Urbanization, Problems and Remedies
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Deadline coming, govt moves to clear 214 legacy landfills by Oct next year, Pg11.
Government accelerates landfill remediation with 'Dumpsite Remediation Accelerator Programme,' targeting 214 legacy sites for clearance by October 2025.
Delhi sinking fastest among Indian megacities, Pg3.
Study reveals Delhi is sinking at alarming rate of 51mm/year, putting 2,264 buildings at high structural risk due to groundwater depletion.
DDA’s East Delhi Hub set to roll, what is ‘transit-oriented development’?, Pg4.
DDA launches East Delhi Hub, India's first transit-oriented development project, integrating housing, transport, and commercial spaces for sustainable urban living.
Why is the fiscal architecture of municipalities flawed?, Pg8
Indian municipalities face fiscal stress due to centralized taxation, GST impact, and flawed creditworthiness assessments, hindering urban development and fiscal justice.
Air in Delhi turns 'poor' after four months, high ozone levels recorded, Pg3.
Delhi's air quality dips to 'poor' after four months, GRAP Stage 1 activated amid rising ozone and PM10 levels.
We need an urban climate emergency fund, Pg7
Hyderabad floods highlight urban planning failures; experts urge dedicated climate emergency fund for resilient infrastructure and disaster recovery.
Bridging the generation gap, Pg7
HelpAge India study reveals emotional disconnect between generations, highlighting loneliness among elderly despite strong family values and need for digital inclusion.
Why India’s urban definition is failing its growing towns, Pg12
India's outdated urban definition may exclude millions from urban governance, hindering infrastructure and services in rapidly urbanizing settlements for Census 2027.
Follow the rains, not the calendar, to fight floods, Pg11
Indian cities grapple with increasing urban floods due to climate change and outdated infrastructure planning, reveals CEEW analysis.
Plight of citizens who pay tax is disheartening: SC on homebuyers, Pg11
Supreme Court urges government to safeguard homebuyers' interests, proposes fund for stalled projects, and seeks RERA uniformity.
Rain and repeat , Pg6
Andhra Pradesh and Telangana face recurring floods due to extreme rainfall, infrastructure gaps, and delayed disaster mitigation reforms.
Noise pollution is rising but policy is falling silent , Pg6
India's urban noise pollution crisis deepens due to policy neglect, exceeding safe decibel limits near sensitive zones.
Taking a leaf out of Raipur’s book , Pg7
Chhattisgarh to implement Police Commissionerate in Raipur, empowering police with magisterial powers under BNSS for better law enforcement.
Apex court modifies ‘harsh’ order, allows release of stray dogs , Pg1
Supreme Court modifies order on stray dogs, mandates sterilization and release, addressing animal rights and public safety concerns nationwide.
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