Chennai: ₹1 Lakh Fine for Cutting Trees Without Permission
Greater Chennai Corporation announces strict new rules & heavy fines for unauthorized tree cutting. Apply online via GCC portal or Namma Chennai app. Protect the city's green cover.
Category : Politics
FIR Against 20 for Tree Felling in Valmiki Tiger Reserve Zone
Forest department registers FIR against 20 persons for cutting green trees during Don Canal cleaning in West Champaran. Officials warn of serious action for habitat destruction.
Shukla Suggests FIR Against Ex-Mumbai CP Pandey in Conspiracy Case
Days before retiring, ex-DGP Rashmi Shukla recommended an FIR against former Mumbai CP Sanjay Pandey for allegedly conspiring to arrest Fadnavis & Shinde during MVA rule. Read the full report.
Man on run for 8 months arrested for wife's murder in Thane
Thane Crime Branch nabs Anand Suryavanshi in Nashik for allegedly killing his wife over a property dispute in Ulhasnagar. He was evading arrest for eight months. Read the full story.
Kolkata Faces Sharp Bus Shortage, Commuters Struggle
South Kolkata and suburbs face a severe bus shortage, with 800 fewer buses on roads. Commuters endure long waits and overcrowding till Jan 18 due to Gangasagar Mela and SIR process. Read more.
Telangana Officers Condemn Defamatory Report Against Woman IAS Officer
Telangana's IAS, IPS & IFS officers condemn a TV channel's false report targeting a woman IAS officer. Minister Venkat Reddy calls for police probe. Demands include public apology and legal action.
Yogi Reviews Magh Mela Prep, Inaugurates Mela Seva App
CM Yogi Adityanath reviewed Magh Mela arrangements, stressing safety for major bathing days. Over 31 lakh devotees took dip on Paush Purnima. Read about new app and directives.
HC Orders FIR in Prayagraj DOB Forgery Scandal
Allahabad High Court directs police to file FIR against man and panchayat officials for manipulating date of birth from 1994 to 2005. Shocking fabrication of documents exposed.
3-Year Jail for Thane Labourer in Night House Theft
A Thane court sentenced a 30-year-old labourer to rigorous imprisonment for stealing cash and jewellery worth Rs 32,000 from a sleeping family. Read the full details of the case and the police investigation.
165 Turtles Rescued from Howrah Railway Station
Railway Police recover 165 live Indian flapshell turtles in a covert operation at Howrah Station. No arrests made yet. Turtles sent to rescue centre.
Thane Court Acquits Society in Illegal Tree-Felling Case
A Thane magistrate court acquitted a housing society & its secretary in a 2020 illegal tree-felling case, citing insufficient evidence & procedural lapses by the prosecution. Details inside.
Prayagraj: Man Arrested in Fake Educational Documents Racket
Kareli police and STF arrested Mohammad Taruq in Prayagraj, seizing 68 forged mark sheets & certificates. Raid exposed a fake education centre. Read the full details of the crackdown.
Chennai: Ice Cream Shop Owner Held in OG Ganja Bust
Chennai's ANIU arrests three, including an ice cream shop owner, for supplying OG ganja in Muthialpet. Police seize 240 grams of contraband. Read the full story.
Bengaluru's New E-Khata Drive: Rs 45 Doorstep Service
Greater Bengaluru Authority launches a citizen-centric online drive for doorstep e-khata services at Rs 45 per application, aiming to cut property documentation delays. Will this revived model succeed where BBMP's pilot failed?
Ajit Pawar, Supriya Sule unite for Pune civic polls manifesto
Estranged cousins Ajit Pawar and Supriya Sule came together on a political platform in Pune to release a joint manifesto for the civic polls, sparking merger speculation. Read the full story.
Warring Condemns AAP Protests, Demands Action on Atishi Remarks
Punjab Congress chief Amrinder Singh Raja Warring condemns AAP's protests against Congress leaders and demands action for Atishi's alleged remarks on Sikh Gurus. Read the full story.
Pompeo, Iran FM Spar Online Amid Iran Protests
Former US Secretary Mike Pompeo and Iran's Foreign Minister trade accusations over foreign interference in Iran's widespread protests. At least 51 killed as unrest continues.
Owaisi: India will have hijab-clad PM; BJP slams remark
AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi predicts a hijab-wearing woman will be India's PM one day. BJP condemns his statement as 'irresponsible'. Read the full political debate here.
Tambaram's Irumbuliyur Underpass a Mess, No Lights or CCTV
The Irumbuliyur underpass near East Tambaram station, built for ₹2 crore, is now a hazard with sewage, no lights, and safety issues. Residents demand action. Read more.
AP High Court Bans Cockfights, Betting During Sankranti
Andhra Pradesh High Court directs strict enforcement of cockfight bans for Sankranti, mandates district teams and warns officials of personal liability for lapses. Read the full order details.
Berhampur Police arrest 3, recover Rs 35 lakh loot
Berhampur Police cracked a burglary ring, arresting three men and seizing stolen cash, jewellery, and valuables worth over Rs 35 lakh. The accused were involved in at least five cases. Read the full story.
Indian Woman's Deportation from Pakistan Delayed
Sarabjit Kaur's early return to India is stalled as she's moved to a Lahore shelter home, awaiting Pakistan interior ministry clearance. Read the full story.
Amritsar beautician shot in salon extortion attempt
A beautician was shot in the leg during an alleged extortion attempt at her salon in Amritsar's Jandiala Guru. Police are investigating the attack by two motorcycle-borne assailants. Read the full details.
Patna: Tea Dispute Turns Violent, Two Injured
A dispute over a cup of tea escalated into a violent scuffle in Patna's Indira Nagar, leaving two men injured. Police have registered an FIR. Read the full details.
Dead, Moved People Still on Chennai Electoral Rolls
Despite the Special Intensive Revision in Tamil Nadu, Chennai's draft electoral rolls list deceased and relocated voters. Residents question the process's credibility. Learn how to file objections.
Nashik Police arrest 3, recover 52 stolen bikes worth Rs 45L
Nashik Road police arrested three burglars and recovered 52 stolen motorcycles valued at over Rs 45 lakh. The gang used fake RCs and number plates. Read the full story.
Indian Envoy Meets BNP's Tarique Rahman in London
India's High Commissioner to Bangladesh, Pranay Verma, held a significant meeting with BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman in London. This marks a notable diplomatic engagement with Bangladesh's main opposition party. Read more for details and analysis.
Gold found while digging for house in Karnataka's Gadag
A farmer in Karnataka's Gadag district struck gold while digging earth to build a house. The discovery, made on March 14, led to a police investigation and the treasure being secured. Read the full story of this incredible find.
Sonowal Kachari Community Protests Election Delay in Dibrugarh
Hundreds of Sonowal Kachari community members protested in Dibrugarh, demanding immediate elections for their autonomous council, which has been without a democratic mandate for 23 months. Read more about their demands.
Bhubaneswar: Sword cake-cutting lands four in jail
Four men arrested in Bhubaneswar for creating panic by cutting a birthday cake with a sword. Police seized the weapon and booked them under BNS and Arms Act. Read more.
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