Assam Eviction Drive: 516 Families, 2,800 Bighas Cleared

A major eviction operation in Hailakandi district's Damcherra forest village targets 516 families and reclaims 2,800 bighas of reserve forest land. The drive, conducted with 150 bulldozers, proceeds peacefully under tight security.

Mangaluru Raid Finds Illegal Fuel Stockpile

Food and Civil Supplies officials, with Panambur police, raided a Baikampady site, seizing illegally stored petrol and diesel worth Rs 40,970. The operation followed a tipoff about hidden fuel in plastic cans.

EASA Suspends VSR Ventures' TCO Authorisation Over Crash

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency suspended VSR Ventures' TCO authorisation after the company failed to respond to inquiries about a 2023 Learjet accident in Mumbai. The DGCA confirmed the suspension details.

Udupi Requires Govt Permission for App-Based Auto Services

Udupi District Collector Swaroopa TK states that obtaining government permission is mandatory for operating digital app-based autorickshaw services within city limits. The decision will be made after discussing pros and cons with stakeholders.

Mandya Trains Midday Meal Staff, Clears Rs 84.4 Lakh Dues

Mandya district conducted comprehensive training for Akshara Dasoha cooking staff on food safety, hygiene, and fire preparedness. ZP CEO announced clearance of Rs 84.4 lakh dues for retired staff and regular monthly honorarium disbursals.

Karnataka Child Rights Body Demands Student Insurance

Karnataka State Commission for Protection of Child Rights member Thippeswamy KT urges government to provide accident and life insurance for students in government schools and PU colleges following multiple incidents.

Haveri GP Member Donates Honorarium to Schools, Anganwadis

Sateesh Gouli, a former gram panchayat member in Haveri's Jallapur village, donated his entire five-year honorarium of Rs 1.2 lakh to local anganwadis and government schools, refusing to spend on voters during his election campaign.

Delhi's 105 MGD Chandrawal Water Plant to Launch in 2026

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta announces a new 105 MGD water treatment plant at Chandrawal, expected in 2026. The Rs 599 crore project, delayed since 2012, will enhance water quality and reliability for 11% of Delhi's population.

Tattoo Artist Shot in Udupi Over Tattoo Dispute

A tattoo artist in Udupi's Kundapur taluk was allegedly tied up, assaulted, and shot with an air gun by an acquaintance and his associates following a quarrel over a tattoo design.

Karnataka Minister Slams Centre Over Budget Neglect

State Minister Sharan Prakash Patil criticizes the central government for ignoring Karnataka's needs in the budget, citing cuts to key sectors and favoring corporates over farmers and youth.

Sitharaman on Gender Bias in Budget Day Scrutiny

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman discusses the gender biases behind scrutiny of her Budget Day appearance, while highlighting key economic announcements from her 124-minute Budget speech.

IRS Officer Gets Sena Medal for Counter-Narco-Terror Role

Lieutenant Colonel Pradeep Shoury Arya, an IRS officer serving as Commissioner of Income-Tax, has been conferred the Sena Medal (Gallantry) for his role in counter-narco-terror operations, becoming the first civil servant to receive this military honor.

Karur Bus Crash Injures 25+ Including 2-Year-Old

A head-on collision between a private bus and a mini-bus near Kulithalai in Karur district left over 25 people injured, including a two-year-old child. Five seriously injured were referred to Karur and Trichy hospitals.

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