Howrah Municipal Corporation Ward Count Rises to 66
The West Bengal Assembly passes the Howrah Municipal Corporation (Amendment) Bill, 2026, increasing wards from 50 to 66 to address population growth and improve civic services.
Category : Politics
Vidyasagar Setu Weekly Shutdowns for Cable Work Until June
Kolkata's Vidyasagar Setu undergoes 12-hour Sunday closures for cable replacement, with weekly shutdowns expected until at least June end to overhaul the 33-year-old bridge.
Nadda to Chair BJP Uttarakhand Core Committee Meeting for 2027 Polls
Former BJP president J P Nadda will lead the first meeting of Uttarakhand BJP's state core committee on February 14, focusing on 2027 assembly election preparations with 'winnability' as the key ticket criterion.
Uttarakhand Villages Demand Merger with Bageshwar District
Residents of 10 villages in Pithoragarh district demand merger with Bageshwar district, citing easier access to essential services. They plan a relay fast starting February 15 to press their demand.
Delhi Teen Dies After Acid Consumption; Family Blames Husband
A 16-year-old girl in Delhi's Shahdara area died after consuming acid. Her family has accused her husband of involvement, sparking a police investigation into the tragic incident.
Illegal BJP Hoardings in Panchkula Spark JJP Criticism
Panchkula faces a surge in illegal hoardings featuring BJP leaders, prompting JJP to raise objections over violations of municipal norms and public space misuse.
Chandigarh's Budget Crisis: Fixing Fund Utilisation
Chandigarh faces a critical challenge after a significant budget cut, with poor fund utilisation threatening essential services. Experts call for urgent reforms in financial management and public accountability to safeguard healthcare, education, and infr
Goa DRS to Use Unclaimed Deposits for Civic Bodies and Education
The Goa Deposit Refund Scheme Administrative Committee reveals that unclaimed deposits from the DRS will be shared among civic bodies, panchayats, and the system operator to fund waste management and public awareness campaigns.
AP CM Orders Action After 100 Students Hospitalized
Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has directed strict action after approximately 100 students from a boys' hostel in Polavaram district were hospitalized with food poisoning symptoms.
BJP Official in Pune Accused of Civic Office Ruckus Over Tender
A BJP office-bearer allegedly created a disturbance in a PCMC official's chamber, threatening staff over a tender for a rehabilitation center. Police registered a non-cognisable offence against him.
Seventh Arrest in Goa Mosque VP Murder Over Donation Dispute
Fatorda police arrest Sahil alias Spyki in connection with the murder of Ali Khan, vice-president of Sunni Gulistan Masjid. The crime is linked to a dispute over donation money from events.
Ex-Agriculture Director Dies After Collapsing at Goa Gram Sabha
Olavio Fernandes, former agriculture department director, collapsed during a heated discussion at a Santa Cruz gram sabha meeting in Goa. Despite CPR attempts, he was declared dead at GMC, suspected of a heart attack.
Howrah Municipal Corporation Expands to 66 Wards via Amendment
The Howrah Municipal Corporation (Amendment) Bill, 2026, passed in the state assembly, increases wards from 50 to 66 to address population growth and improve civic amenities.
Delhi Leads India with Over 4,000 Electric Buses After New Addition
Delhi inducted 500 new electric buses into its DTC fleet, pushing the total beyond 4,000—the highest in any Indian state. An inter-state e-bus service to Panipat was also launched, with plans to expand the fleet to 14,000 by 2028.
Kolkata: Two Arrested in Teen Gang-Rape Case from Patuli
Kolkata police arrested two men for the alleged gang-rape of a teenage girl in Patuli last month. The suspects were produced before the Alipore Pocso court and remanded in custody until February 11.
Suicide Bid Halts Kolkata Metro Blue Line for Nearly an Hour
Metro services on Kolkata's North-South Blue Line were suspended for approximately 50 minutes on Sunday morning after a passenger attempted suicide by jumping in front of a moving train at Rabindra Sarobar station.
Ex-SC Justices Support Goa's 'Enough is Enough' Movement
Former CJI B R Gavai and ex-Supreme Court Justice Abhay Oka endorse Goa's 'Enough is Enough' movement, calling for constitutional action against environmental degradation and unregulated development threatening the state's ecology.
India's Strategic Autonomy: Beyond Non-Alignment
India's foreign policy emphasizes strategic autonomy, engaging with all nations without aligning with any camp, reflecting a pragmatic approach devoid of moral components.
Restoring Dignity in Legislative Debate: Parliamentary Reform
Editorial calls for urgent reforms to restore dignity in legislative debates, emphasizing civil discourse, decorum, and effective governance amid rising disruptions in Parliament.
Major Initiative to Fix India's Most Dangerous Roads
The Indian government has launched a significant initiative to identify and repair accident-prone roads nationwide, aiming to reduce fatalities and improve road safety through data-driven interventions.
Aircraft Crash-Lands in Vijayapura, Pilots Hospitalized
A RedBird Aviation Cessna 172 light aircraft crash-landed in a farmer's field in Vijayapura district after reportedly running out of fuel. Both pilots ejected and sustained serious injuries.
Assam Eviction Drive Clears 12,000 Hectares of Forest Land
Authorities in Assam launched a large-scale eviction drive to clear illegal settlements from reserve forests, aiming to reclaim 12,000 hectares and evict 975 families, with police and paramilitary forces deployed for security.
Odisha Road Safety Drive Reduces Accident Deaths by 33.5%
Odisha's 'Zero Fatality Fortnight' campaign in November 2025 achieved a 33.5% reduction in road accident deaths through strict enforcement, awareness drives, and improved emergency care.
Karnataka Group Seeks Kannada in Railway Exams
Karnataka Vidyavardhaka Sangha urges Railway Ministry to allow departmental exams in Kannada, citing injustice to Kannadiga employees. Minister V Somanna promises swift review.
Mysuru: Highest Missing Girl Children Cases in 2025, 43 Untraced
Home Minister G Parameshwara revealed that Mysuru district had the highest missing girl children cases in three years in 2025, with 43 still untraced, sparking safety concerns and police scrutiny.
UP Man Dragged by Police at Grievance Day, Land Returned
A 47-year-old man in Kasganj was allegedly dragged by police while seeking help for land encroachment. After public outrage, officials returned his land and promised an investigation.
Karnataka Minister Inaugurates New KSRTC Bus Stand
Transport Minister Ramalinga Reddy inaugurated the new KSRTC bus stand in Shanivarasanthe, announcing plans to name it after Field Marshal KM Cariappa and highlighting government transport initiatives.
Hubballi's TenderSure Road In Darkness For Over A Year
Hubballi's TenderSure Road, a key corridor, remained without functional streetlights for over a year, compromising pedestrian safety and highlighting civic neglect by HDMC officials.
Punjab Police Launches Operation Prahaar II Against Criminals
Punjab DGP Gaurav Yadav announced the second phase of Operation Prahaar, a 72-hour crackdown targeting wanted criminals. The first phase saw over 3,250 arrests and 69 weapons recovered.
Goa Launches 24/7 Noise Monitoring to Tackle Coastal Disturbances
The Goa State Pollution Control Board has operationalized a round-the-clock centralized noise monitoring system with 38 online units and a dedicated helpline, leading to enforcement actions against violators.
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