The state of Tamil Nadu, located in southeastern India, is one of the most urbanized states in the country. While these urban areas contribute 70 percent to the state’s GDP, the water and sewage network has not kept pace with the growing urban population, with 157 small and medium-sized municipalities in the state failing to…
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Supporting public transit oriented development in Dhaka, Bangladesh
In Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh, the rapid increase in traffic demand due to population growth is causing chronic traffic congestion, air pollution, and other problems, resulting in economic losses and health hazards to residents, as well as worsening the investment environment and creating a major bottleneck to economic and social development. Against this backdrop,…
Improving Water Supply in Kerala, India (3)
In India, a nationwide waterworks development plan was initiated after independence, and in addition to the central government’s initiative to improve facilities in each five-year plan, financial and technical cooperation from foreign aid agencies has also been provided. As a result, at the beginning of the 8th Five-Year Plan (April 1992 – March 1997), the…
Emergency Support Plan for the spread of COVID-19
The cumulative number of people infected with the novel coronavirus in Mozambique is 71,145 (838 deaths) (as of June 8, 2021, according to the Mozambican Ministry of Health). However, there is a lack of cold chain* related equipment and local transport networks to ensure that vaccines are transported, stored, and safely administered throughout the country,…
“Water Absorbing Mittens” Series from Logos
Logos Corporation released two types of mittens in the “Water Absorption Suitorui Mittens” series, which absorb moisture well. Mittens made of microfiber material with excellent water absorption and retention capacity. They are useful for drying dishes in outdoor settings and for putting away camping gear that has been wet from rain or night dew. They…
“Sotetsu Grand Fresa Kumamoto” opens near Karashimacho Station
Sotetsu Hotel Management will open the Sotetsu Grand Fresa Kumamoto (2-2-23 Shimodori, Chuo-ku, Kumamoto City, Kumamoto Prefecture) on December 6. The hotel, the first Sotetsu Hotels directly managed hotel to open in the Kyushu region, is located a four-minute walk from Karashimacho Station on the Kumamoto City Tram and a six-minute walk from the Kumamoto…
Keihan Bus extends “Station Loop Bus” to Jujo
Keihan Bus will extend its “Station Loop Bus” connecting Shichijo Station (in front of Shichijo Keihan) with Kyoto Station and Umekoji on September 10, adding three stops: Kyoto Station Hachijo Exit, Oishi Bridge (Kujo Station), and Jujo/Kyoto Yubel Hotel. The 230 yen one-way fare will remain unchanged after the extension, and the discount (100 yen…
“Disney FUN TRAVEL” products now on sale: Combining Disney characters and motifs from 47 prefectures of Japan
Pirates Factory will release 13 new districts from its “Disney FUN TRAVEL” series, which combines Disney characters with motifs from various regions, on September 5. The 13 new regions are Aomori, Yamagata, Gunma, Yamanashi, Nagano, Toyama, Fukui, Shiga, Tottori, Yamaguchi, Kagawa, Kochi, and Saga. This will bring the lineup to all 47 prefectures. read more…
Autumn/Winter collections now available from MUJI
Environmentally friendly denim, warm cardigans made of flannel, etc. Let’s start with clothing. This time, denim pants have been renewed to basic ones without fabric treatment. The company wants users to enjoy the aging process by themselves, so they have stopped using files to do the “used” or bleaching process. This has also led to…
Night Roadblock: Nakatsu Pass PA (up), Nakatsugawa IC, Mizunami IC, Toki IC, and Toki-minami Tajimi IC on the Chuo Expressway, and Tokai Ring Road
NEXCO Central Japan will close the Nakatsu Pass PA (uphill) on the Chuo Expressway from October 1 to 9 from 9:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. each day (two nights on Saturday and Sunday) due to pavement repair work. In conjunction with this closure, the use of nearby SAs is being encouraged. Also, the Nakatsugawa IC,…