125 Street Vendors Evicted in Trichy for Temple Access
Trichy Corporation clears 125 vendors from NSB Road near Rockfort Temple, offering four alternative sites. Enforcement advanced due to potential court stay. Read the full story.
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Hubballi shifts 180 vendors, clears Janata Bazar Road congestion
HDMC successfully relocated 180 vegetable vendors into the renovated Janata Bazar, easing traffic and improving pedestrian safety in Hubballi. Read about the resolution to the months-long issue.
Kolkata winter vegetable prices drop 10-15% on bumper harvest
Bumper local harvest in Kolkata slashes winter vegetable prices by 10-15%. Cauliflower, cabbage, carrots become affordable. Find out which veggies are cheapest and the one exception.
Nagpur Meat Vendors Become Election Flashpoint Over Airport Safety
A roadside mutton market near Nagpur airport, blamed for bird strikes & stray dogs, is now a key issue in civic polls. BJP pushes for removal, Congress seeks relocation to protect livelihoods. Read more.
Panchkula's 10-Year Vendor Plan Sparks Union Opposition
Panchkula Municipal Corporation awards a decade-long contract to JP Enterprises for street vendor management. New monthly fees and vendor welfare schemes announced. Union threatens legal action. Read the full details.
Mumbai's Hawker Crisis: No Policy, Footpaths Encroached
As Mumbai civic polls near, illegal hawkers choke 50% of footpaths. BMC data shows 32,415 vendors, but unions claim 4 lakh. A 2014 Act remains unimplemented, policy delayed for a decade.
Mohali vendors oppose mobile licences, demand resolution for 993 cases
Mohali street vendors demand stationary sites for 993 surveyed cases, oppose new mobile licences ahead of Town Vending Committee meeting. They warn displacement may cause social issues.
3 Ranchi Students Held for Fatal Hit-and-Run After Bar Altercation
Three students from a Ranchi coaching institute arrested for a fatal hit-and-run after a clash outside a disco bar. Police reveal the sequence of events leading to the Garhwa youth's death. Read the full details.
Chandigarh Anti-Encroachment Drive in Sectors 40, 20, Kajheri, Manimajra
Chandigarh Municipal Corporation launched a significant anti-encroachment operation on Wednesday, targeting illegal vendors and structures to restore pedestrian pathways and civic order. Read the full report on the crackdown.
Pregnant Woman Killed in Varanasi Auto-Rickshaw Dispute
A 35-year-old pregnant woman, Sanoli Patel, died after being assaulted by neighbours in Varanasi during a dispute over an auto-rickshaw. Police have arrested four accused. Read the full story.
Youth Lead Footpath Makeover Near Bengaluru's Ulsoor Lake
Young volunteers, with The Ugly Indian and BBMP, revitalized a key stretch of St John's Church Road near Ulsoor Lake. See how community action is changing Bengaluru's face.
Ludhiana: Food Stalls Encroach Footpaths, Cause Traffic Chaos
Unauthorized food stalls in Ludhiana are occupying footpaths and parking spaces, causing severe traffic congestion and pedestrian issues. Residents demand immediate action. Read more.
103 Madurai Street Vendors Allowed Back Near Temple
Madurai Corporation permits 103 evicted street vendors to resume business near Meenakshi Amman Temple. Deputy mayor cites peak season livelihood concerns. Read the full story.
Chandigarh MC to Add Toilets, Water at Vending Zones
Chandigarh Municipal Corporation identifies 9 vending zones for mobile toilets and 27 sites for water tankers to improve hygiene and public health for street vendors and citizens.
Ranchi vendors return to cleared spots, residents frustrated
Ranchi's anti-encroachment drives offer only temporary relief as vendors return within days. Residents demand sustainable solutions and designated vending zones. Read more.
Chennai's Kotturpuram Urban Forest footpath turns into eyesore
The 800m footpath near Kotturpuram Urban Forest, meant for greenery, is now littered with liquor bottles and debris due to poor upkeep and lack of civic sense. Residents demand action. Read more.
Chandigarh MC Drive: 164 Challans, Illegal Vendors Removed
Chandigarh Municipal Corporation's enforcement wing launched a major drive against illegal vendors and encroachments across key sectors, issuing 164 challans to ensure pedestrian safety and city aesthetics. Read more.
Chandigarh MC cracks down on illegal vendors, issues 112 challans
Chandigarh Municipal Corporation's enforcement drive targets illegal vendors to ensure pedestrian safety and public order. Mayor also welcomes Nagar Kirtan and releases 2026 calendar.
AMC Mandates Utility Planning Under Pavements for New Roads
Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation mandates underground utility planning beneath footpaths before road construction in TP schemes to prevent repeated digging. Learn the new guidelines.
Mysuru MP Demands Organised Street Vending Zones
Mysuru MP Yaduveer Wadiyar pushes for dedicated street vendor zones to balance urban cleanliness with livelihoods. A comprehensive plan is to be prepared for the Heritage City.
Bengaluru woman escapes death as car jumps footpath
A woman in Bengaluru's Sahakara Nagar had a miraculous escape after a speeding car, allegedly driven by an intoxicated man, mounted the footpath on New Year's Eve. Police are investigating.
Abdullah on Attacks Against Kashmiri Shawl Sellers
NC chief Farooq Abdullah condemns recent assaults on Kashmiri shawl sellers in Uttarakhand, Haryana, and Himachal, warning against extremist ideologies. Read the full report.
Chandigarh MC asks police to act against illegal vendors
Chandigarh Municipal Corporation flags illegal occupation of footpaths, asks police to register cases under Bhartaiya Nyaya Sanhita. Drive intensifies in key sectors.
Vadodara Plans Temporary Street Vending Committee
Vadodara Municipal Corporation proposes a temporary committee to implement street vending rules, pending board approval. Read about the plan to regulate hawking zones and vendor databases.
Walking in Indian Cities: A Daily Risk to Life
Unsafe footpaths with open manholes and debris force pedestrians onto roads, doubling fatalities in 6 years. This urban governance failure shows how India values human life. Read more.
Tambaram's Hawker Crisis: 5,000+ Illegal Vendors Cause Chaos
Tambaram councillors highlight severe encroachment by over 5,000 vendors. Read about the demand for a vending committee and the commissioner's action plan.
Walkaluru: 26-km footpath walk in Bengaluru on Jan 1
Join Bengaluru's Walkaluru event on Jan 1 for a 26-km walkathon to audit footpaths. Highlights need for safe pedestrian infrastructure. No registration needed.
Ludhiana Station Redevelopment Bans Hot Food for Vendors
Ludhiana's railway station redevelopment enforces a ban on heating sources for food vendors, impacting sales and leaving commuters with cold snacks during a cold wave. Read about the safety directive and its economic fallout.
Odisha's 'Srujan' Canteen Opens, Food Row at Mahotsav
Housing Minister Krushna Mahapatra opens 'Srujan' canteen at Kharavela Bhawan for 700+ staff. Meanwhile, Odisha Khadya Mahotsav's chowmein stall stirs debate on authentic Odia cuisine. Read more.
Trichy's New Road Dividers Spark Mixed Reactions on Narrow Street
Trichy Corporation installs medians on Kaliyammankoil Street to prevent vendor encroachment. Residents warn the 14-metre-wide road is too narrow, fearing increased traffic snarls. Read the full story.
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