JBVNL Detects 23,494 Power Theft Cases in FY 2025-26
Jharkhand's power utility JBVNL registered 23,494 electricity theft cases from April-Dec 2025, recovering ₹2672 lakh. Major raids continue statewide. Report thefts confidentially.
Jharkhand's power utility JBVNL registered 23,494 electricity theft cases from April-Dec 2025, recovering ₹2672 lakh. Major raids continue statewide. Report thefts confidentially.
Union Minister Piyush Goyal proposes tax concessions and incentives to promote precast and steel construction methods, aiming to reduce dust pollution in Mumbai ahead of civic polls.
In Dhar, thieves stole 1400 boxes of beer worth ₹13.3 lakh from an overturned truck near Aagar village. The driver and conductor were injured. Police have registered a case.
Chennai police arrested a woman for two separate thefts in Triplicane, recovering 19.5 sovereigns of gold. She used sedative-laced sweets in one crime. Read the full investigation details.
Bihar's building department launches a training programme for engineers & contractors to ensure timely, high-quality construction of new block offices across the state. Strict quality norms announced.
West Bengal govt launches Pathashree Urban, a Rs 1,500 crore scheme to repair and construct 11,365 roads across urban areas, starting with 112 stretches in Kolkata. Read details.
Delhi Police apprehends two young shop helpers in separate incidents for allegedly stealing significant sums from their employers in Dwarka and NS Mandi. Details inside.
Madurai Corporation allocates Rs 100 crore to fix rain and utility-damaged roads. Key areas near Meenakshi Temple & Vaigai river prioritized. Work aims for mid-February completion.
Three unidentified women executed a swift jewellery theft worth Rs 14 lakh from Kalyan Jewellers in Prayagraj. The entire heist, caught on CCTV, lasted just 14 minutes. Police are investigating.
Local Bodies Department directs Ludhiana MC to enforce road quality norms, mandatory lab tests & on-site supervision to ensure smooth travel and prevent fund wastage.
Byatarayanapura police arrested Venkatesh for siphoning diesel from parked lorries. He stored fuel in plastic containers and sold it cheaply. Read the full story.
A 38-year-old tea stall owner died after his motorcycle plunged into a pit on Liliya Road in Amreli. His wife and niece were injured. Read the full details of the tragic incident.
In a landmark judgment, the Supreme Court ruled that heavy construction and industrial equipment used within premises are not liable for road tax, providing major relief to sectors like cement and mining. Read the full details.
Hoshiarpur police arrest a man for stealing steel rods from a construction site. Stolen property recovered. Details on the police operation inside.
A trusted domestic help and her husband stole valuables worth ₹1.37 crore from a Bengaluru businessman's house during New Year. Police have recovered all stolen items and arrested the couple.
Telangana launches a 5-day Road Suraksha Abhiyan 2026 to combat rising accidents. Justice Koshy reveals a 5.6% surge in 2025, with 24,826 cases. Learn about the campaign's focus on student awareness and curriculum integration.
Noida Police crack down on a major organised theft gang, recovering 821 stolen mobile phones worth ₹6-8 crore. Six arrested, two juveniles apprehended in a significant breakthrough.
Bengaluru police arrest four, including builder's driver & help, for Rs 1 crore theft of gold, silver & cash from Vaderahalli home. All stolen items recovered. Read details.
An 83-year-old Kolkata woman undertook a 50km solo journey to confront her maid of 20 years over a Rs 3.5 lakh theft. Read the full story of her quest for a confession and the police investigation that followed.
Kallambalam police arrested Vinod (37) for stealing steel pipes and iron rods meant for highway works. Materials recovered from a Paravur scrap shop. Read the full investigation details.
Thieves with technical know-how steal high-capacity underground copper cables from BSNL in Chandigarh's Sector 34, causing major loss. Police probe underway. Read details.
Sambhal administration's anti-power theft drive uncovers 45,000 cases, imposes Rs 2.5 crore penalty. Watch the video of the crackdown in Rai Satti area.
Bihar embarks on a massive road infrastructure transformation with its first six-lane national highway and four new expressways. Key projects like Varanasi-Aurangabad to be completed by 2026, slashing travel time and boosting the economy. Read more.
Baghpat authorities serve notices to 29 illegal colonies and a private school for unauthorized construction. Demolition looms if violations are not rectified. Read the full story.
An FIR was finally registered in Ghaziabad for six ATM thefts in 2023 after a court order. SBI's Maharajpur branch suffered a loss of Rs 3.5 lakh. Read the full story.
A thief in Patna stole Rs 10 lakh from a flat sale transaction by distracting the staff. Police are reviewing CCTV to track the accused. Read the full details.
Union Ministry sanctions Rs 664.67 crore for upgrading 174 km of roads in Chhattisgarh. The projects aim to boost connectivity in remote and Naxal-affected areas. Read more.
Two workers from Rajasthan died after a wooden platform collapsed in Ahmedabad's Ambawadi. Police cite negligence in safety measures. Read the full investigation details.
Deputy CM Keshav Prasad Maurya inspected the six-lane Ganga bridge in Prayagraj, expressing displeasure over delays. He ordered officials to expedite work for a May 2026 deadline. Read more.
Haryana Labour Minister Anil Vij recommends a state or central agency probe into an alleged Rs 1,500 crore scam in the Haryana Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board. Massive irregularities found in work slips and registrations.