BMC Crackdown on Abandoned Vehicles in Bhubaneswar
Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation initiates a major drive to remove abandoned vehicles and carts from public spaces, addressing citizen safety and city aesthetics concerns raised on TOI portal.
Category : Politics
Deputy CM Aids Solo Woman Biker's Pilgrimage Concerns
Andhra Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan arranges special darshan for moto vlogger Swathi Roja after she highlighted safety issues for solo women pilgrims. Read about their meeting and the state's response.
Jagir Kaur Rejects SAD Discord, Explains President's Role
Bibi Jagir Kaur addresses rumours of resignations and discord within the reorganised Shiromani Akali Dal, clarifying recent meetings as brainstorming sessions. She details Giani Harpreet Singh's appointment and rules out reconciliation with Sukhbir Badal.
Congress: Assembly Loss an Aberration After Sangamner Win
Congress's Sachin Gujar says Sangamner Seva Samiti's victory proves assembly poll loss was a fluke. Satyajeet Tambe details the strategic use of AIFB's Lion symbol. Read the full analysis.
Warring Slams AAP, SAD Over Zila Parishad Poll Myths
Punjab Congress president Amrinder Singh Raja Warring debunks AAP and SAD claims on zila parishad results, alleging power abuse and manipulation. Get the full facts here.
Bike-borne criminals loot ₹2 lakh from Muzaffarpur CSP
In a daring daylight robbery in Muzaffarpur, motorcycle-borne criminals looted ₹2 lakh from a Customer Service Point. Police are investigating and scanning CCTV footage. Read for details.
Rs 1.5 Lakh Compensation for Water-Adulterated Diesel
Dharashiv consumer forum directs police petrol pump & BPCL to pay lawyer Rs 1.5 lakh after water-mixed diesel damaged his car. Details on the landmark order inside.
Patna Police Arrest Notorious Criminal Sunny Kumar
Patna's Shahpur police arrested wanted criminal Sunny Kumar from a Gangahara school. A country-made pistol and cartridges were seized. Read the full story on the police operation.
Govt seeks urgent report on Civil Service Boards from states
The Centre has asked all states for an urgent status report on forming Civil Services Boards, mandated by SC in 2013 to ensure stable postings. An RTI by an IFS officer triggered the move.
Pawan Kalyan warns YSRCP over threatening police statements
Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan condemns YSRCP leaders' threatening statements against police, calling them a threat to democracy. He vows to strengthen Jana Sena from grassroots.
SIT Formed for Missing Guru Granth Sahib Saroops, SGPC Protests
Punjab govt's SIT to probe 328 missing Guru Granth Sahib saroops faces strong opposition from SGPC, which calls it interference in religious affairs. Details inside.
Patna Police Arrests Notorious Criminal Rohit Kumar in Firing Case
Patna Police arrested top 10 criminal Rohit Kumar for a Dec 20 firing in Maner. Another accused was held earlier with a pistol and ammunition. Read the full details of the police operation.
Odisha suspends officials for illegal sand mining role
Odisha govt suspends Jajpur & Jagatsinghpur mining officers for alleged sand mafia links. Crackdown follows raids, seizures. Read about the state's zero-tolerance policy.
Minor's Wrong-Side Driving on Kolhapur Bridge Kills 1
A 17-year-old driving his uncle's SUV on the wrong side of Uchgaon bridge in Kolhapur hit a bike, killing the rider. The boy's uncle has been arrested under multiple sections of BNS 2023 and MV Act.
Congress to Protest MNREGA Changes, Aravalli Mining
Congress leaders Sachin Pilot and DK Shivakumar slam Centre's MNREGA funding cut from 90:10 to 60:40, calling it 'death of the scheme'. Party announces Delhi meet on Dec 27 and Jaipur march on Dec 26 over Aravalli deforestation.
Life Term for Two in 2017 Bhojpur Double Murder
Ara court sentences Ritesh Kumar and Vijay Pandey to life imprisonment for the 2017 murders of Gita Devi and her son Ashutosh. A fine of Rs 5,000 was also imposed. Read the full details.
SC Orders Probe into Uttarakhand Forest Land Grab
Supreme Court expresses shock over alleged grabbing of 2,866 acres of Uttarakhand forest land, orders state govt probe and halts all construction. Details inside.
Hazaribag man dies by suicide over brother's murder case
A 27-year-old man in Hazaribag died by suicide, allegedly distressed over the delayed justice for his brother's 2003 murder. Family alleges a watered-down chargesheet. Police promise probe.
Property feud leads to staged hit-and-run murder in Odisha
A man and his two sons in Odisha's Jajpur district arrested for allegedly murdering his 75-year-old mother in a staged accident over a property dispute. Police reveal chilling details.
Boiling Oil Attack on Woman in Giridih After She Resists Molestation
In a shocking incident in Giridih, two men allegedly poured boiling oil on a woman after she resisted their molestation bid. One arrested, another on the run. Read the full story.
Odisha's Urban Expansion: New NACs & Municipalities Notified
Odisha government issues notifications for major urban expansion, upgrading 5 NACs to municipalities and creating 24 new NACs across 13 districts to boost governance and civic amenities.
Jeweller in Daltonganj gets Rs 1 crore extortion call
A Daltonganj jeweller received a WhatsApp voicemail demanding Rs 1 crore from gangster Prince Khan. Police have registered a case under organised crime and BNS sections. Read the full details.
Odisha to Develop Defence Ecosystem, Secures Massive Investment
Odisha CM Mohan Majhi unveils plans for a defence manufacturing hub focusing on MSMEs & startups. Hyderabad roadshow yields Rs 66,781 crore commitments, creating 56,340 jobs. Read more.
China Rebukes US Over Seized Venezuelan Oil Tanker
China accuses the US of violating international law by seizing a tanker carrying Venezuelan crude. The incident sparks a major diplomatic clash over maritime sovereignty and trade.
Ex-Punjab IG Shoots Self After Losing Rs 8.1 Cr in Scam
Former Punjab IG Amar Singh Chahal fights for life after a self-inflicted gunshot. A 12-page note reveals he was cheated of Rs 8.1 crore in a sophisticated online investment fraud. Read the shocking details.
Fatal Car-Truck Crash in West Singhbhum Due to Fog
Two dead, one injured after a car collides with a speeding truck on Chaibasa-Seraikela road in dense fog. Truck driver flees scene. Read the full report.
Chatra bans soaps, shampoos at Balbal hot spring
Chatra district administration prohibits soaps and detergents at Balbal hot spring to prevent environmental damage. The sacred site, known for its therapeutic sulphur waters, sees a surge during the annual cattle fair.
Dumka raid for banned cough syrup yields nothing
A surprise raid in Dumka to seize banned cough syrup bottles failed as the stock was missing. Police suspect a tip-off. Read about the investigation and the absconding tenant.
Karnataka May Shift Monsoon Session to Belagavi
Karnataka government is considering hosting the monsoon legislative session in Belagavi to address agrarian issues and boost the local economy, a move that could cost Rs 90 crore. Read more.
SAD's Sukhbir Badal: Congress, AAP lack legitimacy to rule Punjab
SAD president Sukhbir Singh Badal accuses previous Congress and current AAP govts of ruining Punjab's finances and criticizes the Viksit Bharat scheme. He also comments on the Nagar Kirtan issue in New Zealand. Read the full report.
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