UP Has Highest Backlog of Pocso Cases in India
Uttar Pradesh accounts for one-third of India's pending Pocso cases. A new study reveals a high disposal rate but low convictions, highlighting systemic challenges.
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Goa's First Lift & Escalator FOB Work Starts in Bambolim
Construction of Goa's first foot overbridge with lift and escalator at Bambolim's Fulancho Khuris shrine begins. The Rs 6 crore project aims to prevent fatal accidents on the busy highway. Read details.
Delhi's Rs 98 Lakh Misting System to Fight Dust Pollution
Delhi's PWD plans an automatic misting system from Badarpur to Prahladpur to tackle dust. The Rs 98.13 lakh project is part of a larger Rs 23.3 crore plan for city hotspots.
Delhi road signs to get mandatory QR codes for details
Delhi PWD mandates QR codes on all new road signs, revealing manufacturer and warranty info. Citizens can soon scan to file complaints via the PWD Sewa app for better accountability.
Nagpur's Flooded Narendra Nagar Underpass Gets Permanent Fix
After a decade of chaos, Nagpur's notorious Narendra Nagar Railway underpass gets a Rs 9 crore World Bank-funded project to end waterlogging. New pumps and sewage work aim for a 2026 completion.
Coimbatore Crime Rate Falls, Drug Cases Increase in 2025
Coimbatore sees a significant drop in serious crimes like murder and assault in 2025, though drug peddling cases rise. Police report higher conviction rates but struggle with burglaries. Read the full analysis.
Security Guard Steals Rs 40,000 from Kochi Women's Hostel
Thrikkakara police arrest a security guard for stealing Rs 40,000 from a PWD hostel in Kakkanad. The theft occurred during Onam holidays, solved using fingerprint access data and phone location. Read the full investigation details.
Himachal CM Sukhu Directs Speedy Disposal of Land Cases
Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu mandates weekly hearings for land partition cases and sets a March 31 deadline for corrections. Aiming for transparency, he orders a comprehensive land data compilation.
Delhi sanctions Rs 38 crore for two flyover repairs
Delhi PWD secures over Rs 38 crore for critical repairs on ageing Zakira and Seelampur flyovers to enhance commuter safety and structural strength. Details inside.
ACB Vijayawada: 115 Cases in 2025, 46% Conviction Rate
The Anti-Corruption Bureau in Vijayawada registered 115 cases in 2025, achieving a 46% conviction rate. DG Atul Singh outlines plans for 2026, including AI tools to fight graft. Read more.
Armed Security for Delhi's Signature Bridge After Thefts
Delhi PWD deploys armed guards at Signature Bridge to curb rising theft and vandalism. Read about the new security measures and the bridge's troubled history.
Armed Guards for Delhi's Signature Bridge to Curb Theft
Delhi PWD to deploy armed security at Signature Bridge after increased theft & damage. Plan includes armed night guards. Read details on the new security measures.
Kochi: 8 drug cases, 116 drunk driving cases on NYE
Ernakulam Rural Police's special drive on New Year's Eve led to 8 narcotics cases & 116 for drunk driving. 1200 officers ensured peaceful celebrations. Read the full report.
Bihar Govt May Take Cognisance of Land Cases Against Lalu
Bihar Deputy CM Vijay Kumar Sinha stated the state government could examine land-related cases against RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav if raised in public forums. Read the latest political developments.
Delhi Assembly hires monkey experts to mimic langur calls
Delhi's PWD seeks skilled experts to mimic langur calls and scare monkeys from Vidhan Sabha. New tender worth Rs 17.5 lakh aims to solve persistent simian menace for safety of legislators and staff.
Salt Lake Stadium repair approved after December vandalism
West Bengal PWD gets Nabanna's approval to repair Salt Lake Stadium, damaged during Messi's visit. Committee investigates, restoration to start in January. Read details.
6,300 Trees to be Felled in Rajaji Tiger Reserve for Roads
Two PWD road projects threaten to fell 6,300 trees in Rajaji Tiger Reserve's core zone, raising alarms over impact on tigers, elephants, and habitat fragmentation. Read more.
Delhi's Rs 3.8 Crore Plan to Fix Monsoon Drainage
Delhi PWD launches four major drainage projects worth over Rs 3.8 crore to combat waterlogging in flood-prone areas like Savitri Cinema Road and Okhla. Read the full plan.
Porvorim Water Supply Restricted After Pipeline Breakdown
A major pipeline breakdown in Mapusa disrupts water supply to Porvorim. PWD announces restricted supply as repairs are completed. Residents face shortages during peak tourism season.
Madikeri: 20-Year-Old Damaged Road Sparks Villager Protest
Angry villagers in Maragodu, Madikeri, protested the 20-year neglect of the Maragodu-Katlekadu road. Officials promised repairs after KSRTC buses stopped plying. Read the full story.
Illegal Gurgaon restaurant on govt land razed, owner a habitual criminal
Gurgaon police demolished an illegal restaurant built on PWD land by a habitual offender. The accused, Rajat alias Rikki, has over 10 criminal cases. Read about the crackdown on crime-linked properties.
Tree in middle of Nagpur road poses major safety risk
A newly built stretch of Nagpur's Besa-Pipla road has a dangerous flaw: a full-grown tree left in the carriageway. Commuters call it a death trap. Read about the oversight and delays.
Nagpur Road-Widening Project Creates Dangerous Obstruction
A road-widening project at Nagpur's Shatabdi Square has backfired, leaving a full-grown tree in the middle of the carriageway, severely disrupting traffic and raising safety concerns. Read more about this planning lapse.
Hubballi Flyover: MG Park Land Acquired for Road Widening
Hubballi's flyover project advances as land from Mahatma Gandhi Park is acquired to build a 7-metre concrete road and drain. The upgrade from asphalt promises better infrastructure. Read more.
2 New Pontoon Bridges in Prayagraj for Magh Mela Traffic
PWD to build two extra pontoon bridges over Ganga at Phaphamau for Magh Mela, operational until May to ease congestion. Read about the construction timeline and traffic plans.
Kerala HC: PwD Rank List Extended to May 2026
Kerala govt extends PwD rank list validity to May 31, 2026 for backlog vacancies in aided schools. High Court adjourns hearing after state's submission. Details inside.
Ajmer Engineers Strike Over Attack on PWD Official
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.
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.
Belagavi's First Flyover Approved at Rs 275.5 Crore
Belagavi's long-awaited first flyover, a 2 km Elevated Corridor from Hotel Sankam to Dharmaveer Sambhaji Maharaj Chowk, gets administrative approval. Read about the project's details and impact.
Chandigarh Resolves 1,170 Long-Pending Estate Cases
Chandigarh's estate office resolves 1,170 long-pending cases in a major drive. Over 500 cases were more than a decade old. Read about the cleanup effort.
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