Special Leave Petition before the Apex Court on June 11, shortly after the government led by Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay assumed office. The State has challenged both the original order passed in December last year, by single judge Justice GR Swaminathan, permitting the lighting of the lamp at the ‘deepathoon’ (stone lamp pillar) on the hill, and a January 6, 2026 order of a division bench of the High Court, which upheld the single bench order. Also Read | TVK gold ring scheme …