Amritsar Farmers Arrested in Sugar Mill Land Protest
Farmers in Amritsar were arrested while protesting the allotment of sugar mill land in Sheron, highlighting ongoing tensions over agricultural land use and government policies in Punjab.
Category : State Politics
Kerala CEO Warns Against Defacement for 2026 Assembly Elections
Chief Electoral Officer Ratan U Kelkar has issued a circular imposing stringent restrictions on defacing public property during election campaigns, with strict penalties for violations.
Milma Seeks Rs 4/Litre Milk Price Hike in Kerala
Kerala Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation (Milma) has formally requested government approval to increase milk prices by Rs 4 per litre. The decision follows an expert committee report, but political concerns about timing near elections may delay implem
Telangana Road Safety Cess on Vehicles from March 1
Telangana introduces a one-time road safety cess of 2,000 to 10,000 on non-transport vehicles at registration, effective March 1, to fund safety measures and infrastructure improvements.
CPM Kannur Excludes Shailaja, Suggests Controversial Picks for Polls
The CPM's Kannur district secretariat has prepared a candidate list for upcoming Kerala assembly elections, notably omitting former health minister K K Shailaja while proposing names including an accused in a murder case.
AIADMK to Probe DMK's Hasty Tenders if Returns to Power
AIADMK leader Edappadi K Palaniswami pledges to review all tenders issued by the DMK government ahead of assembly elections, alleging corruption and deception in the process.
Gujarat Assembly: Congress Walkout Over SC, OBC Funds
Opposition Congress MLAs staged a walkout in the Gujarat assembly, alleging lower and underutilized budgetary allocations for SCs and OBCs. The Speaker reprimanded them, while the minister defended the government's spending records.
Karnataka Approves Cauvery Stage VI Water Project for Bengaluru
The Karnataka government has approved the Cauvery Stage VI project, a Rs 7,000 crore initiative to supply drinking water to new layouts and eight urban local bodies on Bengaluru's outskirts, benefiting 30 lakh people.
Karam Vir, Ruchika Lead Tribune Employees Union
Karam Vir and Ruchika have been elected as president and general secretary of The Tribune Employees Union, respectively, in Chandigarh. The election marks a leadership transition for the union representing staff at the prominent newspaper.
Punjab Clears Trimmed Mohali Road Plan at Rs 10 Crore/Km
The Punjab government has given the green light to a revised plan for a key road in Mohali, with costs trimmed to Rs 10 crore per kilometer, aiming to boost infrastructure and connectivity.
Chandigarh Mayor Joshi Inspects Hallomajra, Urges Swift Civic Development
Chandigarh Mayor Kuldeep Kumar Joshi visited Hallomajra to assess ongoing civic projects, emphasizing the need for expedited infrastructure improvements and better public services.
Bengaluru Dog Breed Ban Stalled, Awaits Civic Proposals
Bengaluru's plan to regulate 'ferocious dog breeds' is on hold as authorities await draft recommendations from municipal corporations, amid a polarized debate over breed-specific bans and public safety concerns.
RTDC Profit Growth Challenges Rajasthan Govt Leasing Plan
Rajasthan Tourism Development Corporation reports 23.6% revenue growth and improved profitability, contradicting state government claims of loss-making properties that justify leasing plans.
Nashik Awards Rs 295.5 Cr Road Contracts for Kumbh Mela
Nashik Municipal Corporation issues work orders for nine new road projects worth Rs 295.5 crore as part of its Rs 1,270 crore Kumbh Mela development plan, with completion deadline set for March 2027 ahead of the Simhastha Kumbh Mela.
BJP Urges Thane Construction Halt Over Water Shortage
BJP corporator Manohar Dumbare warns of public anger as water scarcity hits Ghodbunder Highway enclaves, with residents facing lakhs in tanker bills despite civic water charges.
INLD Leader Slams Govt Over Sirsa's Poor Infra, Education Crisis
A youth leader from the Indian National Lok Dal (INLD) has strongly condemned the Haryana government for failing to address critical infrastructure and education issues in Sirsa district, highlighting public discontent.
Bengal Transporters Seek Govt Help Over VLTD System Issues
Transport operators in West Bengal petition the state transport department, citing glitches in the Vehicle Location Tracking Device system that are delaying fitness certificates for thousands of public vehicles.
Maharashtra Approves Nominated Members for Local Rural Bodies
The Maharashtra state cabinet has cleared a proposal to appoint co-opted or nominated members in zilla parishads and panchayat samitis, mirroring the system for municipal corporations. This move aims to involve more individuals in rural development.
NCP (SP) Threatens Court Action Over Thane Tree Felling
The alleged illegal cutting of over 400 trees at Thane's Regional Mental Hospital sparks a major confrontation between NCP (SP) and municipal authorities, with the party warning of approaching Bombay High Court due to civic inaction.
Futala Fountain Revival: First Cable Batch Reaches Nagpur
The first batch of specialized cables for Nagpur's Futala musical fountain revival has arrived from Daman. Over 4,000 meters of cables will be installed underground or underwater, with expert oversight from IIT Bombay and a French technical team.
Khandre Warns GBA, City Corporations Over Air Pollution
Karnataka Minister Eshwar Khandre has issued a stern warning to the Greater Bengaluru Authority and city corporations, threatening action over rising air pollution levels following health concerns raised by MLA S Suresh Kumar.
Bengaluru Chickpet Fire Highlights Pete Area Access Crisis
A fire in Bengaluru's Chickpet area has ignited urgent calls for improved infrastructure after narrow roads hindered fire tenders, raising safety concerns in historic Pete neighborhoods.
Bengaluru to Auction 50 Properties for Unpaid Dues
The South Corporation in Bengaluru will auction 50 properties today after owners failed to clear dues despite multiple notices, initiating a distress sale to recover funds.
Goa MLA Ends Hunger Strike After Land Conversion Suspension
St Andre MLA Viresh Borkar ended his hunger strike after the Goa government suspended land conversions under Section 39A of the TCP Act. Chief Minister Pramod Sawant assured withdrawal of cases against protesters.
Chickpet Fire: GBA Orders Probe, Mandatory Safety Measures
Greater Bengaluru Authority Chief Commissioner M Maheshwar Rao visited the Chickpet blaze site, ordering a probe and mandatory fire safety measures to prevent future incidents.
Two Injured in Ludhiana Car Crash into Vendors
A speeding car collided with roadside vendors in Ludhiana, injuring two people. The incident highlights ongoing traffic safety concerns in the area.
Andhra Land Resurvey: Minister Promises Transparency, 39% Villages Covered
Revenue Minister Anagani Satyaprasad announced in the assembly that Andhra Pradesh's comprehensive land resurvey is 39% complete. The Re-Survey 2.0 aims to fix previous errors, with 98% of extent complaints resolved.
Goa Opposition Seeks Special Session on Agricultural Land Law
A delegation of opposition leaders met Goa Governor Pusapati Ashok Gajapathi Raju, urging a special assembly session to debate Section 39A and pass the Agricultural Land Protection Bill.
Kolkata Traffic Chaos: DA Protest Blocks City, Strands Ambulances
A massive protest by state government employees demanding dearness allowance paralyzed Kolkata's traffic, blocking ambulances with infants and disrupting commuters for hours on Thursday.
MLA Jayant Patil Opposes Nagpur-Goa Highway Realignment in Assembly
NCP (SP) MLA Jayant Patil criticized the Maharashtra government's plan to change the Nagpur-Goa Shaktipeeth Highway alignment, arguing it would destroy fertile farmland in Walva taluka without necessity.
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