Praveen Vashista Appointed Vigilance Commissioner
Former MHA Special Secretary Praveen Vashista sworn in as Vigilance Commissioner in Central Vigilance Commission following voluntary retirement. Appointment made under CVC Act, 2003.
Category : Governance
UP Gears Up for Census 2027 with Massive Training Drive
Uttar Pradesh is gearing up for Census 2027, planning to train 5.5 lakh enumerators and supervisors. The state will conduct house-listing from May 22 to June 20, 2026, with population enumeration in February 2027.
Kochi Container Road Dark Amid NHAI-KSEB Transformer Dispute
A 17.2-km NH 966A stretch in Kochi remains unlit despite installed streetlights due to a stand-off between NHAI and KSEB over transformer costs, posing nightly hazards for thousands of commuters.
Haryana Runs Without Chief Secretary for 8 Days
Haryana faces administrative uncertainty as Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi recovers from heart surgery. No interim appointment raises questions about decision-making and file approvals.
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Karnal MC to Beautify 7 Flyovers on NH-44 for Swachh Survekshan
Karnal Municipal Corporation plans to beautify seven flyovers on NH-44 as part of Swachh Survekshan efforts, aiming to enhance city aesthetics and cleanliness.
Kishan Reddy: Complete Metro Phase I Takeover for Phase II
Union Coal Minister G Kishan Reddy has written to Telangana CM A Revanth Reddy, stressing that progress on Hyderabad Metro Phase II depends on finalizing the takeover of Phase I from L&T.
Chennai Among Four Metros to Get 50 New Weather Stations
Chennai will receive 50 automatic weather stations this year to enhance hyper-local forecasting. The IMD announced this move to improve disaster preparedness and real-time weather monitoring.
Haryana Shifts 120 IAS Officers Prematurely in 2025
The Haryana government has transferred 120 IAS officers prematurely in 2025, violating rules that mandate a minimum two-year term. This move raises questions about administrative stability.
Punjab School Campaign Against Food Adulteration Starts
Punjab Vidhan Sabha Speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan announces a statewide awareness drive in schools to combat adulteration in milk, ghee, and dairy products, beginning in Kotkapura.
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Varanasi Plans Vending Zones to Ease Ramnagar Traffic
Varanasi Municipal Corporation is establishing organized street vending zones in Ramnagar to reduce traffic congestion. Plans include parking facilities and public toilets.
CAG Report Exposes Gaps in Goa's Waste Management
A CAG report tabled in Goa's assembly reveals only 78% of urban waste was treated from 2017-22, leading to new dumpsites and highlighting planning failures.
Goa's Rs 70 Cr Land Lies Idle for 6 Years, CAG Exposes Waste
A CAG audit reveals the Goa government acquired land for Rs 70.45 crore to expand Shiroda Industrial Estate, ignoring warnings. The land remains unused for over six years, generating zero jobs.
CAG Finds ₹3.1 Crore Excess Payments in Goa River Project
India's CAG audit reveals Goa's Captain of Ports department violated procurement norms in Sal river desilting, awarding additional work without tenders and causing ₹3.1 crore excess payments.
Goa's E-Waste Crisis: 98% Untracked, CAG Warns
CAG audit reveals Goa failed to track 35,000 tonnes of e-waste, with 98% going to unauthorized dealers. Delays in management plan and treatment facility pose grave health risks.
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Uttarakhand Aadhaar Update Crisis Hits Post Offices Hard
Residents across Uttarakhand face severe difficulties updating Aadhaar cards due to limited service centers and technical issues, forcing thousands to crowded post offices and disrupting daily life.
Delhi Expands Social Security to Gig, Platform & Construction Workers
Delhi government initiates process to bring unorganised, gig, platform and construction workers under social security net. Welfare boards and schemes to be established for transparent benefit delivery.
Three Yamuna Dams Revived to Ease Delhi Water Shortage
The Centre has revived three long-pending dam projects on the Yamuna and its tributaries. These projects aim to provide sustainable water supply to Delhi for 25 years and improve river flow.
Delhi Deploys Watermaster Dredger for Yamuna Cleanup
Delhi's irrigation department commissions a Finnish amphibian dredger and barges for the Najafgarh Drain to tackle pollution and enhance flood management ahead of monsoon.
CM Dhami at IIT Roorkee Disaster Workshop
Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami virtually attended a disaster risk workshop at IIT Roorkee, highlighting state vulnerabilities and praising institute's scientific contributions.
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Delhi's Year-Round Anti-Pollution Plan Expands Transport
Delhi government announces comprehensive action plan to improve air quality through public transport expansion, metro network growth, and electric vehicle incentives.
Shillong Volunteer Invited to Republic Day in Delhi
Iarisha Kharbhoi, an Aapda Mitra volunteer from East Khasi Hills, receives special invitation to Republic Day celebrations in New Delhi for her exceptional disaster management work.
Patna: Weekly Public Hearings for Revenue Grievances Start Jan 19
Bihar's revenue department mandates public hearings every Monday and Friday at block offices. Digital complaint tracking ensures transparency under Saat Nischay-3 programme.
IPS Officer Praveen Vashista Joins CVC as Vigilance Commissioner
Praveen Vashista, a 1991 batch IPS officer, has been appointed as vigilance commissioner in the Central Vigilance Commission, restoring the body to its full three-member strength.
AP FIRST Tech Hub Launched in Tirupati by Naidu
Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu announces AP FIRST in Tirupati, a research and innovation hub with IIT Tirupati and IISER to boost aerospace, AI, and startups.
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KMDA Repairs 26 Howrah Roads at Rs 26 Crore
Kolkata's KMDA is upgrading 26 road stretches in Howrah at Rs 26 crore, targeting accident-prone areas after a 35% rise in accidents due to potholes.
Dharwad Railway Gate Solution: Two Underpasses Nearing Finish
Two railway underpasses in Dharwad are nearing completion, ending long traffic delays on roads to Karnataka University and Haliyal-Dandeli. Vehicular traffic has already started using both stretches.
HC Questions IT Firm's Expertise for Temple Board Digital Audit
The Travancore Devaswom Board has hired KSITIL to prepare an RFP for digitising temple finances, but the Kerala High Court doubts the firm's technical capacity and demands a virtual assessment.
Coimbatore Revises Bird Park Plan, Cuts Costs
Coimbatore Corporation revises bird park DPR to reuse old zoo structures, cutting costs from Rs 10 crore to Rs 6-7 crore. Project to house 1,000 birds on 4.5 acres under PPP mode.
Govt Mandates AC-On Fuel Efficiency Tests for Cars
India's road transport ministry proposes mandatory testing of car fuel efficiency with AC on and off from October 2026 to provide realistic mileage figures for consumers.
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Comedian stranded at Worli Metro due to broken lift
Wheelchair-bound comedian Karn Shah was left stranded at Worli metro station for 45 minutes due to a malfunctioning lift, with staff allegedly telling him to 'go home walking'.
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