SC: For requisitioned vehicles, govt to pay 3rd party damages The Supreme Court ruled that if a private vehicle is requisitioned by a district administration and meets with an accident, the government, not the insurance company, is liable for compensation. The court stated that the owner is divested of custody and control during requisition, making the requisitioning authority responsible for incidents. #Supreme_Court #Supreme #district_administration #Court_ruled #party_damages #insurance_company #requisitioned_vehicles #private_vehicle #court_stated #requisitioned
Rumours & Reels: Did Social Media Amplify Petrol Rush? A surge in demand for fuel in Nagpur turned routine fueling into a chaotic scramble, with long lines forming at petrol pumps across the city on Tuesday and Wednesday. The frenzy was fueled by a mix of social media posts, WhatsApp messages, and word-of-mouth, as residents feared a potential fuel shortage. The situation escalated after government officials briefly mentioned a "Covid-like situation" in the West Asia conflict, sparking concerns about a possible crisis. Messages warning of an impending fuel crunch began circulating widely on WhatsApp groups and Instagram reels, often featuring images of crowded pumps without clear context or location. Ankit Sharma, a resident of Dharampeth, described how the rumors caught him off guard. "I woke up to at least five messages saying petrol might run out in a day or two. Then I saw reels showing long queues. After that, it didn’t feel like something to ignore," he said. Sharma spent nearly 40 minutes waiting in line at a pump on Tuesday evening. The spread of misinformation was amplified through personal networks. Rohan Meshram, a college student from Manish Nagar, noted that his father’s repeated calls about fuel shortages reinforced his decision to refuel. "My father called me twice asking if I had filled petrol. He saw messages in his office group," Meshram said. Many others followed similar patterns, with family and friends passing along warnings that deepened the sense of urgency. District administration officials addressed the situation during a review meeting on Wednesday, stating that fuel supplies remained normal and urging residents to avoid panic. "It has come to our notice that false messages regarding petrol and diesel shortage are being circulated on social media.#nagpur #whatsapp #social_media #district_administration #instagram
Massive Fire Destroys 400 Shanties in Bindapur, No Casualties Reported A severe fire broke out in the Mansaram Park area of Bindapur on Wednesday night, destroying nearly 400 shanties. Fortunately, no casualties were reported in the incident. Fire department officials confirmed that the blaze began around midnight and was fully contained by early Thursday morning. A total of 28 fire trucks were deployed to the scene, with the number later increased to 29 as the situation escalated. The fire was initially classified as medium-scale by around 12:30 AM, prompting authorities to send additional resources to the area. Firefighters managed to bring the flames under control by approximately 3 AM on Thursday. However, the exact cause of the fire remains under investigation. Local police stated that the area is privately owned, though disputes over its ownership persist. The incident has raised concerns about the accumulation of waste in the region, as previous reports indicated that garbage buildup often leads to such fires. Authorities noted that a similar fire had occurred at the same location on March 7th, when eight fire trucks were deployed to extinguish the flames. During that incident, initial investigations revealed that discarded cigarettes or bidis were likely responsible for igniting the blaze. The police have since filed a case under relevant sections of the law and are conducting a thorough inquiry into the circumstances. The district administration has announced plans to launch a cleanup drive in collaboration with the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) to address the issue of accumulated waste. Officials emphasized the need for improved waste management in the area to prevent future incidents.#district_administration #municipal_corporation_of_delhi #bindapur #mansaram_park #fire_department
3,000 illegal birth & death certificates cancelled in Maharashtra The district administration conducted a thorough investigation and found that there was no record of these names. The health department raised the issue with state govt and informed the state registrar. Following directives from the state registrar, the health department started cancelling the certificates. So far, close to 3,000 certificates have been cancelled. The entire process will be completed in a week’s time. #Maharashtra #illegal_birth #district_administration #administration_conducted #state_registrar #health_department #death_certificates #state #registrar #certificates
