MUMBAI: The landslide at Chirag Nagar in Kurla on Wednesday, which claimed seven lives, has once again raised questions over the effectiveness of measures to protect people living in landslide-prone areas, particularly densely populated settlements on Mumbai’s hillsides. After the 2014 Malin landsl»»»

Extreme heavy rainfall persisted in parts of China on Wednesday, with authorities stepping up measures to prevent flash floods, geological disasters and other secondary hazards as Typhoon Dolphin continued to move northwestward after making landfall in eastern China. Unlike some typhoons that dissi»»»

KUWAIT CITY, Aug 12: According to experts, establishing integrated workers’ cities is not limited to providing housing, but must also meet public health and safety requirements, including fire protection, as well as provide essential services, transportation, and necessary facilities. Head of the N»»»

Karnataka Health Department officials resumed inspections of eateries across Bengaluru. Expired food items and hygiene violations were discovered at the Arogya Soudha canteen. Unhygienic conditions and cockroaches were also found in a restaurant at Legislators' House. Strict legal action is threate»»»

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], August 12 (ANI): BJP MP Tejaswi Surya has sought an independent technical review of the Hebbal Short Tunnel Project, flagging concerns over its design, safety, use of Hebbal Lake land and integration with Bengaluru's future public transport network.In a letter to Karn»»»

At least 169 people died and more than 600 were injured in the earthquake that struck Colombia, according to a tally released Tuesday by the Association of Mayors. The deaths were concentrated in the western cities of Cali, Pereira, Manizales, and Quibdo. Colombian mayors also reported 165 building»»»