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Kerala Urban Policy suggests major reforms

Thiruvananthapur: Kerala Urban Commission constituted by the government to formulate State Urban Policy for the next 25 years has recommended various pathbreaking measures to deal with the challenges of rapid urbanisation. The major recommendations include setting up of Metropolitan Planning Committees in three major cities Thiruvananthapuram, Ernakulam and Kozhikode by 2025, 25 per cent reservation for youth in corporation councils …

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1 week ago

Odisha Startup Converts Seafood Waste into Bioplastics

Deccan Chronicle

Bhubaneswar: Scientists at Natnov Bioscience, a biotech startup in Odisha recognised by the Union government’s Start-up India initiative and the state’s Mukhya Mantri Krishi Udyog Yojana, are making remarkable strides in addressing seafood waste. The circular bio-economy concept aims to repurpose waste into renewable resources, addressing critical global concerns like environmental degradation and food security. “So far, we have valorized …

Food India Odisha Seafood Waste Plastic Pati

1 week, 2 days ago

Reviving the vanishing kattes of Mangaluru

New Indian Express

MANGALURU: In the heart of rural and urban India, the katte has long been a hub for community life, blending social, religious and cultural practices. Now, the Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage, Mangaluru chapter, has embarked on an ambitious project to document and preserve over 250 kattes across the coastal city. The documentation process, which combines research …

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2 weeks ago

Sectors to watch in 2025: Experts highlight manufacturing, healthcare, renewable energy, and more

Live Mint

Indian stock markets have delivered an impressive 13 percent year-to-date gain in 2024, with nearly all sectoral indices recording positive performance. As the calendar turns to 2025, market analysts are optimistic about further growth, identifying key sectors likely to benefit from global trends, supportive government policies, and technological advancements. Meanwhile, Anupam Roongta, Market Analyst at Share.Market said that supported by …

Global India Real Estate Healthcare Energy Growth Market

2 weeks ago

Mucherla in Telangana among 8 emerging property micro-markets: Report

Deccan Chronicle

Hyderabad: Mucherla on the suburbs of Hyderabad is emerging as one of the fastest-growing real-estate micro markets thriving to major infrastructure development, according to a report ‘Infrastructure & Mega Projects - The Key Enablers of Urban Expansion in India’ released by a real estate consultant Colliers India on Monday. Mucherla is among eight emerging micro-markets in India, the report said, …

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2 weeks, 1 day ago

Soil census to provide insight for agricultural practices

China Daily

Farmers harvest rice at Jiangchuan Farm of Beidahuang Agricultural Reclamation Group in Heilongjiang province. The soil census plays a critical role in supporting China's agricultural modernization and ecological sustainability, officials and experts said. This year's World Soil Day underscored the importance of accurate soil data and information in understanding soil characteristics and supporting food security, according to the Food and …

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Report digs into Beijing's population

China Daily

In its latest population report, Beijing has shared critical insights into the demographic landscape of China's capital, highlighting both challenges and opportunities as the city navigates its future. It identifies seven key characteristics of population development in Beijing, including stable resident population size, increased urbanization, a narrowing income gap between urban and rural residents, and a dual challenge of declining …

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2 weeks, 1 day ago

Report digs into Beijing's population

China Daily

Insights gleaned into capital's shifts, growth and characteristics of residents In its latest population report, Beijing has shared critical insights into the demographic landscape of China's capital, highlighting both challenges and opportunities as the city navigates its future. It identifies seven key characteristics of population development in Beijing, including stable resident population size, increased urbanization, a narrowing income gap between …

Development Population Economic Report Beijing

2 weeks, 1 day ago

Soil census to provide insight for agricultural practices

China Daily

Farmers harvest rice at Jiangchuan Farm of Beidahuang Agricultural Reclamation Group in Heilongjiang province. The soil census plays a critical role in supporting China's agricultural modernization and ecological sustainability, officials and experts said. This year's World Soil Day underscored the importance of accurate soil data and information in understanding soil characteristics and supporting food security, according to the Food and …

