Maharashtra government sanctions ₹36.4 crore for the Panchkalyanak Pratishtha Mahotsav at Namokar Tirth in Nashik. The event from Feb 6-25 expects 10 lakh visitors. Read about the development plans.
A labourer's mysterious death at Jagarnath Mahto Medical College construction site in Bokaro led to worker protests and vandalism. Police intervened to control the situation. Read the full details.
Akshay Garg, a BJP leader and contractor, was fatally attacked by masked assailants at a road construction site in Korba's Keshla village. Police are investigating. Read the full report.
Bombay High Court orders BMC Commissioner & MPCB official to appear in person, citing 'absolute non-compliance' of pollution guidelines at Mumbai, Navi Mumbai sites. Read the damning report details.
Bombay High Court demands personal explanation from BMC Commissioner & MPCB chief for 'inaction' on air pollution. A committee report reveals widespread non-compliance at major construction sites. Read the full story.
Bombay High Court summons BMC and MPCB chiefs after a panel's survey of 36 sites reveals widespread non-compliance with pollution norms. Read about the court's stern action and findings.
An 8-year-old boy died after falling at a Sabarmati construction site, highlighting the absence of child safety facilities where labourers' families live. Read more about the investigation.
Manesar Municipal Commissioner directs officials to implement urgent measures to combat pollution. Key steps include water sprinkling, waste management, and strict enforcement of construction norms.
A construction supervisor in Pune has been arrested under BNS for negligence after an 18-year-old migrant worker fell to his death from the 15th floor. No safety gear was provided. Read the full investigation details.
Union Minister Bhupender Yadav stated the Sunderbans remains underdeveloped due to tourism monopolies and encroachment. He calls for political leadership to unlock its true potential as a UNESCO site.
Bhagalpur's Ghatora Wetland moves closer to becoming a Ramsar Site. Recent surveys recorded 65-70 bird species, boosting its international conservation prospects. Read more.
Prayagraj scholars demand official 'teerth kshetra' status for the city, seeking a 5-km sacred zone around Sangam. They also call for a ban on meat & alcohol and express concern over Hindu safety in Bangladesh. Read more.
A Coimbatore widow was allegedly conned by a married man she met online. He promised marriage, took ₹10 lakh & gold, then vanished. Police complaint filed. Read the shocking details.
Haryana Health Minister Aarti Rao announces a new district civil hospital on 21 acres in Hisar. The move comes as the existing hospital, near a protected monument, cannot be expanded. Read for details.
Gen Z and millennials joined a heritage tree-mapping event at Pune's Ganeshkhind Garden, highlighting rising interest in conservation. The activity comes as the PMC plans an STP in the area.
Satara forest department warns hoteliers at UNESCO site Kas Plateau over garbage dumping, citing increased man-animal conflict. Legal action threatened. Read more.
A joint task force rescued 12 children from hazardous work at a Dharapur construction site. The minors, aged 8-14, are now safe in a shelter. Read how citizens can help stop child labour.
Explore Unakoti, Tripura's enigmatic Shaivite site with colossal 7th-9th century rock carvings. Discover its myths, history, and new ₹12 crore push for tourism. Plan your visit!
A major fire destroyed 15 tin-roof quarters for construction workers at Candeur Crescent in Hyderabad. No casualties reported; short circuit suspected. Read the full report.
An 18-year-old diploma student, S Gowtham, died after falling from a scaffold at a Trichy Airport construction site. He was gaining practical experience with his uncle.
Two security guards at a protected heritage site in Buxar, Bihar, allege non-payment of salaries for 10 months, highlighting systemic failures in outsourced security for historical monuments. Read the full investigation.
Despite NGT's October order, Panchkula's Jhuriwala site remains clogged with garbage, spilling onto highways and causing health hazards. Residents plan to approach the Deputy Commissioner.
Gujarat's Khijadiya bird sanctuary, a Ramsar site, saw over 52,400 visitors in 2024-25. Bird species rose to 332. It will be a model at Vibrant Gujarat Conference.
A retaining wall collapse at a Surat construction site forced the evacuation of 192 apartments in Shiv Residency. Authorities suspend licenses of architect, engineer, and developer. Read for details.
The iconic Eurasian coot, once carpeting Wadhwana Lake in Vadodara, is vanishing. Bird counts have crashed from 21,000 to 7,000. Experts cite water levels and food scarcity. Read the full investigation.
Karnataka High Court issues interim order protecting 371 trees near Cantonment Station. No trees can be cut without permission. Next hearing on Feb 13, 2026. Read the full story.
Tamil Nadu CM M K Stalin inaugurates the Porunai Museum in Tirunelveli on Dec 21. The museum will house rare Iron Age artefacts from Sivakalai, India's oldest such site. Discover the history!
Karnataka High Court intervenes to protect Bengaluru's green cover, restraining tree felling at a Cantonment site and issuing notices to key ministries and state bodies. Read the full story.
Massive discovery of dinosaur footprints, likely from Plateosaurs, found on Alpine cliffs near a Winter Olympics site. The 200-million-year-old prints reveal ancient herds. Read more!
Pune Municipal Corporation mandates real-time air pollution sensors & LED indicators at large construction sites within 15 days. Non-compliance risks stop-work orders and fines. Learn the new rules.