Ranchi's Public Water Taps in Filthy Condition, Health Risk
Public drinking water taps across Ranchi are in a state of neglect, surrounded by garbage and filth, raising severe health concerns for hundreds of daily users. Read the full investigation.
Public drinking water taps across Ranchi are in a state of neglect, surrounded by garbage and filth, raising severe health concerns for hundreds of daily users. Read the full investigation.
A case has been registered in Karnataka's Hebri taluk for unauthorized digging of a public road. Police investigate the illegal activity causing public inconvenience.
Two separate road accidents in Buldhana district claimed three lives and left ten seriously injured on Monday. A motorcycle-bus collision and a taxi ditch fall disrupted traffic. Read for details.
HSVP begins road safety project in Panchkula, repairing damaged kerbs and road turns in Sectors 1, 3, and 5. The work includes concrete repairs and a one-year maintenance guarantee. Read details.
The Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB), a key US media funding body for nearly 60 years, has voted to dissolve after Congress withdrew its federal funding. This marks a major shift for public media, impacting hundreds of local stations. Learn about
A 45-year-old man died after being hit by a speeding vehicle on Nakodar Road in Jalandhar. Police have registered a case and are investigating the fatal road accident.
Kerala's Education Minister V Sivankutty retracted a statement about not contesting from Nemom, blaming misinterpretation. The episode highlights the high-stakes battle for this key constituency. Read the full story.
Chandigarh Municipal Corporation earmarks 10 key locations for mobile toilets and water tankers to improve public sanitation and water access for residents and visitors.
Senior judge Zaibunnisa inaugurates National Road Safety Month in Mangaluru, highlighting overspeeding and drunken driving as major causes. Public awareness and legal knowledge are crucial for saving lives.
The Pune Public Policy Festival is back at Gokhale Institute on Jan 9-10, 2026, exploring 'Decoding Technology and Society'. Discover insights on tech's role in India's global future. Read more!
Srinath Sridharan critiques India's 'POHA' culture, where civic failures causing death are tolerated if they don't affect personal comfort. Read his stark analysis.
Two young labourers on a motorcycle were killed in a hit-and-run accident on Hardoi-Unnao road near Raukarna intersection. The speeding car driver fled the scene. Read the full report.
India's parliamentary committee plans heightened oversight of two dozen state-run firms in strategic sectors like nuclear energy and rare earths, aiming to boost compliance and performance. Learn about the impact on India's economic growth.
A Kolkata-born techie's video confronting a group singing Bollywood songs on a Vietnam cruise lounge goes viral, igniting a global debate on public etiquette and cultural sensitivity while traveling.
Delhi PWD mandates QR codes on all new road signs, revealing manufacturer and warranty info. Citizens can soon scan to file complaints via the PWD Sewa app for better accountability.
Rajasthan transport dept launches a 30-day road safety drive from Jan 1-30. Initiatives include reflective tapes on 3000 vehicles, clearing black spots, and school workshops. Read the full plan.
Kerala govt approves land acquisition for Kochi's crucial 4km east-west corridor. Project aims to ease city congestion after decades of delay. Read details on compensation & timeline.
Bengaluru's key Kamaraj Road stretch between MG Road and Cubbon Road is now fully open, ending a six-year closure for Metro work. This move is set to significantly improve traffic flow and connectivity between Commercial Street and Brigade Road. Read more
North Goa road safety council reviews rising accidents, highlights failure to use MV Act's Section 198A against officials for faulty infrastructure. Calls for urgent accountability.
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.
A staggering 2.8 million passengers opted for public transport in Berlin on New Year's Eve, setting a new record and showcasing a shift towards sustainable celebrations. Discover the details behind this massive movement.
Dhubri transport authorities launch a unique National Road Safety Month campaign, rewarding compliant bikers with roses while penalizing violators. Initiatives include rallies, street plays, and reflector tape distribution in fog.
A Kerala special tahsildar sold a public road near Nemom railway station to Indian Railways for ₹1.15 crore, hiding the fact it was a public thoroughfare. Residents fight for justice as bureaucracy ignores logic.
A special tahsildar in Thiruvananthapuram sold a public road to railways for Rs 1.15 crore, leaving residents stranded. Discover the Kafkaesque battle for an alternative road and the bureaucratic lies exposed by RTI.
Ludhiana records 400 road deaths in 2023, ranking 7th nationally for fatalities due to poor roads. Experts warn the crisis is under-reported. Read the full investigation.
Tragic bus accident in Almora: 7 dead, 12 injured after vehicle falls 160ft into gorge. Details on rescue, victims, and safety concerns. Read the full report.
Goa's road safety council mandates rapid rollout of camera-based challaning, highway safety audits, and helmets for pillion riders. Key decisions aim to curb accidents in the state.
Thiruvananthapuram civic body seeks Rs 5 crore for 10 mobile toilet units to address public sanitation shortage and poor hygiene, following a zero cleanliness score in Swachh Survekshan 2023.
Goa sees a sharp 33% rise in fatal road accidents and 37% increase in deaths in Nov 2025 vs last year. Tourist season & reduced traffic enforcement cited as key reasons. Details inside.
Ama Buses in Odisha's capital region have been involved in over 25 accidents since June 2024, causing 10 deaths. Despite HC directives, safety concerns persist. Read the full investigation.