It will help authorities assess financial impact of natural catastrophes on budgets, providing roadmap for preparedness. The study cites the World Risk Index 2023, which ranks India third among 193 countries in terms of disaster risk. Over 45 million hectares of land in the country are vulnerable to flooding, with states such as Assam, Odisha... [Read More]
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31 January,2025 08:24 AM IST | Mumbai | Sameer SurvePulmonologist Dr Lancelot Pinto sheds light on effects of poor air quality and what early warning signs we must pay attention to. Construction dust forms a significant chunk of PM10, particulate matter that is slightly larger in size than dust in general, which is comprised of smaller particles or PM2.5... [Read More]
31 January,2025 08:20 AM IST | Mumbai | Sameer SurveAccused made off with lids worth Rs 70K from Bandra, Khar; four recovered so far. Upon investigation, it was found out that all were labourers and they were arrested from Nehru Nagar in Vile Parle East. “We arrested the accused from their respective homes and also recovered four manhole covers from them... [Read More]
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