Goa government enforces stricter tree felling procedures under the 1984 Act. New rules mandate NOCs from all co-owners, digital mapping, public disclosure, and a 10-day appeal period. Learn the key changes.
Two young men were brutally killed by garage workers in Tangi, Cuttack, on Wednesday. Police have detained suspects and are investigating the alleged theft and mob justice. Read for details.
CBSE cancels Neerja Modi School's affiliation after a student's tragic death. Board to relocate Class 9 & 11 students to nearby schools. Parents demand further action. Read the full story.
Bhubaneswar police mandate prior approval for marathons, warn of legal action against organisers of unauthorised events causing traffic chaos. Ensure public safety by following guidelines.
CBSE cancels Neerja Modi School's affiliation over gross child safety lapses following a Class 4 student's suicide. Inquiry reveals prolonged bullying, ignored complaints. Read the full report.
CBSE cancels Neerja Modi School's affiliation over safety violations following a student's fatal fall. Read about the order, violations, and impact on students.
A physical altercation between a doctor and a patient at a Himachal Pradesh hospital concludes with mutual apologies. The case has been withdrawn. Details inside.
A CAG audit reveals INCOIS, a key govt research body, functioned from 14 unauthorized buildings in Hyderabad for nearly two decades, incurring ₹1.58 crore in penalties. Details inside.
Odisha govt directs immediate road safety audit of Janpath-Cuttack Road flyover near Kharavel Nagar mall. Audit to focus on pedestrian safety, especially for visually impaired. Read details.
The grand new Cuttack Chandi Temple is nearing completion. The crucial Ratna Muda ritual is scheduled for January 5, with the entire Rs 70-crore project set to finish by Odia New Year. Discover the details.
Gujarat High Court stays construction of a 10-storey building in Vadodara for lacking NOC from housing society, highlighting bylaws supremacy. Read the full legal dispute details.
Prayagraj authorities mandate prior DM permission for all New Year's Eve entertainment events. Violators face Rs 20,000 fine or 6-month jail. Apply online via up-gst.com/entertainmenttax.
Tamil Nadu govt will regularize 1,000 contract nurses initially, with more to follow. Health Minister Ma Subramanian announced the move, ending a nurses' protest. Paid maternity leave also extended.
A Gujarat deputy mamlatdar has been remanded to ED custody until Jan 1 in a money laundering and extortion case involving land use permissions. Cash worth Rs 67.5 lakh was seized from his home.
Odisha govt rolls out new policies to accelerate the Bhubaneswar–Cuttack–Puri–Paradip Economic Region (BCPPER), projected to contribute 33% of state GSDP by 2047. Read details on the mega development plan.
The 42nd BAMCEF national conference in Cuttack faces cancellation after permission withdrawal. Organizers cry conspiracy, seek Naveen Patnaik's intervention. Details inside.
Odisha CM Mohan Majhi reviewed plans to transform SCB Medical College into a world-class institution, including a 17-floor parking complex and new hostels. Details inside.
The 42nd BAMCEF national conference in Cuttack faces last-minute cancellation. Organisers cry foul, allege conspiracy against SC, ST, OBC & minority voices. Read more.
Jitendra Sahu, a 32-year-old security guard from Cuttack, went missing in Visakhapatnam while on official duty. Police are scrutinising CCTV footage and questioning truck drivers to trace his last movements. Read the full story.
Tribal groups in Gujarat's Valsad demand Christmas celebrations be limited to registered Christians, citing cultural preservation. Officials clarify no legal basis for such restrictions. Read more.
After 11 accidents in a month, experts in Cuttack push for radium safety tapes on stray cattle to combat fog-related road risks. A simple, low-cost solution to save lives.
Odisha government approves a memorial museum for Utkal Gourav Madhusudan Das at Shailabala Women's College in Cuttack. The museum will preserve his legacy and inspire future generations. Read more about this tribute.
A special POCSO court in Cuttack sentenced a 22-year-old man to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment for raping an 8-year-old girl. The court also imposed a fine and recommended Rs 4 lakh compensation for the survivor.
A Surat sessions court has discharged BJP MLA Hardik Patel and three others in a 2015 sedition case, accepting the state government's application to withdraw prosecution. Read the full details.
Ahmedabad DEO warns 7 private schools sealed for lacking Building Use permission. Failure to comply may lead to recognition cancellation. Read the full story.
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.
Mangaluru City Police enforces strict New Year guidelines. Events require prior permission by Dec 23, must end by 12:30 AM. DJs, drugs, obscenity banned. Read full rules.
Orissa High Court directs state to regularise two ECG technicians at SCB Medical College, calling their 14-year contractual employment an 'unfair labour practice'. Read the full judgment details.
A Redditor's detailed account of a withdrawn H-1B petition, due to a 'too general' role, ignited a viral discussion. Many online see it as a sign the U.S. visa system is self-correcting. Read the full story.
Bengaluru police clarify no permission for tree cutting at Cantonment railway station. Railway officials state only shrub clearance for cleaning. Details on the environmental concern.