Category : Public Policy


Mogra Pumping Station in Andheri West Nears Clearance

The Mogra stormwater pumping station, proposed after the 2005 Mumbai floods, has been recommended for coastal clearance by MCZMA despite being in a mangrove buffer zone. The project aims to mitigate chronic flooding for 1.5 lakh residents in Andheri West.

Kerala HC sets aside honorarium hike for pre-primary teachers

Kerala High Court set aside a single bench order directing the state government to enhance honorarium for pre-primary teachers and ayahs to Rs 27,500 and Rs 22,500 respectively. The court directed the government to formulate service conditions within four

Bombay HC Orders Recruitment of MACT Support Staff

The Bombay High Court has directed the Maharashtra government to expedite recruitment of support staff for the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal in Mumbai, citing the need for efficient court functioning.

Karnataka Minorities Chair Orders Anganwadi Inspections

U Nisar Ahmed, Karnataka State Minorities Commission chairman, has ordered regular inspections and door-to-door campaigns in minority areas to boost early childhood education and nutrition, addressing dropout issues.

Mandya DC Calls Scientific Waste Disposal Collective Duty

Mandya DC Kumara emphasized scientific solid waste disposal as a collective responsibility, urging effective segregation and public awareness. He inaugurated a workshop on Solid Waste Management Rules 2026, mandating four-category segregation.

Four killed, three injured in SUV-truck crash on highway

Four men, including a government doctor, died and three were critically injured when an SUV hit a trailer truck on the Lucknow-Sultanpur Highway in Barabanki early Tuesday. The victims were on a pilgrimage to Kainchi Dham.

LPG Blasts Kill One, Injure Six in Chandigarh

A series of LPG cylinder explosions in Chandigarh's Burail area left one dead and six injured. The blasts caused panic and damaged nearby structures. Rescue operations are underway.

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