A cultural programme in Mapusa, Goa, was abruptly cancelled just before start due to lack of fire safety clearance. Over 2,000 attendees left disappointed as authorities enforce strict safety rules. Read more about the incident and official stance.
A Berhampur organisation moves Orissa High Court against illegal paddy procurement, alleging forced transport to distant mills, unauthorized deductions & collusion. Farmers lose Rs 150-200 per quintal. Details inside.
A minor fire caused panic at Ashok Talkies in Rayagada during a screening of Prabhas' The Raja Saab. Quick action by staff & audience averted a major mishap. No injuries reported. Police advise against unsafe celebrations.
A fire broke out at Ashok Talkies in Rayagada, Odisha, during a screening of Prabhas' 'The Raja Saab' after fans burst crackers inside the hall. No injuries reported. Watch the viral video.
Supreme Court rules preventive detention cannot be used merely to prolong custody if bail is feared. Details on the landmark judgment quashing a Hyderabad NDPS case detention.
Hingoli district collector Rahul Gupta mandates priests, caterers, and all wedding service providers to verify age, holding them liable as co-accused for facilitating child marriages. Read the strict new directives.
Prabhas' film 'The Raja Saab' released on Jan 9, drawing huge crowds. A fire broke out in an Odisha theatre during celebrations but was controlled with no injuries. The film earned Rs 53.75 crore on day one. Read more.
A private hospital in Trichy faces temporary suspension after an inquiry into five maternal deaths since 2021 revealed severe lapses in care and infrastructure. Read the shocking details.
Berhampur Municipality corporators, led by Mayor Sanghamitra Dalei, petition Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati for urgent funds and 100 outsourced staff to resume stalled development works in the city.
Madras High Court warns of framing charges against officials for failing to light Karthigai Deepam at Thiruparankundram hill. Next hearing on February 6. Read the full details.
Coimbatore begins a two-day mock polling exercise to test EVMs and VVPATs ahead of elections. The process is being monitored by district officials and political party representatives. Read more.
Key Pune roads, including Bopdev Ghat, are closed for upgrades ahead of the UCI 2.2 Pune Grand Tour cycling race from Jan 19-23. Know the diversions.
Indore Collector Ashish Singh faces criticism for visiting RSS office during work hours. Congress alleges misuse of power, demands action. Read the full controversy.
A political controversy erupts in Indore as the Collector and Mayor attend a meeting at the RSS office following water contamination deaths. Congress questions impartiality, BJP calls it a courtesy call. Details inside.
Bhilwara district administration orders a two-day holiday for primary students on Jan 9 & 10 due to intense cold wave and fog. Collector warns of strict action against violators. Read for details.
Indore Collector & Mayor's meeting at RSS office after water contamination deaths triggers political storm. Congress questions impartiality, BJP calls it courtesy. Details inside.
Orissa High Court directs Nayagarh collector to grant permission for Bhapur Mahotsav within 2 days after organizers agree to revise festival dates. Get the full legal details.
Kerala govt constitutes 30-member Ashtamudi Wetland Management Unit as per HC directive. Kollam collector to chair. Court adjourns contempt plea to Jan 22.
Three men arrested in Odisha's Rayagada for allegedly gang-raping an 18-year-old girl. Police assure swift justice; CAWCW monitoring case. Read for details.
Jagatsinghpur Collector J. Sonal was crowned king at the historic Baladevjew temple in the 'Puspaveseka' ceremony, upholding a unique post-independence tradition. Witness the royal procession and ancient rituals.
Four students in Odisha's Rayagada district suffered severe burns after a classmate threw paint thinner and lit a match. One child is critical. Police are investigating the shocking school incident.
Patidar community members rally in Mandal, alleging IAS officer Rajendrakumar Patel is unfairly targeted in a corruption case. They demand unbiased government action and new laws.
Dhule Collector and SP visited a 4-day-old abandoned girl at Civil Hospital on Savitribai Phule's birth anniversary. Police have registered a case and are searching for the mother.
Four schoolchildren in Rayagada, Odisha, suffered burn injuries after a dangerous experiment with paint thinner, inspired by an online video. One child is critical. Details inside.
Rayagada Collector Ashutosh Kulkarni enforced strict punctuality by barring 12 late officials from a public grievance meeting. Read about the disciplinary action and its message on governance.
Gujarat government suspends IAS officer Rajendrakumar Patel following his arrest by the ED in a money laundering and bribery racket linked to land-use changes in Surendranagar. Read the full details.
Gujarat govt suspends Surendranagar collector Rajendrakumar Patel after ED arrest in alleged land-use change bribery racket. Details on the scandal and custody inside.
ED reveals in court that Gujarat IAS officer, as a district collector, had fixed rates for bribes and took a 50% share. The officer faces serious corruption charges. Read the full investigation details.
A severe water contamination crisis in Indore's Bhagirathpura has killed 6 and hospitalized 149. Officials suspect sewage seepage from a police toilet. Read for details and official response.
Ritik is stunned to find his old friend Munni as the Collector. As past wounds resurface, power plant plans and family tensions unfold. Read the full drama.