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Srinagar at a Crossroads: Reclaiming the City for Its People
Srinagars urban planning must recognise a simple principle: a city is meant for people, not merely for vehicles. The growing tendency to view roads primarily as spaces for mechanised transport has marginalised pedestrians, compromised their safety and weakened the traditional character of the city. The interventions under the Srinagar Smart City Project offered an opportunity to correct some of these distortions. They must not now be reversed under pressure to reduce footpaths and provide more space for vehicles. The consequences are visible across the city. In many commercial areas, pedestrians are forced to walk on carriageways because footpaths are absent, inadequate or encroached upon. Shopkeepers frequently treat the footpath outside their establishments as an extension of their commercial premises. Goods, display counters and temporary structures occupy spaces meant for public use. In some instances, adjoining roads are also treated as informal parking spaces or commercial extensions. There is an unfortunate assumption among sections of the business community that the footpath belongs to the shopkeeper and the road belongs to vehicles and customers. Neither assumption is correct. Footpaths are public infrastructure, meant for everyone. No commercial establishment or individual can claim exclusive rights over them. This is not merely a civic inconvenience. It is a question of the right to safe movement. Children, elderly citizens, women and persons with disabilities are particularly disadvantaged when pedestrian pathways are obstructed. Forcing people to negotiate moving traffic because designated walking spaces have been occupied is a failure of urban governance. The Town Planning Act, the Development Act and the applicable statutory planning framework explicitly recognise the need to regulate road widths, building lines and pedestrian spaces in accordance with the hierarchy, classification and character of streets. However, these planning principles have progressively fallen into disregard. The systematic erosion of pedestrian spaces through their appropriation by vehicular traffic, roadside parking and commercial encroachments has effectively subordinated pedestrians to motorised transport, making walking increasingly difficult and, in many locations, hazardous. The Srinagar Smart City Project offered an opportunity to reverse this trend. The improvement of footpaths, rationalisation of road widths and creation of more organised streetscapes were not merely cosmetic interventions; they represented an attempt to restore balance between different users of urban space and reclaim the city for its citizens. An equally important aspect concerns the principles of road geometry and traffic management. There is a widespread perception that widening roads invariably improves traffic flow. This is a misconception. Scientific road planning requires continuity and consistency in road widths. A road that widens at one point and narrows abruptly at another creates a bottleneck. Vehicles accumulate at the point where road space reduces, resulting in congestion. Uneven road widths, particularly those caused by unplanned development, encroachments or inconsistent planning decisions, undermine the efficiency of an entire road corridor. Indiscriminate widening is therefore no substitute for scientifically planned road development. The recent interventions have attempted, to some extent, to address these inherited distortions. Their significance lies in introducing a more rational allocation of road space and giving pedestrians a defined place in the urban transport system. It is unfortunate that sections of the public, including some public representatives, are now demanding that footpaths be reduced to provide additional space for vehicles. Such demands may arise from understandable frustration with traffic congestion. But public policy cannot be determined by immediate perceptions or the interests of motorists and commercial establishments alone. Nor should established planning principles be discarded because their benefits are not immediately understood. Reducing footpaths will not resolve congestion. It would further compromise pedestrian safety and encourage the appropriation of public space. It would also reinforce the mistaken belief that every urban problem can be solved by giving more space to vehicles. A citys quality is not measured by the number of vehicles it can accommodate. It is reflected in how safely and comfortably people can live, work, walk and interact. Cities across the world are increasingly recognising that congestion cannot be addressed by endlessly expanding road space for private vehicles. They are investing in public transport, pedestrian infrastructure, regulated parking and better urban design. Srinagar must not move in the opposite direction. Walking remains essential to everyday life. A planning approach that privileges vehicles over pedestrians would be socially inequitable as well as distort the human scale of the city. Footpaths are not decorative additions to roads. They are essential civic infrastructure, as important as drainage, lighting and water supply. Their width and continuity must be determined by sound planning standards and pedestrian requirements as laid down in the Development Act, not by encroachments or demands for additional commercial space. The Smart City Project, however, is a lesson to learn. One of its shortcomings was inadequate public communication about the rationale behind its interventions. Citizens were not sufficiently informed about why particular road widths were adopted, why footpaths were necessary, how road widths influence traffic movement and why sacrificing pedestrian space could actually worsen urban mobility. The administration must now move beyond explanations and take decisive action. Footpaths are public property, not commercial extensions of shops or private parking spaces. Encroachments must be removed, and reclaimed spaces must remain available for pedestrian movement. Enforcement