Himachal Village Toru Rejects Costly Traditions
Toru village in Himachal's Sirmaur district unanimously adopts resolution banning extravagant weddings, liquor, and reforming rituals to ease economic burden on families.
Toru village in Himachal's Sirmaur district unanimously adopts resolution banning extravagant weddings, liquor, and reforming rituals to ease economic burden on families.
Amethi police arrest four for murdering a Pratapgarh cloth merchant who promised to cure a man's health issues through tantric practices but failed, leading to a brutal killing.
An 18-year-old youth was found dead in Udai Shahpur village, Pratapgarh. Police are investigating the suspected suicide. Read the full details of the tragic incident.
Prayagraj police crack down on drinking in cars & public places. 37 fined under Police Act in special drive. Read about 'Mission Car-o-Bar' and public concerns.
Pratapgarh police arrested a key operative and busted an inter-district gang involved in stealing transformer oil and electrical equipment. Read the full details of the police operation and seizures.
Discover Sainji, a Himalayan village in Tehri Garhwal where corn drying is an ancient art. Explore its sustainable farming, strong community, and why it's an offbeat travel gem. Plan your visit.
Discover why Mana, a Himalayan village in Uttarakhand, has been symbolically rebranded from 'India's Last Village' to 'India's First Village'. Explore its culture, treks, and sacred sites.
Gumla DC Prerna Dixit visited the remote Karamdon-Asurtoli village, addressing long-pending road connectivity and welfare schemes for PVTG communities. A DPR for a bridge and an Aadhaar camp were ordered. Read more.
A mysterious pot dug up in a Rajasthan village, sparking a treasure frenzy, turned out to be a hoax. Police arrested two locals for cheating. Details inside.
A new study documents the first-ever sighting of Wallophis brachyura and Calliophis melanurus snakes in Rajasthan's Pratapgarh district, highlighting the region's rich biodiversity.
Pratapgarh police arrested two drug peddlers with 18.43g of methamphetamine and a SUV. In separate ops, a rape accused and a gangster with crude bombs were also nabbed. Read the full details.
Discover Babojola, a model village in Mayurbhanj where cleanliness is a way of life, enforced by CCTV and celebrated with a unique festival on Feb 15-16. Read its inspiring story.
Pratapgarh police arrest Udaybhan Yadav for allegedly murdering his father Ramlakhan. The accused blamed his stepmother for family misery. Read the full investigation details.
Explore the haunting story of Martoli, a once-thriving trade village in Uttarakhand's Johar Valley, abandoned after the 1962 war. Discover its history and fragile future. Read more.
Prayagraj court orders attachment of properties worth over Rs 6.10 crore belonging to alleged gangster Mohd Parvez under the UP Gangsters Act. He faces 9 criminal cases. Read the full details.
Police in Pratapgarh arrested a wanted criminal and his two aides after an encounter. The accused were involved in a school theft case. Read the full details of the operation here.
Panic grips Pipraul village in UP's Badaun after a buffalo, bitten by a stray dog, dies. Over 200 villagers who consumed its milk in raita rush for anti-rabies vaccines. Health officials urge calm.
Jungle Teenkoniya Number Teen in Gorakhpur is now UP's first Jal Arpan village under Har Ghar Jal. Every home has 24x7 tap water. Read about this sustainable water model.
A school bus accident in Pratapgarh left two children injured after the vehicle overturned near Golahi Nagar Pulia due to steering failure. Police investigation underway.
Pratapgarh police arrested wanted criminal Kasim Ali, seizing four crude bombs. He faces nine criminal cases across three districts. Read the full details of the arrest and charges.
A 9-year-old girl was strangled by her father in Rajasthan's Alwar district after a marital dispute. Police have arrested the accused. Read the shocking details.
Despite state govt promises, medical colleges in Rajsamand, Jalore & Pratapgarh remain on paper. Officials cite regional imbalance as new colleges open elsewhere. Read the full story.
Pratapgarh police arrested drug peddler Ramnarayan Mishra, seizing 1.120 kg ganja, licensed firearms, and cartridges. Another peddler, Anil Mishra, was also arrested. Read the full details.
Gudem village in Mancherial boycotts elections for 40+ years over ST seat reservations, leading to severe water scarcity, land devaluation, and job losses. Read how a political standstill cripples development.
Simkot village in Pithoragarh introduces strict community penalties, including Rs 50,000 fines and social boycott, to fight rising alcohol consumption and smuggling, aiming to protect youth and families.
Maharashtra govt scales up its Smart & Intelligent Village scheme to 75 villages in Nagpur, Amravati, Hingoli, Sindhudurg, and Pune. The project aims for tech-enabled, service-driven rural transformation.
Shocking video from Pratapgarh shows India Post staff throwing mail bags onto railway tracks. The incident, dated Nov 23, has triggered online fury and official action. Read details.
Sidhapur village in Pratapgarh sets example with bicycle wedding procession to promote environmental conservation. Groom leads 15 baraatis in unique initiative.
Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini conducted an unscheduled visit to Ambli village, interacting directly with residents and addressing their concerns about development projects.
Uttar Pradesh Police conducted multiple encounters across five cities, arresting five criminals including a murder suspect. Read about the major crackdown.