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Madras High Court told Pallikaranai marshland construction can be regulated, not banned
The Tamil Nadu State Wetland Authority argued before the Madras High Court that construction activities around the Pallikaranai marshland should be subject to regulation rather than an outright ban.
21 Aug 2026
3-Year-Old Boy Carried Off by Tiger in Dumoda, Ranthambore Reserve
A three‑year‑old boy playing in his courtyard in Dumoda village, Rajasthan, was seized by a tiger from the Faludi range of Ranthambore Tiger Reserve and later found dead on a nearby hill.
21 Aug 2026
604 Mumbai auto‑rickshaw and taxi drivers ordered to learn Marathi within a month
The Maharashtra transport authority has served notices to 604 auto‑rickshaw and taxi operators in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region, mandating them to acquire basic Marathi proficiency within 30 days.
21 Aug 2026
Nepali Language Day Celebrated Across Darjeeling Hills
Communities across the Darjeeling hills observed Nepali Bhasa Manyata Diwas, marking the recognition of Nepali as a language.
21 Aug 2026
Naga Organisation Halts Goods Truck Transit in Parts of Manipur
A Naga body has imposed restrictions on the movement of goods trucks across several locations in Manipur, affecting regional freight flow.
21 Aug 2026
औरैया में पुलिस व्यवस्था को मिली नई सौगात, ADG अनुपम कुलश्रेष्ठ ने किया विभिन्न सुविधाओं का उद्घाटन
निर्माणाधीन ICCC का निरीक्षण कर तय समय में गुणवत्तापूर्ण कार्य पूरा करने के दिए निर्देश, दोहरे हत्याकांड में सजा दिलाने वाली टीम सम्मानित
21 Aug 2026
Newlywed Woman Dies in Hoshiarpur Accident
The Tribune reports that a newlywed woman was killed in an accident in Hoshiarpur, Punjab.
21 Aug 2026
CJP Leads Road Protest in Virar Over Deteriorated Streets
Citizens' group CJP staged a road blockade in Virar on August 21 demanding urgent repair of pothole‑filled streets, while activist Riya Yadav appealed for the pending case to be withdrawn.
21 Aug 2026
Odisha Accelerates Town Planning to Build Sustainable Cities
The Odisha government has announced a fast‑track approach to town planning aimed at fostering sustainable urban development, reports Pragativadi.
21 Aug 2026
Kanak News Odisha airs 11 PM Headlines on August 20, 2026
Kanak News Odisha broadcast its 11 PM headline program on 20 August 2026, covering the day’s top stories for viewers across the state.
21 Aug 2026
Woman Killed When Elevator Moves with Door Open at Ongole Apartment
A resident died after an elevator in an Ongole apartment started moving while its door remained open, officials said.
21 Aug 2026
Private Bus Catches Fire Near Uppoor, Passengers Safely Evacuated
A private bus went up in flames near Uppoor, prompting swift action by emergency teams and the safe evacuation of passengers.
21 Aug 2026