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The Citizen
10 hours ago
- General
- The Citizen
Take note of the Comrades 2025 road closures
Take note of the Comrades 2025 road closures THE prestigious and gruelling Comarades Marathon this Sunday, June 8 is a down run from Pietermaritzburg to Durban. The 98th ultimate human race will result in several road closures from Cato Ridge to the Durban CBD. The race is expected to draw tens of thousands of runners, spectators, and visitors to the city. Also read: Upper Highway resident to complete her 23rd Comrades To assist the public plan their route on time, the eThekwini Municipality has advised of road closures on the day. The City said road closures along the Comrades Marathon route will be in effect for the whole day. The public is urged to note the following road closures on Sunday: – Cato Ridge Town Area – Eddie Hagan Road (Cato Ridge) – Thousand Hills Drive (Halfway) – Alverstone Road – Kassier Road – Inanda Road – Winston Park – Everton Road – M13 West Bound – Kloof Old Main Road – Bottom of Fields Hill – St Johns Avenue – Otto Volek Road – Josiah Gumede Road – King Cetshwayo Highway – 45th Cutting – Sherwood on ramp – N3 East Bound – N3 (David Webster Street and Bram Fischer Road) – Corner of Samora Machel Street and Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (City Bound) – Sandile Thusi Road (North Bound and South Bound lanes). The City advised that the closure of Masabalala Yengwa Avenue south and north from Isaiah Ntshangase Road to Sandile Thusi Road will be effective from Thursday, June 5 until Tuesday, June 10 to allow for the setup and break down of structures. The municipality also requests residents to support the marathon by keeping their surroundings clean, cheering for runners, and showing the warmth and hospitality Durban is known for. 'The Cleansing and Solid Waste unit will be cleaning the eThekwini boundary from Cato Ridge to the Moses Mabhida Stadium People's Park ensuring that all waste is collected, and the route remains litter-free after the race. 'Waste receptacles will be strategically placed along the route to encourage responsible disposal from the spectators.' For more from the Highway Mail, follow us on Facebook , X and Instagram. You can also check out our videos on our YouTube channel or follow us on TikTok. Click to subscribe to our newsletter here At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
Time of India
3 days ago
- General
- Time of India
School's ‘My Waste'drive gives kids' green goals
dry waste management Government Higher Primary School Swachha Belaku environmental stewardship . A government schoolin north Bengaluru has become a beacon of change. The Higher Primary school in Kattigenehalli has taken up ainitiative like none other. Come June 5, and as many as 300 students on campus will collect dry waste from their homes and bring it to the Dry Waste Aggregation Centre set up on the school initiative, christened 'My Waste, My Responsibility', will ensure that the waste generated by the families of these 300 students does not reach landfills.'We have started this program mainly to inculcate a sense of social responsibility among our students for waste management. The initiative is catching them young and imparting the message that waste management is our duty. We are also teaching them the concepts of reduce, reuse, and recycle,' said Kalavathi S, headmistress,in Munishwara Layout, the school has 438 children, the initiative is being kicked off with 300 students from Class IV to Class will soon be instructed to bring dry waste from their homes every Saturday and drop the waste into 16 segregation compartments, based on the type of waste. Once a considerable amount is collected, the waste will be picked up by a dry waste vendor and taken to certified recyclers.'The dry waste will be sold to the vendor. The aggregation centre also collects eggshells from mid-day meals. The sheels are being sent to pharmacy companies,' said Suhasini, co-founder of Vedan Trust, a non-profit organisation that is helping the school become a zero waste generating recalls that the journey of turning the school campus into a model of dry waste management began in February last year, with the support of school teachers, Vedan Trust, and SVP India under began as a classroom conversation quickly became a movement, where teachers not only start to impart knowledge but also lead by example, instilling values of ownership, responsibility, andamong the school underwent a plantation drive a few years ago, and over a hundred saplings were planted across the 3.11-acre campus. However, the campus soon started receiving a lot of leaf litter, forcing the headmistress and other teachers to brainstorm a solution.'Apart from dry eaves, we also had biscuit and chocolate plastic wrappers that students would discard. That was when we initiated dry waste management on our campus and established the aggregation we have decided to take it to the next level by ensuring that dry waste generated by families of 300 students reaches the right destinations,' added Kalavathi.
