Unsafe Satya Niketan Building Set for Demolition

By BPN News Desk September 8, 2026

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Civic authorities will demolish an unsafe building adjoining the Satya Niketan structure that collapsed in Delhi and killed seven people, after inspections found the neighbouring property had significantly weakened and could pose a further safety risk. Satya Niketan Adjoining Building to Be

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Rahul Gandhi Attacks BJP Over Delhi Collapse

By BPN News Desk September 7, 2026

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has accused the BJP-led government of avoiding accountability after the deadly Satya Niketan building collapse in Delhi, arguing that repeated civic disasters point to failures in prevention and governance. Rahul Gandhi Questions Delhi ‘Triple-Engine’ Government The Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha said Delhi now has what he called

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Amritsar Airport Drone Scare Diverts Seven Flights

By BPN News Desk September 7, 2026

Suspected drone-like objects spotted near Sri Guru Ram Das Ji International Airport in Amritsar triggered a major security alert late Sunday night, forcing authorities to temporarily suspend operations and divert seven incoming flights. Seven Flights Diverted From Amritsar Airport Airport officials said the suspicious objects were noticed near the airport at around 10 pm

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Basement Repairs Linked to Satya Niketan Collapse

By BPN News Desk September 7, 2026

Six people have died and six others were injured after a five-storey building collapsed in Delhi’s Satya Niketan, with preliminary findings pointing to basement water accumulation and ongoing repair work as possible triggers for the structural failure. Basement Repairs Under Scrutiny After Delhi Collapse The roughly 50-year-old building, which was being used as paying

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Himachal Flags 67 Glacial Lakes as High Risk

By BPN News Desk August 31, 2026

Himachal Pradesh has identified 67 glacial lakes as vulnerable to potential outburst floods and plans to install early-warning systems at four of the highest-risk locations. The move is part of a wider effort to strengthen disaster preparedness in the Himalayan state as climate-driven glacial instability increases. Himachal Identifies 67 Vulnerable Glacial Lakes The lakes

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Union Ministers’ Delhi Home Upkeep Hits ₹92 Crore

By BPN News Desk August 24, 2026

The annual expenditure on renovation, furnishing and repairs of official residences occupied by Union ministers in Delhi rose to a record ₹92.35 crore in 2025-26, according to information disclosed through the Right to Information Act. The figure is more than three times the ₹27.47 crore spent in 2014-15. Union Ministers’ Home Repairs Cost ₹92.35 Crore […]

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Two MLAs Among Six Injured in Delhi ITO Crash

By BPN News Desk August 24, 2026

Two legislators were among six people injured after a car crossed a road divider and collided with an SUV near Delhi’s ITO intersection on Sunday night. Police said all those injured suffered minor injuries and were taken to Lok Nayak Jai Prakash Hospital, where they were reported to be stable. Two MLAs Injured in Delhi […]

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J&K Power Tariff Hiked 6.83% From September 1

By BPN News Desk August 23, 2026

The Joint Electricity Regulatory Commission (JERC) for Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh has approved an average 6.83% increase in electricity tariffs for Jammu and Kashmir for 2026-27, triggering sharp political criticism. The revised rates will take effect from September 1, 2026. J&K Power Tariff Hike Set at 6.83% The tariff revision applies to consumers served […]

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Jharkhand Cancels 44 Recruitment Exams

By BPN News Desk August 19, 2026

The Jharkhand government has released a list of 44 recruitment examinations cancelled over alleged irregularities, marking a major overhaul of the state’s recruitment process. The decision follows prolonged protests by students and government job aspirants demanding action over alleged malpractice in JPSC and JSSC examinations. Jharkhand Cancels 44 Recruitment Exams The

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JSSC-CGL Cancellation Sparks New Protest

By BPN News Desk August 18, 2026

Around 2,000 successful JSSC-CGL candidates have launched a fresh protest in Jharkhand after the state government cancelled the recruitment examination over alleged irregularities. The decision ended weeks of agitation by one group of aspirants but has now triggered anger among candidates who had cleared the examination and fear losing their government jobs. JSSC-CGL