Trichy removes illegal flex banners from 20+ spots
Trichy Corporation removed unauthorised flex banners from over 20 locations near roads and highways. The drive targeted banners on poles and wooden frames. Read more about the anti-hoarding action.
Trichy Corporation removed unauthorised flex banners from over 20 locations near roads and highways. The drive targeted banners on poles and wooden frames. Read more about the anti-hoarding action.
Telangana High Court sets aside tribunal order, allows MHA to proceed against IPS officers for unauthorised 16-month overstay post-deputation. Details on the case and court's ruling.
PM Modi emphasizes mission-mode reforms for India's long-term growth, focusing on savings, infrastructure, and tech. Read the full strategy for economic transformation.
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Greater Bengaluru Authority plans to cut 72 trees on defence land in Ejipura for a new road. The project affects a 5.34-acre SWD buffer zone. Read more about the environmental impact.
Nainital DM orders inquiry after two private individuals found handling sensitive land revenue records without authorisation in Haldwani court. Probe to examine security breach and forgery links.
Greater Mohali Area Development Authority (Gmada) has filed a detailed report with NGT, revealing action against 154 illegal constructions in villages near Chandigarh. Read the full story.
Balgavde villagers in Sangli oppose the cutting of over 5,700 trees for a 5MW solar farm under a state scheme, alleging broken promises and planning NGT appeal. Read more.
Jaipur traffic police modify signal timings on Delhi, Agra & MI Roads to ease peak season gridlock. New one-way on Amer Road diverts traffic, prompting strategic changes.
Delhi High Court directs civic bodies to act against unauthorised food joints in Majnu Ka Tila, flagging safety hazards. The order came on a PIL highlighting illegal constructions.
The National Green Tribunal takes action after 40 trees were chopped on Mysuru's Hyder Ali Road. Authorities must submit a detailed report. Read the full story here.
A newly built stretch of Nagpur's Besa-Pipla road has a dangerous flaw: a full-grown tree left in the carriageway. Commuters call it a death trap. Read about the oversight and delays.
Punjab & Haryana High Court halts all tree felling in Punjab, citing blatant violation of green policy. The order demands strict compliance and a report from the Chief Secretary.
Uttar Pradesh intensifies Road Safety Mitra & Rahveer schemes under CM Yogi's orders. 423 volunteers trained, Rs 25K reward for helpers during golden hour. Details inside.
The 5.2km Thiruvellarai-Omandur road in Trichy is being widened to 7 metres at a cost of ₹7 crore. The project, set for completion by March 2026, will improve safety and access for thousands of temple devotees and local residents.
Punjab Agricultural University re-evaluates road widening project after student protests. Alternative 40-ft plan may save 94 trees. V-C calls protesters 'outsiders'. Read the full story.
Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation removes trees near Biju Patnaik International Airport runway for flight safety. Action follows DGCA's hold on ILS Cat-2 approval due to obstructions.
A 28-year-old man died after his motorcycle collided with a milk tanker on Nakodar Road in Jalandhar. Police have registered a case and are investigating the fatal road accident.
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.
Nagpur's Prabhag 3, plagued by slums and unauthorised layouts, becomes a key electoral battleground. BJP and Congress gear up for a tight contest as demographic shifts and civic neglect take centre stage. Read the full analysis.
The felling of several historic trees in Panaji, including a rain tree and copper pod trees, has ignited resident anger over the city's environmental management. Experts allege a pattern of destruction.
Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath launches Road Safety Month with a strict 4E model. Learn how Education, Enforcement, Engineering, and Emergency Care aim to curb alarming accident rates.
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Delhi govt introduces strict SOP for road-cutting to control dust pollution. Mandatory dust barriers, water sprinkling & penalties up to ₹5 lakh for violations. Read the full guidelines.
Despite spending Rs 415 crore on relaying 5,215 roads, Coimbatore's key stretches like Vilankurichi-Thaneerpandal and Nallampalayam-Sanganoor are in shambles, causing accidents and dust pollution. Residents demand urgent action.
Uttarakhand High Court directs officials to submit report on illegal construction in John's Estate, Bhimtal. Next hearing on Dec 29. Read the latest updates on the forest land case.
The Vasai Virar City Municipal Corporation (VVCMC) has initiated a process to cut 10% of its contractual staff to reduce costs. Departments must submit detailed reports by December 17.
Karnataka High Court intervenes to protect Bengaluru's green cover, restraining tree felling at a Cantonment site and issuing notices to key ministries and state bodies. Read the full story.
Two separate accidents within 30 minutes on a poorly lit Ludhiana road sent vehicles plunging into a water channel, injuring three. Locals demand immediate installation of safety barriers.
Bombay High Court directs three Andheri housing societies to remove structures blocking a key DP road within a week. Justice Jadhav's order aims to ease traffic congestion and improve access to civic amenities.