TRAI's Star Rating for Building Mobile Connectivity by 2026
TRAI introduces a star rating system for buildings to improve indoor mobile connectivity. Learn how this initiative will benefit residents and ensure better network quality.
TRAI introduces a star rating system for buildings to improve indoor mobile connectivity. Learn how this initiative will benefit residents and ensure better network quality.
Telangana launches a 5-day Road Suraksha Abhiyan 2026 to combat rising accidents. Justice Koshy reveals a 5.6% surge in 2025, with 24,826 cases. Learn about the campaign's focus on student awareness and curriculum integration.
Despite being just 2 km from Gangnani on the Gangotri highway, Hurri village in Uttarkashi lacks a motorable road. 500 residents face daily struggles, impacting healthcare, education, and tourism access. Read about their long-pending demand.
Crops in Uttarkashi's Rawai valley dry up after 3 months without rain. Farmers face huge losses as pea and wheat plants wither. Officials urge use of irrigation.
NHAI identifies 424 mobile network black spots on India's highways, impacting safety. It urges DoT and TRAI to direct telcos for coverage and accident alerts. Read more.
Electrification of the scenic Sakleshpur–Subramanya ghats section paves the way for smoother Bengaluru-Mangaluru rail travel. A Vande Bharat Express is now under serious consideration. Read more about this engineering feat.
Meghalaya CM Conrad Sangma announces World Bank funding for the vital Rongjeng-Mangsang-Adokgre road after funding complexities. The 44 km stretch is a lifeline for 50,000 people in Garo Hills.
Tambakhani residents protest for 16 days against Uttarkashi's waste mismanagement causing stench, health hazards, and traffic chaos. Leaders demand urgent action.
Congress members in Uttarkashi allege illegal mining and construction in the eco-sensitive Pachiyari area, blaming norms violation for the Dharali disaster and risking another. Authorities have halted work pending permissions.
Rajasthan transport dept launches a 30-day road safety drive from Jan 1-30. Initiatives include reflective tapes on 3000 vehicles, clearing black spots, and school workshops. Read the full plan.
Kerala govt approves land acquisition for Kochi's crucial 4km east-west corridor. Project aims to ease city congestion after decades of delay. Read details on compensation & timeline.
Bengaluru's key Kamaraj Road stretch between MG Road and Cubbon Road is now fully open, ending a six-year closure for Metro work. This move is set to significantly improve traffic flow and connectivity between Commercial Street and Brigade Road. Read more
The long-awaited bridge on Jandiala Guru road in Amritsar is finally nearing completion, with officials targeting a June 2025 deadline. This crucial infrastructure project promises to ease traffic and improve connectivity for residents. Read more about th
A new two-way Bailey bridge over Kestopur canal at Golaghata will improve connectivity between Salt Lake and VIP Road, reducing congestion at key junctions. Expected to open by end-January.
North Goa road safety council reviews rising accidents, highlights failure to use MV Act's Section 198A against officials for faulty infrastructure. Calls for urgent accountability.
Gorshali village in Uttarkashi concluded its unique winter Ramlila on Jan 1, a tradition since 1904. Discover the story of royal bans, serpent deities, and community devotion.
Union Ministry sanctions Rs 664.67 crore for upgrading 174 km of roads in Chhattisgarh. The projects aim to boost connectivity in remote and Naxal-affected areas. Read more.
Dhubri transport authorities launch a unique National Road Safety Month campaign, rewarding compliant bikers with roses while penalizing violators. Initiatives include rallies, street plays, and reflector tape distribution in fog.
Union Cabinet approves Rs 1,526.2 crore project to upgrade 243 km Mohana-Koraput NH-326 stretch. To boost safety, cut travel time & enhance regional connectivity in tribal districts.
A rare Sirkeer Malkoha bird, typically found in plains, has been recorded for the first time in Uttarkashi district. Forest officials cite climate change as a possible cause. Discover the details.
Ludhiana records 400 road deaths in 2023, ranking 7th nationally for fatalities due to poor roads. Experts warn the crisis is under-reported. Read the full investigation.
VMRDA greenlights funds for a detailed report on a 90-km access-controlled semi ring road from Rambilli to Bhogapuram. The project aims to decongest traffic and boost regional connectivity. Read more.
Tragic bus accident in Almora: 7 dead, 12 injured after vehicle falls 160ft into gorge. Details on rescue, victims, and safety concerns. Read the full report.
Uttarkashi administration declares missing Agniveer Sachin Ponia dead after 4-month search. Family clings to hope despite provisional death certificate. Read the full story.
Uttarkashi administration will address concerns of Hathras Agniveer's family after declaring him dead post-flash floods. The 24-year-old soldier went missing in August 2025.
Residents of Chennai's Pattabiram face daily commute nightmares due to severely reduced bus services, forcing reliance on trains and risky bike rides. Learn about the community's struggle and official responses.
Goa's road safety council mandates rapid rollout of camera-based challaning, highway safety audits, and helmets for pillion riders. Key decisions aim to curb accidents in the state.
Goa sees a sharp 33% rise in fatal road accidents and 37% increase in deaths in Nov 2025 vs last year. Tourist season & reduced traffic enforcement cited as key reasons. Details inside.
China inaugurates the 22.13 km Tianshan Shengli Tunnel, a record-breaking engineering feat that slashes travel time across the Tianshan mountains and boosts Belt and Road connectivity. Read more.
Angry villagers in Maragodu, Madikeri, protested the 20-year neglect of the Maragodu-Katlekadu road. Officials promised repairs after KSRTC buses stopped plying. Read the full story.