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2 weeks, 4 days ago

Making a difference

Deccan Chronicle

Rapid urbanization in India has led to various issues such as waste management, depleting greenery pollution etc. But there are some eco-friendly green warriors who with their entrepreneurial skills and creative ideas such as urban farming, terracotta cooling and better waste management, inspire others to make urban cities a better place. “KC uses technology into the equation, piloting AI-powered solutions …

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3 weeks, 6 days ago

Ancient tree guidebook published

China Daily

As you stroll through the streets and parks of Beijing, do you sense the watchful presence and quiet breath of ancient trees that have stood for centuries? "To achieve this goal, we need more urban residents to understand and actively participate in protecting ancient trees," said Yang Shutian, chairman of the Beijing Afforestation Foundation. Recently, Audi China and the Beijing …

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1 month ago

NAREDCO Maharashtra’s NextGen Excelerate 3.0 and Strong Built’s Vision for Future-Ready Construction: Insights from Jagpreet Singh Kohli

Live Mint

SMPL Mumbai, November 19: The much-awaited NAREDCO Maharashtra NextGen Excelerate 3.0 conference took place at the Sahara Star Hotel in Mumbai on November 14th. The company, represented by Director Jagpreet Singh Kohli, was a key player in the "Build Fast" session, where Kohli and other industry professionals talked about the increasing need to shorten construction timeframes without sacrificing quality. As …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Breathing Clean in India: How Sharp Air Purifiers are leading the way with Plasmacluster Technology

India TV News

As urbanization, pollution, and changing lifestyles impact air quality in India, more people are realizing the importance of breathing clean air. Amidst a rapidly growing market, Sharp air purifiers stand out, particularly with their innovative Plasmacluster technology that offers unique benefits tailored for Indian households. Benefits of Sharp Plasmacluster Technology for Indian Households Sharp air purifiers equipped with Plasmacluster technology …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Xi urges Hubei to write its own chapter in Chinese modernization

China Daily

President Xi Jinping, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, visits Siyi village in Panjiawan town of Jiayu county, Xianning, Central China's Hubei province. WUHAN -- Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, Chinese president, and chairman of the Central Military Commission, emphasized the …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Xi urges Hubei to write its own chapter in Chinese modernization

China Daily

President Xi Jinping, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, visits Siyi village in Panjiawan town of Jiayu county, Xianning, Central China's Hubei province. WUHAN -- Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, Chinese president, and chairman of the Central Military Commission, emphasized the …

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China taking steps to push UN 2030 agenda

China Daily

This photo taken on Nov 5, 2024 shows a scene of a seminar held during the 12th session of the World Urban Forum in New Cairo, Egypt. Speaking at the World Urban Forum in Egypt's capital Cairo on Tuesday, Ni Hong, China's minister of housing and urban-rural development, said the Chinese government is actively taking steps to push forward the …

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China taking steps to push UN 2030 agenda

China Daily

This photo taken on Nov 5, 2024 shows a scene of a seminar held during the 12th session of the World Urban Forum in New Cairo, Egypt. Speaking at the World Urban Forum in Egypt's capital Cairo on Tuesday, Ni Hong, China's minister of housing and urban-rural development, said the Chinese government is actively taking steps to push forward the …

China Housing Development Urban Sustainable Development Chinese Agenda

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Financial system reform could help enhance economic resilience

China Daily

By OUYANG SHIJIA | China Daily | Updated: 2024-11-04 10:12 A Chinese clerk counts renminbi yuan banknotes in Nantong, East China's Jiangsu province. Optimizing financial regulatory systems and greater reform to advance urbanization should be high on the agenda for China's ongoing economic structural reforms, according to experts who attended the 90th International Forum on China Reform in Haikou, Hainan …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Financial system reform could help enhance economic resilience

