The Hindu

The Ernakulam Excise wing has so far registered 95 cases under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act as part of the Onam special drive which started on August 1

According to information obtained by PTI through an RTI query, the government spent 547.68 crore on such works between 2014-15 and 2025-26 through the Central Public Works Department (CPWD), which executes the repairs, renovation and maintenance works.

This comes after several videos and posts surfaced on social media calling upon people to gather at Jantar Mantar on Sunday (August 23, 2026)

The new rules envision a structured way of implementing paid parking through the identification and expansion of parking spaces across the city, while also seeking to monetise free spaces and residential stretches for paid parking

The ABVP had launched the protest on August 21, 2026 to highlight what it called the PU managements misplaced priorities

Congress and CPI(M) slam organisers for allowing performance of the Pune-based group during which a saffron flag was reportedly hoisted; festival committee chief rubbishes charges as politically motivated, saying all decisions regarding procession were taken through consultations with everyone involved

Local BJP leader Arun Biswal alleged that no permission from the party leadership was taken to organise the feast; he also alleged that local fish and mutton traders were subjected to extortion for the feast.

Following the collapse, the CMC Commissioner has directed the Town Planning Wing to undertake a comprehensive inspection of unauthorised constructions across the Cyberabad Municipal Corporation limits

Programme coincided with nationwide Sundays on Cycle initiative under the Fit India movement

It has floated online tenders for fixing of rate contracts for supply of various types of battery-operated wheelchairs, sewing machines, tricycles, hearing aids, and reflective folding stick, among other things

Concurrently, sea conditions are expected to remain rough to very rough across these regions, with officials warning that maritime sectors will face hazardous swells and turbulent waters over the next 48 hours.

The five injured persons - Vaibhav Ghenand (38), Pawan Chaurasiya (25), Lavanya Ganer (5), Divya Ganer (7) and Kunal Kashid (26) - were undergoing treatment and reported to be in stable condition, the civic officials said.

The incident occurred on Friday around 1.48 p.m. in Gautam Nagar, Modern Bakery Junction, Aarey Colony, Goregaon (East).

On the third day of the Statewide inspection campaign, drivers found to lack working knowledge of practical Marathi were sent a notice and asked to learn Marathi within a period of one month

AAP Delhi vice-president Kuldeep Kumar said that complaints regarding the illegal drug trade and sale of narcotic substances in various parts of the constituency had also been continuously emerging alongside these incidents

While most healthy adults are recovering without major complications, some patients put on ventilator due to respiratory issues, say doctors; sharp spike also attributed to weather changes

The suspected contraband was bought from Odisha for sale among migrant worker, say police

Apart from the main venue of Durbar Hall open air auditorium, around 40 cultural programmes will be staged across 15 venues in Ernakulam

E. coli bacteria detected in drinking water samples collected during recent surprise checks at roadside eateries in the city

The Karnataka Cabinet on Friday cleared a Bill to amend the Karnataka Government Parks (Preservation) Act, 1975,to allow 5% of parks and garden lands to be alienated for public purposes

Many migrants labourers from West Bengal claim they are being repeatedly detained and harassed by the police in Bengaluru

J.P. Irene Cynthia, Managing Director, Kamarajar Port Limited

It has floated online tenders for fixing of rate contracts for supply of various types of battery-operated wheelchairs, sewing machines, tricycles, hearing aids, and reflective folding stick, among other things

The contest will begin and conclude at the Maharajas College ground. The Kochi Corporation will host the event organised by Soles of Cochin and supported by the Kochi City police

The stalls set up across the district offer an eclectic blend of products ranging from pickles and snacks to vegetables and flowers. Marketed under the campaign Onam with Kudumbashree targets to offer a range of unadulterated and quality products to the public

Green tribunal had held the Art of Living Foundation responsible for the damage to the Yamuna floodplains during its World Culture Festival in 2016; court says the area was already in a damaged state

When the conversion was first announced, the fixed charges were 5% of the guidance value in the area. However, a poor response prompted the government to reduce the charges to 2% and set August 23 as the deadline for the rebate period

The move comes amid concerns that relocating the beach fire station to Meenchanda would delay responses to emergencies in key commercial areas such as S.M. Street, Valiyangadi, and Palayam, where the risk of fire accidents is relatively high

The rapid response team will intervene to resolve issues such as potholes and absence of street lights, barricades, and reflectors