Category : Governance


KMC Pays Dhapa Farmers for Land, Launches Recycling Initiative

Kolkata Municipal Corporation completes compensation distribution to farmers for 73 hectares of land in Dhapa, earmarked for a new sanitary landfill. The solid waste department also announces recycling plants to convert city waste into valuable resources.

Rural Job Scheme Anti-Graft Stalled by Poor Follow-Up

A social audit reveals stark contrasts in corruption cases under rural job schemes, with Karnataka reporting 1.34 lakh cases involving Rs 327 crore, while Gujarat detected only 76 cases worth Rs 21 lakh, highlighting systemic follow-up failures.

Patna DM Fines Officer, Disposes 12 Grievance Appeals

District Magistrate Thiyagarajan S M disposed of 12 second-appeal cases under Bihar's Right to Public Grievance Redressal Act, imposing a Rs2,000 fine on a circle officer for negligence in a land dispute case.

Chennai Power Theft Raid: 11 Cases, ₹8.77 Lakh Penalty

Tamil Nadu power utility's enforcement squads conducted surprise raids in Chennai's Avadi Division, detecting 11 cases of electricity theft. An extra levy of ₹8.77 lakh was imposed, with consumers paying ₹36,000 to avoid criminal proceedings.

Thane to Frame Parking Policy for Commercial Vehicles

Thane will implement a dedicated parking policy for commercial vehicles to address severe traffic congestion. The move follows discussions at the Thane District Planning Committee meeting chaired by Deputy CM Eknath Shinde.

Bengaluru Seeks 100 Acres for New Landfill, Cash Purchase

Deputy CM DK Shivakumar appeals for 100 acres near Bengaluru for a new landfill, offering cash purchase under the 2013 Land Acquisition Act. Locations near Kolar, Nelamangala, Kanakapura, Magadi, and Tumakuru Road are preferred.

Netaji Subash Chandra Bose Flyover Inaugurated in Madurai

Chief Minister M K Stalin inaugurated the 1.3km Netaji Subash Chandra Bose flyover in Madurai, connecting Tamukkam Junction with Anna Salai to reduce congestion. The flyover features cultural murals and is part of broader infrastructure upgrades.

Bihar RCD Patrols Highways to Stop Animal Accidents

Following Supreme Court directives, Bihar's Road Construction Department has launched patrol teams across 64 divisions to monitor 757 animal-prone spots, aiming to reduce accidents and enhance road safety.

Bihar's AI Pavilion Draws Praise at India AI Impact Summit 2026

Bihar's AI Pavilion at the India AI Impact Summit 2026 showcased transformative applications in governance, agriculture, healthcare, and education, earning praise from Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw for its electoral innovations and scalable solutions.

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