Man consumes pesticide at UP Police HQ, condition stable
A man identified as Ram Kishor consumed pesticide at the UP Police headquarters in Lucknow after submitting a grievance. He is stable and under treatment. Police suspect mental health issues.
Category : Public Policy
Rajasthan Excise Department's 15-Day Drive Against Illegal Liquor
Rajasthan excise department will conduct a special enforcement drive from May 1 to 15 to curb illegal liquor trade, under a zero-tolerance policy against manufacturing, storage, transportation, and sale of illicit liquor.
DNA Tests Identify Two Killed in Bhiwani Bus Fire
Two men who died in a bus fire near Milkpur village on Bhiwani-Hansi road were identified through DNA testing. The cause remains unclear, with lightning suspected.
Drug Module Busted in Amritsar, 6 kg Heroin Seized
Amritsar police busted a drug module, arresting one person and seizing 6 kg of heroin. The accused was part of an interstate drug racket.
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Madurai SSI dies in accident at counting centre
A 56-year-old special sub-inspector died after his two-wheeler crashed into the gate of Thiagarajar College of Engineering in Madurai, the vote counting centre for two assembly constituencies.
Goa TCP Proposes Non-Developable Status for Large Land Parcels
Goa's TCP department has proposed classifying three large land parcels spanning 28.4 lakh sqm in Bardez and Pernem as non-developable, marking a shift from earlier trends.
Bihar Revenue Officials End 55-Day Strike After Govt Assurance
Bihar revenue officials ended their 55-day strike after talks with the government, resuming duties from May 4. The government assured consideration of demands, including DCLR post.
Kolkata counting centres get three-layer security
Kolkata counting centres secured by three-layer security system with CAPF and Kolkata Police. 1,500 personnel per shift guard 22 strong rooms across seven centres.
Illegal PNG Tap in Bareilly Risks 30,000 Lives
Nearly 30,000 residents in Bareilly's Peer Bahora locality were endangered after an illegal piped natural gas tap, bypassing regulators with plastic pipes, could have caused a major explosion.
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HSVP Anti-Encroachment Drive Clears 2 Acres in Gurgaon
HSVP launched an anti-encroachment drive in Gurgaon, clearing 2 acres of land by demolishing shanties and unauthorised structures in Sectors 45 and 47.
Mahalaxmi Temple Survey Starts May 2
The preliminary survey for the Rs 1,445 crore Mahalaxmi Temple Area Development Plan begins May 2 in Kolhapur. Three teams will collect property data from residents to restore the historic temple.
Tripura Boy Killed in Mud Wall Collapse
A five-year-old boy died when a mud wall collapsed in Tripura's Unakoti district. His brother is critically injured. The incident occurred in Fatikroy on Wednesday evening.
Drèze, Activist Flag Teacher Crisis in Jharkhand Schools
Economist Jean Drèze and activist Elina Horo wrote to Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren, highlighting severe teacher shortage in government schools, violating the RTE Act.
Odisha Auto Appeal System Under RTPS Act by May-End
Odisha government will roll out an auto appeal system under the ORTPSA by May-end to ensure time-bound service delivery and reduce delays in grievance redressal.
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Short Platforms, Broken Displays Risk Passenger Safety at Vijayapura Station
Passengers at Vijayapura railway station face risks due to short platforms, broken displays, and lack of facilities. SWR cites ongoing yard remodelling as temporary cause.
Ex-corporator warns Mysuru authorities of Bowring disasters
Former MCC member Mallesh warns Mysuru authorities about potential disasters at Bowring, highlighting the city's heritage and need for safety measures.
Retired Horticulture Officer Gets 3-Year Jail in Corruption Case
A retired assistant horticulture officer in Balasore was sentenced to three years of rigorous imprisonment and fined Rs 50,000 for misappropriating Rs 2.10 lakh under the National Horticulture Mission scheme.
Govt Replaces National Building Code with New Standards
The Indian government has replaced the National Building Code with the National Building Construction Standards, aiming to reduce legal disputes and provide more flexible guidelines for construction.
Jharkhand HC Registers PIL on Jail Doctor Shortage
The Jharkhand High Court has initiated a PIL over the acute shortage of doctors in state jails, following the death of a renal patient due to inadequate medical facilities. Only one of 43 sanctioned posts is filled.
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Thiruvananthapuram Darkness Despite Rs 9.5 Crore LED Project
Large parts of Thiruvananthapuram remain dark despite a Rs 9.5-crore LED streetlight project, as the centralized monitoring system fails and repairs are delayed for weeks or months, raising safety concerns.
HC Leaves Rourkela Civic Polls to State, SEC
The Orissa High Court disposed of a petition seeking civic elections in Rourkela, pending for over a decade, leaving it to the state government and SEC to initiate the process.
28 Booked for Disrupting Voting at Manapparai Polling Station
Trichy police registered cases against 28 people for disrupting voting at a polling station in Manapparai on April 23, alleging unlawful assembly, road blockade, liquor distribution, and voter intimidation.
Kerala HC Refuses Direction to EC on Postal Ballots
The Kerala High Court declined to direct the Election Commission to allow voters on election duty who missed postal ballots to vote before counting on May 4, citing potential disruption to the electoral process.
Bengaluru Wall Collapse: CM Suspends Health Dept Engineer
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah orders suspension of health department engineer after a wall collapse at Bowring Hospital in Bengaluru, questions hospital authorities on soil dumping.
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Bengaluru Extends Property Tax Rebate Amid Revenue Gap
Bengaluru government extends property tax rebate to address ambiguity in categories, but questions remain over fixing the Rs 500 crore revenue shortfall.
No Muslim Quota Scrapped as 2014 Ordinance Lapsed: Govt
Maharashtra govt tells Bombay HC that 5% Muslim quota in jobs and education, granted via 2014 ordinance, lapsed in Dec 2014. Feb 2025 GR didn't cancel quota as it had no legal backing.
800-Year-Old Baijnath Temple Neglected, ASI Urged to Act
The historic 800-year-old Baijnath Shiva Temple in Himachal Pradesh is facing neglect, prompting calls for the Archaeological Survey of India to undertake urgent repairs.
8 Killed in Separate Road Accidents in Shahjahanpur
Eight people lost their lives in two separate road accidents in Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh. The accidents occurred on different roads, highlighting the state's road safety issues.
SGPC Halts Guru Granth Sahib Distribution Till May 20
SGPC suspends distribution of Guru Granth Sahib till May 20 due to new rules under the amended Punjab Act. Digital tracking, demand-based printing, and centralised supply introduced.
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NCST: CNT Act Violations Behind Most Atrocities Against STs in Jharkhand
NCST member Asha Lakra stated that majority of atrocities against Scheduled Tribes in Jharkhand are due to CNT Act violations, leading to land exploitation. 66 cases were heard, 15 resolved.
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