Tamil Nadu govt mandates ration shops to prepare Pongal 2026 gift tokens for 2 crore beneficiaries by Jan 2. Door-to-door distribution & staggered collection to avoid crowds. Details inside.
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Tamil Nadu mandates fair price shops to ready Pongal 2026 gift tokens for 2 crore beneficiaries by January 2. Door-to-door distribution to begin soon. Get the full schedule and details here.
Punjab government begins relocating liquor and meat kiosks from Amritsar's historic Walled City. The move aims to preserve the sanctity of the holy city. Read more about the new policy and its impact.
Amritsar Municipal Corporation initiates the relocation of liquor and meat shops from the historic Walled City to new commercial complexes. Learn about the plan and its impact.
Residents of Chandigarh's Sector 38 West protest against meat shops operating near a temple. Police intervene to maintain law and order. Details on the ongoing dispute.
Patna's district magistrate has ordered immediate verification of over 100,000 pending ration cards and expedited processing of 13,638 applications to ensure eligible beneficiaries receive grains without delay.
Ranchi faces a public health crisis as numerous meat shops flout hygiene laws, slaughtering animals in the open. The Jharkhand High Court has ordered immediate action. Read more.
Himachal Pradesh drug control authorities investigate over 80 chemist shops for suspicious sales of psychotropic substances. Major crackdown follows intelligence reports.
Surat SOG police raided three hookah outlets in City Light, seizing 738 hookahs, including AK-47 shaped designs. Three owners detained. Details on the crackdown inside.
Odisha Police enhance night security with checkpoints from 1 AM to 5 AM to protect women workers and tourists. New law allows women's night shifts. Read details.
Odisha assembly passes bill allowing women night shifts with safety measures and exempts small shops from key regulations. Daily work hours increased, overtime limits raised.
Bokaro Steel Limited and district administration razed three dozen illegal shops and eateries in Sector 4 City Centre. Officials warn more action is coming. Read the full details.
Two jewellery shop owners on NDA Road in Pune bravely resisted armed robbers on consecutive days, preventing theft despite sustaining injuries. Police investigating possible connections between both incidents.
Municipal Corporation of Delhi conducts anti-encroachment drive near RSS headquarters, removes 15 illegal shops and temporary structures. Action follows complaints about traffic congestion.
Tamil Nadu Tasmac employees announce statewide strike on December 3 protesting new bottle buyback scheme. Workers cite health risks and increased workload. Read full details.
Rajasthan High Court directs state government to remove 1,102 liquor shops near highways within two months, citing alarming rise in drunk driving accidents. Court prioritizes public safety over revenue.
Telangana High Court Justice B Vijaysen Reddy criticized rapid liquor shop expansion, suggesting state needs new name. Hearing petition against wine shop in residential area.
Telangana High Court judge Justice B Vijaysen Reddy criticized the rapid expansion of liquor outlets while hearing a petition against a wine shop in residential area. Read more about the court's strong observations.
Security agencies intensify checks on hardware and chemical shops in Kashmir following Delhi blast revelations. Authorities implement strict monitoring protocols.
J&K Police launches inspections at chemical shops and industries to prevent ammonium nitrate misuse following the Red Fort explosion. Stay informed on security measures.
Arunachalam Vellayan, former Murugappa chairman, passed away at 72. His bold retail vision led Coromandel International to serve 3 million farmers through 1,000 Growmor shops. Read his legacy.
Karnataka introduces app-based monitoring for fair price shops, linking ePoS with electronic weighing machines to ensure beneficiaries receive exact ration quantities. Stay informed about this governance innovation.
UP Cabinet amends Shops Act to include clinics, architects & tax consultants with 20+ staff. Old-age pension to be automated via Family ID. Read more for details.
Karnataka government unifies Shops Act across state, extends applicability to all establishments with 10+ workers. Major labor law reform for business consistency.
In a strategic move ahead of Bihar's 2025 assembly elections, liquor shops near the state border in Uttar Pradesh's Deoria district will remain closed from November 4. This preventive measure aims to curb illegal liquor smuggling and maintain election int
Income Tax raids intensify in Sabarimala gold investigation, targeting Chennai firm, Bengaluru flat, and Bellary jewellery outlets as authorities follow the money trail in the missing temple gold case.
In a landmark move, Delhi government lifts restrictions on women working night shifts across sectors, except liquor shops. New notification ensures enhanced safety measures and empowerment.
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National Highways Authority of India directs demolition of 10 commercial establishments along NH-27 near Navagraha Cremation ground for road safety and public convenience.