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.
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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.
Noida Sewage Crisis: Residents Face Health Hazard
Residents in Noida sectors grapple with blocked sewers and overflowing wastewater, causing waterlogged parks and health risks. Authorities face flak for inaction. Read more.
Dead Battery Danger: Fire Risk & Safe Disposal Guide
Think your old batteries are harmless? Think again. They can cause fires, leak toxic chemicals, and pose serious health risks. Learn the safe way to store and recycle batteries in India.
Bengaluru stormwater drain hazard puts public at risk
A dangerous, unbarricaded opening along a stormwater drain on Kengal Hanumanthaiah Road in Bengaluru's Chikkalasandra has caused injuries. Residents' complaints to Bengaluru West corporation remain unaddressed. Read more.
Explained: India's Free Trade Agreements and Key Partners
India is actively reshaping its trade policy with new FTAs. Explore the signed deals, ongoing talks, and the strategic impact on exports and the economy. Read more.
Baddi Industrial Hub Fire Risk Soars as Open Spaces Vanish
Himachal Pradesh's Baddi-Barotiwala-Nalagarh industrial belt faces severe fire hazards as rampant construction eliminates crucial open spaces. Experts warn of disaster without immediate action.
New Town Kolkata Residents Protest Illegal Sludge Dumping
Residents of Greenwood Elements in New Town Action Area II protest illegal dumping of construction sludge. The waste, containing cement and chemicals, causes pollution and health risks. Authorities have been alerted.
BLW's Chetna Centre 29th Anniversary: New Therapy Room Inaugurated
The Chetna Training Centre in Varanasi celebrated its 29th anniversary. A new Resource Room for speech & occupational therapy was inaugurated, highlighting a commitment to special needs education.
Mangaluru Waste Transfer Crisis Hits All 60 Wards
Mangaluru City Corporation struggles with waste management as lack of transfer space forces roadside garbage shifting, causing public nuisance. DC promises action.
Karnataka Govt Orders Ban on Public Pigeon Feeding
Karnataka government directs municipal bodies to regulate pigeon feeding, citing public health risks. Deputy Secretary V Lakshmikanth issues urgent directive. Read the full story.
Illegal highway vendors heighten accident risk in Ludhiana fog
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.
USAF Tanker Near-Miss Over Caribbean Sparks Outrage
A US Air Force tanker without a transponder forced a JetBlue flight into evasive action. The pilot called it 'outrageous,' raising major safety concerns near Venezuela. Read the full report.
India's New Seismic Map: 61% Land in High-Risk Zones
India unveils a revised seismic zonation map, introducing a new highest-risk Zone VI for the Himalayas. The update impacts 75% of the population and aims to transform urban planning and disaster resilience.
Sewer overflow at Gurgaon-Delhi border creates traffic, health mess
Persistent sewer overflow near Dundahera in Udyog Vihar 1 has created a hazardous, stinking mess for a week, crippling traffic and raising disease fears. Residents demand urgent action from HSIIDC. Read the full report.
Goa Nightclubs Pose Major Fire Risks, Lack Safety NOCs
Experts warn most Goa nightclubs are fire hazards, operating without NOCs. Design, pyrotechnics, and poor enforcement create deadly risks. Learn the safety gaps.
Deadly Gases Found in UK Morgue from India-Repatriated Bodies
A UK coroner warns of lethal chemical exposure to mortuary workers from bodies of AI171 crash victims repatriated from India. Ministers urged to act within 56 days.
Tambaram's 5-year drainage crisis leaves residents in sewage
Five years after becoming a corporation, Tambaram still lacks basic drainage. Residents face sewage overflow, health risks, and high costs. A ₹750-crore project remains stalled. Read more.
HC orders inspection of illegal chemical kumkum at Sabarimala
Kerala High Court directs authorities to inspect illegal sale and lab certification of chemical kumkum at Sabarimala, Pamba, Nilackal, and Erumely. Reports due Monday.
Waste dumping near Thiruvananthapuram school continues unchecked
Despite orders from rights commissions, waste dumping near Beemapally Nursery School in Thiruvananthapuram continues, posing severe health risks to children. Locals threaten protest. Read more.
Father, daughter electrocuted by overhead wire in Jalgaon
A 12-year-old girl and her father died after electrocution from an overhead wire in Jalgaon's Aksanagar. A 9-year-old niece suffered burns. The family had moved in just two weeks ago.
8 Items Never to Store on Your Balcony
Your balcony is not a storage room! Learn about 8 common items that pose serious fire, safety, and health risks when kept on balconies in Indian apartments.
Man killed in blast at Wardha ammunition depot
A 35-year-old man died in an explosion at Pulgaon's Central Ammunition Depot during scrap collection, highlighting the persistent danger of civilian intrusion into restricted zones. Authorities urge residents to stay away.
Putin Seeks New Level India Ties Ahead of Dec 4-5 Summit
Russian President Vladimir Putin aims to elevate cooperation with India to a new level during his Dec 4-5 visit. Defence deals like S-400, Su-57 jets & nuclear energy pacts to dominate talks.
NGT Contempt Petition Filed for Buddha Dariya Pollution
Ludhiana's Public Action Committee files contempt petition against MC & officials for violating NGT order, risking floods and health crises. Read the full report.
Ahmedabad Airport Bird Strikes Stable Despite Post-Monsoon Spike
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport reports stable bird-strike numbers in 2025, with Aug-Oct being critical. Learn how a multi-layered wildlife management program is ensuring aircraft safety.
8 Students Sick from Toxic Fumes at Chhattisgarh School
Eight students in Chhattisgarh's Kanker district fell ill after inhaling toxic fumes from burnt expired medicines at a nearby health centre. Read about the incident and the demand for an inquiry.
Shillong DM bans overloaded hay trucks over safety risks
East Khasi Hills DM issues order banning overloaded hay trucks in Shillong to prevent fire hazards and road litter. Violators face prosecution under BNS.
Top 10 Countries Driving Foreign Tourist Arrivals in India
India's tourism sector sees a strong recovery, with the US, UK, and Canada among the top contributors. Discover the full list and key insights from the latest 2024-25 data.
India's New Seismic Map: Himalayan Arc in Zone VI
India releases updated seismic zonation map placing entire Himalayan arc in highest-risk Zone VI for first time. 61% of India now in moderate to high hazard zones. New building codes mandate stricter safety standards.
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