Category : State Politics


KSRTC Hikes Luggage Charges by 15% in Karnataka

Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) has increased luggage fares by 15%, effective immediately. The hike follows a fare revision earlier this year, with officials stating luggage charges were not adjusted at that time.

BMC Doubles Budget for Salt Lake Market Repairs

The Bidhannagar Municipal Corporation has allocated Rs 2 crore for community market repairs in Salt Lake for 2026-27, doubling last year's budget to enhance facilities and compete with online shopping.

Jaipur Liquor Vendors Strike Over Police Interference

Liquor vendors in Jaipur have declared an indefinite shutdown starting February 16, protesting sustained police interference during business hours. The Raj Liquor Welfare Society warns of severe revenue losses.

Pune Society's Highway Safety Crisis Persists for Years

Residents of Zinnea Cooperative Housing Society near Chandni Chowk face daily danger from speeding vehicles on the Mumbai-Bengaluru Highway service road. Despite multiple accidents and appeals for speed breakers, authorities have failed to act for nearly

Fire at Scrap Vehicle Godown in Killi, Kerala, No Casualties

A significant fire erupted at a scrap vehicle storage facility in Killi near Kattakada, Thiruvananthapuram, on Sunday evening. No injuries were reported, but narrow access roads hindered firefighting efforts, raising safety concerns among locals.

CPM MLA Denies Fund Misuse Allegations in Martyr's Fund Row

Payyannur MLA T I Madhusoodhanan has strongly refuted allegations of financial irregularities in the Dhanraj martyr fund, asserting communists would never misuse such funds. The response comes after expelled CPM leader V Kunhikrishnan's accusations.

Goa to Withdraw Employment Exchange Amendment Bill

The Goa government will withdraw the Employment Exchanges (Compulsory Notification of Vacancies) Amendment Bill, 2025, in the upcoming budget session. The bill, passed last year, imposed fines on private companies for not advertising vacancies.

Begusarai: Youth Dies in Crash Days Before Wedding

A 21-year-old man, Amrit Kumar, lost his life in a fatal motorcycle-SUV collision in Begusarai, just four days before his scheduled wedding. The incident occurred late Saturday night, leaving the community in shock.

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