A woman Judicial Magistrate in Rewa, Madhya Pradesh, received a shocking extortion letter demanding Rs.500 crore with the warning, “If you want to stay alive, pay the money,” police confirmed, adding that dire consequences were threatened.
On June 11, Prayagraj Municipal Corporation demolished 151 illegal temporary advocate chambers, leading to protests by lawyers demanding alternative arrangements. The demolition followed prior notices and continued a campaign against encroachments. After escalating tensions and damage to property, talks commenced, with a proposal for permanent accommodations for displaced advocates being discussed.
NEW DELHI: A recent report by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) submitted to the National Green Tribunal (NGT) has concluded that the water quality of the Ganga River during the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj was fit for bathing. The CPCB report highlighted the need for statistical analysis due to the “variability of data” in water samples collected from the same and different locations on various dates.
The Supreme Court criticized the Uttar Pradesh government for its high-handed approach in a demolition case in Prayagraj. A bench comprising Justices Abhay Oka and N Kotishwar Singh expressed strong disapproval of the action. The court ruled that the demolished structures must be rebuilt, holding the authorities accountable.
Prayagraj: The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has been informed that the water quality of the Ganga and Yamuna rivers in Prayagraj is not fit for bathing due to high levels of faecal coliform, a sign of sewage contamination. This information was shared through a report submitted by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) on Monday.
Today, On 3rd February, The Supreme Court will hear a petition on February 3, asking for better safety measures for devotees at the Maha Kumbh 2025. The petition was filed after tragic stampede deaths at past gatherings and calls for quick action to avoid such incidents. Chief Justice of India, Sanjiv Khanna, will lead the hearing today. The petition stresses the importance of proper crowd control and safety measures.