The Bengaluru Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB) has imposed fines on 22 families worth Rs 1.1 lakh for utilising drinking water for non-essential purposes such as car washing and gardening amid a crippling water shortage. Each household has been directed to pay a penalty of Rs 5,000 for violating the water supply board’s… Continue reading Bengaluru water crisis: 22 families fined Rs 1.1 lakh for wasting water | India News
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Opinion: Los Angeles teens face a fentanyl crisis. Here’s a way to help
Melanie Ramos was only 15 years old when she died of a suspected overdose in a high school bathroom in Hollywood. Police reported that she and a friend had purchased pills they thought were prescription painkillers but which were likely fakes containing fentanyl, a potent opioid incorporated into counterfeit pills widely available in the illicit… Continue reading Opinion: Los Angeles teens face a fentanyl crisis. Here’s a way to help
Amid humanitarian crisis, UN to cut aid to 21 million in Afghanistan
Amid a dire humanitarian crisis, the United Nations humanitarians on Friday warned of a severe aid funding gap for aid to more than 21 million people in Afghanistan even though some relief has already been reduced, Khaama Press reported. The 3.2 billion US dollar plea to aid almost half of the Afghan population… Continue reading Amid humanitarian crisis, UN to cut aid to 21 million in Afghanistan
NSA Ajit Doval in Jeddah for two-day conference on Ukraine crisis
National Security Advisor Ajit Doval on Saturday joined his counterparts from several countries on the first day of a two-day conference in the Saudi Arabian city of Jeddah that is aimed at finding ways for a peaceful resolution to the Ukraine conflict. The conference, hosted by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman, is… Continue reading NSA Ajit Doval in Jeddah for two-day conference on Ukraine crisis
Sri Lanka records single-digit inflation for 1st time since economic crisis
Sri Lanka Flag (Photo: Wikipedia) Cash-strapped Sri Lanka on Monday said that its inflation has dropped to 6.3 per cent, a single-digit figure for the first time in two years, providing much-needed relief to the people amidst the worst financial crisis. In a statement, the Census and Statistics Office of the Sri Lankan… Continue reading Sri Lanka records single-digit inflation for 1st time since economic crisis
Centre, Opposition clash over Manipur crisis
Since the start of the Monsoon Session of Parliament, the Rajya Sabha has been facing disruptions and protests due to differences between the Opposition and the government regarding the discussion on the Manipur situation. The focal point of the disagreement lies in Rule 267 of the Rajya Sabha rulebook, which the Opposition contends… Continue reading Centre, Opposition clash over Manipur crisis
UN to reduce food aid, cash payments to Afghanistan amid ‘funding crisis’
The United Nations’ World Food Program claimed that at least 38 out of 86 countries, including Afghanistan, where the WFP operates have either witnessed cuts in aid or have plans to do so shortly, reported Khaama Press. Carl Skau, the Deputy Executive Director of the World Food Program said apart from Afghanistan, these… Continue reading UN to reduce food aid, cash payments to Afghanistan amid ‘funding crisis’
Will hold talks with other nations to resolve Rohingya crisis: EU official
The European Union assured that they will hold conversations with other countries about what needs to be done to resolve the Rohingya crisis, reported Dhaka Tribune. Eamon Gilmore, European Union’s Special Representative for Human Rights spent a full day in Cox’s Bazar and met the Rohingyas who fled from Myanmar over the past… Continue reading Will hold talks with other nations to resolve Rohingya crisis: EU official