cannot be occasional, selective or dependent on public pressure. It must be continuous, impartial and backed by accountability. Seven measures require urgent attention: Protect pedestrian space: No reduction in designated footpath width should be permitted merely to accommodate additional vehicular movement or commercial interests. Any modification must be supported by a transparent technical assessment. Remove encroachments: Shopkeepers, vendors and other users must not be allowed to occupy footpaths, block crossings or extend commercial activities onto public roads. Reclaimed spaces must be protected against renewed encroachment. Maintain planned road widths: Uneven road widths, abrupt reductions in carriageway space and unplanned junctions must be addressed through an integrated traffic management plan, not piecemeal widening. Make planning decisions transparent: City authorities and traffic planners must explain the road widths, footpath provisions and traffic management principles adopted in different parts of Srinagar. Citizens and public representatives should have access to this information. Prioritise pedestrian safety: Footpaths must be continuous, unobstructed and accessible to children, elderly citizens and persons with disabilities. Safe crossings must be integral to road design. Ensure responsible public representation: Public representatives must be guided by professional planning advice and the larger public interest, rather than demands favouring particular commercial or vehicular interests. Adopt integrated mobility planning: Congestion must be addressed through better traffic circulation, regulated parking, public transport and junction management. Reducing footpaths must never become a substitute for proper traffic planning. The administration must not allow public space to be negotiated away under pressure from encroachers or demands for greater vehicular convenience. A footpath is not surplus road space. It is a citizens right of movement. Protecting that right is an obligation of urban governance, not a matter of administrative discretion. Srinagar has already paid a considerable price for decades of fragmented planning, weak enforcement and erosion of public spaces. The objective now must be to correct these distortions, not recreate them. Smart City interventions should remain open to scrutiny and improvement, but criticism must be informed by sound planning principles and the larger public interest. A city must be planned for people, not merely for vehicles. Cars need roads, but citizens need streets that are safe, accessible and welcoming. The right to walk safely is as important as the right to drive. The question is not whether Srinagar needs better roads. It certainly does. The real question is whether we want roads that serve the city or a city sacrificed to roads. Let us save Srinagar for its citizens. Let us restore the pedestrianization to the rightful place in the life of the city. M Saleem Beg, head INTACH, J&K. Iftikhar Hakim, former Chief Town Planner, J&K
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Digital Desk | New Delhi, Nov 12 (IANS) The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment said on Thursday that over 9.11 lakh people are seeking treatment across 198 district de-addiction centres in the country. The Ministry said the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan (NMBA), launched by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment on August 15, 2020, has evolved into a nationwide people's movement against substance abuse, reaching over 35.88 crore people. The campaign has connected with more than 14.35 crore youth and 11.33 crore women, reflecting its expanding outreach among key sections of society. More than 2 lakh citizens have also enrolled as Nasha Mukti Mitr, strengthening community participation in the collective effort to build a drug-free India, the statement said. A senior official in the Ministry said the Abhiyaan was initially launched in 272 districts identified as particularly vulnerable to substance use, which was subsequently expanded to 372 districts in August 2022 and extended to all districts of the country with effect from August 15, 2023. He said over the past six years, NMBA has evolved from an initiative driven by institutional participation into a community-led movement, with States, districts, educational institutions, civil society organisations and local stakeholders actively contributing to its implementation. The Official said the campaign has reached over 35.88 crore people as on date, marking a significant expansion from approximately 1.4 crore people reached in 2021. Its growing footprint reflects sustained efforts towards awareness generation, community mobilisation and encouraging citizens to actively participate in the movement against substance abuse, he said. The Official noted that more than 34.07 lakh awareness activities have been conducted in educational institutions, engaging students and young people in discussions on the harmful consequences of substance use. These activities aim to promote informed choices, encourage healthy lifestyles and strengthen awareness about substance abuse prevention among the younger generation, he added. He said the NMBAs expansion is rooted in the need to address substance dependence as a complex psycho-social and medical challenge affecting individuals, families and communities. The Official informed that the first National Survey on the Extent and Pattern of Substance Use in India, conducted in 2018, highlighted the scale of the challenge, indicating that more than 7 crore people in the country were affected by substance use disorders, including nearly 1.2 crore children and 58 lakh women. Recognising the need for a comprehensive and sustained response, the Ministry launched NMBA as the flagship awareness initiative under the National Action Plan for Drug Demand Reduction (NAPDDR), which focuses on prevention, treatment and rehabilitation, the Official said. Alongside awareness generation, the Ministry has strengthened the treatment and counselling ecosystem under NAPDDR, the Official noted.
