Madras HC Chief Justice Urges Lawyers to Avoid Delays

Madras High Court Chief Justice M M Shrivastava emphasized that delays in legal proceedings erode public confidence, urging lawyers to act ethically and avoid unnecessary hold-ups at a law university convocation.

Madras HC Orders Probe into Chennai Land Case Delay

Madras High Court directs Tamil Nadu Chief Secretary to investigate whether 4-year delay in filing land encroachment appeal was due to negligence or connivance. Case involves Greater Chennai Corporation and Kannammal Educational Trust.

Bengaluru's Vanishing Zebra Crossings Spark Safety Crisis

As Bengaluru's infrastructure expands with new roads and Metro lines, zebra crossings are disappearing, leaving pedestrians and motorists in a dangerous limbo. A citywide investigation reveals worn-out, encroached, or missing markings at key junctions, fo

Odisha Finds 120 Unsafe Buildings in 18 Districts

Odisha government identifies 120 unsafe structures across 18 districts, with Cuttack having the highest at 22. Minister Prithiviraj Harichandan reveals details in assembly, urging local bodies to take action on schools, hospitals, and offices.

Navi Mumbai: Trees Chopped, Wall Damaged in Kharghar Plot

Unidentified individuals have illegally chopped four full-grown trees and damaged a compound wall in a PCMC-owned open space in Kharghar sector 34-C. Locals allege PCMC's security failure as illegal dumping continues on the plot.

Nagpur Court Uses Fines to Fund Medical Aid for Poor Patients

The Nagpur bench of Bombay High Court has distributed Rs4.22 lakh to 22 beneficiaries facing severe medical and financial hardship. Funds were sourced from penalties imposed during court proceedings, marking an innovative humanitarian initiative.

Kochi Residents Demand SA Road Extension to Ease Traffic

Tripunithura locals, led by Trura, are pushing for the extension of Seaport-Airport Road to Puthiyakavu to bypass chronic congestion and stalled NH 85 widening. The proposal aims to integrate with a proposed NH bypass and unlock regional development.

Son Murders Father in Gadag Over Land Dispute

A 23-year-old man in Gadag district allegedly killed his 60-year-old father after a drunken quarrel over property. The accused surrendered to police as investigations continue.

Udupi Lokayukta Raid Exposes Illegal File Handling

A surprise inspection by Karnataka Upa Lokayukta at Udupi's senior sub-registrar office revealed outsourced staff allegedly keeping 43 property and marriage registration files in personal bags, leading to a criminal case.

BJP: No Project Imposition on Opposing Villages

State BJP president Damodar Naik stated the government will not impose projects like the Mirabag bandhara if locals oppose them, following protests by residents concerned about flooding.

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