Mohali to create six solid waste management zones
Mohali Municipal Corporation restructures waste management into six zones post-delimitation. New RMC points planned to tackle rising waste. Read about the sanitation overhaul.
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CII Proposes 4-Pronged Privatisation Strategy for Budget
CII calls for a demand-driven privatisation plan in the Union Budget 2026-27 to unlock value from PSEs, mobilising up to Rs 10 lakh crore for infrastructure and fiscal consolidation. Read the full proposal.
CII's 4-Step Plan to Fast-Track PSU Privatisation
CII recommends a four-fold privatisation strategy for the 2026-27 Union Budget to accelerate disinvestment, unlock capital, and fund Viksit Bharat goals. Read the detailed proposal.
HC: Weakening Van Panchayats Hurts Uttarakhand Forest Fire Fight
Uttarakhand HC flags report that forest dept's shift from community management weakens fire prevention. Expert warns rule changes without consultation harm vital local institutions. Read the details.
Gass Forest Museum's 123-Year Legacy Awaits Digital Facelift
India's oldest forest museum in Coimbatore, established in 1902, plans digital upgrades & weekend openings to boost visitors. Read about the revival plan.
Uttarakhand Forest Fires: 1153 Alerts in Dec 2025
Uttarakhand recorded 1153 forest fire alerts in December 2025, the highest in three years. Officials blame dry weather and stubble burning. Read about the state's preparedness.
Education Key to Women's Empowerment, Says University VC
Chamarajanagara University VC MR Gangadhar stresses that quality education for women is vital to end child marriage and regressive practices. He highlights barriers like privatisation and social attitudes.
Congress: Forest Act Changes Open Door to Privatisation
Congress alleges recent amendments to the Forest Conservation Act enable forest management privatisation, threatening tribal rights and ecology. Read the full analysis.
Punjab Roadways, PRTC Contractual Staff Protest
Contractual employees of Punjab Roadways, PUNBUS & PRTC protest across state, demanding release of jailed colleagues, end to privatisation, and fulfilment of regularisation promise. Details inside.
Karnataka's Rs 15 Lakh Forest Relocation Plan for Villages
Karnataka forest dept begins documenting villages inside 51 reserve forests for voluntary relocation, offering Rs 15 lakh per adult. Minister cites Bheemgad & Kudremukh success.
8 Monkeys Found Dead in Karnataka Forest, Probe On
Eight monkeys found dead under mysterious circumstances in Karnataka's forest. Viscera sent for lab tests to determine cause. Forest Department launches investigation.
Machado's $1.7 Trillion Venezuela Privatisation Plan
Nobel laureate María Corina Machado outlined a radical $1.7 trillion economic transformation for Venezuela via privatisation in 2025, aiming to reverse socialist policies. Read the full blueprint.
Rajasthan Forest Guard Recruitment 2025: 785 Posts
Rajasthan Staff Selection Board announces 785 vacancies for Forest Guard, Forester & Surveyor posts. Check eligibility, salary up to Rs 65,000, and selection process details here.
Karnataka 70% done with deemed forest survey
Karnataka's forest minister Eshwar Khandre announced 70% completion of the state's deemed forest survey, a critical step for conservation and land-use clarity. Read the latest updates.
Lucknow Forest Dept Distributes Blankets, Honors Staff
DFO Lucknow Sitanshu Pandey distributed blankets to staff and honored dedicated employees, following CM Yogi Adityanath's directives. A key step for employee welfare and forest conservation.
Wolf Killed in Bahraich After Failed Capture Attempt
Forest department kills a male wolf in Bahraich's Saryu river belt after it evaded traps. This is the 9th wolf killed in 3 months amid rising attacks that have killed 12 children. Officials plan a scientific study.
Mumbai NGOs Demand 25% BMC Budget for Public Healthcare
Ahead of civic polls, Jan Swasthya Abhiyan demands BMC raise health spending to 25%, end privatisation, and fill staff vacancies to rebuild Mumbai's public healthcare system.
UP Power Employees' 400-Day Protest Against Privatisation
UP power employees mark 400th day of agitation against privatisation with 'Protest Day' in Varanasi. They demand cancellation of privatisation processes as assured by the minister.
Suez to Take Over Kochi Water Utilities After KWA Releases Funds
Kerala Water Authority releases final Rs 41 crore to Suez, paving way for private operation and maintenance of Kochi's water supply. Expected takeover by Jan 6.
India's Forest Districts Need Urgent Governance Modernisation
The Supreme Court's Aravalli ruling signals a critical need for India's forest governance to shift from file-driven control to evidence-based district operations. Can DFOs manage ecology and economy?
Bank Union Seeks Rule Against Customer Abuse, Opposes Privatisation
AIBEA demands disciplinary action for customers abusing bank staff, highlights recruitment slowdown's impact on CASA deposits, and reaffirms opposition to bank privatisation. Read key insights from the Pune conference.
Congress Lost Ground in AP After Bifurcation: Jagga Reddy
TPCC's Jagga Reddy admits Congress's decline in Andhra Pradesh after bifurcation, demands talks on water-sharing, and vows to stop Visakhapatnam Steel Plant privatisation if Congress returns to power.
Prakash Raj Criticises Govt on Vizag Steel Plant Sale
Actor Prakash Raj criticises central and state govt for privatising Vizag Steel Plant and medical colleges. He urges mass agitation to stop anti-people policies. Read more.
Pakistan's PIA privatised in $480 million deal
Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) sold to Arif Habib consortium. Can it replicate Air India's success? Key challenges include debt, ageing fleet, and staff restructuring.
Deer rescued in Chatra, released back into forest
A deer that strayed into Gopda village in Chatra was safely returned to the wild thanks to a joint effort by villagers and forest officials on Thursday. Read about this heartwarming rescue operation.
Uttarakhand leads India in winter forest fire alerts
Uttarakhand records highest winter forest fires in India, causing ecological damage and health issues. Officials seek community help. Read more on the crisis.
CII Urges Fiscal Reforms, Tech in Tax in Budget 2026-27
CII urges institutional reforms & fiscal consolidation in Budget 2026-27 for growth. Key asks: tech to curb tax evasion, debt control, PSU privatisation, and revamping food distribution. Read more.
CII Proposes 3-Year PSU Privatisation Plan in Budget
CII recommends a clear 3-year privatisation pipeline for PSUs in its budget suggestions, aiming to boost investor confidence and government revenue. Read the full proposal.
UP Govt: No Final Call on Power Sector Privatisation Yet
Uttar Pradesh Power Minister AK Sharma clarifies no final decision on electricity privatisation. Centre releases Rs 1,000 crore for electrifying 20,000 hamlets. Details inside.
Pakistan Sells State-Owned PIA for Rs 135 Billion
Pakistan sells its national carrier PIA for Rs 135 billion, highlighting a severe economic crisis. The sale follows government absorption of over Rs 650 billion in liabilities. Read more.
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