China Daily

A Chinese clerk counts renminbi yuan banknotes in Nantong, East China's Jiangsu province. Optimizing financial regulatory systems and greater reform to advance urbanization should be high on the agenda for China's ongoing economic structural reforms, according to experts who attended the 90th International Forum on China Reform in Haikou, Hainan province. Highlighting the need for an overhaul of the financial …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

House Mosquitoes' Adaptability to Saltwater Threatens Netherlands' Health

NL Times

House mosquitoes are adapting to saltwater, raising health concerns in the Netherlands. Scientists discovered that these mosquitoes can effectively reproduce in saltwater environments, posing a potential breeding ground for these pests. This ability could turn the Netherlands into a breeding ground for these pests, especially as climate change and salinization progress. Public health officials stress the importance of preventive measures …

Environment Science Law Health Amsterdam

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Why Bengaluru's Floods Are So Severe: A Deep Dive into Urbanization and Climate Change

The Hindu

Bengaluru has been hit hard by heavy rainfall this week, causing widespread flooding. The city was under a yellow alert for moderate to heavy rainfall, with lightning and thunder accompanying the heavy downpour. The high vulnerability of Bengaluru to flooding is due to several factors, including its high population density, limited green space, and high urbanisation rates. The city's infrastructure, …

Environment Government Law Climate Change Bengaluru

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Climate change-worsened floods wreak havoc in Africa

Raw Story

Every rainy season for the past 12 years, floods have swept through 67-year-old Idris Egbunu's house in central Nigeria. Torrential rains and severe flooding have affected around 6.9 million people in West and Central Africa so far in 2024, according to data from the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs. - 'Very, very bad' - Residents and …

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2 months ago

Canadian Investors Maintain Commitment to Indian Real Estate Despite Diplomatic Tensions

Hindustan Times

Indian real estate market remains robust despite the ongoing diplomatic tensions between India and Canada. Institutional investors from Canada, along with their various partners, have invested close to $9 billion into Indian real estate, indicating that existing investments are unlikely to be affected by recent events.

Business Government Law Real Estate Mumbai

2 months, 2 weeks ago

China Focus: China sees improving livelihood in 75 years

China Daily

A consumer shops at a supermarket in Shaoyang, Central China's Hunan province, April 11, 2024. The per capita disposable income of China's residents was only 49.7 yuan in 1949, but climbed to 39,218 yuan in 2023, an increase of 75.8 times, or an annual growth rate of 6 percent, adjusted for inflation, according to a report released by the National …

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Kerala Urban Policy suggests major reforms

Odisha Startup Converts Seafood Waste into Bioplastics

Reviving the vanishing kattes of Mangaluru

Sectors to watch in 2025: Experts highlight manufacturing, healthcare, renewable energy, and more

Mucherla in Telangana among 8 emerging property micro-markets: Report

Soil census to provide insight for agricultural practices

Report digs into Beijing's population

Report digs into Beijing's population

Soil census to provide insight for agricultural practices

Making a difference

Ancient tree guidebook published

NAREDCO Maharashtra’s NextGen Excelerate 3.0 and Strong Built’s Vision for Future-Ready Construction: Insights from Jagpreet Singh Kohli

Breathing Clean in India: How Sharp Air Purifiers are leading the way with Plasmacluster Technology

Xi urges Hubei to write its own chapter in Chinese modernization

Xi urges Hubei to write its own chapter in Chinese modernization

China taking steps to push UN 2030 agenda

China taking steps to push UN 2030 agenda

Financial system reform could help enhance economic resilience

Financial system reform could help enhance economic resilience

House Mosquitoes' Adaptability to Saltwater Threatens Netherlands' Health

Why Bengaluru's Floods Are So Severe: A Deep Dive into Urbanization and Climate Change

Climate change-worsened floods wreak havoc in Africa

Canadian Investors Maintain Commitment to Indian Real Estate Despite Diplomatic Tensions

China Focus: China sees improving livelihood in 75 years