ADG (Traffic) Sudhanshu Kumar Patna: In a major overhaul of traffic enforcement, Bihar Police has barred constables and assistant sub-inspectors (ASIs) from stopping and checking vehicles. Under a new order issued by the police headquarters, only officers of sub-inspector (SI) rank and above will be authorised to conduct vehicle checks and verify documents.Addressing a news…
Bengaluru: Bangalore Development Authority’s (BDA) Open House Meeting (OHM) initiative, launched to resolve long-pending citizen grievances, has made a promising start, though official data suggests there is still considerable ground to cover.Launched in Aug 2025 and conducted by BDA’s Citizen Action Cell (CAC), the initiative had heard 3,092 of the 5,829 grievances registered across the…
The Delhi cabinet approved a new bill for time-bound public service delivery NEW DELHI: The Delhi government has approved a new legislation that seeks to make the time-bound service delivery of public services a legal entitlement, paving the way for a technology-driven system aimed at improving accountability and easing citizens’ access to government services.The decision…
A detailed bill recognising walking and cycling as rights has existed since 2021, but years of inaction have prevented its safeguards from reaching Karnataka’s streets. Bengaluru: More than four years before the Supreme Court observed that safe walking is part of the fundamental rights guaranteed under Articles 21 and 19(1)(d), Karnataka had prepared a draft…
Dharwad: A study conducted by the Centre for Multi-Disciplinary Development Research (CMDR), Dharwad, found that while many people are not fully familiar with the technical aspects of the GST, they largely recognise its benefits in improving transparency, widening the tax base and making the tax system more organised.The study, titled ‘Socioeconomic Impact of GST: Both…
Residents catch dumper allegedly dumping waste illegally near Sector 102 Gurgaon: A dumper allegedly operated by an MCG contractor was caught by residents of Sector 102 on Friday while dumping solid waste mixed with soil on a one-acre private plot near the upcoming Shri Sheetla Mata Medical College and Hospital.Residents alleged that illegal dumping at…
Bhubaneswar: The state govt is set to introduce a new legislation aimed at regulating tenancy through mandatory written agreements, capping security deposits and creating dedicated rent authorities and courts for speedy dispute resolution. The draft Odisha Urban Area Rent Control Act, 2026, released by the housing and urban development department on Saturday, seeks to replace…
Vadodara: More than 30 critically ill patients at SSG Hospital have endured sweltering conditions for nearly five days after central air-conditioning failed in key ICUs, with repeated power fluctuations compounding disruptions at central Gujarat’s largest govt hospital.Authorities on Wednesday said Medical ICU (MICU) and Intensive Cardiac Care Unit (ICCU) were affected, creating difficulties for patients…
Mangaluru: Social worker, lawyer and NRI community activist, advocate PA Hameed Padubidri, based in Riyadh, welcomed the announcement regarding the establishment of a secretariats for NRKs (Non-Resident Kannadigas). Hameed stated that the announcement has brought great happiness and renewed hope among lakhs of Kannadigas residing abroad, especially in Gulf countries, who have long contributed significantly…
Sarthak.GKolkata: The state govt on Wednesday unveiled ‘Apnar Sarkar Apnar Pashe (Your Govt is Beside You)’ with the help of which people of Bengal can connect with the chief minister’s office (CMO) if they face any problem in availing any govt service. Chief minister Suvendu Adhikari unveiled the helpline, 8282082820, where people can call to…
