Pune residents fight noise, traffic from unchecked pubs
Pune's residential areas like Kalyaninagar & Baner face chaos from pubs in housing zones. Residents cite noise, safety issues & crippled infrastructure. Read about their fight for peace.
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Surat's Rs 77 Crore Water Project for Coastal Localities
Surat Municipal Corporation plans a Rs 77 crore water infrastructure project near the airport to improve supply in Dumas, Sultanabad, and Bhimpore. Read about the new tanks and pipeline network.
Govt Bans New Mining in Aravallis, Expands Protected Area
The Indian government imposes a ban on new mining leases in the Aravalli range and expands its protected zone. Key decisions to safeguard the critical ecosystem.
Avalanche Alert in 5 J&K Districts After Snowfall
Officials issue a low-danger avalanche warning for five districts in Jammu & Kashmir. Residents advised to avoid prone areas above 2,800 metres. Stay safe and follow advisories.
Odisha TAC Pushes Eco-Tourism & Tribal Welfare
Odisha's Tribal Advisory Council, chaired by CM Mohan Majhi, recommends boosting eco-tourism, homestays, and tribal development. Key decisions on PESA rules, education, and community inclusion.
Jharkhand Cabinet Approves PESA Rules 2025 for Tribal Areas
The Hemant Soren cabinet approved the Jharkhand PESA Rules 2025, granting gram sabhas in scheduled areas powers over mining, land, and resources. A landmark step for tribal self-governance.
BJP Flags Secret Madrasas in Assam's Char Areas
BJP in Assam raises alarm over secret Qawmi madrasas in riverine areas, alleging curriculum parallels with Jamaat-e-Islami & Haqqani Network. Spokesperson cites historical violence.
Pune civic body to earn Rs 200cr from new building permits
Pune Municipal Corporation expects Rs 200 crore yearly revenue from building permissions in merged villages, easing financial strain and funding crucial infrastructure like sewage and water projects. Read more.
Panel Flags Land Acquisition Violations in Tribal Zones
A parliamentary committee calls for strict enforcement of land laws in scheduled areas, citing bypassed consent and inadequate rehabilitation for tribal communities. Read the key findings.
Illegal electric traps in Telangana forests kill wildlife, risk lives
Forest areas in Telangana face a crisis as poachers use live wires from power lines to electrocute animals, creating lethal hazards for villagers and forest staff. Authorities push for urgent action.
Govt: 90% Aravalli Protected, Mining in Only 2% Area
Environment Minister Bhupendra Yadav clarifies that nearly 90% of the Aravalli landscape remains protected. Mining is restricted to just 2% under strict Supreme Court oversight. Read the full story.
New 21-Acre District Hospital Announced for Hisar
Haryana Health Minister Aarti Rao announces a new district civil hospital on 21 acres in Hisar. The move comes as the existing hospital, near a protected monument, cannot be expanded. Read for details.
New Police Station Built in 24 Hours in Gadchiroli
Gadchiroli police established a new station at Tumarkothi in a swift 24-hour operation involving 1000+ personnel. The move aims to bolster security and development in the Maoist-affected region. Read more.
MIDC hikes service charges in Pune's Hinjewadi, Chakan, Talegaon
Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation increases service charges for the first time in 17 years to fund major infrastructure upgrades in Pune's industrial zones. Details inside.
Gurgaon Forest Fire Damages 1 Acre, Rs 2.4 Lakh Loss
A fire in a protected Aravali forest in Gurgaon's Taoru, caused by burning scrap, damaged 1 acre and caused Rs 2.4 lakh loss. Two villagers named in FIR. #ForestFire #Gurgaon
Buxar heritage guards unpaid for 10 months, Diwali ruined
Two security guards at a protected heritage site in Buxar, Bihar, allege non-payment of salaries for 10 months, highlighting systemic failures in outsourced security for historical monuments. Read the full investigation.
Kanpur DCP Traffic Inspects Major Roads for Safety
Kanpur's DCP Traffic Ravindra Kumar inspected major corridors & accident-prone spots, directing officials to ensure smooth traffic & ambulance movement. Read the full report.
Bengaluru Water Supply Disruption: Areas Affected
Bengaluru faces water supply disruptions today due to maintenance work by BWSSB. Check the full list of affected areas and timings here.
K-Rera Orders Builders to Insure Common Areas in 30 Days
Karnataka RERA directs builders to insure common areas, ruling they cannot leave residents to foot disaster repair bills. A recent fire case highlights the mandate.
UPSIDA's Rs 100 Cr Push for Modern, Safe Industrial Areas in UP
UPSIDA is transforming Uttar Pradesh's industrial zones with modern street lights, 24x7 CCTV surveillance, and plug-and-play infrastructure, aiming to boost investor confidence and safety. Discover the key upgrades.
Wildlife Success in Karnataka Leads to Increased Conflict
Karnataka's strict conservation measures have boosted wildlife numbers, but shrinking buffers are causing a surge in human-animal conflicts. Explore the challenges of conservation success. Read more.
ASI Fences Trichy Monument, Plans Info Zone After Vendor Removal
ASI Trichy fences Main Guard Gate after corporation clears vendors. A garden and public info zone are planned for the protected monument site. Read about the beautification drive.
Kerala's outdated maps worsen disaster impact
Kerala faces severe landslides and floods due to 35-year-old maps. Lack of data-based planning cripples disaster management. Urgent policy reforms needed for sustainable development.
Thousands of Rare Seagulls Arrive on Karnataka Coast
Thousands of protected migratory seagulls, known locally as 'samudra kaage', have arrived in large numbers on the beaches of Keni and Belekeri in Karnataka's Ankola taluk. Witness this spectacular natural phenomenon.
AP High Court: No Commercial Use of Apartment Parking
Andhra Pradesh High Court rules stilt floors & parking are common areas, cannot be used for shops. Orders GVMC to demolish illegal structures in 4 weeks. Read the full judgment details.
Nagaland's 63rd Statehood Day: CM Rio Calls for Unity, Peace
Nagaland celebrated its 63rd Statehood Day in Kohima. CM Neiphiu Rio emphasized unity, peace, and urged a permanent PAP withdrawal to boost tourism. Read more.
BSF: Infiltration down but threat persists, terror pads relocated
BSF Kashmir Frontier chief Ashok Yadav reports a drop in infiltration bids, but warns over 70 terror launch pads have shifted deeper into Pakistan. Read the full security analysis.
Army Cantonment Excision Process Stalled in Himachal
The Ministry of Defence has halted the excision of civilian areas from British-era army cantonments in Himachal Pradesh, leaving residents frustrated after years of protests demanding freedom from military control.
Punjab plans incentives for border area teachers, doctors
Punjab Cabinet plans incentive policy for teachers and doctors in border districts. New rules for charitable societies and GPS on mining vehicles also approved to curb illegal mining.
Trump Attacks Minnesota Governor Over Somali Community
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz responds to Donald Trump's 'seriously retarded' remark and TPS termination threat against Somali residents. Read the full political clash details.
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