Lucknow Municipal Corporation's recent drive in Bijnor area exposed illegal dairy operations in residential houses, seizing 19 animals. Residents complained of unhygienic conditions and health risks from animal waste.
The 15th Finance Commission's Rs 8,000 crore fund for developing eight new cities remains unutilized as its term ends. Progress on air pollution control in million-plus cities is also unsatisfactory, with delays in bus scheme implementation.
Delayed municipal elections in Mumbai and Bengaluru have resulted in civic bodies missing out on substantial grants from the 15th Finance Commission, with political considerations cited as a key factor.
Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar criticizes BJP MPs for failing to raise voice against Centre's alleged discriminatory treatment of the state in Parliament.
Municipal administration minister P Narayana launched a new website for 123 municipalities, emphasizing waste management, water supply, and transparent governance through digital integration.
Rishabh Patel, 25, was found dead in Gandhinagar's Narmada canal days after his wedding. Police have booked four persons based on a suicide note alleging harassment and assault.
The Jharkhand High Court disposed of a contempt application against Simdega SP regarding delayed death benefits of a constable. The court ensured compliance with its earlier order.
Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh inaugurated the CSIR-NIO regional centre's shore-based laboratory in Visakhapatnam, focusing on Bay of Bengal research for marine resources and coastal management.
Paderu police in Andhra Pradesh arrested a couple accused of burning a 65-year-old man alive over a loan dispute. Authorities used drone surveillance to track the suspects hiding in a forest.
Tensions escalate in the disputed Kotia region on the Odisha-Andhra border following three intrusions by Andhra officials in one week, including survey work and political meetings that challenge Odisha's authority.
Get the latest civic, traffic, weather, and administrative updates from Madurai. Key developments include EVM awareness campaigns, biometric data collection initiatives, and plans for an open air museum.
Bihar government launches special bus service with 200 coaches for Holi travel, connecting 10 states to key districts. Online booking starts February 6.
A 30-year-old brick kiln worker was discovered deceased near Gasedag village in Garhwa district. While locals suspect foul play, police are investigating whether it was a road accident or homicide.
The Economic Survey argues that liveability in Indian cities requires systemic urban design focusing on people's time, choices, and creativity, not just infrastructure projects like footpaths.
The body of a 40-year-old private security guard, missing since Thursday, was recovered from a canal in Bhojpur with stab wounds, raising murder suspicions. Police investigation underway.
As India's highways sector transforms with record budgets, experts outline five critical areas for the upcoming budget: quality focus, operational expenditure, Bharatmala completion, procurement reform, and innovative financing.
A special Pocso court in Agra has sentenced three men to 20 years rigorous imprisonment each for kidnapping and gangraping a 15-year-old girl in 2020. The court also imposed fines while one accused remains absconding.
Karnataka government plans to establish city water companies in Hubballi-Dharwad, Belagavi, and Kalaburagi under the Companies Act 2013 to oversee drinking water supply, potentially clashing with existing L&T operations and raising political tensions ahea
The Andhra Pradesh High Court has ruled that increasing the retirement age is a government policy matter, and courts cannot issue directions on such decisions, dismissing petitions seeking to raise superannuation from 60 to 62 years.
A special POCSO court in Belagavi sentenced Nagesh Kareppa Lamani to 30 years rigorous imprisonment and a Rs 2 lakh fine for raping a minor girl who became pregnant. The court also ordered Rs 7 lakh compensation for the survivor.
Karnataka Lokayukta officials conducted simultaneous raids at six locations connected to B Kallesh, CAO of KIMS Koppal, investigating disproportionate assets. The operation involves over 30 officials scrutinizing property and financial documents.
MLA Laxman Savadi has proposed constructing 1,000 injection borewells across 18 villages in Belagavi's Athani segment to recharge groundwater by injecting 1 TMC ft of water into aquifers.
A massive fire erupted at a Dindoli scrapyard in Surat early Friday, destroying waste cloth and polyester bundles. Firefighters controlled the blaze, preventing spread to nearby areas.
The Narcotics Control Bureau dismantled a major drug manufacturing and distribution network, seizing drugs worth Rs 10 crore in operations across Surat district and Mysore, Karnataka, and arresting three individuals from Rajasthan.
A 17-year-old boy, Dhanraj Kunpara, was fatally stabbed by two minor friends in Wadhwan taluka, Surendranagar district. The altercation stemmed from a previous verbal dispute, leading to a tragic outcome.
Surat Municipal Corporation renamed 31 localities with caste-specific names on Martyrs' Day, following NHRC directives to respect marginalized communities.
Hazaribag district police intensify security measures ahead of February 23 municipal elections, identifying suspicious individuals and sensitive polling stations while relocating some centers for voter convenience.
The Patna High Court has instructed the National Highway Authority of India to propose solutions for preventing overloaded vehicles, particularly sand-laden trucks, from damaging Bihar's national highways and bridges.
A partially charred body of an unidentified woman was discovered near Bangali Pul in Giridih's remote Beko West Panchayat. Police suspect murder by burning as investigation continues.
A man in Buxar's Parsia village killed his wife during a domestic argument and seriously injured his sister-in-law who tried to intervene. The accused has absconded.