An ailment with symptoms that are close to scarlet fever has struck in Kolkata. Even though experts are yet to confirm an outbreak, it could well be the disease, they say.

A UN panel will on Monday come out with its much-awaited report, assessing region-specific impact of climate change on human settlements and natural resources including drinking water and food-grai

Kolkata has emerged as the world’s seventh riskiest city — the only entry from India — when it comes to being under threat from all types of natural disasters.

An assessment of 616 cities around the world for their risk of earthquake, hurricanes and cyclones, storm surge, river flooding and tsunami has found 17.9 million Kolkatans face serious risk from natural disasters. When it comes to only the threat of river floods, 10.5 million Kolkatans are at risk, but the city is also fifth in terms of tsunami risk, with more than half a million people exposed. It is also threatened by hurricanes.

A fresh notification prohibiting cycles and other forms of non-motorised transport along 174 major thoroughfares of the city has been issued by the Kolkata Police.

The city finally has a couple of environment-friendly residential apartments to feel proud of.

In Delhi, 64% newborns die within the first 28 days

The National Capital had the worst Infant Mortality Rate (IMR) among the four metropolitan cities between 2010 and 2012 with 30 newborns dying for every 1,000 live births, a new report has said. A substantial 64 per cent die within the first 28 days of their birth.

The housing sector may not be shining for the metros due to slow economic growth, but small cities are making a big impact in the newly-launched Housing Start Up Index (HSUI) .

PUNE: The Union government has unveiled new policy guidelines for major ports, aimed at helping them leverage their land resources for commercial advantage.