Tag: Municipal policy
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Supreme Court Hears Stray Dogs Case: LIVE UPDATES
Live Updates: Supreme Court Hears Stray Dogs Case The Supreme Court of India began hearings on a high-profile case centered on stray dogs, drawing national attention to the balance between animal welfare, public safety, and municipal policy. A Bench comprising Justices Vikram Nath, Sandeep Mehta, and NV Anjaria is overseeing the matter, with a broader…
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New York City Mayor Mamdani Faces Israeli Antisemitism Accusations Over Canceled BDS Orders
Overview: A Collision of Local Policy and International Tensions New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani faced immediate international scrutiny after announcing the cancellation of two executive orders issued by his predecessor. The orders, initially designed to prevent city agencies from boycotting Israel and to define the scope of such boycotts, were rolled back as Mamdani…
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Melbourne trials to reduce power line clearance to save urban trees
Why Melbourne is rethinking tree clearance Melbourne’s city corridors have long depended on careful pruning to keep power lines clear and maintain safety. But in recent years, residents and urban foresters have raised concerns about the ecological and aesthetic costs of regular, severe pruning. The proposed trial, led by several Melbourne councils, seeks to relax…