The Uttarakhand government is preparing a stringent land purchase law to control large-scale acquisitions in hilly regions by non-residents. This new legislation aims to identify and reclaim illegally acquired land, ensuring compliance with existing norms. The focus is on preventing misuse of regulations for personal gain while supporting genuine investors.

A fire broke out early Saturday at Tata Electronics Private Limited’s mobile phone accessories painting unit in Krishnagiri district. Employees were safely evacuated and seven fire tenders were dispatched to contain the blaze. Three workers experienced respiratory distress but are stable. The facility employs about 4,500 people, mainly women.

A large black cobra entered the Akelgarh water filtration plant in Kota, causing panic and halting the water supply to thousands of households for two to three hours