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Ludhiana: Officials push for timely completion of UDISE Survey 2025-26
Officials held a meeting to review the UDISE survey 2025-26, emphasizing timely completion and data accuracy. They warned of strict action against non-cooperative schools and stressed the importance of verifying discrepancies at the school level.
After BJP delegation meets Yogi, SIT formed to probe party worker’s death in Ghazipur
BJP forms SIT to investigate death of party worker Sitaram Upadhyay, who died after alleged police lathicharge in Ghazipur. Six policemen suspended, magisterial inquiry ordered following CM Yogi Adityanath's directive after BJP delegation's meeting.
Encroachments ‘swallowing’ green zones in Gomti Nagar Ext
Green zones in Gomti Nagar Extension are disappearing due to illegal encroachments, with makeshift garages, shanties, and settlements occupying parks and public spaces. Residents report safety concerns, blocked pathways, and disrupted civic amenities, urging LDA to take immediate action.
Haryana: Jind man shoots self a day after firing at cop in Haridwar
A Jind man wanted in multiple criminal cases shot himself in Dehradun after firing at a sub-inspector in Haridwar. Police surrounded him at a relative's house, and he committed suicide when asked to surrender.
Rlys moots subways to curb trespassing, deaths on tracks
Mumbai Railway Vikas Corporation proposes underground subways to prevent track trespassing and reduce fatalities. The four-meter-deep passages aim to replace foot over bridges and provide safer, more accessible crossings between stations.
Gurugram Sector 46: Locals, Congress launch ‘Freedom from Potholes’ drive
Gurugram residents launched "Freedom from Potholes" campaign, filling road craters themselves to protest poor infrastructure. Congress members, RWA, and locals highlighted safety concerns, demanding urgent repairs and civic accountability from municipal authorities.
‘Mapkar served society through his struggle’
Farooq Mapkar, shot during 1992-93 Mumbai riots, was honored by his employer Kokan Mercantile Co-operative Bank for his 37-year service and persistent pursuit of justice against the policeman who wounded him during a mosque shooting.
29 air quality monitors lay defunct, but Haryana seeks to add 17 more
Haryana plans to install 17 new air quality monitoring stations across the state, addressing the current 29 defunct monitors. The expansion aims to improve emission tracking in tier II cities and towns, with locations based on district mapping and needs assessments.
Residents fume as work on Baner-Hinjewadi Link Road stalled again
PMRDA's land transfer delays Baner-Hinjewadi Link Road completion, causing commuter frustration. MIDC has finished 2.5 km, awaiting land handover. Residents demand road repair, citing traffic jams and safety concerns. Officials promise resolution soon.
Ajit Pawar caught unawares during early morning inspection
During an early morning inspection in Pune, Ajit Pawar was caught off-guard when a citizen referenced late Goa CM Manohar Parrikar. Pawar responded with "Who Parrikar?", creating an awkward moment while addressing local civic issues and traffic congestion.
Maratha quota GR will not affect OBC rights, says Fadnavis
Maharashtra CM Fadnavis assures OBC rights won't be affected by Maratha quota GR, promising no bogus claimants. He highlights government's OBC welfare efforts and calls for community leaders to present facts to end discord.
Gurugram’s Vishnu Garden locals decry wastewater backflow
Residents of Gurugram's Vishnu Garden suffer from stagnant sewage water for four months, causing health risks. Municipal authorities acknowledge issues and plan remedial action, while local politicians criticize governance failures and demand immediate infrastructure improvements.
Gurugram civic body turns to drones, radar for monsoon flood plan
Gurugram's municipal body is using drones, digital models, and radar to redesign stormwater management, aiming to reduce waterlogging by 50-70% through advanced mapping, innovative flood strategies, and collaborative urban planning.
Autonomy vital for researchers to pursue innovation, says CM Fadnavis
Maharashtra CM Fadnavis emphasizes research autonomy, highlighting Indian talent's potential in AI and innovation. COEP celebrated Engineer's Day, honoring alumni achievements and announcing campus expansion, while addressing faculty recruitment challenges.
Reporter’s diary: Expectation of Gurugram in stark contrast to reality
A reporter discovers Gurugram's stark contrast between luxury and reality, highlighting a waterlogged school with 500 students struggling amid poor infrastructure, bureaucratic indifference, and unaddressed challenges that contradict the city's gleaming corporate image.
Provide Ganga water to Jaypee Wishtown societies: Allahabad High Court
Allahabad High Court directs Noida authority to provide Ganga water to Jaypee Wishtown societies in sectors 128-130, replacing saline groundwater. Around 20,000 families will receive clean drinking water within two weeks after bank guarantee submission.
