Category : State Politics


Cab Driver Held for Extorting Rs 450 from Flyer at KIA

A cab driver in Bengaluru has been arrested for allegedly extorting Rs 450 from a passenger at Kempegowda International Airport. Police are investigating the incident, which highlights concerns over transport safety.

Goa's Final Push for IIT Campus Site Before Elections

With one year left until assembly elections, the Goa government has shortlisted three potential sites for the permanent IIT-Goa campus, including new locations at Usgao and Keri, while reevaluating the Dharbandora sugar factory site.

Goa Bandhara Protest Intensifies Over Water Project

The agitation against the proposed bandhara at Mirabag in Goa gained momentum with a torchlight procession in Curchorem. Protesters vow to continue until the project is scrapped, citing distrust over shifting capacity claims.

Gumla Ready for Urban Polls with 39,000 Voters

Gumla administration completes all preparations for free, fair, and peaceful urban local body elections. About 39,000 voters will elect one chairperson and 22 ward councillors from 120 candidates.

Kolkata Parking Extortion: Fees Hit Rs 50/Hour in Prime Zones

Motorists in Kolkata face extortionate parking fees up to Rs 50/hour on JL Nehru Road, far exceeding the official Rs 10 rate. Unauthorized agencies exploit space shortages as hawkers occupy designated lots, with KMC's app-based payment system ignored.

Tejashwi Yadav Accuses BJP of Using Nitish Kumar

RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav criticizes Bihar's NDA government over anti-encroachment drives, rising crime, and failure of prohibition. He also discusses the stalled 65% job reservation proposal.

150-Foot VOC Statue Foundation Laid in Madurai

Vice-President C P Radhakrishnan laid the foundation stone for a 150-foot statue of freedom fighter V O Chidambaram Pillai in Madurai. The Rs10 crore project will be completed in 18 months.

MLA Vungzagin Valte's Body Travels from Delhi to Manipur

The mortal remains of Manipur BJP MLA Vungzagin Valte were transported from Delhi via Mizoram to Churachandpur, with ceremonies held in Aizawl. PM Modi and Mizoram CM expressed grief over his death after a 2023 mob attack.

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