Congress released its Kolhapur Municipal Corporation manifesto, promising free bus rides for female students, women's health cover, and tax reforms. BJP questions timing. Read the full agenda.
A 10-month-old infant faced a life-threatening airway emergency due to a peanut. KMC Hospital Mangaluru's timely bronchoscopic intervention saved the child. Learn crucial safety tips for parents.
2026 will be a pivotal year for global democracy with major elections in India, the US, France, Brazil, and others. Explore the key political battles shaping the world order.
KMC seeks a foolproof plan to rebuild the unsafe Park Circus market after a 2022 accident. Traders, fearing business loss, refuse to shift to a temporary location. The stalemate continues as authorities aim for a 2028 completion.
Hundreds queue at KMC for domicile certificates despite EC-state govt standoff. Voters like Sakina Begum face hurdles to prove residency. Get the full story on the SIR hearing controversy.
Kolkata Municipal Corporation launches a major drive to demolish 300 dilapidated buildings, using special powers to prevent monsoon tragedies. Owners offered extra FAR for reconstruction.
Congress MLC Satej Patil accuses Maharashtra govt of giving prime land worth Rs 500 crore for just Rs 30 crore to a society linked to a JSS MLA. Read the full story and political fallout.
Kolkata Municipal Corporation plans to replace a cracked pipe in Burrabazar-BBD Bag belt to solve the water crisis. Work awaits traffic police nod, targeting completion by January end.
Tension gripped Hubballi after the murder of a Hindu-Dalit woman, Ranjita Bansode. Protests at KMC RI Hospital subsided only after the accused, Rafiq Imamsab, died by suicide. Police deployed 1,000 personnel.
Kolkata Municipal Corporation urges immediate dredging of key outfall canals after drone survey reveals heavy siltation. Action needed to prevent urban flooding during monsoons.
Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation elections witness a significant drop in candidates to 692, despite more political parties. BJP and NCP factions lead the high-stakes contest. Read the full analysis.
Rebel candidates in Kolhapur Municipal Corporation elections go 'unreachable' to avoid withdrawal pressure. 543 candidates remain after 274 withdrawals. Key details inside.
Following 10 deaths in Indore from contaminated water, Kolkata's civic body orders stringent lab tests at all major treatment plants and booster stations to ensure safe drinking water.
With 14 days left for Kolhapur Municipal Corporation elections, candidates start door-to-door campaigns, seek blessings at Mahalaxmi Temple. Read about the key promises and political strategies.
Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar announces Zilla and Taluk Panchayat elections within three months. Get the latest updates on the 2026 local body polls and political implications.
A total of 813 candidates have filed nominations for the 81-seat Kolhapur Municipal Corporation elections. Scrutiny led to 21 disqualifications, mirroring 2015's high contestant numbers. Read the latest updates.
Calcutta High Court prioritizes public safety, allows renovation of a dangerous building declared unsafe by KMC, overriding a civil ownership dispute. Read the full ruling details.
Karnataka's first government hospital IVF centre is operational at KMC-RI, Hubballi. Using a PPP model, it aims to provide affordable fertility treatment. Read more.
A newborn baby boy from Kukanur taluk, suffering from protruding intestines and kidney issues, passed away at KMC-RI Hospital in Hubballi. Read the full story of the emergency medical transfer and treatment.
Following a Calcutta High Court directive, Kolkata Municipal Corporation pushes for expedited planting of 50 large trees at McPherson Square to compensate for illegal felling. Read about the re-greening initiative and the controversy.
In Nagpur's Wadi and Godhani local polls, family equations proved decisive. A husband-wife duo won as corporators, while Congress and BJP relied on generational ties. Voters prioritized personal credibility over party lines.
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.
Kolkata Municipal Corporation and fire services launch special surveillance drives at hotels, bars, and restaurants during Christmas and New Year to ensure fire safety compliance. Mayor Firhad Hakim warns of strict action for violations.
Keoratala crematorium in Kolkata becomes a terror zone after dark as drunk goons harass mourners for money and attack staff. Locals demand urgent police action.
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.
Kolkata Municipal Corporation asks police to monitor dry leaf burning worsening city's air quality. Mayor details smog-fighting measures but admits resource shortage. Read more.
A 2016 controversy resurfaces as BJP councillor accuses Kolkata Mayor Firhad Hakim of calling Garden Reach 'mini Pakistan'. Hakim vehemently denies, challenges for proof. Read the full story.
Kolkata's New Market traders appeal to CM Mamata Banerjee to tackle worsening hawker encroachment, citing failed KMC-police drives and lost parking space. Read the full story.
After tree-cutting allegations, Kolkata's McPherson Square is set for a green revival with over 50 new trees. The Dhunseri Foundation promises the 'greenest park' by mid-January. Details inside.
Calcutta High Court refuses to ban circus at Park Circus Maidan over pollution concerns but imposes strict environmental safeguards. KMC must ensure no damage and keep walking areas open.