Youth Lead Footpath Makeover Near Bengaluru's Ulsoor Lake
Young volunteers, with The Ugly Indian and BBMP, revitalized a key stretch of St John's Church Road near Ulsoor Lake. See how community action is changing Bengaluru's face.
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Ranchi vendors return to cleared spots, residents frustrated
Ranchi's anti-encroachment drives offer only temporary relief as vendors return within days. Residents demand sustainable solutions and designated vending zones. Read more.
Chennai's Kotturpuram Urban Forest footpath turns into eyesore
The 800m footpath near Kotturpuram Urban Forest, meant for greenery, is now littered with liquor bottles and debris due to poor upkeep and lack of civic sense. Residents demand action. Read more.
10 Booked for Assaulting Sisters in Pilibhit Land Row
A land dispute in Pilibhit's Bailha village escalates as 10 individuals allegedly assault two sisters. The attack followed their father's help in reclaiming 3.5 acres of government land. Read the full details.
AMC Mandates Utility Planning Under Pavements for New Roads
Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation mandates underground utility planning beneath footpaths before road construction in TP schemes to prevent repeated digging. Learn the new guidelines.
CM Yogi Helps Army Officer's Daughter Reclaim Occupied House
Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath's swift intervention ensures a late army officer's daughter, battling schizophrenia, gets her illegally occupied Lucknow house back within 24 hours. Read the full story of justice delivered.
Bengaluru woman escapes death as car jumps footpath
A woman in Bengaluru's Sahakara Nagar had a miraculous escape after a speeding car, allegedly driven by an intoxicated man, mounted the footpath on New Year's Eve. Police are investigating.
Chandigarh MC asks police to act against illegal vendors
Chandigarh Municipal Corporation flags illegal occupation of footpaths, asks police to register cases under Bhartaiya Nyaya Sanhita. Drive intensifies in key sectors.
Mumbai court ends 13-year flat possession battle
A Mumbai civil court orders Goregaon sellers to vacate a flat sold 13 years ago after they demanded double the price. The buyer finally gets justice and ownership rights. Read the full verdict details.
Walking in Indian Cities: A Daily Risk to Life
Unsafe footpaths with open manholes and debris force pedestrians onto roads, doubling fatalities in 6 years. This urban governance failure shows how India values human life. Read more.
Walkaluru: 26-km footpath walk in Bengaluru on Jan 1
Join Bengaluru's Walkaluru event on Jan 1 for a 26-km walkathon to audit footpaths. Highlights need for safe pedestrian infrastructure. No registration needed.
Encroachment on Waqf, Temple Land Flagged in Himachal
Congress leader Harish Janartha raises alarm over illegal encroachment on properties belonging to the Waqf Board and a temple in Shimla. Calls for immediate government action to reclaim the land.
SC Sets Deadline for Chandigarh Vendor Encroachment Cases
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.
Yogi Adityanath's Bulldozer Warning to Land Mafia in Assembly
Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath issued a stern warning in the Assembly, stating bulldozers will be used against mafia who forcibly occupy residential land. Read the full details.
Nagpur: VNIT-Bajaj Nagar footpath now a no-smoking zone
Nagpur police enforce a no-smoking rule on the beautified VNIT-Bajaj Nagar stretch, fining over 100 violators. The move follows resident complaints about public smoking and littering. Read the full story.
Viral Video: Men Block Footpath to Teach Pune Bikers Road Rules
A viral video from Pune's Rakshak Chowk shows two men, including a foreigner, blocking a footpath to stop bikers. Netizens debate civic sense & lack of police action. Read more.
Chandigarh MC issues 29 challans in anti-encroachment drive
Chandigarh Municipal Corporation cracks down on illegal encroachments in Sector 26 and Manimajra, issuing 29 challans. The drive targets footpath obstructions and unauthorized commercial activities.
Gandhi Bazaar footpath clearance fails as encroachments return
BBMP's Gandhi Bazaar drive in Bengaluru branded an 'eyewash' as illegal stalls return. Residents and urban planners decry lack of permanent enforcement. Read more.
Gandhi Bazaar footpath encroachments cleared in Bengaluru
Bengaluru civic body removes encroachments from Gandhi Bazaar footpaths, establishes 120 designated vending zones. Commissioner Rajendra Cholan directs vendors to use only allotted areas.
HC Notice to Chennai Corp Over Road Encroachments in Georgetown
Madras High Court directs Greater Chennai Corporation to respond in two weeks to a plea seeking removal of illegal eateries encroaching footpaths and roads in Mannadi, posing public safety risks.
Forest Land Grab Bid in Chikkamagaluru: Police Complaint
Assistant Conservator of Forests files police complaint against illegal attempt to occupy forest land in Mudigere sub-division. Read the full investigation details.
BMW kills 3 sleeping on Delhi footpath, driver held
Speeding BMW crushes three laborers sleeping on Vasant Kunj footpath. Driver arrested as Delhi police investigate the shocking incident that highlights road safety crisis.
Bengaluru MLA Demands People-Centric Mobility Plan
Shivajinagar MLA Rizwan Arshad exposes footpath misuse in Bengaluru, demands comprehensive mobility plan prioritizing pedestrians over vehicles. Join the movement for walkable streets.
Putin: Ready to fight to last Ukrainian, demands troop pullout
Russian President Putin expresses confidence in military operations, demands Ukrainian withdrawal from occupied territories before ceasefire. US peace proposals discussed ahead of Moscow visit.
Bhopal: Man kills senior after breakup, spat gutkha
27-year-old Kartik Rathore arrested for murdering Suresh Kushwah, 50, on footpath in Gautam Nagar. CCTV footage helped police solve the blind murder case. Read the shocking details.
Palestinian Homes Face Demolition After Israel's E1 Plan
Al-Eizariya residents receive evacuation notices as Israel advances E1 settlement project. 3,400 new units threaten Palestinian state continuity. Read about the growing crisis.
Russia Warns Israel at UN Over Gaza Occupation Strategy
Russian UN Ambassador Vasily Nebenzya warns Israeli barriers in Gaza suggest long-term occupation, drawing Cold War Berlin parallels. Read full analysis of UNSC tensions.
Odisha Crackdown on Illegal Land Encroachment Begins
Odisha government initiates massive anti-encroachment operation across Bhubaneswar and other cities to reclaim illegally occupied government land. Minister Suresh Pujari vows action against wealthy land sharks.
Bengaluru Allows Ad Hoardings on Footpaths in New Policy
Bengaluru's revised outdoor advertising policy now permits hoardings on footpaths, raising concerns about pedestrian safety and urban aesthetics. Learn about the changes.
Shaw Praises Shivakumar for Bengaluru Footpath Cleanup
After public spat over infrastructure, Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw acknowledges visible improvements in Bengaluru's footpaths. Read about the positive changes in India's tech capital.
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