Bengaluru authorities arrest two individuals for illegally encroaching nearly 4 acres of government land and constructing unauthorized houses for sale. The land was earmarked for Smart City projects.
A 25-year-old man is fighting for his life after a crude bomb exploded in his hand during a clash in Laxmisagar, Bhubaneswar. Police have detained one suspect. Read the full report.
Bhubaneswar recorded 10.2°C, its coldest January day in 7 years, sparking a surge in sales of warm clothes and heaters. IMD forecasts cold wave for 13 Odisha districts. Read more.
Vijayawada High Court declines to hear PIL alleging misuse of government ads for political promotion. The bench advises petitioner to approach the Supreme Court instead. Read the full details.
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Arunachal Pradesh CM Pema Khandu directs authorities to demolish illegal religious sites in Itanagar. New digital ILP system announced to curb illegal immigration. Read the full story.
Rajasthan government intensifies its crackdown on illegal mining, taking 552 enforcement actions in a week. 17 arrests made, over 500 vehicles seized, and Rs 2.88 crore fines recovered. Read the full report.
Panchkula police intensify drive against illegal mining, seizing five vehicles including tippers and poclain machines in coordinated night raids. Authorities vow zero-tolerance policy.
Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) introduces a user fee for waste generators. Mayor urges cooperation for a cleaner city. Details on payment and segregation guidelines inside.
Two workers killed in illegal stone quarry blast in Dhenkanal. Police arrest supervisor, seal 20 illegal units. Political blame game erupts over illegal mining. Read the full story.
Illegal laterite mining flourished in Belagavi's Badas village for over 3 months, despite being in the constituency of Minister Laxmi Hebbalkar. A raid failed to stop the 'influential' contractor. Read more.
Bhubaneswar police arrested a man and seized 1.94 kilograms of ganja in a major drug bust. The operation was led by the Commissionerate Police's Special Squad. Read the full story.
Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation announces plan to install air purifiers at major city locations. Mayor urges residents to reduce vehicle use for cleaner air.
Patna police arrested 11 gang members for illegal land possession and seized weapons & liquor. SP details the operation in Gaurichak. Read the full story.
Odisha CM Mohan Majhi announces Rs 4 lakh ex-gratia after an Ama Bus accident kills an auto driver at Rupali Square. Officials launch inspections and mandate driver training. Read more.
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Odisha excise officials arrested three individuals and seized 265 grams of brown sugar in Bhubaneswar's Forest Park area. The accused were produced in court following a targeted anti-drug operation. Read the full details.
Jalandhar mining department cracks down on illegal sand transportation, seizing two tippers near Nakodar. Authorities warn of strict action against illegal mining activities.
Rampant illegal mining near the Sutlej river is endangering a crucial bridge in Anandpur Sahib. The Mining Department has filed a police complaint. Read about the threats and official response.
Nanded police range's massive crackdown on illegal businesses nets Rs 109 crore in seizures. Over 17,000 cases registered across four districts with public help via 'Khabar' helpline.
Dense fog in Odisha led to 2 flight cancellations & major train delays at Bhubaneswar airport. Rajdhani Express was 7+ hours late. IMD issues fog warnings. Read more.
Jamnagar SOG arrests five Bangladeshi nationals living illegally in India. Fake Aadhaar cards from Gujarat & Maharashtra discovered. Police probe infiltration racket. Read for details.
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Bhubaneswar faces visual pollution and traffic hazards due to a surge of unauthorised New Year banners at key junctions. Activists and commuters demand action. Read more.
Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation issues a 3-day ultimatum to 26 agencies to remove 800 illegal hoardings after empanelment lapses. Failure to comply will lead to BMC action and cost recovery.
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The US Virgin Islands files a lawsuit against Meta, citing internal projections that 10% of its 2024 revenue would come from ads for scams and illegal content. Read the full details.
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A massive joint enforcement drive across 20 Rajasthan districts seized over 30 vehicles and recovered ₹3 lakh in penalties for illegal mining in the Aravalli range. Read the full report.
Bhubaneswar residents raise alarm over rapid tree cutting. BMC Mayor Sulochana Das pledges massive plantation drive of 10,000+ saplings and explores translocation. Read more.