-Newsclick.in The month of October has been worse with over 30 killings reported from the region that includes as many as 12 civilians with at least 11 of them killed by militants as close targets. Srinagar: The killing of non-local workers in a fresh series of attacks by suspected militants have prompted the departure of scores of non-locals from Jammu and Kashmir, amidst rising fear and tension in the region. At least two...
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404 structures in Bengaluru are structurally weak: BBMP survey -Chetana Belagere and Iffath Fathima
-The New Indian Express With continuous rain in the city, there are reports of buildings collapsing and tilting, and residents of several buildings are having sleepless nights BENGALURU: It’s been two years but still residents of Hutchins Road dread every loud sound they hear. They are still haunted by the memories of the collapse of two apartment buildings in July 2019 in which five including a child were killed. With continuous rains...
More »Stable, long-term policies can turn the tide -A Amarender Reddy
-The Tribune A major hurdle to increasing exports is the decades-long neglect of export market infrastructure, which doesn’t meet the importing countries’ standards in terms of quality, quantity and other attributes such as food safety norms. India lacks an export-oriented strategy for agricultural commodities to establish itself as a regular supplier to international markets Due to ad hoc measures such as a ban on exports or increase in tariffs off and...
More »As Kerala floods claim 20 lives, eco expert says it's an 'invited disaster' -Shine Jacob
-Business Standard These disasters were caused Due to higher economic activities like rock quarrying, construction of new buildings and roads and destruction of natural forest, says Madhav Gadgil At least 20 people have lost their lives and several others are missing as heavy rains led to flash floods and landslides in several parts of Kerala. The situation, which may turn out to be a repeat of the 2018 floods if rain continues, has...
More »Food prices edge up, government keeps close watch -Zia Haq
-Hindustan Times Edible-oil prices continue to be dearer Due to high global prices, prompting the Union government last week to tighten measures Vegetable prices, especially of tomato and onion, have risen in urban centres, including the national capital, on the back of higher fuel prices and damage to summer crops Due to heavy rains, wholesale and retail trade data showed on Sunday. Edible-oil prices continue to be dearer Due to high global prices,...
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