India's gas chambers
POLLUTIONWHO's latest research reveals that Delhi has the highest levels of air pollution. Choking air Indian cities are reporting dangerously high levels of air pollution with Delhi topping the list
Nidhi Jamwal
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Mumbai's open spaces in limbo
there is very little clarity and much wrangling between Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai and the Maharashtra government over Mumbai's open space policy. The state government asked the
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Controversy over water tariffs in Mumbai
the Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai (mcgm), on December 7, cleared a proposal to introduce differential water tariffs in the city. Under the system, water bills will be calculated on the
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Maharashtra repeals Urban Land Ceiling Act
the Maharashtra government repealed the Urban Land (Ceiling and Regulation) Act, 1976 on November 29 saying "the basic purpose of the act was not fulfilled'. The state government was under severe
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New terminal for Mumbai port faces criticism from urban planners
mumbai port is set to expand. The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has given it the clearance to build an offshore container terminal, which will facilitate handling of large container
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Making Mumbai global hub
with the deadline for receiving comments on the
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Problems continue for Bangalore Mysore expressway
on august 30, the Karnataka government passed a cabinet decision to invite global tenders for the Bangalore-Mysore Infrastructure Corridor Project. Following this, the war between the project's
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People feel cheated over government assurances on Pedhi dam
the proposed dam on the Pedhi river in Maharashtra has sparked protests in the state. People of Bhatkuli tehsil in Amravati district have threatened to intensify agitation against the proposed
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Citizens' reports indict Gujarat government for Surat floods
The floods of August 2006 are among the worst Gujarat's Surat city has experienced in recent times. The sudden release of a huge amount of water from the Ukai dam led to over 80 per cent of Surat
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Bangalore Mysore corridor project hits another road block
the fight between the Karnataka government and Bangalore-based Nandi Infrastructure Corridor Enterprise (nice) has taken yet another ugly turn. nice has filed a petition against the state government
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Concern over Brihanmumbai Storm Water Drains project
central aid has finally been approved to revamp Mumbai's stormwater drainage system by 2011. But experts are sceptical whether the project is still relevant. The Brihanmumbai Storm Water Drains