Family Demands Compensation, Blocks Post-Mortem in Rourkela
Family of 19-year-old Asish Mundari, electrocuted while installing a lamp post in Rourkela, refuses post-mortem demanding contractor compensation. FIR registered. Details inside.
Category : Search result: VMC contractor negligence
Doctor gets 3-year jail for negligent treatment causing death
A Panvel court sentenced a homeopathic doctor to 3 years rigorous imprisonment for administering allopathic injections, leading to a patient's death in 2016. The court fined him Rs 1.10 lakh. Read the full details.
Karachi Officials Blamed for Negligence After Child's Death
A three-year-old boy's tragic death in an open drain sparks outrage in Karachi, leading to arrests and demands for accountability from municipal authorities.
Vijayawada's RO water crisis: Diarrhoea outbreaks raise alarm
Despite the Krishna river's bounty, Vijayawada residents depend on unregulated private RO plants, leading to diarrhoea outbreaks. Officials seize 51 plants as E. coli is found. Read more.
Fire guts 12 meters in Nashik after smart meter protest
A fire destroyed 12 electrical meters in Nashik hours after residents opposed smart meter installation. Electrical inspector to investigate the cause. Read the latest updates.
Hong Kong Fire: Safety Breaches, Resident Revolt Before Blaze
A deadly Hong Kong fire followed contractor safety lapses and resident resistance to evacuation. Investigators reveal shocking breaches. Read the full report on the tragedy.
HK Fire: Contractor's Safety Record Falsified, 159 Dead
Residents of Wang Fuk Court were misled about the contractor's safety history before a deadly fire killed 159. Investigations into manslaughter and corruption are ongoing. Read the shocking details.
VMC Officials Protest Interference, Go on Mass Casual Leave
Vadodara Municipal Corporation officials went on a two-day mass casual leave, protesting outsider interference. Essential services remain unaffected. Read the full story.
Vadodara civic officers protest 'mental stress' from elected wing
About 40 VMC Class-I officers began a two-day mass casual leave, alleging extreme mental stress and arm-twisting by elected representatives. The protest highlights a deep rift between Vadodara's administrative and political wings.
Nagpur Temple Gate Collapse: Contractor Held Responsible
Investigation blames contractor for Koradi temple gate collapse that injured 16. Report cites design flaws, poor supervision. ₹212-crore development works pending VNIT approval. Read full details.
BPS-2025 in Vijayawada Sees Poor Response from Property Owners
Vijayawada's Building Penalisation Scheme 2025 sees weak response with only 160 applications. Officials target 700 unauthorised structures for revenue. Read more on the regularisation drive.
Brothers Arrested for Hacking US Govt Contractor Databases
Two Virginia brothers, former contractors, arrested for allegedly deleting sensitive US government databases. They face decades in prison for cyberattacks and data theft. Read the full details.
Brothers Arrested for Hacking US Govt Contractor Databases
Two brothers from Virginia, Muneeb and Sohaib Akhter, were arrested for allegedly conspiring to destroy sensitive US government databases. Read the full details of the cyberattack and potential prison sentences.
New Bombay High Court Design Criticised as 'Undemocratic'
Former Justice Gautam Patel criticises the new Bombay High Court building design as 'fundamentally undemocratic' and hostile to litigants. Architects and lawyers join the chorus of concern.
Dentist in coma after alleged medical negligence in Hyderabad
A 31-year-old Hyderabad dentist is on ventilator after an alleged allergic reaction at a clinic. Police investigate medical negligence as family says penicillin allergy was ignored. Read the full story.
Body Found in Kochi Hospital, Son Alleges Negligence
The body of a missing man was found in a Kochi hospital mortuary three days after his death. His son alleges hospital negligence and demands action. Read the full report.
Mohali Mayor's 7-Day Warning to Lazy Contractors
Mohali Mayor Amarjit Singh Jeeti Sidhu issues final warning to contractors: Start development works in 7 days or face blacklisting. Key projects stalled despite approvals.
PSPCL JE, Contractor Nabbed Taking Rs 15,000 Bribe
PSPCL Junior Engineer and contractor arrested red-handed accepting Rs 15,000 bribe in Jalandhar. Vigilance Bureau operation exposes corruption in power department.
Fake MGNREGA Cards Scam Exposed in Punjab
Union Minister Shivraj Chouhan orders probe into massive MGNREGA fraud involving fake job cards and contractor manipulation in Punjab. Investigation reveals widespread corruption.
HC upholds negligence finding against Haryana
Chandigarh High Court upholds negligence finding against Haryana government in 1999 case after 25-year legal battle. Landmark judgment highlights accountability in public service.
161 Explosives Found Near Uttarakhand School
Over 160 gelatin sticks were discovered hidden near a school in Almora. Police rule out terror, suspect a road contractor abandoned the explosives. Read for full details.
Surat Cricket Association President Arrested in Fraud
Surat District Cricket Association president Kanaiyalal Contractor arrested for allegedly forging documents to secure Rs 2.92 crore loan. Read the full details of the cheating case.
Surat Cricket Chief Arrested in Rs 2.92 Crore Fraud
Surat District Cricket Association president Kanaiyalal Contractor arrested for allegedly forging documents to secure Rs 2.92 crore loan. Read the full investigation details.
Tribal girl dies in Godda hospital, negligence alleged
A 12-year-old tribal girl died at Sadar Hospital in Godda after being admitted with high fever. Family alleges medical negligence, forced to buy medicines and tests outside. Read the full investigation.
Highway Safety Push: Contractors Face Fines, Victims Get Cashless Care
In a major highway safety overhaul, the Indian government will penalize contractors for recurring accidents on national highways while launching a cashless medical treatment scheme for accident victims. Get the complete details on this groundbreaking init
Jharkhand HC slams state over botched blood transfusion
In a shocking medical negligence case, Jharkhand High Court demands accountability after Chaibasa hospital administers wrong blood type transfusion, putting patient lives at risk. Read the full investigation.
Pune contractor loses ₹11L in pregnancy job scam
A Pune contractor lost ₹11 lakh in an elaborate scam where fraudsters promised jobs in exchange for making a woman pregnant. Shocking details of the pregnancy job fraud that exploited emotional vulnerabilities.
Royal Garden Turns Into Cattle Shelter in Amritsar
The historic Royal Garden in Amritsar faces severe neglect as stray cattle take over the premises, while authorities remain silent spectators to the deterioration of this public space.
Mohali's Garbage Crisis: City Chokes on Overflowing Trash
Mohali faces a severe sanitation emergency with overflowing garbage trolleys creating health hazards across residential areas. Residents blame government negligence for the worsening crisis.
DMCH Ludhiana Infection Control Crisis: Urgent Action
Dayanand Medical College and Hospital in Ludhiana confronts serious infection prevention protocol violations, prompting immediate corrective actions and staff accountability measures.
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