Category : Asia Pacific


Jaipur's 24x7 Water Supply Pilot Project on Hold

Jaipur's Danish-assisted 24x7 water supply pilot project has been suspended due to rising summer demand and limited water availability. PHED reverts nine trial areas to scheduled supply, citing a 10-12% increase in consumption.

Panchkula Mayor Focuses on Cycling Track Revival

Newly elected Panchkula mayor Sham Lal Bansal prioritizes reviving the city's cycling tracks, promoting eco-friendly transport, saving fuel, and improving public health. He also pledges to accelerate development projects.

Chandigarh Records Coldest May Day in Decades

Chandigarh experienced its coldest May day since 1969 as rain caused a 10.3°C drop in maximum temperature to 25.3°C, 15 degrees below normal. Minimum temperature also fell sharply.

Goa's Nadkem Hamlet Gets Road After 65 Years

After 65 years since Goa's liberation, the Nadkem hamlet in Cotigao will finally get a motorable road and culvert bridge, ending isolation and easing student commutes during monsoons.

Heavy Rain, Gusty Winds Destroy Farms in Tumakuru

Heavy rain and gusty winds have caused widespread damage to farms in Tumakuru, Karnataka, particularly in villages like Mattihalli, Gurugadahalli, and Tadasur, destroying banana and other crops.

Karnataka Rail Dream Sparks Western Ghats Clash

A proposed railway line in Karnataka's Western Ghats has reignited a debate between development and environmental conservation, pitting infrastructure needs against ecological concerns.

Rare Blue Moon and Micromoon to Illuminate Chennai Skies

Chennai will witness a rare Blue Moon combined with a micromoon on Sunday night. Despite the name, the moon won't appear blue; it's the second full moon in a month. The micromoon occurs near apogee, making it slightly smaller and dimmer.

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