Category : State Politics


Margao Bandhara Project Protest Enters Day 2

The sit-in protest at Mirabag village against the proposed 50 MLD bandhara project continues for a second day, with villagers demanding its cancellation and political leaders offering support. Officials have been directed to hold a public presentation.

ECI to Visit Assam for Poll Review, Dates Expected Soon

The Election Commission of India's full commission will visit Assam on February 17-18 to review poll preparations. Dates for the upcoming elections are expected to be announced after this visit, potentially by late February or early March.

Ranchi Demolition Drive Sparks Protests Over Tribal Land

Tension escalated in Ranchi's Jay Prakash Nagar as residents protested the demolition of 11 houses on tribal land, following a Jharkhand High Court order. Locals claim decades-long residence and allege deception by the landowner.

JMM Neutral Again in Dumka Municipal Council Election

Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) has taken a neutral stance in the February 23 Dumka municipal council election, not backing any candidate for chairperson, mirroring its 2018 approach. The party holds the Lok Sabha and assembly seats in this traditional stron

Goa Approves Cooperative Policy 2026 for Sector Strengthening

The Goa state cabinet has approved the comprehensive Goa State Cooperative Policy, 2026, focusing on governance, digitization, sustainability, and financial robustness to revitalize the cooperative sector crucial to the state's socioeconomic development.

Delta Corp's Casino Vessel Relocation Approved in Goa

Goa's Captain of Ports grants interim permission to Delta Corp to relocate Deltin Royale casino vessel near Patto bridge. The move precedes induction of a larger 1,000-capacity vessel, sparking protests from activists.

Assam CM Welcomes SC Order on Forest Evictions

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma welcomes Supreme Court order allowing evictions in reserve forest areas with committee oversight, calling it a landmark judgment for anti-encroachment operations.

Agumbe Ghat Road Project Sparks Debate in Shivamogga

Shivamogga MP BY Raghavendra announced a 20-km NH-169A upgrade through Agumbe Ghat with a tunnel bypass study, approved by PM Modi and Nitin Gadkari. Environmentalists warn it threatens king cobra habitat and local ecology.

19 Injured in KSRTC Bus Crash on Bengaluru-Mysuru Highway

A KSRTC bus traveling from Bengaluru to Virajpet crashed into an underpass bridge near Maddur, injuring 19 passengers. One passenger sustained head injuries while others had minor injuries. Traffic was disrupted for nearly 1km before police cleared the sc

Congress MLA Tour Deepens Karnataka Leadership Rift

A proposed overseas trip by Congress MLAs to Australia and New Zealand has intensified internal divisions between CM Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM DK Shivakumar, amid speculation over leadership changes and taxpayer-funded junket concerns.

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