Proliferation of heat-trapping concrete constructions, lack of tree plantations intensify levels of heat in city

Long working hours, measly wages and harassing behaviours dispirit low-income women supporting their households

High costs of living have forced non-native labourers to send wives, children back to their hometowns

Many families will spend the joyful occasion away from their loved ones

Negligence of parents, inefficiency of traffic regulators has catapulted road accidents involving juvenile bikers

Vehicles stopping in the middle of the road to purchase fresh produce, irk citizens during rush hour

Residents of all major cities have to rely on exorbitantly priced LPG cylinders given the load shedding

Increasing costs of food items have reduced the supply of ration bags, variety at Iftar tables during the Holy month

Peaking prices of rich, traditional dishes have forced people to embrace frugality this chilly season

Local bodies had claimed that work would be done on a scientific basis to stop the uncontrolled breeding of wild dogs