A key workshop in Kolhapur trained officials on wildlife rescue SOPs and coexistence strategies, revealing 15-30 daily distress cases. Learn about the new approach to man-animal communication.
A record 5.27 lakh Bhavani devotees relinquished their Deeksha at Sri Durga Malleswara Swami temple. The 5-day event saw massive crowds, high-tech monitoring, and over 21 lakh laddus distributed.
Bombay HC's Kolhapur bench directs former SP Mahendra Pandit to appear on Dec 9 in a major investment fraud case. Victims allege the scam is worth Rs 279 crore, not Rs 12 crore. Read the latest developments.
Kasaragod district achieves 100% digitization of voter enumeration forms, securing top rank in Kerala. 93.8% voters in draft list; claims accepted until Dec 18.
Hundreds of Puri residents demand a special darshan corridor at Jagannath Temple to avoid long queues. Authorities promise deliberation on the issue. Read more.
Former IAS officer Pradeep Sharma sentenced to 5 years in prison by PMLA court for money laundering in a land scam case. Details on the conviction and charges inside.
A 13-year-old boy in Kolhapur's Ujlaiwadi died after touching a high-voltage line while trying to get a ball from a neighbour's roof. Read the full tragic story.
Indigo flights from Kolhapur to Hyderabad & Bengaluru face major delays, causing cancellations. Nashik services also cancelled. Passengers share ordeal. Details inside.
Bombay HC's Kolhapur bench mandates regular compliance reports from KMC & ZP on road construction. First report due Dec 11. Details on quality, timeline, and public disturbance.
Madurai District Collector moves Supreme Court against HC order on Karthigai festival lamp lighting. Faces contempt for allegedly defying court directive. Read the full legal battle.
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari announces a Rs 6,000 crore DPR to upgrade the Pune-Kolhapur highway. Tunnels near Khambatki Ghat to be inaugurated soon. Read about the project's impact and delays.
Indigo flight operations between Kolhapur, Hyderabad, and Bengaluru were disrupted due to an Airbus A320 software upgrade and new DGCA crew duty rules. Over 250 passengers affected. Details inside.
Tigress Tara, released into Sahyadri Tiger Reserve, was seen in the buffer zone. Forest officials confirm she is 100% safe and healthy, with movements being tracked. Read the full story.
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari commits to revamping the Pune-Kolhapur highway within a year, with a Rs 6000 crore plan and a new developer to cut travel time and enhance safety.
Kerala High Court allows Thrikkakara municipality to proceed with PCB consent for a waste plant, overturning a stay. The case involves a 1999 land undertaking. Read the full legal details.
Salem district collector detains P Karthik under Goondas Act for crimes spanning from LPG theft to murder. Read the full details of the case and police action.
72-year-old Mathura, whose 1972 rape case changed India's laws, finally receives government aid including Rs 8 lakh and a PMAY home after TOI highlighted her neglect. Read her story.
First phase of Maharashtra local body elections witnesses strong voter participation, with turnout estimated over 60%. Key highlights from Pune, Kolhapur, Nashik, and incidents reported.
Punjab Vigilance Bureau arrested Mohammad Iqbal, a rent collector, red-handed accepting a Rs 3 lakh bribe in Ferozepur. The bribe was for land possession from the Punjab Wakf Board. Full details inside.
A tragic accident in Solapur claimed five lives as an SUV collided with a truck. The newlywed couple survived. Read the full details of the heartbreaking incident.
Kolhapur police arrested a 28-year-old man for kidnapping and sexually assaulting a seven-year-old girl from a wedding. The accused faces multiple charges under the POCSO Act. Read the full report.
A 20-year-old man was found dead with wires wrapped around him in Kolhapur. Police used CCTV footage to arrest the accused, a 28-year-old acquaintance, within six hours. The murder followed a drunken altercation.
A 59-year-old man was killed by a crocodile while swimming in the Dudhganga river in Kolhapur. Forest officials warn of aggressive crocodiles during nesting season and announce ₹25 lakh compensation.
The Nilgiris district has restructured its local governance, increasing grama panchayats from 35 to 96. This move, based on a 2019 proposal, aims to improve administrative access in hilly terrain. Read the full details.
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis announces Shaktipeeth expressway diversion through Chandgad following MLA's rally. The Rs 90,000 crore project faces farmer opposition. Read more about the development impact.
Kolhapur medical college forms 4-doctor panel to investigate maternity ward doctors directing patients to private labs. Showcause notices issued, report due in 7 days.
A parking fee collector was taken into custody for arguing with staff and disrupting patients at an ENT clinic in Karnataka's Puttur. Read the full incident details.
Two WRD engineers from Tembhu Lift Irrigation Project caught red-handed accepting bribes of Rs25,000 and Rs17,000. ACB urges citizens to report corruption via toll-free number 1064.
Electronic voting machines commissioned for Lai Autonomous District Council election on December 3. All 111 polling stations prepared with technical support from BEL engineers.
Disability Rights Association of Goa objects to disabled parking spots being denied at IFFI venues despite collector's notification. Read about the rights violation.