A recent Lok Sabha report reveals 260 fatalities from pothole accidents in Jharkhand (2020-2024), with 9,438 deaths nationally. Experts cite civic negligence and poor road maintenance as primary causes.
Ranchi district saw a rise in road accidents, fatalities, and injuries in 2025 compared to 2024, with deaths exceeding injuries, though the gap narrowed. Official data highlights ongoing safety challenges.
Vikram Sharma, a 54-year-old gangster from Jamshedpur, was shot dead in Dehradun. Known as a fitness enthusiast and businessman, he faced 20 criminal cases and mentored gangster Akhilesh Singh.
With the Dhanbad municipal elections scheduled for February 23, candidates are actively campaigning across the city, visiting neighborhoods and opening offices to woo voters in a competitive race with 29 mayoral aspirants.
A short-circuit-triggered fire in a Jharpada apartment complex hospitalized four, including an elderly couple. Firefighters rescued residents, but officials found no fire safety equipment in the building.
Dhanbad police have arrested absconding criminal Kishan Khan alias Tasleem Khan in a special operation from Ranchi. The accused confessed to involvement in extortion and aiding organized crime networks.
A fatal road accident near Dalsagar village on NH-922 in Buxar resulted in the death of a 20-year-old motorcyclist and injuries to two others. Police are investigating the collision that occurred before the toll plaza.
Former agriculture minister Yogendra Saw and Congress secretary Amba Prasad met Rahul Gandhi in New Delhi, highlighting alleged injustices faced by displaced families in Barkagaon due to mining projects by NTPC, Adani, and others.
Officials in Aurangabad and Gaya are intensifying efforts to complete the North Koel irrigation project, facing a tight deadline to address water scarcity in Bihar.
A court in Kerala has sentenced a man to life imprisonment for poisoning his friend to death in Idukki district. The verdict highlights the severity of the crime and the judicial process involved.
The Base Repair Depot in Nashik, under IAF Maintenance Command, organized a seminar on the Aircraft Structural Integrity Program (ASIP). Experts discussed structural integrity management for aircraft safety, reliability, and performance.
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has mandated a comprehensive safety audit and detailed report submission for all ongoing excavation projects across the capital within a strict three-day deadline, following recent incidents.
The Nashik Municipal Corporation has proposed cutting 51 trees for road widening projects in preparation for the Kumbh Mela. Public suggestions and objections are invited until February 18.
The Motor Vehicles Department in Kozhikode felicitated Prabhavati Amma, an elderly woman whose viral video showed her courageously blocking a scooter rider attempting to use a footpath as a shortcut.
The Delhi Development Authority is unable to proceed with the demolition of Signature View Apartments due to pending legal challenges and court orders, causing delays in the redevelopment project.
Jammu and Kashmir Police have seized heroin dropped by a drone from Pakistan in Kathua district, arresting two individuals. The operation followed specific intelligence about drone activity along the J-K-Punjab border near Nagri.
The Jharkhand CID has arrested Anish Kumar, the mastermind behind a scam that duped aspirants of the 2023 Jharkhand General Graduate Level exam. The gang, including IRB constables and security personnel, has been busted.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah will visit Natanpur village on the India-Bangladesh border on February 21 to inaugurate the Vibrant Village Program 2.0. Officials inspected arrangements, including helipads and event setup, emphasizing border security and de
Residents in Ranchi's Ward 1 endure pothole-ridden roads, narrow lanes, and inadequate drainage. A costly Urban Haat project remains unopened, highlighting long-standing civic neglect.
Controversy over Assam's Special Revision electoral roll intensifies as names of deceased individuals, including Silchar residents, remain listed, raising accuracy concerns and fears of undermining electoral credibility.
Andhra Pradesh is modernizing 10 fishing harbors to international standards under PMMSY and Sagarmala, with a 1,053-km coastline across 12 districts supporting 350 landing centers.
Senior police officials in Ranchi conducted an intensive night drive against drunk and rash driving, fining violators and installing barricades to enhance road safety after recent fatal accidents.
Two elephant tusks valued at Rs 2 crore were stolen from an officers' institute inside Pangode Military Camp in Thiruvananthapuram. Police have detained 17 suspects and are investigating the breach at the high-security facility.
Kerala's cabinet approved a comprehensive Urban Policy to guide sustainable development for 25 years as the state urbanizes rapidly. It also greenlit a Graphene Policy to position Kerala as a global hub for graphene research and production.
Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu addresses law and order concerns, criticizes opposition, and outlines economic and welfare initiatives including population policy and Bill Gates visit.
Nashik Municipal Corporation initiates recruitment for 300 vacant positions, including 114 engineers and 186 fire brigade staff, after nearly two decades. Exams set for Feb 23-24 across 9 cities.
Nashik recorded 197 road accident deaths in 2024, unchanged from the previous year. Two-wheeler riders led fatalities, with 102 deaths, followed by pedestrians. Police cite reckless driving and high vehicle volume as key factors.
TDP legislators in Andhra Pradesh assembly criticized Revenue Minister Anagani Satyaprasad for failing to resolve land disputes, particularly Section 22-A cases, despite 20 months in office.
Vakola police arrested autorickshaw driver Shreeramkumar Saav under POCSO Act for allegedly stalking a minor college girl in Santacruz. The incident occurred on February 9, leading to immediate police action and judicial custody.
Assam CM announces 100 new electric buses for Guwahati under PM e-bus sewa, aiming to phase out diesel buses. Private operators challenge the move in court, citing infrastructure gaps and livelihood concerns.