Indian Express
5 days ago
- Business
- Indian Express
BMC defers decision to impose SWM charges after property tax bills hike
A day after the property tax bills that were issued by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) showed a rise up to 20%, the civic administration on Thursday announced deferment of the proposed solid waste management (SWM) charges. The BMC's move came following huge uproar on social media where citizens criticised the move of increasing taxes abruptly. The BMC's decision of imposing the SWM user charges was also criticised by the opposing Shiv Sena (UBT) and Congress. The civic administration had proposed implementation of the SWM charges in its 2025-26 budget. The fees ranged between Rs 100 to Rs 7,500 depending on the entities on which it would be imposed. The civic body had earlier aimed towards generating Rs 687 crore in its revenue. 'Taking into account the additional financial burden on citizens due to the revised property tax bills, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Deputy Chief Minister and Urban Development Minister Eknath Shinde recommended a reconsideration of the proposed Solid Waste Management (SWM) charges. Accordingly, BMC has decided to defer the implementation of SWM charges,' the BMC said in a statement issued on Thursday. The proposed user fee would be implemented on both residential and commercial properties. The minimum fee of Rs 100 would be imposed on residential buildings that would be less than 50 square meters, while the maximum amount of Rs 7,500 crore was to be imposed on hotels, banquet halls and commercial properties having a floor size of 3,500 square meter or more. After announcing the draft of this new policy, the civic body had invited suggestions and objections from citizens, with civic officials saying that so far 376 suggestions and objections were issued by the authorities. Meanwhile, the increase in property tax rates took place following the hike in ready reckoner rates (RRR) imposed by the civic administration. The state government for the ongoing 2025-26 financial year has increased the RRR by an average 3.88% across the state. Meanwhile, Mumbai has recorded an increase in RRR by 3.39% – slightly below the state average. Property tax is a cess charged by the BMC which comprises multiple components. While the larger aspect of this cess is determined by the ready reckoner rate (RRR) or the minimum property value determined by the government for revenue collection, the remaining valuation is determined by factors like age and condition of the property and sewerage charges among others. As a result, an increase in RRR leads to automatic increase in property tax. Outstanding property tax due A day after the hike in property tax bills, the BMC's data shows that as many as 481 entities owe the civic body an outstanding tax worth Rs 14,320 crore inclusive of private as well as government properties. Of the total outstanding dues, Rs 1,090 crore is owed by the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA), out of which Rs 13.39 crore is owed by the Azad Nagar Metro station, while Rs 943 crore is owed by J Kumar infraprojects private limited – a private construction firm which is currently undertaking several infrastructure projects in Mumbai. Rs 103 crore is owed by the Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation Private Limited (MMRCL). The University of Mumbai owes Rs 84 crore in taxes while the Airport Authority of India (AAI) owes Rs 45 crore to the BMC. Civic officials maintained that several of these private parties have been using the BMC's plots for setting up casting yards for various infrastructure projects that have been taken up by the government authorities. 'We have sent letters and notices in each of these organisations and entities. In many cases, these matters are stuck in arbitration considering multiple stakeholders are involved. As a result the outstanding tax charges couldn't be recovered. In some cases we attach the properties and confiscate them till the dues are paid,' an official said.
