Delhi govt. asks Centre for ₹11 cr. from Nirbhaya Fund
The Hindu
Amount to be used for illuminating over a thousand dark spots on city roads
The Delhi government has requested the Centre to disburse over ₹11 crore from the Nirbhaya Fund for the illumination of over a thousand dark spots in the Capital with a view to enhance women’s safety, Lieutenant-Governor Anil Baijal was told here on Thursday.
In the meantime, Mr. Baijal was told during a meeting of the taskforce on women safety that a basic portal has been developed to monitor the status of street lighting and identify potential dark spots in the city, sources said.
“The proposal is under examination of the MHA. ACS (Home) has spoken to the Joint Secretary, MHA to expedite the sanction,” the source added.
Bombay High Court grants bail to Chetan Patil in Shivaji statue collapse case; sculptor Jaydeep Apte's plea pending.
Deadly rinderpest outbreak devastates Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary, highlighting the threat of diseases from domestic cattle to wild populations.
Suryanarkoil Mutt's history, traditions, and leadership succession explained in detail with references and comparisons to other Saivaite Mutts.
Upalokayukta takes action against officials for neglecting century-old Kelageri Tank in Dharwad, setting 20-day deadline for rejuvenation.
On World Fisheries Day, India launches projects for marine and inland aquaculture, aiming to transform the fisheries sector and blue economy.
Lokayukta police raid uncovers ₹26.6 crore in assets from government officials in Karnataka, leading to investigations and cases filed.
Court boycott by advocates in Tamil Nadu demands Advocates Protection Bill for safety, affecting litigants from remote villages.
Army faces allegations of harassment and torture in Kishtwar, Jammu; probe ordered, sparking concerns over human rights violations.
Karnataka’s software and services exports crossed ₹4.11 lakh crore during fiscal 2023-24 (March 2024) from ₹3.2 lakh crore a year ago, marking a 27% year-on-year growth, Minister for IT&BT, Priyank Kharge, said here on Thursday quoting Software Technology Parks of India (STPI) data.
Continuous rainfall in Thoothukudi has caused severe hardship for residents as rainwater has inundated several areas. Efforts to drain stagnant water in the city have been intensified
Indictment details Adani bribery scheme to secure solar power contracts, involving Adani Green Energy and Azure Power executives.