In the face of the global imperative to limit the rise in temperatures to 1.5 °C (above pre-industrial level), as outlined in the Paris Agreement, nations have been striving to transition towards a net-zero economy. This challenge is particularly pronounced for India, where the dual goals of fulfilling developmental aspirations …
Six weeks before Nepal was hit by a magnitude 7.8 earthquake, the country's foreign minister told a global conference on disasters that a major quake in the Kathmandu Valley would likely cause "catastrophic" loss of life. With the death toll from the April 25 earthquake now above 7,500 and rising, …
Despite Prime Minister Narendra Modi and chief minister Anandiben Patel pushing hard for cleanliness in government offices and public places under the Mahatma Gandhi Swachata Mission, the state government's key public offices do not seem to follow the mission objectives seriously. No less than 410 government-owned premises - which is …
2,000 buildings to face action; MC to give defaulters’ list to HC The Shimla Municipal Corporation (MC) will approach the High Court and submit the list of buildings which failed to comply with the High Court orders to paint the roofs red or green by extended deadline which expired today. …
In a relief to several stalled development projects across the state, the Union environment ministry has reconstituted a crucial state committee that screens proposals in the Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ), a little over a month after the previous panel’s tenure expired. As per official data, 117 project proposals, including sea-front …
With Delhi still talking about the tremors it felt few days ago, the Delhi Development Authority is now planning to redevelop some of the old buildings which are not earthquake-proof. With Delhi still talking about the tremors it felt few days ago, the Delhi Development Authority is now planning to …
Days after the disastrous earthquake in Nepal, the Delhi high court on Wednesday said that unauthorised constructions and colonies in the city are “disasters waiting to happen” in case of a similar temblor in the national capital. It also asked the municipality whether it has devised any action plan. The …
To assess the impact and cause of the recent earthquake in Nepal, a team of experts from IIT-Roorkee will visit the affected areas and asses various aspects, Dr ML Sharma, Head of Department Earthquake Engineering, IIT-Roorkee, has said. Sharma said this inspection will help know the exact reason for the …
NOIDA: In the aftermath of the Nepal earthquake, experts are advising third-party auditing for construction projects, to ensure the city's development conforms to its master plan. They say third party involvement will make developers and their apex bodies more responsible. So far, all that developers do is submit structural certificates …
The state government on Tuesday floated a proposal for Delhiites to have their buildings inspected by structural engineers to determine whether they are earthquake resistant or not. It also issued directions to all government and private hospitals to provide treatment free of cost to victims of all natural calamities and …
The devastating earthquake in Nepal has brought into focus the structural safety of buildings in the rehabilitation colonies in Chandigarh which falls in Zone 4 (severe intensity) of earthquake-prone areas. The residential and commercial buildings in sectors, however, are relatively much safer as these had been approved for structural stability …
Experts warned that Indian cities like Delhi could suffer heavy casualties even in case of a moderate earthquake strike. As Nepal reels under devastating earthquake, experts today warned that Indian cities like Delhi could suffer heavy casualties even in case of moderate tremors while pointing out the lapses in the …
Earthquakes don’t kill, buildings do. Are the high- rise buildings in the city strong and preventive enough to withstand a possible earthquake? With Thiruvananthapuram city on the path of development amidst rising urbanisation, it is to examined whether the high-rise buildings mushrooming in the city are adhering to safety norms …
For a city that is growing vertically, the killer earthquake in Nepal serves as a reminder of its preparedness to tackle such disasters. While the number of high-rises in the city keeps increasing, there are more than 400 dilapidated buildings in the city. The collapse of these buildings can cause …
In the wake of a massive earthquake in Nepal that left behind a trail of destruction, experts in Gurgaon are of the view that mandatory audit of buildings should be conducted and existing structures should be upgraded with retro-fittings. Speaking to The Hindu , head of Disaster Management, Haryana Institute …
Houses collapsed in Kyirong county. In this picture, volunteers help with rescue work at the site of a building that collapsed after the earthquake hit Kathmandu. AP Houses collapsed in Kyirong county. In this picture, volunteers help with rescue work at the site of a building that collapsed after the …
Experts Say Too Much Focus On Looks, Not Robustness Delhi is located in seismic zone 4, making it highly vulnerable to earthquakes.However, the city is not remotely prepared to deal with them. If a severe earthquake hits the capital, 80% of its buildings won't be able to withstand it, say …
Fresh panic in Kathmandu Powerful aftershocks rocked Nepal Sunday, panicking survivors of a quake that killed more than 2,500 and triggering new avalanches at Everest base camp, as mass cremations were held in the devastated capital Kathmandu. Terrified residents, many forced to camp out in the capital after Saturday’s 7.8-magnitude …
Nine Nobel prize winners in fields ranging from economics to medicine will try to come up with ideas this week to help fast-growing cities in Asia cope with global warming. Organizers of the April 22-25 symposium in Hong Kong, where the laureates will meet, said cities were key to tackling …
Environmentalism is fast becoming a top concern in France – a rooftop concern, to be precise. Excitingly, the nation has just passed new legislation that will require all upcoming commercial construction projects to feature either green roofs or solar panels above their top floors. By now, most people are at …
