Margao Bandhara Project Protest Enters Day 2

The sit-in protest at Mirabag village against the proposed 50 MLD bandhara project continues for a second day, with villagers demanding its cancellation and political leaders offering support. Officials have been directed to hold a public presentation.

ECI to Visit Assam for Poll Review, Dates Expected Soon

The Election Commission of India's full commission will visit Assam on February 17-18 to review poll preparations. Dates for the upcoming elections are expected to be announced after this visit, potentially by late February or early March.

Ranchi Demolition Drive Sparks Protests Over Tribal Land

Tension escalated in Ranchi's Jay Prakash Nagar as residents protested the demolition of 11 houses on tribal land, following a Jharkhand High Court order. Locals claim decades-long residence and allege deception by the landowner.

JMM Neutral Again in Dumka Municipal Council Election

Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) has taken a neutral stance in the February 23 Dumka municipal council election, not backing any candidate for chairperson, mirroring its 2018 approach. The party holds the Lok Sabha and assembly seats in this traditional stron

Goa Approves Cooperative Policy 2026 for Sector Strengthening

The Goa state cabinet has approved the comprehensive Goa State Cooperative Policy, 2026, focusing on governance, digitization, sustainability, and financial robustness to revitalize the cooperative sector crucial to the state's socioeconomic development.

NGT Acts on Sonadubbi River Encroachment in Jharkhand

The National Green Tribunal has taken suo motu cognisance of serious allegations regarding encroachment and pollution of the Sonadubbi River in Ranchi district, Jharkhand, directing the case to the Eastern Zone Bench for hearing.

Hemant Soren Land Scam Hearing Adjourned to Feb 21

The hearing of Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren's discharge petition in the Badgai land scam case has been adjourned to February 21 after his advocate requested time due to senior counsel's Supreme Court engagements.

Mangaluru Student Stabs Classmate with Penknife in College Fight

A 19-year-old college student in Mangaluru allegedly stabbed a minor classmate with a penknife after a quarrel escalated into violence at a private college. The injured student is hospitalized but out of danger, and police have taken the accused into cust

Delta Corp's Casino Vessel Relocation Approved in Goa

Goa's Captain of Ports grants interim permission to Delta Corp to relocate Deltin Royale casino vessel near Patto bridge. The move precedes induction of a larger 1,000-capacity vessel, sparking protests from activists.

Assam CM Welcomes SC Order on Forest Evictions

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma welcomes Supreme Court order allowing evictions in reserve forest areas with committee oversight, calling it a landmark judgment for anti-encroachment operations.

Two Dead, One Critical in Dumka-Bhagalpur Road Accident

A tragic accident on the Dumka-Bhagalpur main road under Jama police station resulted in two fatalities and one critical injury. The victims, identified as Karan Manjhi and Sonu Kumar, died on the spot, while Tamtam Kumar was hospitalized with severe inju

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