Business Wire
07-05-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Mineros S.A. Obtains Key Permit for Underground Mine Construction at Porvenir Project, Nicaragua
MEDELLÍN, Colombia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mineros S.A. (TSX: MSA, MINEROS: CB) ('Mineros' or the 'Company') is pleased to announce that its wholly owned subsidiary, HEMCO Mineros Nicaragua S.A., has obtained the Forest Harvesting Permit that it requires to commence the construction phase for its underground mine at the Porvenir Project. The Porvenir Project is in the community of Vesubio, municipality of Bonanza, within the North Caribbean Coast Autonomous Region (the 'RACCN') of Nicaragua, a region with a rich mining history. This crucial approval marks a significant milestone, enabling the start of mine site preparation and underground development work. It represents a major step towards realizing the Porvenir Project. The approval underscores Mineros' and HEMCO's unwavering commitment to rigorous environmental standards, and transparent community engagement. This permit specifically covers mining activities only and does not constitute an operational permit. Further comprehensive environmental and regulatory permits, including those from the Ministry of the Environment and Natural Resources (MARENA) for plant operations, are required before any processing activities can commence. 'Receiving the permit for construction of the Porvenir underground mine is a major step forward,' said David Londoño, President and CEO of Mineros. 'We appreciate the RACCN's constructive review process and look forward to advancing the project in line with our responsible mining principles.' Project Background and Community Commitment The Bonanza region has a long history associated with mining. Mineros, through HEMCO, has a well-established presence in Nicaragua, operating the nearby Pioneer and Panama mines. The Company is committed to responsible resource development that generates sustainable socio-economic benefits. Throughout the development of the Porvenir Project, Mineros has engaged with local communities and authorities and remains dedicated to environmental stewardship and maximizing local benefits, including employment and procurement opportunities, as the project progresses through construction and towards potential future operations. Next Steps and Future Permitting Following receipt of this permit, Mineros will advance technical studies and detailed planning for the project's operational phase infrastructure. Key next steps include: Progressing Towards Optimized Pre-Feasibility Plan: The Company is actively working on updating the project assumptions, including a geometallurgical update based on the 2023 test work, which is scheduled to be completed by the end of 2025. Final Engineering Designs: Completing and submitting final, detailed engineering designs for essential operational components, such as the beneficiation (processing) plant, the Tailings Storage Facility (TSF), and the Waste Rock Storage Facility (WRSF), to the relevant authorities (including MARENA) as required for subsequent operational permit applications. Operational Permit Applications: Continuing the application processes for all necessary operational permits. Additional Permits Required Before Operation Commercial operation of the Porvenir mine remains contingent upon obtaining several additional permits, including but not limited to: Environmental Permit for Operations (covering Beneficiation Plant, Tailings Storage Facility, Waste Rock Storage Facility, and overall site operations): The application specifically for the Beneficiation Plant and its associated TSF is currently in process with MARENA. Permits covering the waste rock facility and other operational aspects will be sought subsequently. Occupational Health and Safety License: To be secured following the completion of mine and plant construction. Water Development Concession: Requires a completed hydrological study as part of the application. Wastewater Discharge Permit: For managing domestic and industrial effluents according to regulatory standards. This permit framework will ultimately cover tailings management, waste rock management, water use, air quality controls, and concentrate handling/export. QUALIFIED PERSON The scientific and technical information contained in this news release has been reviewed and approved by Luis Fernando Ferreira de Oliveira, MAusIMM CP (Geo), Mineral Resources and Reserves Manager for Mineros S.A., who is a qualified person within the meaning of NI 43-101. ABOUT MINEROS S.A. Mineros is a Latin American gold mining company headquartered in Medellin, Colombia. The Company has a diversified asset base, with mines in Colombia and Nicaragua, and a pipeline of development and exploration projects. The board of directors and management of Mineros have extensive experience in mining, corporate development, finance, and sustainability. Mineros has a long track record of maximizing shareholder value and delivering solid annual dividends. For 50 years Mineros has operated with a focus on safety and sustainability at all its operations. Mineros' common shares are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol 'MSA', and on the Colombia Stock Exchange under the symbol 'MINEROS'. Election of Directors – Electoral Quotient System The Company has been granted an exemption from the individual voting and majority voting requirements applicable to listed issuers