13k-cr flood plan aims to turn Mumbai into a ‘sponge city’ | Mumbai News

Mumbai: The Rs 13,000-crore integrated flood mitigation master plan announced by chief minister Devendra Fadnavis during the ongoing Assembly session on Wednesday combines conventional drainage upgrades with nature-based solutions to tackle Mumbai’s chronic flooding, particularly in low-lying areas.BMC officials said the proposal has been submitted to the Centre and the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA),…

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Victim-survivor unsurprised and ‘exhausted’ by Christian Brothers’ restitution shortfall

A Victorian survivor of clergy abuse says he is disappointed but unsurprised by allegations the Christian Brothers appear to be attempting to “squib” on compensation payments. The Congregation of Christian Brothers Oceania Province yesterday revealed it would seek to sell off its remaining assets to pay abuse victims. It said its assets were valued at…

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‘Return to dialogue’: India urges restraint after ships attacked amid uncertainty over Iran-US deal | India News

India on Wednesday voiced deep concern over the escalating tensions in West Asia following fresh attacks on commercial shipping, urging all sides to exercise restraint and return to dialogue.In a statement, the ministry of external affairs (MEA) said the latest developments threatened regional stability and the free flow of global trade and energy supplies.“India is…

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Arunachal Pradesh Floods: Watch: Flash floods ravage Arunachal, Assam, submerge roads, trigger landslide | India News

NEW DELHI: Flash floods triggered by incessant rainfall has wreaked havoc across parts of the Northeast, submerging roads, damaging homes and triggering landslides in Arunachal Pradesh and Assam. Dramatic visuals from Ledum village in Arunachal Pradesh’s East Siang district showed floodwaters inundating roads after a river overflowed, while survivors recounted how the deluge “washed away…

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Amid excitement, FIFA World Cup sets off worries over disruptions and safety in host cities

As excitement builds around the world for this year’s FIFA World Cup tournament, residents and small businesses in Canada’s host cities are bracing for daily disruptions that range from inconvenient to possibly dangerous. Sixteen cities across Canada, Mexico and the U.S. are co-hosting the global soccer tournament. Canada’s cities — Vancouver and Toronto — are…

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