HC Slams Tamil Nadu Over Poor Illegal Mining Prosecution
Madras High Court directs Tamil Nadu Chief Secretary to act as only 135 criminal cases were filed for 1,439 illegal mining incidents detected since 2020. Read the shocking details.
Madras High Court directs Tamil Nadu Chief Secretary to act as only 135 criminal cases were filed for 1,439 illegal mining incidents detected since 2020. Read the shocking 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.
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.
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.
Mohali Mayor Amarjit Singh Sidhu criticizes the city's anti-encroachment drive, calling for a lawful, transparent approach. He warns of potential harm and alleges discrimination in enforcement.
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.
Uttar Pradesh launches a massive statewide sanitation campaign on December 25, culminating the year-long Atal Bihari Vajpayee centenary celebrations. Join the drive for a Clean, Strong India.
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.
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.
Ranchi Municipal Corporation (RMC) demolished illegal kiosks & carts on Station Road to ease traffic. Officials warn against re-encroachment. Read about the drive and resident concerns.
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.
Ranchi administration demolishes illegal structures on RIMS premises following HC order. 95% of task done using earthmovers and manual labor. Details inside.
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.
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.
Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath announces a crackdown on illegal Rohingya and Bangladeshi nationals. He urges public vigilance in verifying identities before hiring. Read more.
Uttarakhand police and administration cleared 51 illegal dwellings in Ramnagar's reserve forest. The action, ordered by CM Dhami, saw detentions and heavy security. Read the full details.
Chandigarh Municipal Corporation's special drive removes unauthorized stalls from parks & green belts, issuing 47 challans. Action aims to ease congestion for morning walkers.
ASI Trichy fences Main Guard Gate after corporation clears vendors. A garden and public info zone are planned for the protected monument site. Read about the beautification drive.
Watch the official teaser for the Telugu film 'Drive' starring Aadhi Pinisetty and Madonna Sebastian. Directed by Jenuse Mohamed and produced by V Ananda Prasad.