With only 48 hours left, Nagpur's civic election scene remains subdued as political parties tightly control nominations. Over 6,400 forms procured but only 21 filed, revealing intense behind-the-scenes bargaining. Read the full analysis.
In a shocking incident in Howrah's Hatpukur, five puppies were set on fire. Animal lovers protest as police investigate. Read the full story and demand justice.
Crucial seat-sharing negotiations between NCP (SP) and NCP for the Pune Municipal Corporation elections have failed. Polling for 29 Maharashtra civic bodies is set for January 15.
South Eastern Railway approves Rs 418.11 crore project to replace 125-year-old Kolaghat bridge. The new structure, set for 2027, will restore full-speed operations on the busy Howrah-Kharagpur section.
Indian Railways allocates Rs 432 crore to rebuild a crucial bridge on the Howrah-Kharagpur section, enabling 130 kmph speeds and future expansion. Details inside.
West Bengal government submits a detailed action plan to NGT to address the saturated Belgachia dumpyard. The ₹196 crore strategy includes bio-mining, a new plant, and ward-level segregation. Read the full roadmap.
West Bengal government submits a detailed ₹196 crore, time-bound action plan to NGT to resolve the saturated Belgachia dumpyard crisis. Includes bio-mining of 10 lakh tonnes waste and a new processing plant by Dec 2027.
West Bengal cabinet approves retaining 66 wards in Howrah Municipal Corporation, reversing plan to reduce to 50. A bill to amend the HMC Act will be tabled soon. Read for details.
West Bengal cabinet allocates over 200 acres across industrial parks for key projects, including a Rs 500 crore warehouse by Nahar Enterprises. Details on land distribution and the Gems & Jewellery Park expansion.
Protests erupted at West Bengal land ports over alleged atrocities against Hindus in Bangladesh. Scuffles broke out between police and BJP supporters in Howrah. Read the full report.
Scuffles erupted in Howrah between police and BJP supporters during a protest over the killing of a Hindu youth from Bangladesh. Police halted a procession headed for Howrah Bridge. Read the full report.
Nomination filing for Pune and Pimpri Chinchwad civic elections begins December 24. Parties finalize alliances as 15 PMC and 8 PCMC offices open for candidates. Read key details.
Residents of Pisoli, Undri, Mohammadwadi & NIBM Road in Pune demand water, roads & sewage before PMC elections. Read their charter of demands.
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With less than a month for PMC elections, aspirants across parties are finalizing manifestos focusing on water, health, and traffic. Read how they plan to connect with Pune's voters.
The Aam Aadmi Party announces its ambitious plan to contest 227 seats in the upcoming Maharashtra civic body elections, marking a major expansion of its political footprint beyond Delhi and Punjab.
Residents of Pune's Ward 11 present a manifesto to election candidates, demanding action on encroachments, noise pollution, and better public transport. Read their key civic demands.
A Trinamool panchayat head in Howrah's Bankra received a gun-like object at a public event, causing a political storm. He claims it was a toy and has filed a police complaint. Read the full story.
An 18-year-old from Howrah died after falling from a moving bus on Hemanta Basu Sarani. The victim was reportedly talking on his phone and hanging from the footboard. Read the full report on this tragic accident.
As Maharashtra gears up for crucial municipal corporation elections in January 2025, we analyze if the BJP can hold its 2017 dominance amidst fractured alliances and party splits. Read the full analysis.
Indian Railways launches emergency trains between Howrah and Mumbai to evacuate hundreds stranded by IndiGo flight cancellations. Key halts in Bilaspur, Raipur, Durg, Gondia. Get details on schedules.
Railway Protection Force confiscated 36 kilograms of cannabis worth Rs 18 lakh from the Howrah-Trichy Superfast Express. The contraband was found in abandoned bags. Read the full investigation details.
Eastern Railway announces dedicated tracks & green channel for 200 suburban trains to improve punctuality. Plans for AC services expansion in Howrah division revealed. Read more.
The wife of a Howrah BLO seeks financial aid from the Election Commission for his leg infection treatment, caused by extensive walking during SIR work. Read the full story.
Indian Railways will construct 400 km of third and fourth lines between Pt Deen Dayal Upadhyay Jn and Jhajha at a cost of Rs 17,000 crore to boost capacity and improve operations on the crucial Delhi-Howrah route.
Frustration mounts as Bombay HC delays Nagpur civic poll results to Dec 21. Voters express irritation over the 18-day gap, impacting local governance. Full story inside.
Badlapur Municipal Council elections witness nearly 60% voter turnout, higher than 2015. Polling marred by clashes between BJP, Shiv Sena workers & technical glitches. Results on Dec 21.
Nagpur's Digdoh Nagar Parishad gears up for its maiden election, a direct BJP vs NCP fight. With 33,188 voters, the contest focuses on resolving civic woes like poor roads and water. Read the full story.
Nagpur division civic elections face major disruption as 39 seats are withdrawn. State Election Commission acts after 32 local bodies breach 50% reservation limit. Key details and implications inside.
Vidarbha gears up for crucial nagar panchayat and parishad elections on Tuesday, Dec 2. Over 1.5 lakh voters across Amravati, Chandrapur, Yavatmal, and Akola will decide fiercely contested polls. Results to be declared a day later.