Fire at Namakkal Waste Plant Damages Machine, Under Probe

A significant fire erupted at the Namakkal municipal composting plant in Kosavampatty, damaging a plastic sorting machine worth 5 lakh rupees. Firefighters battled for three hours to control the blaze, which originated from dumped garbage, prompting an of

Coimbatore Police Add 300 Rowdies to History-Sheeters List

Coimbatore police have added over 300 notorious rowdies to the history-sheeters list, bringing the total to more than 1,300. Officers monitor them daily and use legal measures like expulsion under the Madras City Police Act to maintain law and order.

Coimbatore Panchayat Fines Truck Rs 10,000 for Illegal Dumping

Pattanam panchayat in Coimbatore district imposed a Rs 10,000 fine on a private truck for illegally dumping and burning garbage. Officials report waste from city limits was transported and set ablaze, prompting local action and surveillance plans.

Pune Hawkers Protest Blacklisting, Demand Fee Review

Pune's roadside vendors oppose PMC's blacklisting threat for fee defaults, demanding immediate Town Vending Committee meeting and fee structure reconsideration as citizens complain about footpath encroachment.

11 Drug Peddlers Arrested in Jammu Region Crackdown

In a significant anti-narcotics operation, Jammu and Kashmir Police have arrested 11 drug peddlers across the Jammu region, seizing contraband substances and highlighting ongoing efforts to combat drug trafficking.

Guilty Plea May Cut Nikhil Gupta's US Sentence by 20-30%

Indian national Nikhil Gupta's guilty plea to murder-for-hire and money laundering charges in a US court could reduce his maximum 40-year sentence through acceptance of responsibility credits, with sentencing set for May 2026.

Delhi Traffic Restrictions for AI Summit, Routes Affected

Delhi traffic police announce strict restrictions in central areas from Feb 16-20 for the AI Impact Summit at Bharat Mandapam. VVIP movement will cause diversions on 51 roads, with commuters advised to use Ring Road corridor and Metro.

Nashik: Rs 8 Lakh Stolen in Two House Break-Ins

Cash and jewellery worth over Rs 8 lakh were stolen in two separate house break-ins in Nashik's Adgaon and Indiranagar areas between February 10 and 13, with police investigating both cases.

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