Rural Nashik, Pune Top Road Accident Severity: Report
A new report reveals Rural Nashik and Pune as India's worst districts for road fatalities, highlighting poor engineering and enforcement as key factors derailing safety efforts.
A new report reveals Rural Nashik and Pune as India's worst districts for road fatalities, highlighting poor engineering and enforcement as key factors derailing safety efforts.
Kochi police arrested a Kozhikode native for alleged involvement in an online fraud scheme, while Ernakulam rural police invoked Kaapa against a habitual offender in separate cases.
Uttar Pradesh announces State Tourism Awards 2026 to recognise best tourism villages, rural homestays & farm stays. Apply by Jan 20. Celebrate authentic travel!
Coimbatore GRP seizes 13kg cannabis from Patna-Ernakulam Express. Special team finds abandoned bags in general compartment. Investigation launched to nab smugglers.
Himachal Pradesh MLA Rakesh Singha condemns the central government's move to repeal MGNREGA, warning of severe consequences for rural employment and state finances. Read the full story.
An 18-year-old plumber from Thrissur was found dead with a neck injury in Nedumbassery. Police are investigating if it was suicide or an accident. Read the latest updates.
Vigilance raids Kuruppampady police station in Kochi over Rs 6 lakh bribe allegations to shield cyber fraud accused from Gujarat Police. Four personnel suspended. Read details.
A Kalady police officer faces suspension for alleged drug trafficking links after a heroin seizure. Separately, a Palluruthy officer is suspended for alleged sexual misconduct during passport verification. Read for details.
Kochi police intensify the murder probe after a body was found in an unoccupied building near Ernakulam Town Hall. A lookout notice is issued for suspect Muhammed Ali. Read the latest details.
Patna's Saras Mela concluded after 24 days, drawing 18 lakh visitors and generating over Rs 28.52 crore for rural artisans. The event was extended due to massive public demand.
Maharashtra govt approves 13 Umed Malls statewide, with 4 in Vidarbha, to provide permanent market access for women self-help groups. A Rs 20 crore initiative set to benefit 60 lakh families.
A 55-year-old captive elephant died in Kochi after choking on palm leaves during a temple festival parade. The postmortem revealed the tragic cause. Read the full story.
The new VB-G RAM G Act replaces MGNREGA, shifting from a legal right to work to a budget-driven scheme. For Andhra Pradesh, this could mean a wage burden of ₹3,470 crore and risks for vulnerable workers. Experts call for a state review.
Railway Protection Force arrests Mayakannan, 31, from Madurai, seizing two stolen mobile phones in a combing op at Ernakulam Junction. Case filed, probe on.
A fast-food manager in Kochi was terminated after brandishing a knife at students over a chicken burger complaint. The company enforced its zero-tolerance policy. Full details inside.
A 22-year-old Nepali woman's condition improves after a historic heart transplant at Kochi's Ernakulam General Hospital, the first such surgery at a district-level government facility in India.
A fatal fire on the Tatanagar-Ernakulam Express was caused by brake binding, not a short circuit. The incident near Yelamanchili claimed one life. Read the full investigation details.
Bihar Finance Minister Bijendra Yadav approves two new BSRB branches in Parsarma and Laukaha to boost rural banking and financial inclusion. Details inside.
Ernakulam DDMA mandates fire audits by Jan 15 after Broadway, Pulinchodu blazes. Rs 12 crore water tank planned. Read about the new safety measures.
Ernakulam Rural Police's special drive on New Year's Eve led to 8 narcotics cases & 116 for drunk driving. 1200 officers ensured peaceful celebrations. Read the full report.
A fight erupted at a Kochi hotel after students complained about an undersized chicken patty. The argument escalated, leading to a scuffle and the manager wielding a knife. Police are investigating.
Kochi's Champions Boat League Season 5 saw a last-minute venue shift to avoid shallow waters. Organizers raced against low tide to complete the event successfully, but experts demand a permanent solution for the racecourse. Read more.
Beed district in Maharashtra has become the state's top performer in rural housing schemes, with over 50,000 families moving into new homes. Discover how mission-mode execution overcame key challenges.
Malayalam superstar Mohanlal's mother, Santhakumari, aged 90, passed away at her Ernakulam home. She was a former bureaucrat's wife. Read more about her life and the family's bond.
A 70-year-old cloth merchant from Vijayawada died in a fire on the Ernakulam Express at Yalamanchili station. Officials suspect he stayed to guard cash & gold. Read details of the rescue and inquiry.
A routine photography trip in Kochi turned into a dramatic rescue mission when a buffalo was found sinking in mud. Read how a photographer, a truck driver, and fire services saved a life, embodying constitutional duty and compassion.
A 70-year-old man was tragically burnt alive in the Tatanagar-Ernakulam Express fire, despite a swift evacuation by fellow passengers. Read the full report on this heartbreaking incident.
A tragic train fire on the Tatanagar-Ernakulam Express claims the life of a 70-year-old passenger. Details on the incident and the swift evacuation of others.
One passenger died after two coaches of the Tatanagar-Ernakulam Express caught fire near Visakhapatnam. Officials suspect the blaze started in the linen storage area. Read for details on rescue, investigation, and helpline numbers.
One passenger died and several escaped after two coaches of the Tatanagar-Ernakulam Express caught fire near Elamanchili station in Andhra Pradesh. The incident occurred in the early hours of Monday. Read for full details.