Varanasi Cantonment Wins Defence Minister Award 2025
Varanasi Cantonment Board wins Defence Minister Excellence Award-2025 for its zero waste & clean cantonment model. CEO Satyam Mohan shares the success story. Read more!
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Khijadiya Bird Sanctuary Attracts Over 52,400 Visitors
Gujarat's Khijadiya bird sanctuary, a Ramsar site, saw over 52,400 visitors in 2024-25. Bird species rose to 332. It will be a model at Vibrant Gujarat Conference.
Surat: 192 Flats Evacuated After Construction Pit Collapse
A retaining wall collapse at a Surat construction site forced the evacuation of 192 apartments in Shiv Residency. Authorities suspend licenses of architect, engineer, and developer. Read for details.
Eurasian Coots Disappear from Vadodara's Wadhwana Lake
The iconic Eurasian coot, once carpeting Wadhwana Lake in Vadodara, is vanishing. Bird counts have crashed from 21,000 to 7,000. Experts cite water levels and food scarcity. Read the full investigation.
Karnataka HC Stops Tree Cutting at Bengaluru Railway Site
Karnataka High Court issues interim order protecting 371 trees near Cantonment Station. No trees can be cut without permission. Next hearing on Feb 13, 2026. Read the full story.
Porunai Museum in Tirunelveli to Open with Sivakalai Treasures
Tamil Nadu CM M K Stalin inaugurates the Porunai Museum in Tirunelveli on Dec 21. The museum will house rare Iron Age artefacts from Sivakalai, India's oldest such site. Discover the history!
Bengaluru Tree Cutting Stopped by Karnataka High Court
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.
Exploring India's Unique Cantonment Areas
Discover the history and unique governance of India's 62 cantonments, special civil-military enclaves established by the British and now managed by the Cantonment Boards. Learn how they function.
Thousands of Dinosaur Footprints Found in Italian Alps
Massive discovery of dinosaur footprints, likely from Plateosaurs, found on Alpine cliffs near a Winter Olympics site. The 200-million-year-old prints reveal ancient herds. Read more!
PMC's 15-day order: Install air sensors at construction sites
Pune Municipal Corporation mandates real-time air pollution sensors & LED indicators at large construction sites within 15 days. Non-compliance risks stop-work orders and fines. Learn the new rules.
Mumbai Air Pollution: HC Panel Finds Widespread Non-Compliance
A Bombay High Court panel reveals systemic failure in Mumbai's pollution control. Only 4 of 36 sites followed guidelines. Read the shocking details and what it means for citizens' health.
No Tree Cutting at Bengaluru's Cantonment Station: Police
Bengaluru police clarify no permission for tree cutting at Cantonment railway station. Railway officials state only shrub clearance for cleaning. Details on the environmental concern.
Three Held for Attacking RPF Personnel in Bengaluru
Three individuals detained for assaulting RPF staff at Bengaluru's Cantonment railway station. The incident occurred during a ticket check. Read the full details of the case and police action.
Indore Fights to Save Ramsar Site Sirpur Lake
Indore accelerates efforts to save Sirpur Lake from sewage-fueled water hyacinth. A new 20-MLD STP and phytoremediation aim to restore the Ramsar wetland. Read about the rescue plan.
MP Kashyap Urges Fast-Track of Cantonment Merger in Lok Sabha
BJP MP Suresh Kumar Kashyap raises issue of delayed merger of civil cantonment areas with municipal bodies, depriving residents of civic amenities. Calls for urgent government action.
Pillar Damaged at Historic Virupaksha Temple in Hampi
A stone pillar at the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Virupaksha Temple in Hampi was found damaged. The ASI has initiated an investigation into the incident. Read more.
Illegal Constructions at Raigad Fort Prompt ASI Notice
ASI serves notice to ropeway firm for unauthorized constructions at Raigad Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Heritage experts warn of potential loss of status if violations continue. Read the full story.
Rs 2 Crore for Yahiyaganj Gurdwara Heritage Development in Lucknow
Uttar Pradesh to transform historic Yahiyaganj Gurdwara in Lucknow into a major heritage tourism site with Rs 2 crore fund for conservation and visitor facilities. Explore the sacred site linked to two Sikh Gurus.
Gujarat fines 541 construction sites Rs 123 lakh for pollution
Gujarat government inspected 2,600 construction sites across 17 municipal corporations in 3 days, imposing fines totalling nearly Rs 123 lakh for air pollution violations. Read the full report.
Deolali Cantonment Wins Raksha Mantri's Swachh Award 2025
Deolali Cantonment Board wins Raksha Mantri's 'Swachha Chhavani Swastha Chhavani' award for 2025. Ranked 2nd nationally, it leads in Maharashtra. Read about its green initiatives and waste management success.
PCB Resumes Garbage Collection at Pune's Clover Centre
Pune Cantonment Board resumes waste collection at Clover Centre after a 20-day standoff over segregation norms and charges. The pile-up had become a major health hazard in the busy Camp area.
Kerala toddler dies after falling into uncovered septic tank
A three-year-old boy died in Kannur after falling into an under-construction, uncovered septic tank pit. The incident highlights critical safety lapses in residential construction sites. Read the full report.
Robert Gill's Descendant Urges Preservation of Ajanta Caves
Great-great-grandson of Captain Robert Gill appeals to protect Ajanta Caves' legacy. Learn about the historical significance and the urgent call for conservation efforts for this UNESCO site.
Kangra Valley narrow-gauge train to restart partial service Dec 5
The historic Kangra Valley narrow-gauge railway will resume partial operations from December 5, 2024, after monsoon damage. The route between Baijnath Paprola, Kangra, and Joginder Nagar reopens, boosting tourism.
HC awaits Pallikaranai marshland report, extends construction stay
Madras High Court awaits a detailed report on the digital boundaries of Chennai's Pallikaranai Ramsar site before deciding on a PIL against a residential project. Status quo order extended.
Massive Prehistoric Pit Circle Found Near Stonehenge
Archaeologists confirm a massive, 4,000-year-old man-made pit circle near Stonehenge, revealing a 'super henge' that reshapes our understanding of Britain's ancient ritual landscape. Discover the groundbreaking findings.
ASI's Stalled Dig in Sunet Village Sparks Heritage Demand
Elders in Ludhiana's Sunet village recall childhoods unearthing ancient coins after rain. Now, they demand ASI resume excavation of the 8.5-acre historical site, neglected for decades. Read their story.
Pune's Clover Centre Garbage Crisis Sparks Health Fears
A two-week garbage standoff at Pune's Clover Centre over waste segregation and alleged extra charges raises serious health and fire hazards. Read the full story.
Chilika Lake Depth Decreasing, Threatens Ramsar Site
Asia's largest saltwater lagoon, Chilika, is silting up rapidly. Forest department data reveals alarming depth reduction and massive sludge removal efforts. Read the full report.
Khader Directs Officials to Speed Up 9/11, Single-Site Approvals
Assembly Speaker UT Khader mandates timely processing of property applications, introduces monthly adalats and online system to cut delays. Read about the new reforms.
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