Category : State Politics


SP Leader Killed by Falling High Mast Pole in Pratapgarh

Samajwadi Party leader Lal Bahadur Yadav died instantly when a 1,000-kg high mast lighting pole collapsed onto his moving car in Pratapgarh's Antu area. The tragic incident has sparked local outrage over safety negligence.

Ghaziabad Farmers Clash with Police Over Waste Plant

Two police personnel were injured during violent clashes between farmers and police in Ghaziabad's Tronica City. The protest targeted a solid waste management plant, with over 500 locals alleging environmental hazards.

Pune Hawkers Protest Blacklisting, Demand Fee Review

Pune's roadside vendors oppose PMC's blacklisting threat for fee defaults, demanding immediate Town Vending Committee meeting and fee structure reconsideration as citizens complain about footpath encroachment.

KSRTC Hikes Luggage Charges by 15% in Karnataka

Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) has increased luggage fares by 15%, effective immediately. The hike follows a fare revision earlier this year, with officials stating luggage charges were not adjusted at that time.

BMC Doubles Budget for Salt Lake Market Repairs

The Bidhannagar Municipal Corporation has allocated Rs 2 crore for community market repairs in Salt Lake for 2026-27, doubling last year's budget to enhance facilities and compete with online shopping.

Jaipur Liquor Vendors Strike Over Police Interference

Liquor vendors in Jaipur have declared an indefinite shutdown starting February 16, protesting sustained police interference during business hours. The Raj Liquor Welfare Society warns of severe revenue losses.

Pune Society's Highway Safety Crisis Persists for Years

Residents of Zinnea Cooperative Housing Society near Chandni Chowk face daily danger from speeding vehicles on the Mumbai-Bengaluru Highway service road. Despite multiple accidents and appeals for speed breakers, authorities have failed to act for nearly

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