Pongal Cash, Ration Distribution Faces Network, Biometric Delays
Technical issues at PDS shops in Chennai cause long waits for Pongal gifts. Network problems and biometric failures delay distribution of ₹3000 cash and ration items to card holders.
Category : Politics
Patna DM Inspects Gandhi Maidan for Republic Day Preparations
Patna DM Thiyagarajan S M inspected Gandhi Maidan to review Republic Day arrangements. Security includes 128 CCTV cameras and 18 watchtowers. Read about the full preparations.
CJI to lay foundation for new Guwahati judicial complex
CJI Justice Surya Kant will lay the foundation stone for the new Guwahati judicial complex in North Guwahati. The event proceeds despite protests from lawyers opposing the relocation from the city's heart.
NIA Files Chargesheet Against Two More in Assam IED Case
NIA indicts two more in 2024 Assam Independence Day IED seizure case, linking them to terror funding for ULFA(I) plot. Total accused now five. Read the full details.
Buxar DM Inspects Jail, Focuses on Inmate Welfare & Rehabilitation
Buxar District Magistrate Sahila inspected the district jail, inaugurated a medicinal park & gym, and addressed prisoner grievances. She emphasized holistic inmate development and expanding jail workshops.
Kharge calls VB-G RAM G Act 'Nathuram Godse Act', Karnataka to challenge
Minister Priyank Kharge launches scathing attack on Centre's VB-G RAM G Act, terms it unconstitutional. Karnataka govt plans legal battle and special session. Read details.
JD(U) Rejects Tyagi's Bharat Ratna Pitch for Nitish
JD(U) clarifies senior leader K C Tyagi's call for Bharat Ratna for CM Nitish Kumar is his personal view, not the party's stance, amid NDA allies' support. Read the full story.
3 SIM-less Phones Recovered from Jammu Jail Inmate
Three mobile phones without SIM cards were recovered from an inmate at Kot Bhalwal jail in Jammu. The accused, arrested for drug peddling, had the devices in his luggage. Details inside.
Patna CPI Protests US Action on Venezuela, Burns Trump Effigy
Patna district CPI held a protest march condemning the alleged US attack and abduction of Venezuelan President Maduro. Senior leaders addressed the rally, demanding his release.
Congress Launches 'Save MGNREGA' Campaign in Bihar
Bihar Congress launches a 45-day mass campaign to protest the replacement of MGNREGA, vowing to reach all 8,064 panchayats. The drive concludes with rallies on Feb 25.
6 New Amrit Bharat Express Trains for Odisha Announced
Indian Railways to launch six new Amrit Bharat Express routes via Odisha, enhancing non-AC sleeper connectivity. PM Modi to inaugurate on Jan 17 & 18. Details inside.
Goa Villagers Ramp Up Hunger Strike Against Unity Mall Project
Chimbel villagers, joined by Bambolim and Nauxim residents, continue hunger strike against Unity Mall & 17-storey Prashaasan Stambh. March planned to MLA's house. Read more.
Patna Highway Accident: 2 Dead, 3 Injured in Fog
A tragic multi-vehicle collision on Patna's Bakhtiyarpur-Mokama highway due to dense fog claims two lives, leaves three severely injured. Read details on the accident and police response.
Patna's Anti-Littering Drive Nets ₹2 Lakh in Fines
Patna Municipal Corporation's 'Nagar Shatru' initiative fines 500 for spitting & littering, boosting cleanliness and revenue. A push for Swachh Survekshan ranking.
Pak Drone Drops Arms in J&K, Security on High Alert
Security forces recovered a cache of arms dropped by a Pakistani drone in Samba, Jammu. The incident comes amid heightened security for Republic Day. Read the full details.
BJP Assam Seeks Public Input for 2026 Election Manifesto
Assam BJP launches public drive for Vision Document suggestions via calls, QR codes & email. Party highlights 45% growth, poverty reduction & industrial projects under its rule.
Assam CM: 32 Officials Arrested in Anti-Corruption Ops
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma announces 32 public servants arrested in 29 trap operations in 2025, reaffirming a zero-tolerance stance on corruption. Read the details.
Goa Police Alert: Friend Requests Can Lead to Trafficking
Goa Police warns parents about online dangers as fake friend requests and job offers lead to forced labour and exploitation. Learn how to protect your children on National Human Trafficking Awareness Day.
Pakistani Pigeon with Coded Markings Caught in J&K
A pigeon with coded leg rings and wing stamps was captured in a forward village near the LoC in Akhnoor. Police are investigating potential espionage links. Read the full details.
Margao's SGPDA Parking Lot Hazardous After Events
Residents in Margao protest the dangerous state of the SGPDA Fatorda parking lot, littered with waste and debris after commercial events. Demanding accountability and cleanliness. Read more.
Kelakhera Hub for Illegal Timber Smuggling Exposed
Udham Singh Nagar's Kelakhera emerges as a key transit point for illegal timber smuggling. Forest officials detail seizures of khair & teak, revealing a persistent network. Read more.
Mother Dog Stabbed Near Meat Shop in UP's Shahjahanpur
A female stray dog was brutally stabbed near a meat shop in Shahjahanpur, UP, sparking outrage. An FIR has been filed under the PCA Act. Read the full story.
HC: Weakening Van Panchayats Hurts Uttarakhand Forest Fire Fight
Uttarakhand HC flags report that forest dept's shift from community management weakens fire prevention. Expert warns rule changes without consultation harm vital local institutions. Read the details.
Haridwar parking manager killed in fee dispute
A parking manager in Haridwar was fatally run over after a dispute over fees. Two men from Haryana have been accused. Police have recovered the vehicle and are preparing to make arrests.
HC: Van Gujjars can cultivate land but not for commerce
Uttarakhand High Court clarifies Van Gujjar tribe can grow fodder for cattle on forest land but prohibits commercial activities. The hearing addresses Forest Rights Act implementation. Read the latest updates.
Goa: Two Mining Trucks Stolen in Guddemol Village
Two mining trucks stolen in Guddemol, Goa within two weeks. Villagers, already hit by mining halt, demand police action. GPS devices were removed in the thefts.
Ahinda Intensifies Efforts to Keep Siddaramaiah as Karnataka CM
Amid uncertainty over Siddaramaiah's full term as Karnataka CM, his Ahinda supporters are mobilising across North Karnataka with rallies and a major convention in Hubballi on Jan 21.
Rs 1,500 Crore Pathashree Urban Road Scheme Launched
West Bengal govt launches Pathashree Urban, a Rs 1,500 crore scheme to repair and construct 11,365 roads across urban areas, starting with 112 stretches in Kolkata. Read details.
Panaji Market Fire Safety Overhaul After Audit
CCP finally moves to fix Panaji market's non-functional fire systems after audit reveals critical failures. 400 vendors at risk. Work to be completed in 4 months.
27 Indians rescued from Myanmar cyber scam compound
Indian authorities rescue 27 citizens trapped in Myanmar after being lured by fake job offers. MEA coordinates with Thai govt for their safe return. Details inside.
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