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.
NWS issues coastal flood advisories for NYC, Long Island, New Jersey ahead of storm. Colorado under red flag warning for high wildfire risk due to strong winds and low humidity. Stay informed.
Northbound traffic on Mumbai's coastal road was halted for 30 minutes after smoke from a minor fire under a promenade slab entered the tunnel. Officials suspect drug addicts may have caused the blaze. Read for details.
Tata Consultancy Services makes its largest acquisition since 2008, buying US-based Coastal Cloud for $700 million. This marks a strategic pivot from organic growth to acquisitions, mirroring Accenture's playbook to tackle slowing outsourcing revenue and
A Goan fishing canoe with four fishermen, missing since Monday, was located off Karwar and brought to Talpona jetty. The rescue involved the Indian Coast Guard and Goa coastal police. Read the full story.
Nagpur's Hingna industrial estate faces severe air, water, and noise pollution from RMC plants, threatening worker health and productivity. Industry body demands urgent government action. Read the full report.
Bombay High Court grants BMC permission for Mumbai Coastal Road project affecting 102 hectares of mangroves. BMC commits to compensatory afforestation with a 10-year monitoring plan. Details inside.
Explore the rich, lesser-known Christmas cake traditions of Coastal India. Discover the history and recipes of Goa's Baath cake and Kerala's plum cake, infused with local flavours. Bake your own slice of heritage this festive season!
Deputy CM Eknath Shinde announces a Rs 750-crore central park at Mahalaxmi Racecourse, an underground sports complex, and key civic projects for Mumbai and Thane just before the model code of conduct.
Indian scientists discover two new species of polychaete worms in East Midnapore, highlighting coastal biodiversity and pollution resilience. Read the full report.
NASA's Sentinel-6B satellite, launched Nov 17, will track 90% of Earth's oceans. Its data is vital for India's storm forecasts, coastal planning, and national security. Discover its 6 major benefits.
Kerala's coastal communities voice frustration as displacement projects and policy changes threaten livelihoods. Key issues like Coastal Highway compensation and CRZ amendments remain unaddressed by representatives. Read more.
The Indian Air Force will conduct a major air exercise in the Arabian Sea near Pakistan's coastal airspace on December 10 and 11. Get the latest details on the planned maneuvers and regional implications.
Andhra Pradesh's Coastal Security Police struggle with broken boats and staff shortages, leaving strategic coastline exposed. Officials reveal plans for drones and upgrades. Read more.
NITK Surathkal's Coastal Conclave united 30 CEOs to forge a sustainable, tech-driven economic vision for Mangaluru, aligning with Atmanirbhar Bharat and Sagarmala.
An IIT-Bombay team will visit the Veer Savarkar flyover site in Goregaon to evaluate a new connector proposal using monopile tech, avoiding demolition. Read the latest updates.
Kerala High Court mandates the Water Resources Additional Chief Secretary to prevent damage from erosion in Edavanakkad. The order follows a PIL seeking a 2.4km seawall. Read the full story.
IMD issues orange alert for coastal Tamil Nadu, predicting heavy rainfall on Dec 1. Chennai schools closed for safety. Stay informed on weather updates.
Cyclonic Storm Ditwah has weakened into deep depression but continues to bring heavy rainfall, strong winds to Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh coasts. IMD issues alerts, fishing banned till December 2.
Udupi's religious leaders propose international airport, Mangaluru-Udupi metro & infrastructure upgrades to PM Modi. Plan aims to boost tourism, trade & tech in coastal Karnataka.