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Amaravati road infrastructure with 30-year vision: Minister Narayana
1 week, 1 day ago

Amaravati road infrastructure with 30-year vision: Minister Narayana

New Indian Express  

VIJAYAWADA: Municipal Administration and Urban Development Minister P Narayana announced that the road infrastructure connecting Amaravati to national highways is being designed with a 30-year vision. Speaking after a four-hour inspection of several villages in the Capital region on Saturday, he assured that the planned roads would ensure seamless connectivity without causing inconvenience to the public. Minister Narayana inspected the …

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Explained: UP govt forms a state capital region on the lines of NCR. What does this mean?
5 months ago

Explained: UP govt forms a state capital region on the lines of NCR. What does this mean?

Hindustan Times  

The Uttar Pradesh government on Friday issued a notification for the formation of a state capital region which would include Lucknow and five other adjoining districts along the lines of the National Capital Region in Delhi. In such a situation, keeping in view the future requirements, 'Uttar Pradesh State Capital Region' should be formed on the lines of National Capital …

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SCR To Be Formed In UP On The Lines Of Delhi NCR | ABP News
5 months ago

SCR To Be Formed In UP On The Lines Of Delhi NCR | ABP News

ABP News  

UP Cabinet Meeting Decisions: On the lines of Delhi NCR, the districts surrounding Lucknow, the capital of Uttar Pradesh, will now be merged to form the State Capital Region. For this, the Yogi Adityanath government of the state has prepared the draft of the bill "State Capital Region and Other Area Authorities Bill- 2023". The Regional Development Authority will coordinate …

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Delhi NCR-like State Capital Region to come up in Uttar Pradesh? Yogi govt approves new proposal
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Delhi NCR-like State Capital Region to come up in Uttar Pradesh? Yogi govt approves new proposal

India TV News  

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath-led government on Tuesday approved the proposal of the formation of Uttar Pradesh State Capital Region on the lines of Delhi NCR, and other regional development authorities. The main aim of the proposal is to foster planned development on the lines of Delhi National Capital Region, an official release said. “Notably, recognising the necessity for organised growth …

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Delhi's Steps to Curb Air Pollution Won't be Effective Till NCR States Check Pollution Sources: Gopal Rai to Centre
1 year, 2 months ago

Delhi's Steps to Curb Air Pollution Won't be Effective Till NCR States Check Pollution Sources: Gopal Rai to Centre

News 18  

Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai on Tuesday demanded that the Centre impose a complete ban on firecrackers and allow movement of only CNG and electric vehicles in the entire National Capital Region in a bid to curb air pollution. Rai, in a letter to Bhupender Yadav, his counterpart at the Centre, said the Delhi government has taken numerous steps to …

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Air raids hit Sudan capital despite Eid truce
1 year, 5 months ago

Air raids hit Sudan capital despite Eid truce

Al Jazeera  

Residents and local reports say intense fighting continuing in Omdurman on Wednesday afternoon as UN urges the warring Sudanese army and paramilitary RSF group to maintain the ceasefire. Air raids and anti-aircraft fire struck Sudan’s capital Khartoum according to residents, despite warring parties declaring truces for the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Adha. The three cities that make up the wider …

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UN: Sudan’s war displaces over 2 million, as fighting rages in Darfur region
1 year, 6 months ago

UN: Sudan’s war displaces over 2 million, as fighting rages in Darfur region

Associated Press  

CAIRO — The conflict in Sudan has displaced more than 2 million people, the United Nations said on Wednesday, as a U.N. official warned that escalating attacks in Darfur city could amount to “crimes against humanity.” Sudan has plunged into chaos since mid-April when monthslong tensions between the military and its rival, the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, exploded into open …

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Shelling, looting in Sudan's capital as military factions battle for eighth week
1 year, 6 months ago

Shelling, looting in Sudan's capital as military factions battle for eighth week

India Today  

Shelling and heavy clashes hit areas of Sudan's capital on Monday, residents said, with reports of spreading lawlessness in Khartoum and in the western region of Darfur after more than seven weeks of conflict between rival military factions. On Monday, residents reported a second consecutive day of fighting across the three cities that make up the nation's wider capital - …

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Fresh Russian bombardment of Ukraine's capital kills at least 3 people, wounds others
1 year, 6 months ago

