Delhi Fire Calls: One Every 16 Minutes in April
Delhi recorded one fire-related emergency call every 16 minutes in April, with 2,700 calls. The data highlights increasing fire incidents in the capital.
Delhi recorded one fire-related emergency call every 16 minutes in April, with 2,700 calls. The data highlights increasing fire incidents in the capital.
The Punjab State Information Commission has directed the chief secretary and health secretary to ensure time-bound implementation of the 2020 Clinical Establishments Act, citing public health concerns.
Chandigarh administration announces second batch enrolment for civil defence volunteers on May 8 at Mahila Bhawan, Sector 38C, to strengthen emergency response.
A 40-year-old ragpicker, Robin Das, was charred to death in a fire at a slum cluster in Gurgaon's Sector 53 early Wednesday. Police suspect a short circuit or a lit bidi caused the blaze.
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RecommendedThe Uttar Pradesh cabinet has approved the 'One District, One Cuisine' scheme with Rs 150 crore to promote local delicacies. Soya chaap and pickled chillies assigned to Ghaziabad, bakery items to GB Nagar.
Sanitation workers in Tarn Taran have gone on an indefinite strike, demanding regularisation of services, better wages, and other benefits. The strike has disrupted waste collection services in the city.
Water resources minister Nimmala Ramanaidu spent 18 hours inside the Veligonda tunnel to inspect progress and expedite removal of a stuck TBM, emphasizing safety and timely completion.
Dinesh Butail, a tea grower from Palampur, disclosed to the NGT that his Kasol hydro project was transferred to Aptsgreen Power Private Ltd on March 6, 2025. He denied environmental damage and regulatory violations.
Bengaluru will host the 5th BRICS Supreme Audit Institutions Leaders Summit on May 7-8, focusing on collaborative auditing and knowledge sharing among member nations.
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RecommendedHaryana chief secretary Anurag Rastogi ordered districts and SDMs to intensify dowry awareness and enforcement, ensuring effective implementation of the Dowry Prohibition Act with a people-centric approach.
Madhubani district administration imposes penalties on revenue employees for failing to deliver services on time under the Bihar Right to Public Services Act. DM Anand Sharma directs recovery and strict compliance.
A fire in Bhubaneswar killed three family members, reigniting concerns over fire safety in multi-storeyed buildings. Officials and experts demand stricter enforcement of norms.
Kurukshetra DC Vishram Kumar Meena has ordered FIRs against 19 farmers for stubble burning, with a red entry on the MFMB portal barring crop sales for two years.
Rajasthan govt school teachers raise alarm over large-scale deployment for Census 2027, saying up to 80% staff assigned, disrupting academic targets and classroom teaching.
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RecommendedThe NGT has been informed that excavators and vehicles used in illegal sand mining in the Yamuna floodplain were seized, and FIRs have been registered. Boundary demarcation between Delhi and UP is underway.
The proposal to rename Landour Cantonment as Ramgir faces strong opposition from residents, business groups, and politicians, with 17 objections submitted to authorities.
Arunachal Pradesh govt announces 2% DA/DR hike for employees and pensioners, effective Jan 1, 2026, benefiting over 1.09 lakh individuals with an annual cost of Rs 100.54 crore.
A PIL in Gauhati High Court demands a comprehensive urban flood plan for Guwahati, citing artificial flooding, open manholes, and drainage failures. Court seeks progress report by May 12.
Delhi High Court observed weekly markets must be regulated to avoid becoming security nightmares. Court sought MCD's stand on a plea seeking closure of a market in Uttam Nagar.
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RecommendedA 14-year-old boy's head got stuck in a rock crevice while collecting honey in Nayagarh district. After a six-hour rescue operation by 45 firefighters, he was freed unharmed despite threats from a python and bees.
Delhi recorded a 15% drop in overall crime in 2024 compared to 2023, according to NCRB data. The decline is attributed to increased police patrolling and community policing initiatives.
Bombay High Court orders BMC to prepare QR code identification cards for 99,000 eligible hawkers within five weeks, aiming to enhance transparency and address illegal hawking.
Ranchi district plans phased upgrade of govt schools after 259 buildings found unsafe. Classes to shift, funds allocated for repairs via DMFT and CSR.
Residents of Nawanshahr staged a protest over contaminated water supply, demanding immediate action from authorities to ensure clean drinking water.
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RecommendedDespite a ban on manual scavenging, Nagpur sanitation workers are forced to clean drains by hand, with 65% of nullahs cleaned manually, violating safety norms and risking health.
MMRDA penalized J Kumar Infraprojects and Asystem STUP Rs 1.25 crore for safety lapses and delayed reporting after a 19-year-old labourer died at the Sewri-Worli Elevated Connector project in Mumbai.
A tragic road accident in Bihar's Saran district left four dead and six injured. The incident occurred when a speeding truck collided with an auto-rickshaw.
A letter written by Rani Lakshmibai months before the 1857 revolt has been discovered in Madhya Pradesh’s archive. The Bundeli dialect letter with her seal reveals diplomacy and strategy.
A man was mowed down by a speeding truck on Kanwali Road in Dehradun early Wednesday, sparking outrage and a road blockade protest by locals and the deceased's kin demanding action against the driver.
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RecommendedA poultry farmer in Uttar Pradesh claims loud music at a wedding caused the death of over 100 chickens. A complaint has been filed against the DJ operator.