Man Dies in Bhubaneswar Drain, Locals Demand Safety Covers
A 45-year-old man died after slipping into an uncovered drain at Salia Sahi slum in Bhubaneswar. Residents allege authorities ignored repeated complaints about the dangerous open drains.
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HC Warns Gwalior Civic Body After Indore-Like Negligence
MP High Court warns Gwalior municipal authorities over illegal constructions, citing the fatal Indore tragedy. Officials ordered to clear encroachments in 15 days to prevent disaster.
Boy, 4, Dies After Manhole Cover Slab Falls on Him in Ahmedabad
A four-year-old boy succumbed to injuries after a manhole cover slab fell on him at a drainage project site in Ahmedabad's Rakhial. Police cite negligence. Read for details and demands for action.
Priyanka Gandhi Seeks Probe into Kerala Medical Negligence
Priyanka Gandhi Vadra writes to Kerala Health Minister, demanding a fair investigation into alleged medical negligence at a college. The incident caused immense pain to a young mother.
Pedestrian Dies After Being Hit by Bus Door in Dahisar
A tragic accident in Mumbai's Dahisar area claims the life of Bhimrao More after a private bus's storage door hit him. Police file FIR for negligence. Read the full details.
Techie tracks stolen phone to Varanasi, police suspended
A Mumbai software engineer recovered her stolen Samsung phone by tracking it to a Varanasi house, leading to the seizure of 20 devices and a cop's suspension. Read how she did it.
Surgical instrument left in woman's abdomen, FIR filed
A 57-year-old Lucknow woman accuses a private hospital of leaving a surgical tool inside her. An FIR is filed after a court order. Read the shocking details of medical negligence.
Child Dies in Open Gutter Accident Near GIFT City
A tragic incident in Gandhinagar's Ratanpur village claims the life of a 6-year-old boy who fell into an open gutter. Authorities are investigating the negligence. Read the full report.
Mangaluru: Doctor's Negligence Video Goes Viral
A shocking video from a Mangaluru hospital shows a doctor on his phone while a patient struggles to breathe. The incident, dated 06 Jan 2026, has triggered public fury. Read more about the alleged medical negligence.
Shaheen Bagh road remains flooded months after monsoon
Months after rains ended, a crucial road in Delhi's Shaheen Bagh remains submerged in filthy water, causing daily hazards, health risks, and political blame games. Residents demand action.
Retired Headmaster Draws Double Pension for 15 Years
A retired headmaster in Gajapati district allegedly drew double pension & gratuity for 15 years due to a procedural lapse. Officials probe administrative negligence. Read the full investigation.
Govt Funds Prosthetic Arm for Girl After Medical Negligence
Kerala government finally includes Vinodhini in sponsorship scheme for prosthetic arm after alleged medical negligence led to amputation. Read the full story of her family's struggle.
Boy, 4, drowns in open drainage pit in Namakkal
A four-year-old boy drowned in an uncovered drainage pit in Namakkal on New Year's evening. The corporation has issued a notice to the contractor, and the family has been granted compensation.
Abohar youth dies after escaping de-addiction centre
Family of Manoj Kumar, 21, accuses private de-addiction centre in Rajasthan of negligence after his body was found in Abohar. Read the full story and demand accountability.
Indore Water Contamination: 8 Dead, Bureaucratic Delays Blamed
A series of ignored complaints about 'acid' and 'foul stench' in water preceded the Indore tragedy. Investigation reveals bureaucratic delays in fixing pipelines led to contamination and deaths.
Youth Dies After Accident in Silchar's Neglected Drain
Arjun Das, 26, found dead under motorcycle in a choked, overgrown drain in Silchar's E&D Colony. The incident raises serious questions about visibility and civic negligence. Read the full report.
Gurgaon MCG: Contractors to Bear Cost of Sewer Negligence
Gurgaon's MCG mandates contractors to cover repeat sewer cleaning costs due to negligence. Executive engineers also held accountable. Read the full directive here.
Newborn dies at Bareilly hospital gate, probe blames staff
A newborn died at Bareilly district women's hospital gate on Dec 23 due to staff negligence. Probe confirms fault, action promised. Read the shocking details.
Landlord arrested after son's accidental rifle shot kills child
A Morena landlord arrested for negligence after his minor son accidentally fired a licensed rifle, killing a 7-year-old boy. Police cite gross safety lapses. Read the full investigation details.
Vadodara manhole death: Engineer suspended, Congress demands action
After a fatal manhole incident in Vadodara's Manjalpur, VMC suspends an engineer. Opposition Congress and activists demand accountability from higher officials. Read the full story.
Engineer suspended after manhole death in Vadodara
Vadodara Municipal Corporation suspends engineer, blacklists contractor after a 43-year-old man dies falling into an open manhole in Manjalpur. Read the full investigation details.
Doctors booked for leaving cloth in woman's abdomen post-delivery
A criminal case filed in Greater Noida after a surgical cloth was found inside a woman's abdomen 15 months post-C-section. The FIR names three doctors and officials for negligence and intimidation.
Family sues Delta, KLM over bed bug bites on flight
A Virginia family is suing Delta Air Lines and KLM for over $200,000 after suffering bed bug bites during a flight to Serbia. Their vacation was ruined by the infestation.
Hazaribag: Saahiya Exposes Tubectomy Under Mobile Light, Faces Notice
Sarita Devi, a saahiya at Keredari CHC, faces action after exposing a tubectomy conducted under mobile flashlight. She alleges no doctor was present and officials are scapegoating her. Read the full investigation.
Chandigarh court awards Rs 1.3 lakh to doctor after dog bite
A Chandigarh court awarded Rs 1.3 lakh compensation to a doctor who needed plastic surgery after a neighbour's dog attack in 2020. The court found the pet owners negligent and in violation of municipal bylaws.
Ghaziabad residents suffer from sewer mess, water disruption
Residents of Abhay Khand's HIG Colony in Ghaziabad face a month-long sewer line cleanup and severed water supply. RWA demands urgent action from authorities. Read more.
5 Thalassemia Kids Get HIV in Satna Due to Blood Lapses
Five children with thalassemia in MP's Satna district test HIV positive after blood transfusions. A state probe reveals major lapses, suspensions follow. Read the heartbreaking stories.
Bench Collapse at Bandra's Jogger's Park Injures Walker
A morning walker was injured after a cement seat collapsed at Jogger's Park in Bandra, Mumbai. The incident raises serious concerns about park maintenance and civic negligence. Read more.
Rickshaw-puller dies in Lucknow open drain accident
A 60-year-old rickshaw-puller in Lucknow died after his vehicle fell into an open drain. Locals allege civic negligence and delayed rescue. Read the full report.
Bengaluru man dies as hospitals, passersby fail to help
A 34-year-old mechanic in Bengaluru died of a heart attack after two private hospitals allegedly denied emergency care and passersby ignored his wife's desperate pleas for help. His widow calls for action and compassion.
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