Fresh Russian bombardment of Ukraine's capital kills at least 3 people, wounds others

The Hindu  

Russian forces began June with a fresh aerial bombardment of Kyiv on Thursday, killing at least three people and wounding others, authorities said. —Russian-installed authorities of the partially occupied Luhansk region said Ukrainian armed forces shelled the village of Karpaty, killing five people and wounding 19. —In another apparent cross-border attack, two construction workers in Russia’s Kursk region were injured …

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Air raid hits capital of Ethiopian Tigray region: Hospital chief
2 years, 3 months ago

Air raid hits capital of Ethiopian Tigray region: Hospital chief

Al Jazeera  

The latest attack follows a hit on a children’s play area on Friday that killed seven people, including women and children. An air raid has hit a neighbourhood near a hospital in the capital of Ethiopia’s northern Tigray region, said the head of another hospital which received casualties, less than a week after fighting shattered a four-month-old ceasefire. Ethiopian government …

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Delhi rains: A pleasant start to weekend in national capital region after early morning showers
2 years, 6 months ago

Delhi rains: A pleasant start to weekend in national capital region after early morning showers

India TV News  

Highlights A pleasant start to weekend in Delhi-NCR after rains Weather is likely to remain the same for the next 2-3 days Change in weather brought the much-needed relief from the scorching heat Delhi rains: Rains for the second consecutive day on Saturday morning brought great relief to the residents in the national capital region suffering from intense heat. Earlier …

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More than 900 civilian bodies found in Kyiv region, says Ukraine police
2 years, 8 months ago

More than 900 civilian bodies found in Kyiv region, says Ukraine police

The Hindu  

More than 900 civilian bodies have been discovered in the region surrounding the Ukrainian capital following the withdrawal of Russian forces — most of them fatally shot, police said Friday, an indication that many people were "simply executed.” The number of dead is double that announced by Ukrainian authorities almost two weeks ago. Meanwhile, Russia’s Defense Ministry promised to ramp …

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Andhra Pradesh High Court Directs State Govt To Complete Construction Of Amaravati-Capital Region In 6 Months
2 years, 9 months ago

Andhra Pradesh High Court Directs State Govt To Complete Construction Of Amaravati-Capital Region In 6 Months

Live Law  

In a significant development, the Andhra Pradesh High Court has directed the State government to construct and develop Amaravati capital city and capital region within six months as agreed in the terms and conditions under the provisions of APCRDA Act of 2014 and Land Pooling Rules, 2015. The Court, in its Judgment, remarked thus: "…State Legislature lacks competence to make …

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'You want us to ban industries in Pakistan?' Supreme Court to UP Govt over air pollution
3 years ago

'You want us to ban industries in Pakistan?' Supreme Court to UP Govt over air pollution

India TV News  

Highlights Industries based in UP have no role in Delhi's poor AQI, says advocate who appeared for UP govt "UP is on down wind, air is mostly coming from Pakistan," Senior Advocate Ranjit Kumar argued Uttar Pradesh government also questioned rationale behind order to close industries Delhi Air Pollution News: The Supreme Court on Friday questioned the Uttar Pradesh government …

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Don't Wait For Delhi Air Quality To Become Severe; Take Advance Measures Based On Scientific Model : Supreme Court
3 years ago

Don't Wait For Delhi Air Quality To Become Severe; Take Advance Measures Based On Scientific Model : Supreme Court

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Wednesday observed that advance measures must be taken with respect to the Delhi's air quality crisis, on the basis of anticipation about wind pattern and scientific model based on the air pollution levels in different seasons, instead of waiting for taking emergency steps after the air quality has become severe.A bench comprising the Chief Justice of …

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Gurugram’s air quality continues to remain in ‘very poor’ category
3 years, 1 month ago

Gurugram’s air quality continues to remain in ‘very poor’ category

Hindustan Times  

Gurugram’s air quality continued to remain in the “very poor” category on Thursday, due to the dip in temperature and low wind speed, which, according to experts, are not allowing pollutants over Gurugram and adjoining areas in the National Capital Region to disperse. Haryana State Pollution Control Board, meanwhile, said that district authorities and civic agencies were taking all measures …

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Ready For Complete Lockdown To Control Air Pollution, Delhi Government Tell Supreme Court
3 years, 1 month ago

