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BBC News
5 days ago
- Business
- BBC News
Coventry taxi drivers have petitioned to move a rank in the city
Taxi drivers in Coventry have handed a petition to the city council calling for a taxi rank to be moved in the city than 1600 people signed the petition calling for the four space rank on Cross Cheaping to be moved to nearby Palmer Lane, increasing it to nine City Council said that following formal submission of the petition, it will be considered through the usual process, and that it will continue to work with Taxi Forum also confirmed a review of the wider night-time economy as part of its Purple Flag bid, and said taxi provision may be looked at too. Major Gill from Unite in Coventry handed the petition to the council on Thursday and said he wants to see something done about the taxi rank.''Four [spaces] is not enough, four [taxis] at the same time can go, but citizens see a taxi and then know they're gonna get home... I don't want them waiting around."Construction work has recently started on the new City Centre South project which has seen a rank on Rover Road close, meaning fewer spaces for drivers.A Coventry City Council spokesperson said: "There are no plans to change the existing taxi rank at Cross Cheaping, which accommodates four taxis. This capacity will not be reduced as part of the current works, and the team has ensured the facilities remain in place."We are aware of the petition and have already discussed this issue with the Coventry Taxi Forum over the past year."The deculverting of the River Sherbourne does not affect the rank, which remains a four-space facility. Any requests to increase capacity will be given consideration, although options are limited, as has been discussed with the trade."The council is also reviewing the wider night-time economy as part of its Purple Flag bid, and taxi provision may be looked at as part of that."
Khaleej Times
16-07-2025
- Business
- Khaleej Times
Dubai: Up to 90% discount in 12-hour summer sale on July 18
Summer often brings to mind intense heat and humidity, but there's more to the weather pattern than just that. It is also the time to indulge in some retail therapy. And if you are a Dubai resident, you are spoilt for choice. Yet another edition of the Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS) is back with discounts and prizes. And on Friday, July 18, a limited-time mega sale will take place from 10am to 10pm at five malls across the emirate. Shoppers can get jaw-dropping discounts of up to 90 per cent on more than 100 participating local and international brands as part of the Great Dubai Summer Sale (GDSS) at Mall of the Emirates, City Centre Mirdif, City Centre Deira, City Centre Me'aisem, and My City Centre Al Barsha. And it is not just about the discounts. Shoppers have the chance to win prizes by spending Dh300 or more at Mall of the Emirates, City Centre Mirdif, and City Centre Deira. A special prize wheel brings instant rewards, while those shopping for fashion, accessories, or F&B can unlock 5 per cent cashback via the SHARE app by scanning their receipts. At Mall of the Emirates, the rewards stack even higher with up to 20X SHARE points on spends of up to Dh2,000 or more in a single transaction. The 12-Hour Sale marks the launch of a summer of big savings and even bigger winnings during GDSS, running from July 18 to August 10 across the city. Dh1-million prize During GDSS, shoppers who spend Dh300 or more at participating stores can scan their receipts to enter into the summer's biggest prize draw, with a life-changing Dh1 million in cash or a brand-new Nissan Patrol up for grabs. Plus, Skywards Everyday members can earn 25 per cent bonus Miles on all eligible transactions through Skywards Everyday and Skywards Miles Mall, as well as the chance to win their share of 1 million miles on spends of Dh100 or more at any Skywards Everyday partner and Skywards Miles Mall UAE.
Indian Express
02-07-2025
- Business
- Indian Express
Ludhiana villagers oppose Punjab govt's land pooling scheme for urban expansion, plan protest on Monday
A growing number of villagers in Ludhiana have come out strongly against the Punjab government's ambitious land pooling scheme, questioning the state's ability to develop new urban estates when several old colonies remain incomplete or abandoned for decades. Residents of Malak, Pona and Aligarh have announced that they will not give even an inch of their fertile agricultural land for the proposed urban expansion. A protest dharna has been called in Jagraon on Monday, with participation expected from multiple villages. In Ludhiana, around 32 villages are being affected due to this proposed land pooling scheme. At a meeting in Chandigarh last month, the villagers had announced their opposition to the landpooling scheme. Didar Singh Dhillon, a resident of Malak village in Jagraon, pointed to the defunct Jagraon sugar mill as a classic example. 'This cooperative mill was closed down in the mid-1990s. In 2009, the then SAD-BJP government decided to convert its 113 acres into a residential colony under the Punjab Urban Development Authority (PUDA). Many plots were auctioned but today the colony lies abandoned — only three-four houses have come up. People can't even resell their plots and there are hardly any buyers, and many remain unauctioned,' Dhillon said. He added, 'Now under the new land pooling scheme, the Punjab government plans to acquire over 24,000 acres in Ludhiana alone, including nearly 350 acres from our village. How can we trust them with new estates when the old one in our backyard about 4 km away remains a ghost colony?' Neighbouring Pona and Aligarh villages face similar concerns, with about 250 acres of land collectively earmarked for acquisition under the same scheme. Balwinder Singh from Bhanohar village in Dakha constituency said villagers feel betrayed by repeated promises that have failed to show any result. 