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.
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.
MMC Chairperson Damodar Shirodkar warns against illegal roadside vendors in Margao, citing traffic congestion and unfair competition. Citizens question delayed action ahead of Christmas.
Engineers in Ajmer held a pen-down strike demanding safety after advocates attacked a senior PWD engineer. The Bar Association also suspended work over facility issues. Read the full story.
Global players' union FIFPRO criticises AIFF's move to create a federation-controlled National Players' Association, warning it undermines player rights. Read the full conflict 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.
Mussoorie administration clears Mall Road vendors post-Dec 20 deadline. 80 rehabilitated under Street Vendors Act. Traders welcome move, citing aesthetics & traffic. Details inside.
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.
Former Uttar Pradesh Ranji Trophy cricketer Inderpal Singh Gehlot has been elected to the UPCA apex council. Nominated by the Indian Cricketers' Association, he brings his experience as a player and selector to the role.
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.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi accuses TMC of 'maha jungle raj' in Bengal, promising to end corruption and appeasement. Read his full statement and political implications.
Delays in Telangana's 2025 NEET-PG counselling leave 3,000+ medical aspirants in uncertainty. Students demand urgent action from KNRUHS to speed up the process and prevent loss of seats. Read more.
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.
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 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.
West Bengal govt's business conclave attracts Rs 43,000+ crore investment pledges from JSW, ITC, Ultratech & others. Major projects in power, manufacturing & hospitality announced. Read details.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah will visit West Bengal on December 29-30 to assess BJP's poll readiness and strategy, following PM Modi's December 20 rally in Nadia. Details inside.
GSI surveys reveal 9 potential gold sites & rare earth deposits in West Bengal. Details on Purulia-Bankura belt, resource estimates, and political hurdles. Read the full report.
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.
A widespread shutdown hit Western UP as traders, doctors, and lawyers united to demand a High Court bench. Markets, schools, and OPDs closed across over 20 districts in a historic protest.
Acting on Supreme Court orders, Chandigarh Municipal Corporation conducted a major enforcement drive, issuing 310 challans to unregistered vendors encroaching public spaces. Details inside.
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.
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.
Karnataka Street Vendors Association warns Greater Bengaluru Authority of protest over delayed ID cards, seeks permission for tarpaulin shelters. Read the full story.
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.
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.
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.