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Rudrapur bans meat sales every Tuesday from 2026
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.
Illegal Thursday Market Cripples Jaipur's Mahesh Nagar
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.
Nagpur: Family feud over ancestral land ends in gunfire
A long-standing property dispute in Nagpur's Gumgaon village erupted in violence as an uncle allegedly shot his nephew. Five injured, two critical. Police probe feud & firearm license.
SC Sets Deadline for Chandigarh Vendor Encroachment Cases
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.
Delhi vendor's 25-year fight against air pollution
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.
Illegal Festive Stalls Cause Traffic Chaos in Margao
MMC Chairperson Damodar Shirodkar warns against illegal roadside vendors in Margao, citing traffic congestion and unfair competition. Citizens question delayed action ahead of Christmas.
Delhi's Street Food Festival Ends on High Note
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.
Noida Residents Battle Vendors, Traffic Snarls in Sectors 119-121
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 MC's Anti-Encroachment Drive: 92 Challans Issued
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.
Goa's Rs 34 Lakh Plan to Stop Highway Encroachments
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.
Mussoorie Mall Road Vendors Removed, Shifted to 5 Spots
Mussoorie administration clears Mall Road vendors post-Dec 20 deadline. 80 rehabilitated under Street Vendors Act. Traders welcome move, citing aesthetics & traffic. Details inside.
Chandigarh HC: Footpaths are for pedestrians, dismisses vendors' plea
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 MC fines 126 vendors in encroachment drive
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.
City's Street Vendors Suffer Due to Law Inaction
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.
Ex-CM Rawat Protests for Mussoorie Street Vendors
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.
Madurai Vendors Protest Over Shop E-Tender Dispute
Madurai's Subramaniyapuram market vendors protest, alleging broken promises as e-tenders for their renovated shops were given to outsiders. Deputy mayor supports their demand for justice.
Panchkula bans coloured lights at vegetable stalls after exposé
Panchkula Municipal Corporation cracks down on vendors using coloured lights to mask produce quality. White lights mandated, fines issued. Read how public complaints led to action.
Bengaluru vendors warn protest over delayed ID cards
Bengaluru street vendors allege BBMP's failure to issue ID cards a year after survey, leading to police harassment and illegal fines. Union warns of protests if demands are not met.
Chandigarh MC cracks down on 310 illegal street vendors
Acting on Supreme Court orders, Chandigarh Municipal Corporation conducted a major enforcement drive, issuing 310 challans to unregistered vendors encroaching public spaces. Details inside.
Hyderabad: 2 killed as speeding car hits roadside tent
Two persons from Madhya Pradesh were killed and one injured when a speeding car driven by an unlicensed driver rammed into their roadside tent in Hyderabad's Mailardevpally. Read the full details of the tragic accident.
Cuttack's Rs 8.5 Crore Barabati Food Court Still Not Operational
The Rs 8.5 crore Barabati food court in Cuttack, inaugurated in August, remains non-functional. Vendors and residents express frustration as procedural delays stall the project meant to boost tourism and hygiene.
Bengaluru Vendors Warn of Protest Over Pending ID Cards
Karnataka Street Vendors Association warns Greater Bengaluru Authority of protest over delayed ID cards, seeks permission for tarpaulin shelters. Read the full story.
SC to Manimajra Vendors: Vacate Public Spaces in 48 Hours
Supreme Court directs unauthorized vendors in Chandigarh's Manimajra to clear public spaces within 48 hours. Administration must submit compliance report by Thursday. Details inside.
Illegal highway vendors heighten accident risk in Ludhiana fog
Unauthorized vendors on Ludhiana's highways are creating severe safety hazards during dense fog, leading to accidents. Authorities are urged to take immediate action to clear these encroachments.
Bengaluru Street Vendors Face Eviction Despite Protection Law
Thousands of Bengaluru street vendors face eviction without designated zones, despite the 2014 Protection Act. Officials cite obstruction, while vendors plead for livelihood. Read the full report.
Worker killed in firecracker unit explosion in Bijnor, UP
A tragic explosion at a licensed firecracker manufacturing unit in Uttar Pradesh's Bijnor district claims a worker's life. Police investigation underway to determine the cause. Read the full report.
Trichy clears 1.2 km of encroachments, creates no-vending zones
Trichy Corporation designates two congested stretches as no-vending zones to ease traffic. Over 500 vendors to be relocated to six new sites in a phased move. Details inside.
Pratapgarh Police nab drug peddler, seize ganja and weapons
Pratapgarh police arrested drug peddler Ramnarayan Mishra, seizing 1.120 kg ganja, licensed firearms, and cartridges. Another peddler, Anil Mishra, was also arrested. Read the full details.
Chandigarh MC issues 47 challans in anti-encroachment drive
Chandigarh Municipal Corporation's special drive removes unauthorized stalls from parks & green belts, issuing 47 challans. Action aims to ease congestion for morning walkers.
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