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Rs 2.34 Cr Illegal Kite String Network Busted in Gujarat
Ahmedabad rural police seized banned nylon kite strings worth crores and busted a major manufacturing network ahead of Uttarayan, preventing potential fatal accidents. Read the full crackdown details.
Rs 10.9 Lakh Banned Nylon Manja Seized in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar
Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar police seize banned nylon kite string worth Rs 3.45 lakh, arrest two. Total seizure valued at Rs 10.9 lakh. Read about the crackdown on illegal festive trade.
Amritsar Residents Protest Chinese Manja Sales
Amritsar citizens demand action as banned Chinese kite strings are still sold openly, posing a deadly threat to humans and birds. Read the full report.
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.
Chinese Kite String Vendors Arrested in Ludhiana
Ludhiana police crack down on Chinese 'manjha' sellers. Two vendors arrested, but manufacturers and suppliers remain at large. Learn about the dangers of this banned kite string.
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.
Nagpur Police seize banned manja worth ₹1.2 lakh, arrest two
Ajni police in Nagpur intercepted an e-rickshaw and seized 120 pieces of banned nylon kite string (manja) in a midnight operation, arresting two individuals. Read the full details of the crackdown.
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.
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.
Pune Police seize banned nylon manja, search for supplier
Pune Police confiscated 24 reels of illegal nylon manja worth Rs 36,000 from a youth in Pimprigaon. Authorities are now searching for the supplier from Dapodi based on the suspect's information.
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.
Nashik: 19-Year-Old Detained with Banned Nylon Manja
Nashik crime branch detained a 19-year-old and seized 66 reels of banned nylon manja worth over Rs 70,000. Read about the police crackdown on the dangerous kite string.
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.
Nagpur Police arrest man, seize banned Chinese manja worth ₹1.63L
Nagpur police raided a spot in Sakkardara, arresting Toufique Khan for possessing banned nylon manja. The drive aims to protect birds and prevent accidents during kite festivals. Read more.
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.
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.
India News in Photos: December 2, 2025 Highlights
A visual journey across India on December 2, 2025: Smog shrouds the Taj Mahal, a mega kite festival in Kerala, and the Winter Session begins in Parliament. See the day's best photos.
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