January 29, 2026

Dubai RTA Introduces Permit System for Residential Parking Shades Amid Rising Summer Heat

Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has launched a permit system to regulate parking shade installations in residential areas. Homeowners must follow strict rules to protect public spaces, keep sidewalks clear, and maintain neighborhood beauty.

January 29, 2026

DEWR Call Centre Staff Replaced by Outsourced Workers Amid Job Security Laws

Thirteen DEWR call centre workers on short-term contracts cannot renew jobs due to laws. Union warns outsourcing may harm vulnerable callers. Government sticks to outsourcing despite promises.

January 29, 2026

Australia Spends More on Tax Breaks for Landlords Than Social Housing Amid Crisis

Australia gives $12.3 billion in tax breaks to property investors, more than the $9.6 billion spent on social housing and rent help. Social housing is at a record low of 3.6%, while homelessness and rental stress soar.

January 29, 2026

Eluru Collector Orders Reactivation of Dormant Government Bank Accounts

Eluru District Collector K. Vetri Selvi has directed officials to reopen and reactivate unused bank accounts of government departments. The move aims to fix fund management issues and put dormant money to use.

January 29, 2026

Farmers Protest Navy Weapons Depot Plan, Oppose Land Acquisition in Eluru

Hundreds of farmers and locals in Eluru district staged a strong protest against proposed land acquisition for a Navy weapons depot. Led by Andhra Pradesh Rythu Sangham, they blocked roads and demanded the government scrap the project to save fertile farmland.