TMC Property Tax Collection Falls Short by Rs 200 Crore

Thane Municipal Corporation collected only Rs 556.2 crore in property tax against its Rs 841 crore target for 2025-26, creating a major revenue crisis for the cash-strapped civic body with just two months to recover.

Thane Police Arrest Man with Illegal Pistols, Ammunition

Thane's Anti-Narcotics Cell arrested a 20-year-old man from Madhya Pradesh with four country-made pistols and live ammunition worth over Rs 4 lakh near Bhiwandi. The operation, part of a special drive, led to a case under the Arms Act and Maharashtra Poli

Sirsa MC Launches Anti-Encroachment Drive on Barnala Road

The Sirsa Municipal Council has initiated a city-wide anti-encroachment campaign, starting with Barnala Road, to ease traffic and address public complaints. Illegal structures were removed, with officials warning of strict action against non-compliance.

Nabard Approves 73 Projects Worth Rs 713.87 Cr in Himachal

Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu announced Nabard's approval for 73 projects worth Rs 713.87 crore in Himachal Pradesh, focusing on public works and water resources, amid concerns over revenue deficit grant discontinuation.

Ambala IG Orders Body Cams for Traffic Cops

Ambala Range IG Pankaj Nain directs traffic police to wear body cameras for transparency and to record interactions with violators, aiming to enhance road safety and reduce accidents.

Ludhiana Sr Dy Mayor Challenges Rs 8.46 Cr Garden Tender

Senior Deputy Mayor Rakesh Prashar objects to the Rs 8.46 crore Rose Garden beautification tender in Ludhiana, citing excessive costs and lack of accountability. B&R officials defend the move, stating it follows former MC commissioner's orders.

Surat Airport Night Parking Bays Go to Private Operators

An RTI reply reveals all 10 night-parking bays for Code-C aircraft at Surat International Airport have been allotted to non-scheduled operators, leaving scheduled airlines like IndiGo and Air India Express without slots despite recent infrastructure upgra

SAD, BJP Slam AAP Over Leader's Murder in Punjab

SAD president Sukhbir Singh Badal and BJP's Ashwani Sharma criticize Punjab's AAP government after the daylight murder of AAP leader Lucky Oberoi in Jalandhar, citing deteriorating law and order.

BJP Alliance Nominates Patils for Panvel Mayor, Deputy Mayor

The BJP-led Mahayuti alliance has filed nominations for Panvel Municipal Corporation's mayor and deputy mayor posts, with Nitin Jairam Patil and Pramila Ravinath Patil as candidates. With a strong majority, the election is expected to be unopposed.

Kochi Leader Seeks Toll Relief for Locals on NH 66

Former Maradu chairperson Antony Ashanparambil writes to Union Minister Nitin Gadkari, urging toll concessions for residents near Kumbalam toll plaza on NH 66, citing financial burden and new national rules.

IPS Officer's Father Dies by Suicide in Rohtak

Jaipal, father of IPS officer Rahul Balhara, allegedly died by suicide after shooting himself with his licensed pistol in Haryana's Rohtak. The incident occurred outside his shop in the grain market.

Govt Responds to Farmers' Worries Over Seeds Bill

Union Minister Ramnath Thakur stated that over 14,000 stakeholder suggestions on the draft Seeds Bill have been examined, including those from Punjab. The bill includes protections for farmers' rights and seed quality measures.

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