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Five people were shot in the Logan Circle neighborhood of Washington D.C. Thursday, in what police described as an active shooting. The shootings were reported about 1 mile north of the White House. D.C. councilmember Brooke Pinto posted to her X account that the shootings happened at and outside Vida fitness, adding. Shooting in the area of 15th and P Streets NW this morning. Please avoid the Logan Circle area as MPD responds. The Associated Press reported five people had been shot. People have been told to avoid the area at 15th St. NW and P St. NW, while authorities attend the incident. Much of the block was cordoned off. Witness Ryan Dubicki said he was in his apartment around 8 a.m. when, he said, he heard about five bangs. They were really spread out so I thought it was construction, he said. It was only a short time later that he looked out and there were cops everywhere. His apartment building managers sent a notice that there was a possible active shooter. Another witness, Max Smith, told reporters he heard the sound of gunshots around 8:30 a.m, after which he took shelter in a nearby bagel shop along with around 10 other bystanders. I'm very shaken up, Smith said. You know, you don't expect it. The shooter had not been caught, police department spokesperson Nicole Deaner said. Police confirmed the suspect has been barricaded in the 1500 block of 15th Street, Northwest. CRITICAL ALERT: MPD is on the scene of an ACTIVE SHOOTING in the area of 15th and P Street, Northwest. MPDs Emergency Response Team is on scene. AVOID THE AREA. DC Police Department (@DCPoliceDept) November 12, 2026 Streets in the area were blocked off during a massive police response to the scene. The federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives said it sent agents to the scene to help. This is a breaking news story, more to follow. A police officer applies cordon tape at the site of what DC police says is a shooting, in Washington, DC, US, November 12, 2026. Aaron Schwartz/Reuters A police officer speaks to people at the site of what DC police says is a shooting, in Washington, DC, US, November 12, 2026. Aaron Schwartz/Reuters This article originally appeared on Yahoo News at https://www.yahoo.com/news/us/article/at-least-4-people-shot-as-active-shooter-reported-in-washington-dcs-logan-circle-latest-updates-142608712.html
'Multiple people' shot in Washington: Council member
Police were responding to a shooting in downtown Washington on Thursday as a local official said multiple people were shot at a fitness center. Brooke Pinto, a member of the DC City Council, said the shooting occurred at and outside a fitness center and multiple people had been shot.
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4 people shot near White House in Washington DC, police hunt for suspect
4 people shot near White House in Washington DC, police hunt for suspect
5 people shot in neighbourhood near White House; area cordoned off
On Thursday, Five individuals were shot in Washington DC's Logan Circle area, prompting a significant police response. Authorities cordoned off businesses, a church, and residential buildings during their investigation of the shooting. The police were searching for a suspect and described the situation as an active shooter event. Emergency teams established multiple road closures and urged the public to avoid the vicinity.
Four people shot at near White House in Washington DC, shooter at large
At least four people were shot on Thursday morning in Washington, DC's Logan Circle neighbourhood, in what police described as an active incident.
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BJP MP Tejasvi Surya accuses Karnataka govt of misleading people over Bengaluru Metro funding
BJP MP Tejasvi Surya on Thursday accused the Karnataka government of misleading people over the funding structure of Bengaluru Metro, alleging that the state government was passing off loans guaranteed by the Centre to the Bengaluru Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) as its own contribution. Surya said BMRCL was a 50:50 joint venture between the Central and state governments, with both having infused Rs 9,000 crore in equity. He said the funding for Metro projects primarily came from foreign institutional investors, which provided loans to the SPV on the basis of guarantees extended by the Central government. He challenged the Bengaluru Development Minister's claim that the state government contributed nearly 84 per cent of the Metro project cost, alleging that the state had included Rs 28,000 crore in loans guaranteed by the Centre in its own column. The Bengaluru Metro, the BMRCL, is a fifty-fifty joint venture between the Central and the State governments. Both the governments...
