Bengaluru BDA Layout Owners Stuck in Forest Land Row
Over 1,500 families in Bengaluru's Banashankari 6th Stage face a construction freeze due to a sudden forest land claim. Read about their decades-long wait and financial distress.
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GBA Public Meeting at Azad Maidan on Dec 19 Over Illegal Activities
Goa Bachao Abhiyan plans a public meeting on December 19 to protest corruption and illegal zone changes, citing the Arpora nightclub fire tragedy. The group will also challenge a High Court verdict in the Supreme Court.
BHU's Bala Lakhendra Appointed AIU Observer for Youth Fest
BHU's senior journalism professor, Bala Lakhendra, appointed as AIU Observer for the 39th South Zone Youth Festival in Chennai. Discover his extensive experience and the festival's impact.
Guide to Heart Rate Zones for Effective Exercise
Learn your ideal heart rate for walking, running, and HIIT. Train smarter to boost cardiovascular health, endurance, and fitness. Check your target zones now!
Gurgaon water table rises, but experts cite rain, not policy
Gurgaon's groundwater level hits a decade high of 30.6m, but experts reveal the rise is due to heavy monsoon rains, not sustainable water management. The city still extracts 212% of its safe limit.
NGO Flags Illegal ESZ Committees in Shivamogga
An NGO has filed a complaint alleging that ESZ monitoring committees for Kudremukh park and Someshwara sanctuary were formed without government approval. Learn the details and implications.
Mass Protest in Harsil Against Tree Felling for Char Dham Road
Environmentalists and residents from multiple states protest tree felling for Char Dham road widening in Uttarakhand's Bhagirathi Eco-Sensitive Zone, citing ecological threats. Read more.
Saudi Embassy Issues Marburg Virus Alert for Ethiopia
Saudi Arabia warns citizens in Ethiopia after Marburg virus outbreak kills 8. Embassy urges extreme caution, lists safety measures. Stay informed.
CEC Approves 2,777 Tree Felling in Taj Zone for Road Project
CEC recommends cutting 2,777 trees in Taj Trapezium Zone for Kosi-Mathura corridor, with strict 10x compensatory plantation. SC to give final nod.
Railways Runs Special Trains for Stranded IndiGo Passengers
Indian Railways launches emergency trains between Howrah and Mumbai to evacuate hundreds stranded by IndiGo flight cancellations. Key halts in Bilaspur, Raipur, Durg, Gondia. Get details on schedules.
Odisha Police Bust Illegal Arms Racket, Arrest Two
Bhubaneswar SCU arrests two arms suppliers from Dhenkanal, seizes 11 firearms including carbine. Weapons sourced from Bihar, Jharkhand. Major crackdown on interstate illegal arms trade network.
Court orders Rs 5 lakh compensation for boy's 2014 gaming zone death
A Dahod court has ordered a gaming zone owner and an insurance firm to pay Rs 5 lakh with 9% interest to the family of Aadil Pathan, who died of electrocution in 2014. The court cited clear negligence. Read the full story.
Forest dept clears road widening in Bhagirathi Eco Zone
Uttarakhand forest department approves 20.6 km road widening in Bhagirathi Eco Sensitive Zone for Char Dham project, facing protests over loss of 6,822 trees and slope stability fears. Read more.
Karnataka drops 1,777-acre land acquisition for Aerospace Park
Karnataka Cabinet cancels acquisition of 1,777 acres for Aerospace Park Phase-II after farmer protests. Land to be declared a Permanent Special Agriculture Zone. Details inside.
Bengaluru's Bannerghatta Forest Endangered by Development
Reduced eco-sensitive zone around Bannerghatta National Park now faces new threats from proposed flyovers and a nearby airport. Experts warn of irreversible ecological damage. Read more.
Lucknow Zoo Renovated with New Play Zone & Eco-Friendly Attractions
Lucknow's Nawab Wajid Ali Shah Zoological Garden unveils a ₹1.91 crore makeover. Discover the new kids' play zone, bamboo furniture, and modern signage enhancing the visitor experience. Plan your visit today!
Ahmedabad: 13 Hospitals Sealed for Lacking BU Permission
Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation intensifies its drive, sealing 13 hospitals in the city's eastern part for operating without mandatory Building Use permission. Details inside.
Kerala Fisherfolk Issues Ignored in Election Run-Up
Kerala's coastal communities voice frustration as displacement projects and policy changes threaten livelihoods. Key issues like Coastal Highway compensation and CRZ amendments remain unaddressed by representatives. Read more.
Ludhiana MC women staff get washroom after decades-long wait
Women employees at Ludhiana's MC Zone A office suffered for decades with a single dilapidated washroom. Their recent protest finally led to action. Read about this glaring workplace disparity.
Indore E-Rickshaw Chaos: New Zone Strategy Planned
Indore's 10,500 private e-rickshaws, meant for eco-friendly travel, now cause major traffic disorder. Authorities plan a new zone-based strategy to control their movement. Read more.
SC Orders Probe Into Old Goa Bungalow Heritage Violation
Supreme Court directs district judge-led committee to inspect disputed Old Goa bungalow for heritage norm breaches. The case, pending since 2022, sparks political uproar. Read the full story.
SC Upholds Culpable Homicide Charges in Rajkot Fire Case
Supreme Court dismisses suspended fire officer's plea, upholds charges against all 15 accused in Rajkot TRP game zone fire that killed 27. Trial for culpable homicide not amounting to murder to proceed.
Panchkula DC Takes Strict Stand Against Illegal Construction
Panchkula Deputy Commissioner Sushil Sarwan issues a stern warning against illegal construction. Authorities will take strict action, including sealing properties. Read the full details.
Upa Lokayukta Directs Eviction on Cauvery River Land
Karnataka's Upa Lokayukta orders immediate removal of encroachments on Cauvery riverbed and buffer zone in Mandya. Action follows a detailed probe into illegal constructions.
All 15 Accused in Rajkot Game Zone Fire Now Out on Bail
Rajkot court grants bail to manager Dhaval Thakkar, the last accused jailed in the TRP Game Zone fire case that killed 27. All 15 accused are now out as trial with 300+ witnesses continues.
Indian trucker held in US after crash kills newlyweds
Rajinder Kumar, an Indian national who entered the US illegally, faces homicide charges after a crash in Oregon killed a couple married just 16 days. ICE has issued an immigration detainer.
Draft ESZ Map for Pulicat Sanctuary Submitted
NCSCM submits a draft Ecologically Sensitive Zone map for Pulicat Bird Sanctuary, a crucial step following Supreme Court orders to protect fragile ecosystems while safeguarding local communities' livelihoods. Read more.
36 Illegal Shops Demolished on BSL Land in Bokaro
Bokaro Steel Limited and district administration razed three dozen illegal shops and eateries in Sector 4 City Centre. Officials warn more action is coming. Read the full details.
Ukraine Drones Hit Russian Tankers Near Turkey, Defying Erdogan
Ukrainian naval drones attacked two Russian-linked tankers near Turkey's Black Sea coast, escalating tensions. Erdogan condemns the strikes. Read the full details.
F-16 Jets Intercept Aircraft Near Trump's Florida Home
NORAD scrambled F-16 fighter jets after a civilian aircraft breached restricted airspace near Trump's Mar-a-Lago. This marks another in a series of recent violations. Read details.
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