Jammu and Kashmir reports a significant 25% reduction in fire incidents in 2025, with 6,039 cases. Fire services saved property worth Rs 5000 crore through timely response. Read more about the safety initiatives.
Bihar government suspends two engineers and moves to blacklist contractor after probe reveals 'grave negligence' and safety violations in Rohtas ropeway collapse during trial run. Read details.
Madras High Court directs state and central governments to respond in 8 weeks to a plea demanding a comprehensive fitness audit of all public and private buses in Tamil Nadu to curb fatal accidents.
Bihar suspends two engineers, blacklists agency after Rohtas ropeway crash during trial. Safety audits ordered for all state ropeway projects. Read the full investigation details.
ICAI's revised SA 600 retains reliance on subsidiary auditors with safeguards, while NFRA demands sole responsibility for group auditors. The final decision now rests with the government.
Odisha govt directs immediate road safety audit of Janpath-Cuttack Road flyover near Kharavel Nagar mall. Audit to focus on pedestrian safety, especially for visually impaired. Read details.
Goa's road safety council mandates rapid rollout of camera-based challaning, highway safety audits, and helmets for pillion riders. Key decisions aim to curb accidents in the state.
A newly built ropeway to Bihar's historic Rohtasgarh Fort collapsed during a trial run just days before its public inauguration. No casualties were reported. Read the full report on the investigation and safety measures.
A major ropeway accident was averted in Sasaram as a tower collapsed during testing. No lives lost. IIT Patna audit ordered. Read the full report on the safety concerns.
Bombay High Court halts action by three banks against Anil Ambani and Reliance Communications, citing violation of RBI directions. Details on the forensic audit and court's order inside.
A fire broke out in Wardha District General Hospital, forcing evacuation of 33 people. No casualties reported, but a newly installed fire alarm system failed. Read for details and official reactions.
A special audit investigates if Odisha's forest department paid inflated rates for 137 all-terrain vehicles bought in 2024 for firefighting and patrolling. Key officials respond. Read the full story.
A special audit investigates if Odisha's forest department paid above market rates for 137 all-terrain vehicles bought in 2024 for patrolling and fire control. Details inside.
Kolkata faces major traffic disruption as Belgharia flyover, a key airport link, is set to close for urgent repairs. Officials confirm structural damage found during audit. Read for details and impact.
Odisha government orders special audit into forest department's purchase of 51 Thar SUVs after allegations of procurement above market rates. Total cost exceeds Rs 12 crore. Details inside.
A CAG report reveals lapses in Maharashtra's District Mineral Foundation Trusts, including a ₹242 crore unpaid contribution by MSRDC for Samruddhi Expressway and failure to identify beneficiaries. Read the full audit findings.
The Uttarakhand wildlife board has approved a ropeway in Rajaji Tiger Reserve, overriding strong objections from the National Tiger Conservation Authority. The project aims to boost tourism but raises serious conservation alarms.
BDA Commissioner orders random quality checks by IISc experts and public disclosure of audit reports for Bengaluru's Kempegowda Layout roads after public complaints over poor asphalting. Read more.
Odisha government orders special audit into Rs 5 crore customisation of 51 Mahindra Thar vehicles for forest patrols. Alleged irregularities in procurement process under scanner. Details inside.
A fire erupted on the top floor of a four-storey commercial building on Ananda Palit Road in Kolkata. Three fire engines controlled the blaze with no casualties. An investigation into the fire suppression system is pending.
A CAG audit reveals 2,961 annual signalling failures in South Western Railway, citing irregular maintenance and repetitive non-compliance. Read the full report on safety concerns.
Himachal Pradesh High Court directs Chief Secretary for detailed affidavit on Shimla's traffic decongestion progress. Next hearing set for March 19. Read the latest.
A CAG report tabled in Parliament reveals severe issues in the Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme, including hospital shortages and delayed payments, affecting veterans' healthcare. Read the full findings.
Nagpur University's 2024-25 audit reveals ₹22.76 crore discrepancies in advances & deposits. A committee led by Manmohan Bajpai is probing the money trail. Read the full report.
Madras High Court criticizes capricious payments to favoured law officers, demands audit. Judge cites Madurai Kamaraj University paying ₹4 lakh per appearance while pleading poverty for staff dues.
Delhi government mandates a 30-day special audit of Delhi Medical Council to probe financial irregularities and recover losses. The audit targets Dr. Girish Tyagi's tenure. Full story inside.
A CAG report reveals significant shortcomings in the DDUGJY rural electrification scheme. Discover the key findings and their impact on India's power infrastructure goals. Read the full analysis.
Ravi Infrabuild tells NGT it spent Rs 35 crore on the halted Bijli Mahadev ropeway, blaming 'anti-social' opposition. Locals protest tree felling in sacred meadows. Get the full story.
Chandigarh Mayor conducts surprise fire safety inspections at city hotels, uncovering major lapses. Read about the violations and the urgent directives issued.
A CAG report reveals Karnataka electricity companies overspent Rs 111 crore on a central project. Discover the audit findings and financial lapses.