The two-day Chrysanthemum and Coleus Show at CSIR-NBRI, Lucknow, concluded with dignitaries highlighting floriculture's economic benefits. New flower varieties were unveiled and winners celebrated. Explore the highlights.
Chief Secretary K Vijayanand directs strict action for delays in rooftop solar for SC/ST homes, RDSS, and EV charging projects. Over 1.9 lakh beneficiaries identified.
A joint inspection drive in Kolkata reveals major fire safety lapses in rooftop restaurants. Owners must upgrade or face closure. Read the full report and safety norms here.
Goa authorities seal the popular Curlies beachfront eatery in Anjuna for Coastal Regulation Zone violations. This follows a major crackdown after the Arpora nightclub fire.
Umaria district administration seals five resorts in Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve's Tala area for violating fire safety norms. Officials had issued warnings six months prior. Read more.
Ahmedabad DEO warns 7 private schools sealed for lacking Building Use permission. Failure to comply may lead to recognition cancellation. Read the full story.
Rajasthan government transfers Rs 17,000 state subsidy to rooftop solar consumers, on top of central aid. Total support now up to Rs 95,000 with 150 free monthly units. Apply via discom portals.
Tamil Nadu Solar Business Association's knowledge summit in Trichy focused on accelerating rooftop solar and battery storage installations. Learn about subsidy benefits and state targets.
Goa government seals Mayan Beach Club, Clara Beach Haven, and Salud in Anjuna and Vagator. Crackdown follows Arpora tragedy, with inspections across coastal belt. Read the full report.
Under PM Surya Ghar scheme, 7.7 lakh households now have zero electricity bills. Govt provides Rs 13,926 crore subsidy, targets 1 crore homes by 2027. Read more.
Tata Power DDL launches a 'Solar Ambassador' program with 20 trained officials to promote rooftop solar in northwest Delhi, covering 1.5 million consumers. Learn about subsidies and benefits.
Goa Tourism Department seals 'The Cape Goa' for operating beyond permitted area. Action follows scrutiny after recent nightclub fire. Read details.
Controversy erupts in Jaipur as a heritage building on Chaura Rasta is demolished for new construction. Residents allege JMC inaction despite complaints. UNESCO has raised concerns.
South Goa's upmarket hotel The Cape Goa sealed for severe safety lapses. Authorities cite single exit, LPG cylinders blocking path, and no fire extinguishers. Crackdown intensifies ahead of festive season.
Following the deadly Goa nightclub fire and Kolkata's Rituraj Hotel blaze, city bars and pubs intensify fire audits and drills. Authorities list 89 rooftop venues for strict monitoring. Read how establishments are ensuring safety.
Andhra Pradesh Chief Secretary sets March 2026 deadline for APSPDCL to install 2 kW solar systems for 7.48 lakh SC/ST homes and 21 lakh BC households. Read about the state's green energy roadmap.
India's PM Surya Ghar scheme powers up! Over 24 lakh households have installed rooftop solar systems as of December 2025, boosting clean energy and cutting electricity bills. Discover the impact.
Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini directs solar systems on all govt buildings & fast-tracks PM Suryaghar Yojana. State targets 2.22 lakh rooftop installations by 2027. Details inside.
India achieves its highest-ever annual clean energy capacity addition of 31.25 GW, led by solar power. Minister Pralhad Joshi unveils new initiatives for Odisha, highlighting the nation's pivotal role in the global renewable surge.
Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini directs installation of rooftop solar on all state buildings. The move aims for 24,000 MW power in 7 years and 2.22 lakh solar installations by 2027.
Haryana State Pollution Control Board shuts down a Gohana tyre pyrolysis unit for releasing hazardous gases. Authorities acted on public complaints, highlighting environmental enforcement. Read the full report.
Chandigarh's Chief Secretary directs officials to remove hurdles for PM Surya Ghar Yojana after poor public response. Only 900 enrolments recorded so far. Read more.
Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation intensifies its drive, sealing 13 hospitals in the city's eastern part for operating without mandatory Building Use permission. Details inside.
Mormugao Municipal Council sealed a public and a private bank branch in Vasco for failing to pay Rs 9 lakh rent. The council is using a unique 'Gandhian' method with roses to recover dues from other defaulters.
Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation seals 11 paying guest units in Soham Row Houses for lacking permissions. City-wide crackdown identifies 401 illegal PGs. Read the full story.
PCMC cracks down on dry cleaning units in Walhekarwadi for releasing untreated effluents into the Pavana river, a key drinking water source. Activists demand stricter regulations. Read more.
Uttar Pradesh's Horticulture Dept celebrated 50 years with a major seminar in Gorakhpur, launching new schemes & a rooftop gardening drive. Minister Dinesh Pratap Singh announced massive growth in plant distribution & subsidies. Read more.
The Jaipur Municipal Corporation sealed an old building on Chaura Rasta for three months after the owner failed to get permission for renovation, violating heritage norms. Read details on the crackdown.
Union Minister Pralhad Joshi announced Karnataka's renewable energy capacity has reached 25,675.39 MW. Over 14,000 rooftop solar systems have been installed, powering 22,313 households. Discover the state's green energy progress.
A key stakeholders' meeting for PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana was held in Chandigarh. Officials highlighted 148 beneficiaries with zero bills, while RWAs raised critical issues like CHB roof rights. Learn about the scheme's simplified process.