Karnataka Bus Unions Protest Over Pay Arrears, Hike Tomorrow
Bus transport unions in Karnataka will hold a protest meeting tomorrow to demand clearance of salary arrears and implementation of a pay hike, citing financial strain on workers.
Category : State Politics
Nandini Cancer Rumors to Face Board Action: D K Suresh
Karnataka Congress MP D K Suresh announces that the Nandini board will meet to address social media misinformation linking its products to cancer, aiming to restore public trust.
Amritsar MC Clears Sakatri Bagh Encroachments
The Amritsar Municipal Corporation conducted an anti-encroachment drive at Sakatri Bagh, removing illegal structures with police assistance to reclaim public land.
Powercom Land Transfer Sparks Staff Protest in Amritsar
Staff of Punjab State Power Corporation Limited protest the transfer of land in Amritsar, citing job security concerns and lack of consultation. The move raises questions over governance and employee rights in the region.
Rajasthan Deputy CM Announces Budget Measures, Attacks Congress on Finances
Rajasthan Deputy CM Diya Kumari announced infrastructure and welfare measures in the Assembly budget debate, criticizing Congress for state finances while detailing fiscal improvements and new allocations.
Legal Opinion Sought for Kadugodi Forest Land Dispute in Bengaluru
The Revenue Department in Bengaluru has sought legal opinion to resolve a dispute over 120 acres of Kadugodi forest land, with a key meeting held to review claims from multiple departments.
Assam Parties Urge EC for One or Two-Phase Assembly Elections
Key political parties in Assam have jointly appealed to the Election Commission of India to conduct the upcoming state assembly elections in one or two phases, citing logistical and security concerns.
West Bengal Files FIRs Against 5 Poll Officials Before EC Deadline
The West Bengal government has filed FIRs against five election officials just hours before the Election Commission's deadline, escalating tensions over alleged poll irregularities in the state.
Anurag Sharma Named New Kullu Deputy Commissioner
The Himachal Pradesh government has appointed Anurag Sharma as the new Deputy Commissioner of Kullu district, effective immediately, following a routine administrative reshuffle.
Yamunanagar-Jagadhri Civic Body Passes Rs 273.38 Crore Budget
The Yamunanagar-Jagadhri Municipal Corporation has passed a budget of Rs 273.38 crore for the fiscal year 2026-27, focusing on infrastructure development and public welfare projects in Haryana.
Nagpur Standing Committee Delay Despite BJP Majority
Nagpur Municipal Corporation's crucial 16-member standing committee remains unconstituted 33 days after elections, despite BJP's commanding 102-seat victory. Internal party negotiations cited as cause for delay.
Kerala Canal Project Stalled by Land Acquisition Issues in Capital
While the first phase of Kerala's Kovalam-Bekal West Coast Canal project is set for inauguration, delays in land acquisition for the Kovalam-Akkulam stretch due to compensation disputes with 69 families threaten to push completion by at least six months.
Bengaluru Transporters Seek Cap on Shakti Scheme, Paid Bus Terminal
Private transporters in Bengaluru are advocating for a district-level cap on the Shakti scheme and a paid bus terminal near Race Course Road, citing high taxes driving bus registrations outside Karnataka.
BMTC Bengaluru Collects Rs 6.09 Lakh in Penalties
The Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) has collected Rs 6.09 lakh in penalties from passengers for various violations, including ticketless travel and misuse of passes, over a recent period.
KR Market Basement Parking in Bengaluru Opens in Two Weeks
The long-awaited basement parking at KR Market in Bengaluru is set to open in two weeks, featuring space for 200 cars and 400 two-wheelers, revitalizing a previously dilapidated area.
Gujarat Bill Allows Women Night Shifts, Extends Working Hours
The Gujarat government has passed a bill permitting women to work night shifts in shops and establishments with safety provisions, while also extending daily working hours from 9 to 10 hours and increasing overtime limits.
Bengaluru Resident Seeks Action on Byrasandra Encroachment
A complainant in Bengaluru's Byrasandra area has formally requested authorities to address illegal encroachments, highlighting ongoing civic issues and the need for prompt urban governance.
Congress Leader Regrets Remarks on Shivaji Maharaj, Tipu Sultan
Maharashtra Congress president Harshwardhan Sapkal expressed regret for his comments linking Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and Tipu Sultan, claiming they were misinterpreted. He apologized ahead of Shivaji Jayanti and criticized BJP for alleged diversion ta
Goods Wagon Derailment Disrupts 5 Mysuru Trains
A goods wagon derailment near Bengaluru's Yeshwanthpur station disrupted five Mysuru-bound trains, causing delays and operational challenges for South Western Railway.
Punjab Budget Session After Holi, Rs 1000 Aid for Women
Punjab's budget session is expected after Holi, with a key proposal for Rs 1000 monthly financial assistance to women, aiming to boost welfare and economic support.
Vidarbha Statehood Rally in Nagpur Precedes Major February March
The Vidarbha Rajya Andolan Samiti organized a flag rally in Nagpur to mobilize public support for a separate Vidarbha state, announcing a long march scheduled for February 22.
MP Takes Rs 5,600 Crore Loan, Debt at Rs 4.90 Lakh Crore
Ahead of the state budget, Madhya Pradesh government secures a Rs 5,600 crore loan, pushing total debt to Rs 4.90 lakh crore. Economic Survey reports 8.04% growth and declining debt-GSDP ratio.
Three Pune Youths Die in Horrific Highway Crash Near Dahod
Three young men from Pune died after their speeding SUV hit a divider, flew off the road, and crashed into an electricity pole on the Indore-Ahmedabad highway near Dahod. Police confirm high speed as the cause.
VMC Budget Meeting Adjourned After Suspended BJP Councillor Sparks Uproar
The Vadodara Municipal Corporation's annual budget meeting descended into chaos when suspended BJP councillor Ashish Joshi raised allegations of revenue losses and irregularities, forcing an early adjournment.
NMC Serves Notices to 500 Property Tax Defaulters in Nashik
The Nashik Municipal Corporation has issued notices to 500 property tax defaulters, each owing over Rs 1 lakh, giving them 21 days to pay. This follows 450 earlier notices, totaling 950, as NMC aims to recover Rs 52 crore in 40 days to meet its Rs 270 cro
SGPC Chief Seeks Probe into Mohali Gurdwara Land Sale
Giani Harpreet Singh, head of the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee, has called for an investigation into the alleged illegal sale of land belonging to a gurdwara in Mohali, Punjab.
Kunal Kamra Privilege Hearing Adjourned to March 10
The breach of privilege hearing against comedian Kunal Kamra for a parody song on Dy CM Eknath Shinde has been rescheduled to March 10 after the main complainant was absent.
1.1 Lakh Voters May Miss Electoral Roll in West Bengal
Documents from 1.1 lakh voters submitted during SIR hearings in West Bengal remain unuploaded, risking their exclusion from the final electoral roll on Feb 28, with EC officials citing procedural delays.
Goa MLA Gives 10-Day Ultimatum Over Fish Meal Plant Approval
Cuncolim MLA Yuri Alemao demands Goa government cancel pollution board's consent for fish meal unit within 10 days, threatening mass agitation over health and corruption concerns.
Kolkata Halts Hawker Evictions, Focuses on Regulation
Kolkata Municipal Corporation announces no eviction drives for unauthorized hawkers, opting for regulation and certification of 54,000 genuine vendors amid concerns over encroachment.
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