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Dengue fine? Here's what you must do to avoid government penalty as Karnataka declares dengue an epidemic
Karnataka has declared dengue a state-wide epidemic, enforcing stringent regulations to eliminate m…
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Global South cities have only 70% of the 'cooling capacity' as that in the Global North one, notes recent study
The disparity stems from differences in both quantity and quality of urban green infrastructure amo…
PTI
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Gujarat floods worsened by rapid urban development and compromised drainage, IIT Gandhinagar study reveals
A study by IIT Gandhinagar attributes severe flooding in Gujarat to extreme weather, rapid urban de…
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Brace yourself, Bengaluru! Traffic could get a whole lot worse as BBMP announces major roadwork in many key areas
The Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) has embarked on an ambitious project to white-top 150…
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Socioeconomic status—and not urban or rural living—likely to shape your child's connection to nature: Study
The study challenges the common belief that rural upbringing automatically fosters a deeper bond wi…
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Urban biking is booming around the world, but New York City is falling behind
More New Yorkers died in traffic crashes than from gun violence in the first half of 2024 — evidenc…
Eliza Relman
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Unemployment rate of tribals declines to 1.8% in 2022-23 from 5.3% in 2017-18
The unemployment rate among the tribal communities has seen a noticeable decline, as it stood at 1.…
ANI
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As PMAY receives a massive boost in Budget 2024, how can you sign up for the affordable housing scheme?
The Union Budget 2024 significantly increased funds for PMAY, targeting affordable housing for econ…
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Budget 2024-25: Govt announces transit-oriented development plan for large cities
The government on Tuesday proposed a transit-oriented development plan for 14 large cities with a p…
PTI
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CAQM sets target of 4.5 crore plantation to improve green cover in Delhi-NCR
Aiming for a larger green area in Delhi and the NCR, Air Quality Management Commission (CAQM) has s…
ANI
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Maruti launches compact format Nexa service workshops for non-urban areas
Almost 30 per cent of the Nexa sales come from non-urban centres, he added. "To cater to…
PTI
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Feeling like nights are getting too uncomfortable? New report confirms that nighttime temperatures aren’t dipping enough
Historically, cities would cool down considerably at night, providing much-needed relief from the d…
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Gurugram property rates may jump by 70%
Property prices in Gurugram may see an unprecedented 70 per cent hike as new collector rates have b…
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Young families are still fleeing major cities in huge numbers, a 'big surprise' for metros trying to escape the urban doom loop
Cities are continuing to lose families with young kids at alarming rates post-pandemic. Many of the…
Eliza Relman
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Many cities are fighting the urban 'doom loop' by turning empty offices into 24/7 social districts
Most American downtowns are slowly fighting off the "urban doom loop." Minneapolis is on a good tra…
Eliza Relman
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India's unemployment rate dips to a six-year low; rural areas report improvement
India's unemployment rate for persons aged 15 years and above was recorded at a six-year low of 3…
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India's rural-urban income gap declines sharply amid fall in poverty level: SBI Report
Along with the sharp decline in poverty in India, there has also been a marked reduction in the rur…
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'Urban camping' in this Montana city has spiked 200% as priced-out locals move into cars and RVs
Locals in Bozeman, Montana, are moving into their cars and RVs parked on city streets, a practice c…
Kelsey Vlamis
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Expanding citywide green cover could also lead to an increase in zoonotic diseases: study
The concept of urban greening has gained momentum as a means to mitigate the adverse effects of urb…
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Garden city to concrete jungle: Bengaluru city has just 7% green cover left, reveals IISc study
Bengaluru's urbanised area has expanded by a staggering 1055% since 1973, from a mere 8% to 93.3% i…