Nagpur Railway Gets Smart Digital Locker Facility
Central Railway introduces a fully automated, cashless Smart Digital Locker system at Nagpur Station. Offers secure, self-service luggage storage with OTP/QR access. Check rates and details.
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Bengaluru: Probe into 1,000+ sites on park land ordered
The High Court orders a committee to investigate how over 1,000 residential sites were built on land meant for parks and civic amenities in Bengaluru layouts. Details inside.
NER GM inspects Gorakhpur–Yesvantpur Express for passenger facilities
NER GM Uday Borwankar conducted an onboard inspection of the Gorakhpur–Yesvantpur Express, reviewing safety, cleanliness, and amenities for passengers, including divyang facilities. Read the full report.
Bengaluru Court Orders Probe Into Park Land Scam
A Bengaluru court has ordered a committee to investigate the illegal conversion of park and amenity land into over 1,000 residential sites by a developer. Read the full story.
Akasa Air Passengers Stranded in Pune for Over 6 Hours
Over 200 Akasa Air passengers in Pune faced severe delays on flights to Goa and Ahmedabad, with waits exceeding 6 hours and no clear communication from the airline. Read about their ordeal.
Mohali MC Seeks Rs 1,000 Crore from GMADA for Sectors
Mohali Municipal Corporation demands a separate ₹1,000 crore fund from GMADA for developing transferred sectors, citing lack of basic amenities and sanitation. Mayor warns of excluding areas if funds not provided.
Nagpur residents end poll boycott, opt to vote for amenities
Residents of Bamleshwari Nagar in Nagpur, who boycotted the 2019 elections over lack of basic amenities, now plan to vote in NMC polls on Jan 15, calling their earlier protest counterproductive.
Nagpur Voters Confront Ex-Corporators Over Civic Failures
As Nagpur Municipal Corporation elections near, frustrated citizens confront former corporators over years of neglect in drainage, water, and roads. Read about the rising public anger.
Kolkata Seniors Assaulted Over Public Drinking Protest
Three senior citizens in Kolkata were attacked after objecting to public drinking near Girish Park metro. Police delayed action, leading to public protests. Details inside.
Lucknow to develop sports facilities under flyovers
Lucknow Municipal Corporation plans to develop sports courts, parking, and public amenities under flyovers on Munshipulia-Polytechnic corridor. Approved by CM, work to start soon.
NER GM Borwankar Reviews Safety & Infrastructure Projects
Northeast Railway GM Uday Borwankar reviewed progress on safety, passenger amenities, and infrastructure projects. He stressed timely completion without quality compromise. Details inside.
Kochi Metro Phase II Race Against Time for June Launch
Kochi Metro struggles to meet its June 30 deadline for the Pink Line's first stretch to Infopark. Delays in funding and civil works cast doubt on timely completion, impacting thousands of tech commuters. Read more.
Nashik Civic Polls Focus on Godavari, Basic Facilities
Ahead of Nashik's January 15 civic polls, 735 candidates outline agendas for clean Godavari, better roads, water supply, and development. Key leaders share their vision for a transformed city.
Kolkata AQI 558: PIL Declares Public Health Emergency
A PIL in Calcutta HC demands Kolkata's toxic air be declared a public health emergency after AQI hit 558, surpassing Delhi. Hearing on Jan 19.
TMC's Abhishek Banerjee's copter delayed, uses Soren's chopper
Trinamool Congress leader Abhishek Banerjee's helicopter was delayed in Kolkata due to clearance issues, forcing him to use Jharkhand CM's chopper. He blamed 'anti-Bengal forces'. Read details.
Ranchi's Public Water Taps in Filthy Condition, Health Risk
Public drinking water taps across Ranchi are in a state of neglect, surrounded by garbage and filth, raising severe health concerns for hundreds of daily users. Read the full investigation.
Mumbai Congestion Delays IndiGo Flight to Nagpur
Heavy air traffic at Mumbai airport caused a significant delay for an IndiGo flight to Nagpur. Passengers faced a two-hour wait. Read more about the air traffic congestion issues.
Chandigarh MC to Add Toilets, Water at Vending Zones
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.
SC Questions Karnataka's PFAR Policy for Bengaluru
Supreme Court criticizes Karnataka's Premium FAR policy, warning it will worsen congestion and strain amenities in Bengaluru's narrow-road areas. Read the full story.
US Public Broadcasting Body CPB Dissolves After Funding Cut
The Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB), a key US media funding body for nearly 60 years, has voted to dissolve after Congress withdrew its federal funding. This marks a major shift for public media, impacting hundreds of local stations. Learn about
Chandigarh to Install Mobile Toilets at 10 Sites
Chandigarh Municipal Corporation earmarks 10 key locations for mobile toilets and water tankers to improve public sanitation and water access for residents and visitors.
Hubballi families wait months for promised homes
36 families displaced for road work in Hubballi face indefinite wait for compensatory housing, contrasting with swift Bengaluru rehab. Officials cite power connection issues.
Pune Public Policy Festival returns Jan 9-10
The Pune Public Policy Festival is back at Gokhale Institute on Jan 9-10, 2026, exploring 'Decoding Technology and Society'. Discover insights on tech's role in India's global future. Read more!
POHA Policy: Performance Over Human Accountability
Srinath Sridharan critiques India's 'POHA' culture, where civic failures causing death are tolerated if they don't affect personal comfort. Read his stark analysis.
Parliament Panel Intensifies Scrutiny of 24 Strategic PSUs
India's parliamentary committee plans heightened oversight of two dozen state-run firms in strategic sectors like nuclear energy and rare earths, aiming to boost compliance and performance. Learn about the impact on India's economic growth.
Chikkamagaluru villagers oppose Rani Jhari entry fee
Residents near Rani Jhari in Chikkamagaluru protest the forest department's Rs 30 entry fee proposal, citing lack of basic amenities like roads and water. They demand infrastructure improvements first.
Indian Techie Calls Out Women Singing on Vietnam Cruise
A Kolkata-born techie's video confronting a group singing Bollywood songs on a Vietnam cruise lounge goes viral, igniting a global debate on public etiquette and cultural sensitivity while traveling.
UP Bus Stations Get Passenger Help Desks & Digital Displays
UPSRTC's 'Citizen First Initiative' introduces help desks, digital boards & better amenities at 280 bus stations for 55 crore annual passengers. Minister Dayashankar Singh directs upgrade.
Delhi-Patna trains delayed up to 12 hours due to dense fog
Dense fog and poor visibility severely disrupted train operations on the Delhi-Patna route, causing massive delays and passenger hardship. Key trains like Rajdhani and Sampoorna Kranti were delayed by over 10 hours. Read more for details.
Record 2.8 Million Use Public Transport on NYE
A staggering 2.8 million passengers opted for public transport in Berlin on New Year's Eve, setting a new record and showcasing a shift towards sustainable celebrations. Discover the details behind this massive movement.
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