Mohali Gets Modern Old Age Home After 11-Year Legal Battle
After 11 years of legal proceedings, Mohali will get a modern Old Age Home on 3 acres of land provided free by GMADA, offering comprehensive care for 150 senior citizens.
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Deccan Herald Speak Out: Key Issues for February 4, 2026
Deccan Herald's Speak Out forum on February 4, 2026, featured diverse public opinions on governance, economy, and social issues, reflecting citizen engagement in democratic discourse.
Ludhiana Fire Safety Campaign Fails as Deadline Passes
Ludhiana's month-long fire safety compliance campaign has failed with the Jan 31 deadline passing. Despite threats of fines and closures, only 2% of industrial units applied for NOCs amid public apathy and technical issues.
Gujarat Cuts TAT Exam Passing Marks for Teacher Recruitment
Gujarat government reduces minimum qualifying marks for Teacher Aptitude Test main exam to address teacher shortage and make recruitment more inclusive.
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Varanasi VDA Mandates Green Belt Along Ring Road & Major Roads
Varanasi Development Authority introduces mandatory 20-meter green belt along Ring Road and major city roads to promote environmental protection, traffic management, and balanced urban development.
Road Sinks Near 4-Lane Site in Himachal, Traffic Disrupted
A road near a 4-lane construction site in Himachal Pradesh has sunk, causing significant traffic disruptions. Authorities are investigating the cause and working on repairs to restore normal movement.
Kolhapur Residents Demand Highway Diversion Over Safety Concerns
Residents of Budhwar Peth in Kolhapur demand diversion of Nagpur-Ratnagiri highway traffic from narrow city roads due to frequent accidents and severe congestion, threatening protests if demands aren't met.
Punjab Minister Orders Special Audit of Sri Dashmesh Academy
Punjab Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains directs a special audit and investigation into Sri Dashmesh Academy following complaints of financial irregularities and mismanagement on government land.
UGC Reforms Needed to Fight Caste Discrimination
Post-review UGC regulations should establish fair rules and prevent misuse to effectively deter caste discrimination in Indian higher education institutions.
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Karnataka Bans Gutka Ads on Public Buses After Public Alert
The Karnataka government has removed gutka advertisements from public buses, responding to citizen concerns about promoting harmful products. This action highlights the power of public vigilance in shaping state policies.
Sadar Hospital Parking Scam: Visitors Duped in Ranchi
Patients and visitors at Ranchi's Sadar Hospital allege exploitation through illegal parking charges, with fees demanded even for brief stops under 10 minutes, violating official policy.
Navi Mumbai: Animal Welfare Officer Alleges NMMC Violating ABC Rules
Animal welfare officer Seema Tank raises concerns over Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation allegedly detaining sterilized stray dogs, claiming it violates AWBI guidelines and Supreme Court directives on animal birth control.
Mysuru Hotel Flooded by Cauvery Water Leak, Lakhs Lost
A valve malfunction on Vivekananda Road in Yadavagiri, Mysuru, caused lakhs of litres of treated Cauvery water to flood a hotel, collapsing its retaining wall and causing extensive damage estimated in lakhs.
Varuna Junction in Mysuru Demands Safety Upgrades After Accidents
Residents and officials in Mysuru's Varuna assembly segment demand service roads, traffic signals, and bus shelters at the dangerous Varuna Junction on NH-766, following seven accidents with two fatalities in one year.
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Nuvem Gram Sabha Opposes Digital Land Survey, Questions Government Motives
Nuvem gram sabha in Margao passed resolutions opposing the digital 3D land survey under Naksha scheme, demanding it cover entire constituency. Villagers raised concerns about village merger, Escheats Act implications, and disputed lands.
Mohali MC Removes 60 Encroachments in Phase 2, Sukhna Catchment
Mohali Municipal Corporation removed 60 illegal structures in Phase 2, targeting parks and commercial areas. Commissioner warns against private construction on public land, with parallel action in Sukhna catchment.
Chappath Water Crisis: Residents Protest KWA's Apathy
Residents in Chappath, Thiruvananthapuram, endure weeks without drinking water due to KWA pump failures. Locals blame poor maintenance and plan protests as officials promise restoration.
Escalera Women Fest 2026 in Thiruvananthapuram
Kerala's Department of Women and Child Development and Kerala State Women's Development Corporation organize Escalera Women Fest 2026 at Kanakakkunnu Palace Grounds and Nishagandhi Auditorium from Tuesday to February 9, featuring conclaves, training, exhi
HC Orders UP to Scrutinize Teacher Appointments in 6 Months
Allahabad High Court directs Uttar Pradesh Basic Education Department to review assistant teacher appointments within six months and take action against those with forged documents.
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Deccan Herald Speak Out Forum Highlights Key Issues for February 2026
The Deccan Herald Speak Out forum for February 3, 2026, features diverse public opinions on critical national and regional matters, including governance, economy, and social policies.
Jalgaon Cancels 3,000 Fake Birth & Death Certificates
Jalgaon health department cancels approximately 3,000 delayed birth and death certificates after investigation reveals illegal generation from Bhatpuri village. FIR registered against unknown persons.
Governing Uncertainty: Judgment Over Control in 21st Century
Modern governance faces unprecedented challenges from pandemics, climate shocks, and disruptive technologies. Success now depends on wise judgment amid uncertainty, not prediction and control.
Indore Water: 12,634 Leakages Fixed, 3,109 Tanks Cleaned
After Indore's water contamination deaths, the government reports 12,634 leakages repaired and 3,109 overhead tanks cleaned in Madhya Pradesh to ensure safe drinking water.
Rajasthan HC Criticises Govt Over Unsafe School Buildings
Rajasthan High Court sharply criticised the state government for failing to repair dilapidated school infrastructure, revealing 3,768 buildings need reconstruction and 85,000 classrooms are unusable.
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Amritsar Sets Up Environment Committee for Animals & Ecology
Amritsar Municipal Corporation establishes a Citizens Environment Committee focusing on stray dog welfare, environmental protection, and animal shelter projects in the city.
90% of Uttarayan-Injured Birds Saved in Gujarat
Gujarat government's Karuna Abhiyan rescued 16,380 birds of 41 species during Uttarayan, saving 14,690 through extensive treatment centers and veterinary efforts.
Judicial Realism for Menstrual Rights in India
Explore how the failure to treat menstrual hygiene as a constitutional obligation leads to systemic exclusion in schools, impacting education and equality in India.
Ludhiana MC Cracks Down on Canal Pollution, Fines Violators
Ludhiana Municipal Corporation has relaunched enforcement against waste dumping in Sidhwan Canal, imposing Rs5,000 fines and rejecting ritualistic excuses. Special teams monitor canal banks to combat pollution surge.
Delhi School Fee Law Deferred to Next Academic Year
The Delhi government informed the Supreme Court that the Delhi School Education (Transparency in Fixation and Regulation of Fees) Act, 2025, will not be implemented in the 2025-26 academic year, deferring it to the next session.
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Assam MLA Launches Anti-Erosion Project in Dihing Kolghar
Thowra MLA Sushanta Borgohain launches Rs 30.30 lakh anti-erosion project in Dihing Kolghar, Sivasagar district, installing 19 RCC Porcupine screens to protect seven villages from river erosion.
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