The Goa nightclub blaze that killed 25 has triggered nationwide scrutiny of fire safety. Experts reveal how lax compliance and crowded designs put thousands at risk in Delhi and beyond. Read the full investigation.
Experts warn most Goa nightclubs are fire hazards, operating without NOCs. Design, pyrotechnics, and poor enforcement create deadly risks. Learn the safety gaps.
Delhi High Court grants Indian Air Force station Palam extra time to plant 470 compensatory saplings, enabling a conditional No Objection Certificate. Justice Sachin Dutta oversees the compliance deadline.
Haryana government eliminates No Objection Certificate requirement for employees applying to other state departments, streamlining the process. Key exceptions apply for those with service bonds.
After a major fire at a cattle feed unit, Ludhiana Municipal Corporation warns all establishments to get fire safety clearance by Dec 31. Officials reveal legal loopholes hinder enforcement.
Andhra Pradesh govt amends Fire Services Act, introduces online NOCs, third-party audits, and strict penalties to boost building safety in urban areas. Read the key reforms.
Dhanbad MLA Raj Sinha postponed his indefinite strike after Municipal Commissioner Raviraj Sharma gave a written commitment to resume development works pending ACB clearance. Read the full story.
Punjab Congress chief Amrinder Singh Raja Warring writes to state CEO, alleging officials are deliberately delaying or denying NOCs to party candidates for local body elections, calling it a violation of fair process.
Vegetable vendors in Madurai protest after 2-year wait for new shops. They demand immediate NOC for e-tender participation to secure their livelihood. Read their struggle.
Jharkhand labor officials are working to convince the widow of a deceased migrant worker to provide NOC for repatriating his body from Saudi Arabia. Learn about the mandatory requirements and ongoing efforts.
The New Garia-Kolkata Airport Metro's full service is set to resume as a crucial NOC from Kolkata Police is expected next week, ending a year-long stall on a 366-meter section at Chingrighata.
Delhi government removes controversial one-year time limit for No Objection Certificate applications, providing major relief to owners of older vehicles facing re-registration challenges.