Kolkata winter vegetable prices drop 10-15% on bumper harvest
Bumper local harvest in Kolkata slashes winter vegetable prices by 10-15%. Cauliflower, cabbage, carrots become affordable. Find out which veggies are cheapest and the one exception.
Bumper local harvest in Kolkata slashes winter vegetable prices by 10-15%. Cauliflower, cabbage, carrots become affordable. Find out which veggies are cheapest and the one exception.
A roadside mutton market near Nagpur airport, blamed for bird strikes & stray dogs, is now a key issue in civic polls. BJP pushes for removal, Congress seeks relocation to protect livelihoods. Read more.
Panchkula Municipal Corporation awards a decade-long contract to JP Enterprises for street vendor management. New monthly fees and vendor welfare schemes announced. Union threatens legal action. Read the full details.
Mohali street vendors demand stationary sites for 993 surveyed cases, oppose new mobile licences ahead of Town Vending Committee meeting. They warn displacement may cause social issues.
Mohali Excise Department intensifies enforcement drive, books dhaba owner for openly serving liquor. Read the full details of the crackdown on Kharar-Landran Road.
Chandigarh Municipal Corporation launched a significant anti-encroachment operation on Wednesday, targeting illegal vendors and structures to restore pedestrian pathways and civic order. Read the full report on the crackdown.
Punjab govt orders chargesheeting of two Kharar municipal officials for negligence after a newly recarpeted road failed within days. Probe reveals major lapses and misuse of funds.
Unauthorized food stalls in Ludhiana are occupying footpaths and parking spaces, causing severe traffic congestion and pedestrian issues. Residents demand immediate action. Read more.
Madurai Corporation permits 103 evicted street vendors to resume business near Meenakshi Amman Temple. Deputy mayor cites peak season livelihood concerns. Read the full story.
Chandigarh Municipal Corporation identifies 9 vending zones for mobile toilets and 27 sites for water tankers to improve hygiene and public health for street vendors and citizens.
Ranchi's anti-encroachment drives offer only temporary relief as vendors return within days. Residents demand sustainable solutions and designated vending zones. Read more.
Chandigarh Municipal Corporation's enforcement wing launched a major drive against illegal vendors and encroachments across key sectors, issuing 164 challans to ensure pedestrian safety and city aesthetics. Read more.
Chandigarh Municipal Corporation's enforcement drive targets illegal vendors to ensure pedestrian safety and public order. Mayor also welcomes Nagar Kirtan and releases 2026 calendar.
Mysuru MP Yaduveer Wadiyar pushes for dedicated street vendor zones to balance urban cleanliness with livelihoods. A comprehensive plan is to be prepared for the Heritage City.
A 23-year-old golgappa vendor, Mukesh Baghel, was brutally murdered in Jujhar Nagar, Kharar, following a minor dispute. Police have registered a murder case.
NC chief Farooq Abdullah condemns recent assaults on Kashmiri shawl sellers in Uttarakhand, Haryana, and Himachal, warning against extremist ideologies. Read the full report.
Chandigarh Municipal Corporation flags illegal occupation of footpaths, asks police to register cases under Bhartaiya Nyaya Sanhita. Drive intensifies in key sectors.
Vadodara Municipal Corporation proposes a temporary committee to implement street vending rules, pending board approval. Read about the plan to regulate hawking zones and vendor databases.
Tambaram councillors highlight severe encroachment by over 5,000 vendors. Read about the demand for a vending committee and the commissioner's action plan.
Ludhiana's railway station redevelopment enforces a ban on heating sources for food vendors, impacting sales and leaving commuters with cold snacks during a cold wave. Read about the safety directive and its economic fallout.
Housing Minister Krushna Mahapatra opens 'Srujan' canteen at Kharavela Bhawan for 700+ staff. Meanwhile, Odisha Khadya Mahotsav's chowmein stall stirs debate on authentic Odia cuisine. Read more.
Trichy Corporation installs medians on Kaliyammankoil Street to prevent vendor encroachment. Residents warn the 14-metre-wide road is too narrow, fearing increased traffic snarls. Read the full story.
MP Malvinder Singh Kang urges Punjab Police for a dedicated police station in Sector 125, Kharar, to improve safety for its 60,000 residents. Read more about the law-and-order concerns.
Ghaziabad Municipal Corporation launches a first-of-its-kind drone survey on Kala Patthar Road and Maliwara Chowk to assess illegal encroachment by street vendors before taking enforcement action.
As temperatures plunge in Patna, makeshift winter markets spring up across the city. Vendors report soaring demand for carpets, rugs, and warm clothing as residents battle the chill in concrete homes. Discover the seasonal economic boom.
Street vendors in Chandigarh, Mohali, and Kharar are thriving by moving to cheaper locations and offering lower prices, challenging established retailers. Discover their winning strategy.
A Rs 65-lakh PPCB penalty fails to clean up Mohali's 45-year-old toxic dump site, endangering 6000 residents with fires and contamination. Read about the ongoing health crisis and official promises.
Rudrapur Municipal Corporation enforces a weekly meat & fish sale ban on Tuesdays starting Jan 2026 to improve public hygiene, health, and respect religious sentiments. Details inside.
Residents of Jaipur's Mahesh Nagar face severe traffic chaos and blocked emergency access due to an illegal weekly market. Read their urgent plea to the municipal corporation.
Supreme Court directs Punjab & Haryana HC to decide pending vendor land occupation cases in 3 weeks. Chandigarh admin must file affidavit on removal action. Key details inside.