Delhi Firms: 9 in 10 Workers Male, NSO Report Reveals
Delhi's small businesses employ women at just 13.5%, with only 16.2% owned by women, despite ranking among India's most productive urban centres, per NSO data.
Category : Public Policy
Jal Shakti Projects, Flood Control Systems Reviewed
Principal Secretary Dr Abhishek Jain reviewed Jal Shakti projects, flood control systems, and water conservation in Una, stressing timely execution, public participation, and digital resource mapping.
Chandigarh Vigilance Dept Surprise Inspects Swimming Pools
Chandigarh Vigilance Department conducts surprise inspections at four swimming pools under UT Sports Department, checking records, safety gear, and staff adequacy for the first time.
NGT Panel Exposes Kullu Waste Management Violations
An NGT panel found Kullu's material recovery facility operating without authorization, posing environmental and health risks due to improper waste handling near the Sarwari river.
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SC Pedestrian Rights Ruling Faces Implementation Gaps in Amritsar
Despite the Supreme Court declaring safe footpaths a fundamental right, enforcement in Amritsar remains sporadic, with vendors and vehicles still encroaching sidewalks, forcing pedestrians onto roads.
Speaker Resolves 55 Petitions, 13 Referred for Re-examination
Himachal Vidhan Sabha Speaker Kuldeep Pathania resolved 55 of 118 petitions in a Petition Committee meeting, with 13 referred for re-examination and 4 returned for lack of substantive ground.
Passport as Proof of Indian Citizenship: Legal Analysis
If a passport is not proof of citizenship, what is? Manish Tewari examines the legal and practical challenges of proving Indian citizenship amid conflicting government stances.
Karnataka DCM warns against pressuring VAOs, transfer policy sought
Karnataka Deputy CM warns officials against pressuring Village Administrative Officers, as association president demands inter-district transfer policy.
Hubballi-Dharwad Intensifies Stray Dog Sterilisation Drive
The Hubballi-Dharwad Municipal Corporation plans to sterilise 18,060 stray dogs this year, aiming to control the stray population effectively.
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Bengal Minister Warns Panchayat Heads: Return or Resign
West Bengal minister Dilip Ghosh warned panchayat heads to return to work or resign, citing stalled administrative work and delayed development projects due to their prolonged absence.
Rural Development Officials to Visit Karnataka for Scheme Review
Central Rural Development officials will visit Karnataka to review flagship schemes including VB-GRAMG, PMAY-G, DAY-NRLM, PMGSY, MGNREGS, and NSAP, aiming to assess implementation and impact.
India to Chair UN Consumer Protection Meet in Geneva
India will chair the UNCTAD Intergovernmental Group of Experts on Consumer Protection in Geneva from July 6-8, highlighting its growing role in global consumer policy.
HC: Footpaths Free of Encroachments is Civic Duty
Punjab and Haryana High Court directs Ludhiana Municipal Commissioner to clear footpath encroachments, citing Supreme Court ruling that pedestrians' right to use footpaths is a fundamental right.
Employees protest outside Punjab Speaker's house in Faridkot
Employees and pensioners from Faridkot district protested outside Punjab Assembly Speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan's residence, demanding DA arrears, Old Pension Scheme restoration, and warning of a state-level stir in Chandigarh on July 17 if demands are un
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CPI(M) Slams IT Firm Layoffs in Kerala Over Labour Codes
CPI(M) criticizes mass layoffs by an IT company in Kerala, attributing them to the Centre's new labour codes. Labour Minister Bindhu Krishna intervened, ordering a halt to the retrenchment.
Maharashtra Women Farmers Law to Transform Agriculture
Maharashtra's proposed law will formally recognize women engaged in agriculture as farmers, granting access to loans, insurance, and government schemes even without land ownership.
Devotee killed, 5 injured as boulders hit bus on Chamba highway
A devotee was killed and five others injured after boulders struck a private bus on NH-154A near Ghera in Chamba district on Sunday morning.
New Rural Jobs Law vs MGNREGA: Centre's Role at Risk
Under MGNREGA, the Centre bore nearly 90% of expenditure. A new law shifts cost to states, raising concerns about the safety net's future.
Why Bengaluru Needs All Three Sides of the Triangle
Ashwin Mahesh argues Bengaluru's urban design must align driveways with sidewalk heights and create road networks where this is consistent for safer, more walkable streets.
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Transfer uncertainty for BLO teachers despite CEO assurance
Despite the Chief Electoral Officer's assurance, teachers serving as Booth Level Officers face uncertainty over transfers due to relieving norms, with orders on hold until October 1.
Bengaluru on Brink: BWSSB Rolls Out Urgent Water Conservation Measures
BWSSB has begun preparing a strategy and rolling out measures to conserve water and ensure drinking water supply for Bengaluru citizens as dry days demand urgent action.
No Full Runway Shutdown at Srinagar Airport This Year
AAI withdraws NOTAM for full runway closure on Mondays and Tuesdays at Srinagar airport, ensuring no shutdown this year. CM welcomes the decision, boosting tourism and connectivity.
Land Pooling vs Acquisition: Can It Succeed Where Laws Failed?
Land pooling, implemented via state legislation, offers an alternative to acquisition. But without a national act, success varies. Experts weigh in.
Khader orders dedicated plan to prevent landslides
Karnataka Minister Khader has directed officials to prepare a dedicated plan to prevent landslides, as sowing target of 58,306 hectares nears completion with 36,000 hectares done.
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Pending Cases in Lakhs Highlight Need for Judicial Reforms: DCM
Karnataka Deputy CM K N Rajanna said pending cases in lakhs highlight the need for judicial reforms, noting a growing perception that the judiciary is losing public confidence.
Why Bengaluru Doesn't Need More Land for Urban Develop
Bengaluru's urban development can progress without acquiring new land; land pooling among existing owners is cheaper and faster but requires more effort from authorities, says Ashwin Mahesh.
Police Rescue Tourists from Salaba Waterfall in Kangra
Baijnath police rescued several tourists stranded at Salaba Waterfall after sudden water level rise due to rainfall, despite monsoon restrictions.
Calligrapher Anil Thaman leads handwriting competition for Bathinda police
Renowned calligrapher Anil Thaman conducted a handwriting competition for Bathinda police under the 'Yudh Nashean Virudh' campaign, with SSP Jyoti Yadav and other personnel participating enthusiastically.
Fresh Inspection at Kunjpura Wheat Godown After Quality Complaint
Officials collected wheat samples for lab analysis after a complaint about poor-quality grain at Kunjpura godown, amid an ongoing probe into a shortage of over 14,200 bags.
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Pambla Dam water release: Periyar residents on alert
Kerala releases water from Pambla Dam as level nears 253m max; residents along Periyar River advised to stay vigilant.
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