The Greater Chennai Corporation is working on making MTC bus stops and other public spaces in Chennai safer for women. They are planning to build new bus stops, improve lighting, enhance pedestrian access, and make infrastructure accessible for disabled individuals. This project is based on a six-month study that examined infrastructure at 250 locations and…
Congress MP S Sasikanth Senthil expressed concern over the commercialization of medical education due to NEET, stating that it will harm the public health system. He criticized the exam for putting financial burden on students and questioned the concept of merit. Other speakers at the seminar highlighted NEET’s flaws, such as promoting coaching over learning…
AAP leader Manish Sisodia has stated that he will not take on the role of Deputy CM until the public approves of his honesty. This decision comes after Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal announced his resignation, stating he will not sit in the Chief Minister’s chair until cleared by the court. Sisodia was recently released from…
The draft of the new Record of Rights (RoR) Act 2024 in Telangana has received 186 suggestions and objections from the public. The state government found 130 suggestions relevant and appropriate to be included in the proposed Act, while 37 were deemed inappropriate. The majority of suggestions focused on the powers of tahsildars and revenue…
The inland navigation department in Thiruvananthapuram allegedly cut down 1,200 trees illegally for a waterway project, causing outrage among local residents. The trees, including oak, acacia, and mango varieties, were reportedly removed without proper approval from the forest department. Residents claim that standard procedures for tree felling were ignored, and they plan to file a…
Senior advocate Aabad Ponda has filed a petition before the Supreme Court to address the increasing crimes against women despite the existing stringent rape laws post-Nirbhaya. He argues that while the laws are adequate, their deterrent effect is not enough as the root causes are not being addressed. Ponda is seeking orders from the SC…
The Delhi-Mumbai Expressway, which will be the country’s longest expressway at 1,386 kilometers, is set to open an 845-km section to the public by October. This will greatly benefit commuters traveling from Delhi to Haryana, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, and Gujarat. The project is being completed in nine phases, with 80% of the work already done….
Materials like stone, rock, and sand are public resources, so the government should take action to bring quarries under public ownership, according to T.V. Sajeev, Chief Scientist at KFRI. He emphasized that uncontrolled quarrying is destabilizing the Western Ghats and called for a ban on illegal quarries. Dr. Sajeev also highlighted the negative impact of…
Two police officers were attacked by two men in Thiruvananthapuram when they questioned the consumption of alcohol in a public place. The officers were on patrol duty when they were abused and attacked by the men. The suspects, Shiju and Philip, are currently on the run. A case has been registered against them under relevant…
The West Bengal Governor has directed Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee to hold an emergency Cabinet meeting to discuss the people’s demand for justice for a deceased woman doctor who was raped and murdered. The Governor emphasized that the government cannot remain silent on such disturbing incidents and should address the public demand to replace the…