under Toronto Stock Exchange policies, on grounds that compliance with such requirements would constitute a breach of Colombian laws and regulations which require the directors to be elected on the basis of a slate of nominees proposed for election pursuant to an electoral quotient system. For further information, please see the Company's most recent annual information form, available on the Company's website at and from SEDAR+ at Forward-Looking Statements This news release contains "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable securities laws. Forward-looking information includes statements that use forward-looking terminology such as "may", "could", "would", "will", "should", "intend", "target", "plan", "expect", "estimate", "anticipate", "believe", "continue", "potential", "view" or the negative or grammatical variation thereof or other variations thereof or comparable terminology. Such forward-looking information includes, without limitation, statements with respect to expected applications for and receipt of regulatory approvals, the expected sufficiency of such regulatory approvals to support construction activities at the Porvenir Project, the Company's plans and expectations with respect to the future development of the Porvenir Project and the timing therefor. Forward-looking information is based upon estimates and assumptions of management in light of management's experience and perception of trends, current conditions and expected developments, as well as other factors that management believes to be relevant and reasonable in the circumstances, as of the date of this news release including, without limitation, assumptions about: favourable equity and debt capital markets; the ability to raise any necessary additional capital on reasonable terms to advance the production and development of the Porvenir Project; future prices of gold and other metal prices; the timing and results of exploration and drilling programs, and technical and economic studies; the development of the Porvenir Project; completion of its drilling programs; the accuracy of any Mineral Reserve and Mineral Resource estimates; the geology of the Porvenir Project being as described in the applicable technical report; operating conditions being favourable such that the Company is able to operate in a safe, efficient and effective manner; political and regulatory stability; the receipt of governmental, regulatory and third party approvals, licenses and permits on favourable terms; obtaining required renewals for existing approvals, licenses and permits on favourable terms; requirements under applicable laws; sustained labour stability; stability in financial and capital goods markets; inflation rates; availability of labour and equipment; and positive relations with local groups. While the Company considers these assumptions to be reasonable, the assumptions are inherently subject to significant business, social, economic, political, regulatory, competitive and other risks and uncertainties, contingencies and other factors that could cause actual actions, events, conditions, results, performance or achievements to be materially different from those projected in the forward-looking information. Many assumptions are based on factors and events that are not within the control of the Company and there is no assurance they will prove to be correct. For further information of these and other risk factors, please see the 'Risk Factors' section of the Company's annual information form dated March 31, 2025, available on the Company's website at and SEDAR+ at
Business Recorder
03-05-2025
- Business
- Business Recorder
Site body for resolving water issue permanently
KARACHI: Ahmed Azeem Alvi, President of SITE Association of Industry, has said that industries in the SITE area of Karachi have received no water supply for the past two weeks, bringing industrial production to a halt. As a result, workers remain idle, and export orders face significant delays. Industries are suffering massive financial losses due to their inability to meet delivery deadlines. The acute water shortage has severely impacted all industries, particularly textile processing units, which rely heavily on water. Resultantly industrialists have no option left but to close down industries and lay off the workers, as supply through tankers is not only extremely expensive but also scarce. Alvi emphasized, 'To sustain industrial operations, we need a reliable water supply at our doorstep. The concerned departments — SITE Limited and KWSC — must take immediate action.' He warned of massive layoffs if production cannot resume due to the unavailability of this basic industrial necessity. Currently, against a total requirement of 50MGD (million gallons per day), the supply barely reaches 2.5MGD. Furthermore, the dedicated Hub Canal water supply project, approved to provide 23MGD to SITE, remains unimplemented. 'How can industries support the national economy and earn crucial foreign exchange under these conditions?' he questioned. Alvi urged Karachi Mayor Barrister Murtaza Wahab to expedite the planned 35MGD Waste Water Recycling Plant at TP-1, which would not only alleviate water shortages but also ensure environmental compliance for foreign buyers. The SITE President has called on all relevant authorities—including Mayor Karachi Barrister Murtaza, MD KWSC, and MD SITE Ltd to resolve water issue permanently. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