People free to protest policies of Congress govts: Priyanka Gandhi
Wayanad: Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Thursday, November 12, said that the right to protest is guaranteed under the Constitution, and that people were free to agitate against the policies of the party-led governments as long as they are peaceful. Vadra was responding to reporters queries here regarding the police action last night against Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Brooklyn building collapse leaves at least 2 people dead and 17 injured
At least two people were killed and 17 others injured Wednesday, when a three-story building collapsed in the Flatbush neighborhood of Brooklyn in New York City. The four-unit apartment building crumpled into a construction site next to it at about 4 p.m. ET in the Flatbush area. Seven of the casualties were children, Reuters reported, with at least 10 people taken to a hospital. Authorities did not confirm if any of the children were among those killed. Rescuers searched for survivors into the night with about 250 first responders at the scene. Well continue to look until we find everybody, FDNY Commissioner Lillian Bonsignore said. One resident, Anderson Velez, told the New York Post he was at work in the Bronx when his wife called him and said their children, ages 7 and 2, were trapped. She called me when the building collapsed while she was inside with rubble on top of her. She was screaming for someone to help get my son out and then the call cut off, he said, confirming his family was now safe. Crews worked throughout the night to rescue those still trapped inside the collapsed building. New York television station WABC-TV reported that a pregnant woman was pulled from the rubble hours after the collapse. The 1930s building fell into an adjoining construction site, where excavation work was ongoing. The cause of the collapse is under investigation, said John Esposito, the city's fire department chief. He said rescue teams may need to take several days to search the site for all potential victims. The interiors of apartments in an adjacent damaged building were exposed after the building collapsed. Anadolu via Getty Images Where the bridge collapse in Brooklyn. Anadolu via Getty Images Officials have described the search and rescue mission as very dangerous, with firefighters and police officers punching holes through rubble in the search for survivors. Multiple people from the building and the construction site were trapped, Bonsignore said. This will be a prolonged operation. Collapse operations are extremely dangerous. Every move is choreographed and critically important to patient outcomes and member safety. Members have been working methodically and haven't stopped since they arrived. No official cause for the collapse has been released. New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said at a news conference that rescue workers arrived on the scene within one minute of receiving the 911 call. He also confirmed the fatalities and said that injured people had been transported to local hospitals. This has been an incredibly challenging and fast-moving situation - with precarious wreckage to navigate and dangerous voids beneath the surface, he said, adding, This type of rescue is exactly what the FDNY trains for. First responders search through rubble and debris at the scene of a building collapse in Brooklyn. Anadolu via Getty Images He also asked New Yorkers to please take a moment to pray for those who passed away today and all of those who are mourning their loss. The husband of a pregnant woman told reporters she had been pulled alive from the rubble. She is alive, she is still alive. I am very happy, he can be heard saying in video footage shared by WABC-TV. Earlier, the man had been seen frantically looking for her, I've heard nothing. She's inside the building. She's pregnant, he said. An eyewitness, Melissa Orna, told The New York Times : The whole building started shaking, and then it just fell. This article originally appeared on Yahoo News at https://www.yahoo.com/news/us/article/brooklyn-building-collapse-two-dead-and-17-injured-as-rescuers-search-for-survivors-090346148.html
Heritage must reach common people, not remain confined to libraries: LG Sinha
Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday stressed the need to preserve Kashmirs rich cultural heritage and ensure its transmission to future generations, saying that heritage must reach common people rather than remain confined to libraries and archives. Addressing a national seminar on Revival, Preservation and Sustainability of Cultural Heritage of Kashmir at SKICC Srinagar, []
Gazas Health Ministry says an Israeli strike on a hospital killed 6 people
Gazas Health Ministry says an Israeli strike on a hospital killed 6 people
Israeli strike on a Gaza hospital kills 6 people, health authorities say
Cairo, Nov 12: An Israeli airstrike targeting the Nasser Hospital in southern Gaza killed six people and wounded at least a dozen more, Gaza's Health Ministry said. The strike was carried out early Thursday, according to the Israeli military, which said it struck a senior Hamas terrorist and other militants, without providing evidence.
'Sonia Gandhi Was Able To See Through People'
'It is very significant that she mentioned that the issue of her foreign origin was not restricted to the BJP or Sangh Parivar, but was also very much alive in her own party.'
Yogi Adityanath says people were right to celebrate Diwali with fireworks
Adityanath said people had celebrated Diwali with enthusiasm, and there was no need to be overly concerned about the pollution.
