Air Pollution Kills Over 600,000 People Every Year in India
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), 621,138 people die from an air pollution-related disease each year in India. While Delhi continues to be the most polluted city, the air…
Tax Investigations Unearth Misuse of Jandhan Accounts
Investigation being conducted by the Income Tax Department across India into the sudden surge in cash deposits in Jandhan bank accounts of poor people have revealed various inconsistencies, the government…
Waste Management: Kolkata Bags Best City Award
Along with 10 cities, Kolkata – according to the All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) – is the only Indian city to receive the prestigious best city award for proper waste…
How UN Volunteers Contribute to Sustainable Human Development
The International Volunteer Day (IVD) mandated by the UN General Assembly, is held each year on 5 December. It is viewed as a chance for volunteers and organizations to celebrate…
World Bank Offers City Climate Planner Certificate Program
The City Climate Planner (CCP) Certificate Program aims to increase the global talent base of local climate planning specialists. Through training and offering professional certificates, the CCP will help city…
Russia Invites Journalists to Cover News Conference of Vladimir Putin
The Presidential Press and Information Office’s Department of Accreditation and Briefings is now taking accreditation requests to take part in the news conference of President of Russia Vladimir Putin. The…