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Man hangs to death from under-construction flyover in Rohini

Hindustan Times 25 Apr 2024

Explore now!. “He was identified as a resident of Karala who used to work as a driver ... Rajesh Kumar, a local who resides in the slums close to the flyover, said ... He was identified as a resident of Patparganj and a husband of a former councillor ... ....

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Two dead, one critical after falling into manhole

Hindustan Times 25 Apr 2024

According to locals residing in Shanti Nagar, the slum opposite the construction site, Raju, the first person to fall in, was a worker at the site ... “Why did the watchman call the residents for help and ...

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10 dead as floods wreak havoc in Kenyan capital

Hindustan Times 24 Apr 2024

Across Nairobi, vehicles were stuck in the deluge and people waded through floodwaters in slum areas to reach safety ... Homes were engulfed in the sprawling Nairobi slum of Mathare, where residents took to rooftops to save their lives and belongings.

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Roundup: Death, destruction and displacement as heavy rains hit Kenya

China.dot.org 24 Apr 2024

In the Kenyan capital of Nairobi, at least one person was killed and six people were missing in the Mathare slums on Wednesday following an overnight downpour. Residents of this informal settlement, ...

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Death, destruction and displacement as heavy rains hit Kenya

Xinhua 24 Apr 2024

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After thrilling chase and exchange of fire, Pune police arrest history sheeter

Indian Express 23 Apr 2024

“Police have seized a country made pistol from the possession of Wadkar, who is a resident of the Janta Vasahat slum near Parvati Hill in Pune,” said assistant commissioner of police (crime) Sunil Tambe ... Advertisement ... © The Indian Express Pvt Ltd ... ....

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Nigeria: Lagos' Slum Dwellers Are Excluded From Decisions That Affect Them. 3 Ways to Change That

All Africa 22 Apr 2024

... water dripping in the slums that are home to over 20 million.

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Resolved 80% of city’s water crisis: BWSSB chief

Deccan Herald 21 Apr 2024

... 1,500 temporary tanks have been set up, which are filled three times a day based on demand.</p>.<p>“It is crucial to ensure that residents of slums also have enough water for basic needs.

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Akbar Nagar: LDA starts nine-day special registration camp

Hindustan Times 20 Apr 2024

According to Gyanendra Varma, additional secretary, LDA, till date, 1,700 residents of Akbar Nagar have registered for the PM Awas ... slum where unauthorised houses were constructed on government land.

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How cinema simplifies complex politics

Deccan Herald 20 Apr 2024

Agents typically mobilise the votes of communities residing in locations (like slums) perhaps dominated by caste groups.

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Feature: Exploring Lagos, Nigeria's "city of dreams"

China.dot.org 19 Apr 2024

In the dingy recesses of the Makoko floating slum, located in a lagoon where poverty casts a long shadow, residents grapple with the harsh realities of urban existence ... "In Makoko, the best-known slum in Lagos, every day is a struggle.

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Pune district collector seeks PMC report on ‘no water, no vote’ banners

Hindustan Times 10 Apr 2024

After the residents of Khairewadi slum in the Shivajinagar area last week put up banners reading, ‘no water, no vote’, the Pune district collector has taken cognisance and asked the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) to submit a report on the same.

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India’s largest slum in search of redevelopment

Business Line 07 Apr 2024

In the heart of Mumbai, lies Dharavi, India’s largest slum, where residents strive for progress amidst challenges.

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Bagong Silang, Caloocan divided into 6 villages

The Manila Times 07 Apr 2024

... conduct a plebiscite to determine if residents support the move ... in 1971, with the objective of ushering in a "new hope" for the many residents who previously resided in slum areas across Metro Manila.

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Awareness about air pollution-related terminologies low among urban poor in Delhi-NCR: Study

Hindustan Times 07 Apr 2024

HT Image ... For the survey, they were divided into two groups residents of informal settlements and slums, and formal middle-class settlements. Unlock exclusive access to the story of India's general elections, only on the HT App. Download Now! ... ....