SVEEP Initiative Boosts Youth Voter Awareness in Kolkata

The Election Commission organized a major SVEEP awareness program at Women's Christian College Kolkata, targeting new voters aged 18-19 to increase urban turnout. Students from multiple colleges participated and district-level awardees were honored.

MP High Court: Dismissed Employees Lose Leave Encashment Rights

The Jabalpur bench of Madhya Pradesh High Court has ruled that government employees dismissed after departmental or judicial proceedings, or who resign, forfeit their right to encash earned leaves. The judgment came in response to a petition by a Bhopal e

Sniffer Dog Cracks Nilgai Poaching Case in Chhattisgarh

A sniffer dog in Chhattisgarh's Dhamtari forest division tracked scent from an arrow to a suspect's house, leading to the arrest of six men for poaching a nilgai. Forest officials recovered the carcass with three arrow injuries.

Andhra Man Arrested in Bengaluru for Red Sanders Smuggling

Bengaluru police have arrested a man from Andhra Pradesh for allegedly selling red sanders, a protected tree species, in the city. The arrest highlights ongoing efforts to combat illegal wildlife trade and smuggling activities in Karnataka.

Maharashtra Tech Crackdown on Illegal Mining with ETS Survey

Maharashtra government announces a comprehensive Electronic Total Station survey and Google mapping to combat illegal mining. A Special Investigation Team will probe the racket, with strict enforcement measures including truck registration cancellation.

Railways New Refund Rules: No Refund Under 8 Hours

Indian Railways announces stricter refund rules with no refund for cancellations less than 8 hours before departure and 50% deduction for 8-24 hours. New norms aim to curb black market ticket sales.

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