Vadodara manhole death: Engineer suspended, Congress demands action
After a fatal manhole incident in Vadodara's Manjalpur, VMC suspends an engineer. Opposition Congress and activists demand accountability from higher officials. Read the full story.
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Vadodara Installs Bridge Cables for Uttarayan Safety
Ahead of Uttarayan, Vadodara Municipal Corporation installs GI cables on 17 bridges to protect commuters from sharp kite strings. The Rs 95,000 project aims to prevent injuries and fatalities. Read for safety tips.
Manhole death: Contractors booked, Congress targets VMC
Four days after a man died falling into an open drainage chamber in Vadodara, police book agency owners. Congress cites High Court order, seeks FIR against VMC Commissioner, corporators.
Nirmal Singh arrested in Canada after chase in stolen truck
Nirmal Singh, an Indian-origin man in Canada, faces multiple charges after a police chase in a stolen truck. Read the full details of the incident and the broader crackdown on licensing cartels.
Engineer suspended after manhole death in Vadodara
Vadodara Municipal Corporation suspends engineer, blacklists contractor after a 43-year-old man dies falling into an open manhole in Manjalpur. Read the full investigation details.
VMC's Green Drive: 550 Saplings Planted to Beautify Vijayawada
Vijayawada Municipal Corporation launches major greening initiative, planting 550 bougainvillea saplings and targeting 10,000 trees to reduce pollution and enhance city beauty. Read more.
Two Injured in Vadodara Stray Cow Bike Accident
Two men were injured after a stray cow collided with their bike in Vadodara's Khodiyarnagar. Locals criticize VMC for failing to control the city's stray cattle problem. Read more.
Vadodara: Man dies after falling into open manhole near water tank
Vadodara Municipal Corporation holds cleaning agency accountable for the death of Vipulsinh Zala, who fell into an uncovered manhole near Manjalpur water tank. Read about the negligence and the actions taken.
Jamshedpur: 2 youths die in dumper-bike collision
Two young men from Adityapur died in a horrific accident in Jugsalai, Jamshedpur, after a speeding dumper hit their bike. Police confirm neither victim was wearing a helmet. Read the full details.
Manjalpur Water Supply Affected Friday for Tank Cleaning
Vadodara Municipal Corporation's cleaning of Manjalpur water tanks will disrupt supply on Friday evening. Service to resume gradually from Saturday morning. Details inside.
Gujarat HC halts Vadodara building over society NOC row
Gujarat High Court stays construction of a 10-storey building in Vadodara for lacking NOC from housing society, highlighting bylaws supremacy. Read the full legal dispute details.
Greater Vijayawada Proposal Gains Momentum After 20 Years
The decades-old demand to create a Greater Vijayawada by merging 75 surrounding villages is back. Residents cite stark development gaps in water, roads, and sanitation. MPs and MLAs have appealed to CM Naidu.
Motorcyclist killed in Pune hit-and-run, brother injured
A tragic hit-and-run on Manjari-Mundhwa road claims life of Bhushan Ahirrao (35). Brother Pankaj (32) injured. Police hunt for truck driver using CCTV. Read the full report.
Vadodara civic body proposes Rs 230 crore projects before polls
Vadodara Municipal Corporation seeks approval for Rs 230 crore in development works, including swimming pools, a yoga centre, and pond beautification, ahead of civic elections. Key meeting scheduled for Friday.
US Licence Crackdown Hits Sikh Truck Driver, Sparks Fear
Arash Singh, a Sikh truck driver in the US, faces losing his commercial licence under new federal rules. The crackdown follows fatal crashes and impacts thousands of immigrant drivers. Read more.
Vadodara garbage EVs charged at ward office, contractor ordered to stop
A contractor in Vadodara used a municipal ward office's electricity to charge door-to-door garbage collection EVs, sparking controversy. The facility was ordered removed after a citizen spotted it. Read the full details.
Gurgaon cab driver arrested after harassing passenger
A Rapido cab driver in Gurgaon was arrested for misbehaviour and abandoning a woman on a deserted road. The incident occurred on Dec 15, leading to an FIR under new laws.
Senior Citizen Killed in Gwalior Dumper Accident
A 92-year-old man was tragically killed in Gwalior when a gravel dumper overturned on him. The driver fled. Read the full details of the shocking incident.
Siblings killed in expressway hit-and-run, child critical
A brother and sister died on the spot after a dumper truck hit their motorcycle on the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway near Faridabad. The woman's 3-year-old son is injured. Driver fled.
Two Youths Mowed Down by Dumper in Prayagraj
Two young men, Vikash Mishra (35) and Ankur Khare (30), were tragically killed by a speeding dumper near Shastri Bridge in Prayagraj. The driver is absconding. Read the full report.
Teen dies in dumper hit-and-run in Prayagraj
A 16-year-old girl was crushed to death by a speeding dumper in Prayagraj's Kaushambi district. Foggy weather blamed as driver flees. Police investigation underway.
VMC Pauses Coercive Action on Temples After Seers' Protest
Varanasi Municipal Corporation assures no coercive action against religious sites after seers protest integrated tax bills. Commissioner clarifies tax exemptions for charitable institutions.
Indian-origin driver charged with rape in California
Simranjit Singh Sekhon, an Indian-origin ride-share driver, faces serious charges for allegedly raping an unconscious passenger in Ventura County. Read the shocking details of the case.
Indian-origin driver arrested for alleged rape of passenger
Simranjit Singh Sekhon, a 35-year-old rideshare driver, has been arrested and charged with raping an unconscious, intoxicated passenger in California. Police fear more victims exist. Read the full report.
Vadodara's Rs 62 Cr Road Projects Stalled After October Approval
Vadodara Municipal Corporation cleared 30 road projects worth Rs 62 crore in October, but work remains stalled. Officials cite utility surveys, while critics fear cost escalation. Details inside.
Bhavani Deeksha 2025: 380 Tonnes Waste, Massive Cleanup
Vijayawada's 5-day Bhavani Deeksha Viramanalu saw a record 380 tonnes of waste. VMC's sanitation plan cleared 80 tonnes of sacred red clothes. Read how the city managed the massive cleanup.
DTC Driver Killed in Road Rage, Wedding Guests Arrested
A DTC bus driver was dragged out and fatally assaulted by wedding guests in Aman Vihar. Police arrest one suspect. Union demands ₹1 crore compensation and justice.
Vijayawada's RO water crisis: Diarrhoea outbreaks raise alarm
Despite the Krishna river's bounty, Vijayawada residents depend on unregulated private RO plants, leading to diarrhoea outbreaks. Officials seize 51 plants as E. coli is found. Read more.
VMC Officials Protest Interference, Go on Mass Casual Leave
Vadodara Municipal Corporation officials went on a two-day mass casual leave, protesting outsider interference. Essential services remain unaffected. Read the full story.
Vadodara civic officers protest 'mental stress' from elected wing
About 40 VMC Class-I officers began a two-day mass casual leave, alleging extreme mental stress and arm-twisting by elected representatives. The protest highlights a deep rift between Vadodara's administrative and political wings.
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