Mysuru MP Demands Organised Street Vending Zones
Mysuru MP Yaduveer Wadiyar pushes for dedicated street vendor zones to balance urban cleanliness with livelihoods. A comprehensive plan is to be prepared for the Heritage City.
Mysuru MP Yaduveer Wadiyar pushes for dedicated street vendor zones to balance urban cleanliness with livelihoods. A comprehensive plan is to be prepared for the Heritage City.
A woman in Bengaluru's Sahakara Nagar had a miraculous escape after a speeding car, allegedly driven by an intoxicated man, mounted the footpath on New Year's Eve. Police are investigating.
NC chief Farooq Abdullah condemns recent assaults on Kashmiri shawl sellers in Uttarakhand, Haryana, and Himachal, warning against extremist ideologies. Read the full report.
Chandigarh Municipal Corporation flags illegal occupation of footpaths, asks police to register cases under Bhartaiya Nyaya Sanhita. Drive intensifies in key sectors.
Vadodara Municipal Corporation proposes a temporary committee to implement street vending rules, pending board approval. Read about the plan to regulate hawking zones and vendor databases.
Unsafe footpaths with open manholes and debris force pedestrians onto roads, doubling fatalities in 6 years. This urban governance failure shows how India values human life. Read more.
Tambaram councillors highlight severe encroachment by over 5,000 vendors. Read about the demand for a vending committee and the commissioner's action plan.
Join Bengaluru's Walkaluru event on Jan 1 for a 26-km walkathon to audit footpaths. Highlights need for safe pedestrian infrastructure. No registration needed.
Ludhiana's railway station redevelopment enforces a ban on heating sources for food vendors, impacting sales and leaving commuters with cold snacks during a cold wave. Read about the safety directive and its economic fallout.
Housing Minister Krushna Mahapatra opens 'Srujan' canteen at Kharavela Bhawan for 700+ staff. Meanwhile, Odisha Khadya Mahotsav's chowmein stall stirs debate on authentic Odia cuisine. Read more.
Trichy Corporation installs medians on Kaliyammankoil Street to prevent vendor encroachment. Residents warn the 14-metre-wide road is too narrow, fearing increased traffic snarls. Read the full story.
Ghaziabad Municipal Corporation launches a first-of-its-kind drone survey on Kala Patthar Road and Maliwara Chowk to assess illegal encroachment by street vendors before taking enforcement action.
As temperatures plunge in Patna, makeshift winter markets spring up across the city. Vendors report soaring demand for carpets, rugs, and warm clothing as residents battle the chill in concrete homes. Discover the seasonal economic boom.
Street vendors in Chandigarh, Mohali, and Kharar are thriving by moving to cheaper locations and offering lower prices, challenging established retailers. Discover their winning strategy.
Rudrapur Municipal Corporation enforces a weekly meat & fish sale ban on Tuesdays starting Jan 2026 to improve public hygiene, health, and respect religious sentiments. Details inside.
Residents of Jaipur's Mahesh Nagar face severe traffic chaos and blocked emergency access due to an illegal weekly market. Read their urgent plea to the municipal corporation.
Supreme Court directs Punjab & Haryana HC to decide pending vendor land occupation cases in 3 weeks. Chandigarh admin must file affidavit on removal action. Key details inside.
Lal Babu, a Delhi vegetable seller, faces toxic smog daily for 14 hours. His story reveals the human cost of the city's air pollution crisis and its impact on livelihoods. Read more.
MMC Chairperson Damodar Shirodkar warns against illegal roadside vendors in Margao, citing traffic congestion and unfair competition. Citizens question delayed action ahead of Christmas.
Nagpur police enforce a no-smoking rule on the beautified VNIT-Bajaj Nagar stretch, fining over 100 violators. The move follows resident complaints about public smoking and littering. Read the full story.
Delhi's Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium hosted the 15th National Street Food Festival, featuring over 500 vendors from 27 states. Union Ministers inaugurated the vibrant celebration of India's street food culture.
A viral video from Pune's Rakshak Chowk shows two men, including a foreigner, blocking a footpath to stop bikers. Netizens debate civic sense & lack of police action. Read more.
Residents of Noida's 100x sectors face daily traffic jams and sleepless nights due to rampant unauthorised vending. Despite complaints, authorities fail to act. Read the full report.
Chandigarh Municipal Corporation's Sunday drive removed illegal vendors from footpaths in Sector 15, 41, 22 & Manimajra. 92 challans issued. Officials warn of regular action to decongest areas. Read more.
North Goa District Road Safety Committee proposes hiring 3 patrol vehicles for PWD to tackle encroachments on NH 66 & NH 748. Proposal awaits state govt sanction. Details inside.
Mussoorie administration clears Mall Road vendors post-Dec 20 deadline. 80 rehabilitated under Street Vendors Act. Traders welcome move, citing aesthetics & traffic. Details inside.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has ruled that footpaths are solely for pedestrians, dismissing a vendors' petition against Chandigarh's eviction drive. Read the full judgment details.
Chandigarh Municipal Corporation's enforcement wing conducted a major drive against illegal vendors, issuing 126 challans to clear footpaths and ensure public safety. Read details.
The failure to implement the Street Vendors Act is causing daily hassles for vendors, disrupting traffic, and affecting pedestrians. Read more about the ongoing civic crisis.
Former Uttarakhand CM Harish Rawat sat on a strike in Mussoorie, opposing the displacement of Mall Road vendors. He demands viable resettlement with tourist access. The administration plans a vendor-free Mall Road from Dec 20.