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NMMC wants citizens to conserve water as Morbe dam levels dip

The municipal corporation in Navi Mumbai, India, has penalised nearly 1,000 residents for wasting water, amid concerns that the city may face severe shortages in the coming months. Drinking water is sourced from the Morbe Dam and the city receives 422m litres per day of water from the dam, which is owned by the corporation. Estimates suggest that the dam has enough water to last 133 days, but the gross storage has reduced to 46% of capacity. The corporation is currently undertaking an awareness drive asking residents to conserve water.

Cops seize 7.8 kg heroin, illegal weapons; 10 held in Ferozepur

Police busted multiple drug and arms smuggling rackets in Ferozepur, arresting ten suspects and seizing 7.8 kg heroin, firearms, and vehicles across four separate cases involving international drug trafficking and illegal weapons.

Noida: Fake addresses a challenge for health dept as dengue tally rises

Noida faces challenges tracking dengue cases due to fake or incomplete patient addresses, hindering disease control. With 271 cases reported, health officials are collaborating with RWAs to verify patient details and prevent further spread.

Lado Lakshmi Yojana: Women to furnish exhaustive family details, liveness detection every month

Haryana's Lado Lakshmi Yojana offers ₹2,100 monthly to women aged 23+ with family income under ₹1 lakh. Beneficiaries must provide detailed personal information and complete monthly face authentication via a mobile app.

Noida launches stray dogs’ vaccination, de-worming drive

Noida Authority launches comprehensive stray dog vaccination and de-worming drive across 168 sectors and 51 villages, engaging NGOs to implement Supreme Court's order for vaccinating and tracking strays until November 2025.

Union minister takes stock of flood-affected Patiala areas

Union minister Raksha Khadse visited flood-hit Patiala areas, reviewing damage with Preneet Kaur. They met affected families in multiple villages, discussing agricultural relief schemes and assessing flood impact as per PM Modi's instructions.

Punjab: 1.5 lakh people treated in flood relief camps, says CM Mann

Punjab CM Mann reports 1.5 lakh people treated in flood relief camps. Health department intensifies medical aid efforts, launches special campaign to prevent disease outbreaks, treat animals, and conduct door-to-door inspections in affected districts.

Yeida to clear land rows, moves on plot registries pending since 2013

Yeida is resolving decade-long land disputes affecting 800 industrial plots, clearing roadblocks in 12 sectors. By directly purchasing land from farmers and resolving 150 of 590 cases, the authority aims to expedite plot registries and boost industrial development.

Panel sets Census preps in motion across Punjab

Punjab State Level Census Coordination Committee held its first meeting to review Census preparations. Chief secretary directed smooth operations, finalization of administrative boundaries by December 2025, and proactive arrangements for digital Census pre-test in selected districts.

15 years after Navy exam paper leak, CBI court convicts officer, businessman

A Navy exam paper leak case concluded with a former Naval commander and coaching centre proprietor convicted after 15 years. They were sentenced to three years' imprisonment and fined ₹50,000 each for conspiring to leak exam questions. Four co-accused were acquitted.

Punjab: NIA begins probe into Bathinda twin blasts involving ‘radicalised’ law student

NIA investigates twin blasts in Punjab involving a radicalised law student, Gurpreet Singh, who was injured while assembling explosives. The probe focuses on his potential links to extremist groups and his psychiatric history.

61 held for theft of 5G infra across Punjab

Punjab Police arrested 61 people and filed 95 FIRs for stealing 5G telecom infrastructure. A Special Investigation Team, led by DIG Rajpal Sandhu, targeted thieves stealing critical GUC1 cards, with investigations ongoing to uncover potential insider involvement.

Skill over syllabus: ‘Student Groups’ to redefine school Education in state

Maharashtra launches 'Student Groups' across schools, transforming education through peer-led, interest-based learning. Focusing on creativity, critical thinking, and skills development, the initiative moves beyond traditional rote learning methods under NEP 2020 guidelines.

Fire erupts at Noida candle godown; no casualty

A massive fire broke out in a Noida candle godown basement at 1:30am, triggered by a short circuit. Eight fire engines battled the blaze for 11 hours, successfully extinguishing it by noon without casualties or damage to upper floors.

Beas swells again after rains in HP, flood fears resurface in Sultanpur Lodhi

Beas river swells again after rainfall, causing water levels to rise four feet in 14 Sultanpur Lodhi villages. Pong dam exceeds danger mark, triggering flood concerns. Authorities monitor situation, with 145 villages affected in Kapurthala district and displacement of 5,728 people.

Pune ZP hosts second edition of ‘Coffee with CEO’

Pune ZP's 'Coffee with CEO' event brought together educators to discuss school improvements, highlighting increased student enrollments in zilla parishad schools and the success of innovative teaching methods under the model school programme.