Varanasi Development Authority introduces mandatory 20-meter green belt along Ring Road and major city roads to promote environmental protection, traffic management, and balanced urban development.
A road near a 4-lane construction site in Himachal Pradesh has sunk, causing significant traffic disruptions. Authorities are investigating the cause and working on repairs to restore normal movement.
Residents of Budhwar Peth in Kolhapur demand diversion of Nagpur-Ratnagiri highway traffic from narrow city roads due to frequent accidents and severe congestion, threatening protests if demands aren't met.
Punjab Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains directs a special audit and investigation into Sri Dashmesh Academy following complaints of financial irregularities and mismanagement on government land.
Post-review UGC regulations should establish fair rules and prevent misuse to effectively deter caste discrimination in Indian higher education institutions.
The Karnataka government has removed gutka advertisements from public buses, responding to citizen concerns about promoting harmful products. This action highlights the power of public vigilance in shaping state policies.
Patients and visitors at Ranchi's Sadar Hospital allege exploitation through illegal parking charges, with fees demanded even for brief stops under 10 minutes, violating official policy.
Animal welfare officer Seema Tank raises concerns over Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation allegedly detaining sterilized stray dogs, claiming it violates AWBI guidelines and Supreme Court directives on animal birth control.
A valve malfunction on Vivekananda Road in Yadavagiri, Mysuru, caused lakhs of litres of treated Cauvery water to flood a hotel, collapsing its retaining wall and causing extensive damage estimated in lakhs.
Residents and officials in Mysuru's Varuna assembly segment demand service roads, traffic signals, and bus shelters at the dangerous Varuna Junction on NH-766, following seven accidents with two fatalities in one year.
Nuvem gram sabha in Margao passed resolutions opposing the digital 3D land survey under Naksha scheme, demanding it cover entire constituency. Villagers raised concerns about village merger, Escheats Act implications, and disputed lands.
Mohali Municipal Corporation removed 60 illegal structures in Phase 2, targeting parks and commercial areas. Commissioner warns against private construction on public land, with parallel action in Sukhna catchment.
Residents in Chappath, Thiruvananthapuram, endure weeks without drinking water due to KWA pump failures. Locals blame poor maintenance and plan protests as officials promise restoration.
Kerala's Department of Women and Child Development and Kerala State Women's Development Corporation organize Escalera Women Fest 2026 at Kanakakkunnu Palace Grounds and Nishagandhi Auditorium from Tuesday to February 9, featuring conclaves, training, exhi
Allahabad High Court directs Uttar Pradesh Basic Education Department to review assistant teacher appointments within six months and take action against those with forged documents.
The Deccan Herald Speak Out forum for February 3, 2026, features diverse public opinions on critical national and regional matters, including governance, economy, and social policies.
Jalgaon health department cancels approximately 3,000 delayed birth and death certificates after investigation reveals illegal generation from Bhatpuri village. FIR registered against unknown persons.
Modern governance faces unprecedented challenges from pandemics, climate shocks, and disruptive technologies. Success now depends on wise judgment amid uncertainty, not prediction and control.
After Indore's water contamination deaths, the government reports 12,634 leakages repaired and 3,109 overhead tanks cleaned in Madhya Pradesh to ensure safe drinking water.
Rajasthan High Court sharply criticised the state government for failing to repair dilapidated school infrastructure, revealing 3,768 buildings need reconstruction and 85,000 classrooms are unusable.
Amritsar Municipal Corporation establishes a Citizens Environment Committee focusing on stray dog welfare, environmental protection, and animal shelter projects in the city.
Gujarat government's Karuna Abhiyan rescued 16,380 birds of 41 species during Uttarayan, saving 14,690 through extensive treatment centers and veterinary efforts.
Explore how the failure to treat menstrual hygiene as a constitutional obligation leads to systemic exclusion in schools, impacting education and equality in India.
Ludhiana Municipal Corporation has relaunched enforcement against waste dumping in Sidhwan Canal, imposing Rs5,000 fines and rejecting ritualistic excuses. Special teams monitor canal banks to combat pollution surge.
The Delhi government informed the Supreme Court that the Delhi School Education (Transparency in Fixation and Regulation of Fees) Act, 2025, will not be implemented in the 2025-26 academic year, deferring it to the next session.
Thowra MLA Sushanta Borgohain launches Rs 30.30 lakh anti-erosion project in Dihing Kolghar, Sivasagar district, installing 19 RCC Porcupine screens to protect seven villages from river erosion.
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.
Big Ticket Abu Dhabi has announced its Series 260 jackpot of Dh15 million for March 3, 2026. February features daily Dh50,000 winners and luxury car raffles, continuing its legacy of transforming lives globally.
A Municipal Corporation team conducted an inspection at a Jagadhri school to ensure proper segregation and safe disposal of wet and dry waste, promoting environmental sustainability.
The Central Pollution Control Board has flagged severe deficiencies in solid waste management reports from states and UTs for 2023-24, citing missing data on processing capacity and landfill sites.