Ready For Complete Lockdown To Control Air Pollution, Delhi Government Tell Supreme Court

Live Law  

The Delhi Government has told the Supreme Court in an affidavit that it is ready to take measures like complete lockdown to control the air pollution in the national capital.However, such measure will be effective only lockdown is imposed in National Capital Region areas across neighboring states, the Delhi Government added.The affidavit was filed in the writ petition Aditya Dubey …

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Delhi's Air Quality Crisis : Important Supreme Court Orders On Firecrackers & Stubble Burning [2016-2021]
3 years, 1 month ago

Delhi's Air Quality Crisis : Important Supreme Court Orders On Firecrackers & Stubble Burning [2016-2021]

Live Law  

As the Air Quality Index dipped to hazardous category in Delhi and other surrounding cities following the festival of Diwali, the discussion on Supreme Court orders on regulation of firecrackers and stubble burning have again come to the forefront. Oct 2017: Supreme Court Imposes A Complete Ban On Sale And Manufacture Of Firecrackers In Delhi Reversing Its Earlier Order The …

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National Capital Region likely to shrink as 'Draft Regional Plan 2041' approved
3 years, 2 months ago

National Capital Region likely to shrink as 'Draft Regional Plan 2041' approved

India TV News  

The National Capital Region is likely to shrink to 100-km radius from Rajghat with the NCR Planning Board approving the 'Draft Regional Plan 2041' which is aimed at focused development of NCR's urban areas, official sources said. But with the approval of Regional Plan 2041, areas beyond 100 km are not likely to be the main part of the NCR. …

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National Capital Region likely to shrink as Draft Regional Plan 2041 gets greenlit
3 years, 2 months ago

National Capital Region likely to shrink as Draft Regional Plan 2041 gets greenlit

India Today  

The National Capital Region is likely to shrink to 100-km radius from Rajghat with the NCR Planning Board approving the 'Draft Regional Plan 2041' which is aimed at focused development of NCR's urban areas, official sources said. But with the approval of Regional Plan 2041, areas beyond 100 km are not likely to be the main part of the NCR. …

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Parliament approves Air Quality Bill to curb pollution in Delhi-NCR
3 years, 4 months ago

Parliament approves Air Quality Bill to curb pollution in Delhi-NCR

India Today  

Parliament on Thursday approved a bill that seeks to set up a commission for air quality management in the National Capital Region and its adjoining areas. The Commission for Air Quality Management in National Capital Region and Adjoining Areas Bill, 2021, was passed in the Rajya Sabha with a voice of vote amid din as the Opposition parties continued to …

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Lok Sabha Passes Commission for Air Quality Management in NCR, Adjoining Areas Bill
3 years, 4 months ago

Lok Sabha Passes Commission for Air Quality Management in NCR, Adjoining Areas Bill

News 18  

A bill which seeks to set up a statutory authority with appropriate powers to tackle air pollution in the National Capital Region and adjoining areas was passed by the Lok Sabha on Wednesday. ‘The Commission for Air Quality Management in National Capital Region and Adjoining Areas Bill, 2021′, introduced last week, was moved for consideration and passage by Environment Minister …

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NSW North Coast rent prices 'off the charts' as they surpass capital cities
3 years, 5 months ago

NSW North Coast rent prices 'off the charts' as they surpass capital cities

ABC  

Rental prices on the Far North Coast of New South Wales have climbed almost 20 per cent in the past 12 months, surpassing those in all of Australia's capital cities. Key points: Houses in the Richmond/Tweed now have a median rent of $699pw An advocacy group says it has "never seen it this bad" and is calling for government intervention …

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Provide Dry Ration, Open Community Kitchens For Migrant Workers Stranded In NCR : Supreme Court Directs Delhi, UP, Haryana Govts
3 years, 7 months ago

Provide Dry Ration, Open Community Kitchens For Migrant Workers Stranded In NCR : Supreme Court Directs Delhi, UP, Haryana Govts

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Thursday directed the Central Government and Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi, States of Haryana and Uttar Pradesh to provide dry ration to migrant workers in National Capital Region. The Court has also directed GNCTD, UP and Haryana Governments to ensure that adequate transport is provided to stranded migrant workers in NCR who wish to …

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