Ludhiana MC cracks down on illegal construction, dues recovery
MC Commissioner Aaditya Dachalwal orders officials to expedite recovery of municipal dues and halt illegal constructions. Weekly targets set, strict action warned for non-compliance.
MC Commissioner Aaditya Dachalwal orders officials to expedite recovery of municipal dues and halt illegal constructions. Weekly targets set, strict action warned for non-compliance.
Mormugao Municipal Council recovers Rs 5 crore in principal dues from IOCL. MMC chief officer insists on Rs 3.5 crore interest, funds to benefit employees and laborers. Read the full story.
A Karnataka farmer's innovative model of combining solar power generation with agriculture yields Rs 1.2 crore annual income. Discover how this sustainable approach is being promoted by CM Siddaramaiah.
BKU-Tikait farmers continue protest in Meerut for 7th day, demanding pending sugarcane dues & action against procurement irregularities. Tikait warns of intensified agitation. #FarmersProtest #UttarPradesh
Kerala government settles electricity bill arrears of departments & KWA by netting off Rs 1,188.52 crore from KSEB's duty. Move follows court stay on duty remittance. Details inside.
RTI data reveals state & central govt bodies in Mumbai owe BMC over Rs 3,000 crore in property tax arrears. Only Rs 243 crore recovered in 5 years, raising burden on citizens. Read full details.
CAG report reveals Indian Railways failed to monetise vast vacant land, with only 1.6% developed. Over Rs 4,087 crore dues from private sidings remain unrecovered. Read the full audit findings.
Lucknow Central zone to disconnect power from Monday for prepaid meter users with negative balance. Consumers owe Rs 2.5 crore. Pay by Sunday to avoid cut.
In a landmark verdict, 3,288 workers of a closed Ahmedabad textile mill will finally receive Rs 27.87 crore in dues after a 36-year legal fight. The Gujarat High Court orders disbursement from auction proceeds.
Karnataka's popular free bus travel for women scheme faces a funding crisis as the government owes Rs 4,000 crore to transport corporations, threatening their operations. Read more on the financial strain.
Madras High Court directs Madurai corporation to pay lawyer's Rs 13 lakh dues, invoking Prophet Muhammad's principle of timely wages. Justice Swaminathan also flags high fees of law officers.
Maharashtra govt eliminates mandatory no-dues & inquiry certificates for retiring employees, ensuring timely pension processing. A major reform to prevent financial hardship.
Maharashtra govt scraps mandatory no-dues certificates for retiring employees, aiming to expedite pension processing and prevent financial hardship. Learn about the key reforms.
Vodafone Idea's stock surged after raising ₹3,3,00 crore via NCDs to fund capex. The move follows a Supreme Court breather on massive government dues. Analysts see further upside.
Ludhiana farmers submit memorandum to President, demanding intervention for Tamil Nadu farmer leaders sentenced to 13 years over a 2015 ONGC protest. Read about the nationwide solidarity.
ED facilitates payment of long-pending dues to Kingfisher Airlines' ex-staff. ₹312 crore transferred via liquidator after DRT approval. Read the full story.
Kerala govt & World Bank launch KERA project to forge 150 alliances between farmer companies & agri-businesses. Grants up to 60% (max Rs 2 Cr) available. Apply by Dec 31.
Union Coal Minister G Kishan Reddy criticises Congress govt's power plan for Telangana, warns of rising debt and high costs. Demands clarity on PPA and wage payments.
Enforcement Directorate recovers over Rs 311 crore for former Kingfisher Airlines employees under PMLA. A major step in victim-centric asset restoration. Read the full story.
A debt-ridden farmer from Chandrapur was allegedly advised by a moneylender to sell a kidney. Police confirm he has only one kidney. Read the shocking details.
Himachal Pradesh High Court threatens contempt action against Finance Secretary for defying Supreme Court order to clear pending dues of retired judges. Next hearing could trigger punitive steps.
Uttar Pradesh's smart prepaid meter rollout hits a snag as 29.1 lakh consumers owe Rs 904 crore. UPPCL review reveals billing issues and technical glitches. Read the full report.
Bigg Boss 19's Tanya Mittal faces fresh allegations from stylist Riddhima Sharma over unpaid fees and unreturned outfits. Sharma opens up about online trolling and broken promises. Read the full story.
A marginal farmer from Chandrapur was forced to sell his kidney after illegal moneylenders charged 40% monthly interest, trapping him in a Rs 74 lakh debt. Police have registered a case and arrested six accused. Read the full story.
Telangana High Court questions power department's inaction on GITAM University's ₹118.13 crore dues while poor face disconnection for small amounts. Hearing adjourned to Dec 22.
A recent decline in farmer suicides offers a fragile pause. This editorial argues for urgent, systemic action to transform this moment into a true turning point for Indian agriculture.
A desperate farmer from Maharashtra's Beed district sold his kidney to repay a loan. This shocking case highlights the deepening agrarian crisis and financial distress in rural India. Read the full story.
HD Kumaraswamy discloses a tragic toll of 2,809 farmer suicides in Karnataka since the 2023-24 fiscal year, highlighting unfulfilled loan promises. Read the full report on the deepening agrarian crisis.
BKU Doaba lifts protest at Phagwara sugar mill after talks but will gherao Jalandhar DC office on Dec 18 over pending cane dues. Farmers demand immediate payment.
The Builders Association of India has filed a writ petition in the Bombay High Court seeking clearance of pending government dues estimated at Rs 75,000-80,000 crore. Read the full story.