Follow Us on Google News Chennai, June 4 (IANS) In a major step towards climate resilience and urban water management, the Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) is constructing sponge parks across the city to combat urban flooding and replenish groundwater. The civic body has planned 31 such parks across 12 zones in the 2024–25 fiscal year … Read more
Follow Us on Google News Chennai, June 4 (IANS) In a major green initiative to combat rising temperatures and enhance urban biodiversity, the Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) in Tamil Nadu has announced plans to plant one lakh native saplings across parks, playgrounds, and burial grounds maintained by the civic body. The initiative, set to commence … Read more
Follow Us on Google News New Delhi, April 27 (IANS) In yet another innovative move initiated by Delhi Lieutenant Governor (L-G) V.K. Saxena, the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) has started using jute carpeting on pathways, walking and cycling tracks in parks, especially those located on the Yamuna floodplains, an official said on Sunday. Saxena, who … Read more
Follow Us on Google News Mumbai, March 20 (IANS) Maharashtra Industry Secretary P. Anbalagan said on Thursday that the state is set to accelerate India’s digital future with four new data centre parks to be established in Mumbai, Pune and Nagpur. In his address as the CII Datacentre Summit, Anbalagan added, “Maharashtra is the backbone … Read more
Follow Us on Google News Chandigarh, March 12 (IANS) The Aam Aadmi Party’s (AAP) Rajya Sabha MP from Punjab, Vikramjit Singh Sahney, on Wednesday unveiled a report that talked about crop diversification. The report, ‘Punjab Vision — A Blueprint for Progress’, recommended inclusion of millets in the Mid-Day Meal in schools and providing millets in … Read more
Chennai, Feb 18 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin laid the foundation stone for TIDEL parks in Tiruchy and Madurai on Tuesday. The two IT parks, with a combined investment of Rs 717 crore, are expected to generate approximately 12,000 jobs in the state. The TIDEL Park in Tiruchy, located at Panjapur, will cover … Read more
Pune, Feb 15 (IANS) In an era of rapid urbanisation and cultural diversity, India’s cities are becoming increasingly interconnected hubs of ideologies, traditions and communities. While this convergence brings immense opportunities for collaboration and progress, it also presents significant challenges. Social divisions and ideological differences often lead to conflict, misunderstanding and alienation. In such a … Read more
Bengaluru, Feb 13 (IANS) The quality of technology in space-sector startups must reach greater heights, and establishing ‘Space Parks’ in all states is essential, said former Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) Chairman S. Somanath on Thursday. Speaking at a panel discussion on The Future of the Commercial Space Sector at the Global Investors Meet (GIM) … Read more