50 Projects Get Post-Facto Green Nod Since 2021

Minister Kirti Vardhan Singh disclosed in Rajya Sabha that 50 projects across 13 states and one UT received post-facto environmental clearances since 2021, with Rs 327.43 crore recommended for remediation.

UP CM: Chinese Manjha Deaths to Be Treated as Murder

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has directed officials to treat any death caused by banned Chinese kite strings (manjha) as murder. This follows at least eight fatalities in the state over the past year.

Kanpur Police File Chargesheet in Rs 1,500 Cr Ponzi Case

Kanpur police have filed a 360-page chargesheet against Ravindranath Soni, accused of duping over 700 people of Rs 1,500 crore through international ponzi schemes. The chargesheet includes witness statements and electronic evidence.

SWAT Commando Kajal's Tragic End After Dowry Harassment

Kajal Chaudhary, a Delhi Police SWAT commando and former national basketball player, was allegedly murdered by her husband while four months pregnant. Her journey from Haryana village to special forces ended in dowry death tragedy.

ED Confronts Ex-MLA Baljit Yadav in Jaipur PMLA Probe

The Enforcement Directorate's Jaipur office confronted former MLA Baljit Yadav with key witnesses in a PMLA case, focusing on alleged tender irregularities and money laundering through family-linked companies.

WB Governor Avoids Confrontation in Assembly Address

West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose delivered a brief four-and-a-half-minute speech, avoiding the confrontations seen in southern states. The session featured heated exchanges between CM Mamata Banerjee and opposition leader Suvendu Adhikari.

Rajasthan: No Immediate Change to Urban Election Norms

The Rajasthan government has clarified there are no immediate plans to amend eligibility norms for urban local body elections, including the two-child rule and educational qualifications, following a query by an MLA.

Punjab Cabinet to Attend Guru Ravidas Memorial Event on Feb 6

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has declared that the entire state council of ministers will participate in the Parkash Purb celebrations at Sri Khuralgarh Sahib on February 6, honoring Guru Ravidas with a Rs 148 crore world-class memorial.

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