Siddaramaiah's 5-Circuit Plan for Coastal Karnataka Tourism
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah unveils a five-circuit tourism strategy for coastal districts, aiming to develop beaches, backwaters & cultural hubs. Discover the new vision!
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah unveils a five-circuit tourism strategy for coastal districts, aiming to develop beaches, backwaters & cultural hubs. Discover the new vision!
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah promises comprehensive government backing for entrepreneurs investing in coastal tourism at the Coastal Karnataka Tourism Conclave 2026. Discover the state's plan to boost the sector.
Deputy CM DK Shivakumar announces a new tourism policy for Karnataka's coast after discussions with investors and MLAs. Aim is to boost infrastructure and compete with Kerala and Goa.
The 21st Tata Mumbai Marathon will feature the Coastal Road for the first time on Jan 18, 2026. A record 69,100 participants are set to run in this World Athletics Gold Label event. Read more.
The 2025 Tata Mumbai Marathon will feature the newly inaugurated Coastal Road for the first time, offering a unique experience to a record 69,100 runners. Discover the new route details.
Madurai Corporation allocates Rs 100 crore to fix rain and utility-damaged roads. Key areas near Meenakshi Temple & Vaigai river prioritized. Work aims for mid-February completion.
A travelogue recounting a spontaneous solo road trip from Chennai to the ghost town of Dhanushkodi via Puducherry and Rameshwaram, driven by an old New Year's resolution. Discover the haunting beauty of India's southern tip.
Telangana launches a 5-day Road Suraksha Abhiyan 2026 to combat rising accidents. Justice Koshy reveals a 5.6% surge in 2025, with 24,826 cases. Learn about the campaign's focus on student awareness and curriculum integration.
Bombay High Court permits BMC to cut 45,675 mangroves for coastal road, citing public interest. Orders annual audit for 10 years on compensatory planting of 1.37 lakh trees in Palghar. Read the full verdict details.
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis asserts BJP's confidence ahead of polls, dismisses Uddhav & Raj Thackeray's impact, and details his role in Mumbai's infrastructure push. Read the full interview.
Union Ministry sanctions Rs 664.67 crore for upgrading 174 km of roads in Chhattisgarh. The projects aim to boost connectivity in remote and Naxal-affected areas. Read more.
Coastal Karnataka witnesses massive New Year tourist surge. Panambur Beach footfall hits 20,000+, temples see huge devotee crowds. Major infrastructure expansion underway. Explore the holiday rush details.
Amicus curiae Rohit Bras de Sa calls for a court-monitored task force to audit high-risk coastal establishments in Goa after the deadly Birch fire, citing systemic legal failures. Read the full demands.
Residents of Canacona raise alarm over illegal water sports, shacks violating CRZ norms, and power theft in Palolem & Agonda. Authorities struggle with enforcement, impacting tourism safety and turtle nesting sites. Read more.
A heartwarming video shows strangers on Mumbai's Coastal Road pushing a broken-down car to safety. This act of kindness has gone viral, showcasing the city's spirit.
The ambitious twin towers project on the new Zuari bridge faces delays as it awaits crucial CRZ, forest, and pollution board approvals. Key details and next steps inside.
Mangaluru launches thrilling helicopter rides during Karavali Utsava, offering breathtaking aerial views of the coast. Experience a unique break from routine. Book your flight now!
Japan approves a record 122.3-trillion-yen budget for 2026, focusing on defence and social security. PM Takaichi's spending sparks market fears over public debt and a weak yen. Read more.
India is set to become the first nation in the Indian Ocean region with over 100 villages certified as 'Tsunami Ready' by UNESCO-IOC. This community-driven initiative boosts coastal resilience against tsunamis and cyclones.
Surat Municipal Corporation plans a Rs 77 crore water infrastructure project near the airport to improve supply in Dumas, Sultanabad, and Bhimpore. Read about the new tanks and pipeline network.
Following the deadly Birch fire, Goa's CRZ violations are exposed. GCZMA received 555 complaints in 5 years but executed only 138 demolitions. Read the shocking details of enforcement failures.
Odisha govt rolls out new policies to accelerate the Bhubaneswar–Cuttack–Puri–Paradip Economic Region (BCPPER), projected to contribute 33% of state GSDP by 2047. Read details on the mega development plan.
Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy requests Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw to launch a Vande Bharat Express between Bengaluru and Madgaon, Goa, citing public demand and improved rail infrastructure. This move aims to boost connectivity and tourism.
A massive fire destroyed the popular Jamming Goat shack at Utorda beach in Goa early Sunday. No injuries reported. The cause is suspected to be a short circuit. Read the full report.
KPCC's Padmaraj R Poojary hails the Karnataka Hate Speech and Hate Crimes Bill, 2025, as crucial for social harmony. The bill targets inflammatory rhetoric linked to recent murders.
Sophrosyne Technologies, a health-tech semiconductor startup, sets up its R&D centre in Udupi, Karnataka. It raised $2M seed funding, plans to expand its team to over 50. Read more about this Silicon Beach expansion.
Mangaluru court sentences Joseph TE to 5 years rigorous imprisonment and a Rs 50,000 fine under the NDPS Act for possessing over 2kg of ganja in 2008. Read the full details of the long-pending case.
Goa authorities seal Anjuna's Curlies Restaurant after NGT upholds demolition order. The action is part of a statewide crackdown on illegal coastal structures. Read the full story.
Goa authorities seal the popular Curlies beachfront eatery in Anjuna for Coastal Regulation Zone violations. This follows a major crackdown after the Arpora nightclub fire.
Ahead of BMC polls, 400 families in Mumbai's Breach Candy demand a corporator from their locality. Survey highlights civic issues and a crucial demand for a Coastal Road exit. Read the full report.