City's Street Vendors Suffer Due to Law Inaction
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.
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.
Madras High Court judges will inspect Chennai's Marina Beach on December 22 to assess vending regulations and Blue Flag Scheme plans. Key officials must be present.
Kolkata's New Market traders appeal to CM Mamata Banerjee to tackle worsening hawker encroachment, citing failed KMC-police drives and lost parking space. Read the full story.
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.
Karnataka Street Vendors Association warns Greater Bengaluru Authority of protest over delayed ID cards, seeks permission for tarpaulin shelters. Read the full story.
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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.
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.
Tamil Nadu's Meendum Manjappai initiative gets a boost as yellow cloth bags will be sold at half price via vending machines in Chennai from February. TNPCB drives eco-friendly shift.
Bengaluru civic body removes encroachments from Gandhi Bazaar footpaths, establishes 120 designated vending zones. Commissioner Rajendra Cholan directs vendors to use only allotted areas.
Chandigarh's Town Vending Committee, chaired by MC Chief Amit Kumar, met to streamline street vending, expedite the Manimajra model zone, and form a grievance panel for vendors.
A Bengaluru popcorn seller gains international fame after Hello Sunshine shares his story. Discover how this street vendor's unique business captured global attention.
Northeast Frontier Railway installs smart ATVMs at New Haflong & Silchar to reduce queues. Passengers can now buy unreserved tickets quickly. #RailwayNews #Assam
Agartala railway station installs 3 automatic ticket vending machines to cut passenger queues. Read how this upgrade transforms travel from Agartala to Badarpur.
Ludhiana faces severe traffic chaos as designated vending zones remain unimplemented. Street vendors occupy roads, creating bottlenecks and safety hazards. Authorities urged to take immediate action.
Punjab & Haryana High Court dismisses PIL, ruling only licensed vendors can operate under 2014 Act. Unregistered hawkers can apply afresh in notified zones. Read more.
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India's vibrant street food culture gets a major safety upgrade as FSSAI introduces hygiene ratings for vendors. Discover how your favorite pani puri and chole bhature are becoming safer while preserving their authentic flavors.
In a landmark ruling, Karnataka High Court mandates inclusion of street vendors under food safety regulations, ensuring hygienic street food across the state.
Over 150 street food vendors in Bhubaneswar undergo intensive hygiene training for upcoming food fair, elevating food safety standards across the city.
Over 150 street food vendors in Cuttack receive comprehensive hygiene training ahead of the iconic Bali Yatra festival, ensuring safer culinary experiences for millions of visitors with FSSAI certification.
The recent street harassment faced by members of Australia's women's cricket team in Indore has ignited crucial conversations about women's safety in Indian public spaces and the urgent need for systemic change.
Beijing Olympian and Arjuna Award winner Dinesk Kumar, now a Haryana Police cop, fights for street vendors' rights in a surprising career twist that's making headlines.
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A Kolkata woman files FIR against Kader Khan, convicted in the 2012 Park Street gang-rape case, alleging molestation at a nightclub. Shocking details emerge.
A woman's alleged assault at a Kolkata nightclub revives memories of the 2012 Park Street gang rape case. Police confirm investigation as city questions safety.
Wall Street's bull market gains momentum as S&P 500 smashes records, Nasdaq surges, and investor confidence returns amid cooling inflation and Fed optimism.
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India's escalating stray dog crisis demands immediate coordinated action from states and union territories. Learn about the public health risks, legal framework, and sustainable solutions needed to address this growing menace.