'Our village alone has a private PUDA-approved colony spread over 100 acres that has been abandoned for more than 10 years. Investors' money is stuck. Not just this — even reputed developers' colonies in South City, one of Ludhiana's most posh areas, are still not 100 per cent occupied,' he said. 'The City Centre project in a prime location of Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar in Ludhiana district is in limbo due to legal disputes for more than 15 years now. On Rani Jhansi Road in Ghumar Mandi, a multi-storeyed government commercial building lies unused while private buildings nearby are thriving. The list is long,' he said. Singh argued that instead of acquiring more prime agricultural land, the government should focus on providing facilities and clearances for pending projects and help clear the huge backlog that has left hundreds of investors in limbo. On Tuesday, villagers from Malak, Pona, and Aligarh held a joint meeting to chalk out their protest strategy. 'We have decided not to give our land under the so-called voluntary land pooling scheme. Anyone who wants to support the ruling AAP government can snap ties with us — we have told them categorically,' Dhillon said. Harpreet Singh, Jagtar Singh, and other local residents pledged full support to the July 7 dharna. According to villagers, the Punjab Government has issued advertisements in newspapers inviting voluntary acquisition of over 7,800 acres in the first phase, as part of its larger goal of urban development under the new land pooling policy. The scheme, which is being pitched as a 'win-win' model for both landowners and the government, aims to avoid litigation and ensure faster development of residential and industrial estates. However, the backlash highlights the deep mistrust that many villagers now hold after past experiences with incomplete colonies and stalled commercial projects. 'What's the point of building new cities on paper when old ones have turned into jungles?' asked Dhillon. Whether the government can win the villagers' confidence and move ahead with its plans will become clearer in the coming weeks — especially as more villages hold meetings and decide their stance on the so-called voluntary pooling process.
CNA
26-06-2025
- Business
- CNA
CNA938 Rewind - Is a share buyback scheme the best solution Income can come up with?
CNA938 Rewind - Is a share buyback scheme the best solution Income can come up with? Following up on Income's proposal of a possible share buyback programme for its shareholders, Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman find out if it is the best solution the Singapore insurer can come up with at this point and what other options could actually appease shareholders. They chat to Victor Lai, Principal Consultant at Citadelcorp. 13 mins CNA938 Rewind - TalkBack: Bukit Timah residents, do you need help? Since the middle of last year, a string of burglaries at landed properties has been reported, with some cases linked to foreign syndicates. Lance Alexander and Daniel Martin speak with Associate Professor Razwana Begum Abdul Rahim, Head of the Public Safety and Security Programme at the Singapore University of Social Sciences. 29 mins CNA938 Rewind - Is cocaine now a vape? Three Singaporeans have been arrested by Malaysian police in a drug bust involving almost 10 litres of cocaine, contained in 4,958 cartridges of vape liquid. Lance Alexander and Daniel Martin speak with Dr. Steve Yang, Consultant Respiratory Physician at The Respiratory Practice. 15 mins CNA938 Rewind - More homes and mixed developments to come, in the City Centre At least 80,000 homes across more than 10 new housing areas, more green spaces, and efforts to refresh Singapore's shopping district. These are among the development plans set to guide Singapore's land use policies for the next 10 to 15 years. Lance Alexander and Daniel Martin speak with Dr Woo Jun Jie, Senior Lecturer at the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy in the National University of Singapore. 16 mins
CNA
25-06-2025
- Entertainment
- CNA
CNA938 Rewind - TalkBack: Bukit Timah residents, do you need help?
CNA938 Rewind CNA938 Rewind - TalkBack: Bukit Timah residents, do you need help? Since the middle of last year, a string of burglaries at landed properties has been reported, with some cases linked to foreign syndicates. Lance Alexander and Daniel Martin speak with Associate Professor Razwana Begum Abdul Rahim, Head of the Public Safety and Security Programme at the Singapore University of Social Sciences. 29 mins CNA938 Rewind - Is cocaine now a vape? Three Singaporeans have been arrested by Malaysian police in a drug bust involving almost 10 litres of cocaine, contained in 4,958 cartridges of vape liquid. Lance Alexander and Daniel Martin speak with Dr. Steve Yang, Consultant Respiratory Physician at The Respiratory Practice. 15 mins CNA938 Rewind - More homes and mixed developments to come, in the City Centre At least 80,000 homes across more than 10 new housing areas, more green spaces, and efforts to refresh Singapore's shopping district. These are among the development plans set to guide Singapore's land use policies for the next 10 to 15 years. Lance Alexander and Daniel Martin speak with Dr Woo Jun Jie, Senior Lecturer at the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy in the National University of Singapore. 16 mins CNA938 Rewind - Exploring the hidden soul of Himachal Pradesh In Destination Anywhere, show producer Vaisali Prabhakaran speaks with Divyakshi Gupta, travel storyteller and creator of Quirky Wanderer, about her journey through the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. While many know it for snow and the city of Shimla, Divyakshi takes us beyond the usual trail, to sacred mountain temples, ancient wooden architecture, and high-altitude treks. She also shares the story behind Himachali Dham, a traditional feast, and what it's like to travel the dramatic Hindustan–Tibet Road. 17 mins
