Ludhiana's railway station redevelopment enforces a ban on heating sources for food vendors, impacting sales and leaving commuters with cold snacks during a cold wave. Read about the safety directive and its economic fallout.
Housing Minister Krushna Mahapatra opens 'Srujan' canteen at Kharavela Bhawan for 700+ staff. Meanwhile, Odisha Khadya Mahotsav's chowmein stall stirs debate on authentic Odia cuisine. Read more.
Trichy Corporation installs medians on Kaliyammankoil Street to prevent vendor encroachment. Residents warn the 14-metre-wide road is too narrow, fearing increased traffic snarls. Read the full story.
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.
Ghaziabad Municipal Corporation launches a first-of-its-kind drone survey on Kala Patthar Road and Maliwara Chowk to assess illegal encroachment by street vendors before taking enforcement action.
Indiranagar police in Nashik detained eight Bangladeshi nationals without valid documents. The group, including six women, had been working locally. Read the full investigation details.
As temperatures plunge in Patna, makeshift winter markets spring up across the city. Vendors report soaring demand for carpets, rugs, and warm clothing as residents battle the chill in concrete homes. Discover the seasonal economic boom.
Street vendors in Chandigarh, Mohali, and Kharar are thriving by moving to cheaper locations and offering lower prices, challenging established retailers. Discover their winning strategy.
South Delhi Municipal Corporation demolishes an illegally constructed property in Amar Colony. Five individuals, including the property owner, have been booked for obstruction. Read the full report.
Rudrapur Municipal Corporation enforces a weekly meat & fish sale ban on Tuesdays starting Jan 2026 to improve public hygiene, health, and respect religious sentiments. Details inside.
Residents of Jaipur's Mahesh Nagar face severe traffic chaos and blocked emergency access due to an illegal weekly market. Read their urgent plea to the municipal corporation.
Delhi Police's 2025 crackdown sees a record 2,200 Bangladeshi nationals deported for illegal stay and fake documents. Read about the unprecedented enforcement drive.
Supreme Court directs Punjab & Haryana HC to decide pending vendor land occupation cases in 3 weeks. Chandigarh admin must file affidavit on removal action. Key details inside.
Lal Babu, a Delhi vegetable seller, faces toxic smog daily for 14 hours. His story reveals the human cost of the city's air pollution crisis and its impact on livelihoods. Read more.
Delhi's MCD has ordered the removal of an unauthorized mosque-like structure and banquet hall at Ramleela Ground following a High Court directive. Read the full report on the investigation.
MMC Chairperson Damodar Shirodkar warns against illegal roadside vendors in Margao, citing traffic congestion and unfair competition. Citizens question delayed action ahead of Christmas.
Gurgaon police raided an illegal liquor party at a Bhondsi farmhouse, arresting 16 foreigners staying illegally. Over Rs 5 lakh worth of alcohol and cash seized. Read the full details.
GLADA demolishes three illegal colonies in Ludhiana's Mundian Kalan, Sekhewal & Kanganwal. FIRs recommended against developers for fraud. Details on the crackdown here.
Madras High Court directs Tamil Nadu Chief Secretary to act as only 135 criminal cases were filed for 1,439 illegal mining incidents detected since 2020. Read the shocking details.
Delhi's Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium hosted the 15th National Street Food Festival, featuring over 500 vendors from 27 states. Union Ministers inaugurated the vibrant celebration of India's street food culture.
Residents of Noida's 100x sectors face daily traffic jams and sleepless nights due to rampant unauthorised vending. Despite complaints, authorities fail to act. Read the full report.
Chandigarh Municipal Corporation's Sunday drive removed illegal vendors from footpaths in Sector 15, 41, 22 & Manimajra. 92 challans issued. Officials warn of regular action to decongest areas. Read more.
North Goa District Road Safety Committee proposes hiring 3 patrol vehicles for PWD to tackle encroachments on NH 66 & NH 748. Proposal awaits state govt sanction. Details inside.
Assam Police and BSF in a joint operation deported 19 illegal immigrants to Bangladesh. CM Himanta Biswa Sarma sends a strong message against infiltration. Read more.
Mussoorie administration clears Mall Road vendors post-Dec 20 deadline. 80 rehabilitated under Street Vendors Act. Traders welcome move, citing aesthetics & traffic. Details inside.
Brahmavar police register case after a pregnant woman's hospital visit exposes a group staying & working illegally at a resort. SP warns of security threat, mandates C-Form reporting.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has ruled that footpaths are solely for pedestrians, dismissing a vendors' petition against Chandigarh's eviction drive. Read the full judgment details.
Chandigarh Municipal Corporation's enforcement wing conducted a major drive against illegal vendors, issuing 126 challans to clear footpaths and ensure public safety. Read details.
The failure to implement the Street Vendors Act is causing daily hassles for vendors, disrupting traffic, and affecting pedestrians. Read more about the ongoing civic crisis.
Former Uttarakhand CM Harish Rawat sat on a strike in Mussoorie, opposing the displacement of Mall Road vendors. He demands viable resettlement with tourist access. The administration plans a vendor-free Mall Road from Dec 20.