Killer Thread in the GIDC! Vapi Police Nab Youth Selling Deadly ‘Chinese Manjha’ Near Prime Circle; Is a Major Supply Chain Hiding in Sarigam? (2026) Vapi GIDC Police Raid: Chinese Manjha Crackdown In a swift and decisive “Surgical Strike” against the illegal sale of prohibited kite strings, the Vapi GIDC Police have arrested a young man caught red-handed with a stash of deadly Chinese Manjha. Ahead of the 2026 Makar Sankranti festival, authorities have intensified their vigil at key junctions to prevent the distribution of this lethal synthetic thread.…
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Local stories and development coverage from Silvassa, focusing on civic life, industry growth, and community events.
Silvassa Empowers Women: Special Training for Women-Friendly Panchayats (2026)
Silvassa Empowers Women: Special Training for Women-Friendly Panchayats (2026) Silvassa Women Friendly Panchayat Training Workshop A new era of female leadership and administrative inclusion has dawned in the capital of Dadra and Nagar Haveli as a high-impact training session was organized to strengthen ‘Nari Shakti’ at the grassroots level. The Silvassa women friendly panchayat training workshop was hosted at the prestigious Kalakendra Bhavan under the aegis of the National Rural Livelihood Mission (NRLM) and the District Panchayat. Focused on the theme of ‘Women-Friendly Panchayats,’ the one-day workshop aimed to…
Read MoreSilvassa House Tax Deadline Jan 31: Penalty and Interest to Be Charged [BIG BREAKING]
Silvassa House Tax Deadline Jan 31: Penalty and Interest to Be Charged [BIG BREAKING] Pay House Tax by January 31 or Face Penalty in Silvassa The Silvassa Municipal Council has issued a major and urgent warning for all city residents regarding the payment of house tax. In a big breaking development, the municipality has clearly stated that if property owners fail to pay their house tax on or before January 31, penalty along with interest will be strictly recovered. As per the official public notice released by the civic…
Read MoreNashik–Peth Highway Horror: Deadly Overtaking Crash Kills 4, Injures 8 [Road Tragedy]
Nashik–Peth Highway Horror: Deadly Overtaking Crash Kills 4, Injures 8 [Road Tragedy] 4 Dead, 8 Injured in Brutal Nashik–Peth Road Accident A heart-wrenching road accident on the Nashik–Peth highway shook the region on Wednesday afternoon, leaving four people dead and eight others seriously injured. The fatal collision occurred due to reckless overtaking between two luxury vehicles and claimed the lives of innocent passengers on the spot. Among the deceased was a young man from Silvassa in Dadra and Nagar Haveli, sending shockwaves across the Union Territory and surrounding areas.…
Read MoreEmpowering the Grassroots: DNH & DD Leaders Gather in Silvassa for a Radical “Women-Friendly” Panchayat Transformation! (2026)
Empowering the Grassroots: DNH & DD Leaders Gather in Silvassa for a Radical “Women-Friendly” Panchayat Transformation! (2026) Silvassa National Gram Swaraj Abhiyan Training News In a major push to modernize rural governance, the Department of Rural Development, Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu (DNH & DD), has launched a high-impact two-day thematic training program. Under the centrally sponsored Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan (RGSA), the “Kala Kendra Bhavan” in Silvassa has become a hub of intense learning for local leaders starting January 7, 2026. The training aims to…
Read MoreSilvassa Aadhaar Seva Kendra: Kalaben Delkar Opens New Hub (2026) Silvassa Aadhaar Seva Kendra Launched by MP Kalaben Delkar
Silvassa Aadhaar Seva Kendra: Kalaben Delkar Opens New Hub (2026) Silvassa Aadhaar Seva Kendra Launched by MP Kalaben Delkar The citizens of Silvassa in the Union Territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli have received a significant New Year gift in the form of enhanced public infrastructure. A brand new and highly advanced Silvassa Aadhaar Seva Kendra has been officially inaugurated at the Center Point area of Piparia. This state-of-the-art facility, established by the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI), was opened to the public by the region’s popular Member…
Read MoreDadra Nagar Haveli Cheque Bounce Case: 6 Months Jail, ₹9.10L Pay (2026) 6 Months Jail in Cheque Bounce Case in Dadra and Nagar Haveli
Dadra Nagar Haveli Cheque Bounce Case: 6 Months Jail, ₹9.10L Pay (2026) 6 Months Jail in Cheque Bounce Case in Dadra and Nagar Haveli A strong message against financial fraud and breach of trust has emerged from Dadra and Nagar Haveli, where a court has sentenced an accused to six months of simple imprisonment in a cheque bounce case. Along with the jail term, the court has also directed the accused to pay compensation of ₹9.10 lakh to the complainant. The verdict has once again highlighted that cheque bounce…
Read MoreEmployment and Livelihood Mission Meeting Held in Silvassa
Employment and Livelihood Mission Meeting Held in Silvassa A significant district-level meeting was organized in Silvassa, the headquarters of the Union Territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli, to discuss the implementation and propagation of the Employment and Livelihood Mission. The high-profile meeting took place at Atal Bhavan and focused specifically on the “Viksit Bharat Rojgar and Aajivika Mission Gramin” (VB-G RAMJI) Act 2025, which was recently passed by both houses of Parliament. The primary objective of the Employment and Livelihood Mission Meeting Held in Silvassa was to equip grassroots…
Read MoreSavitribai Phule Birth Anniversary Celebrated at Silvassa School
Savitribai Phule Birth Anniversary Celebrated at Silvassa School A deeply inspiring educational and social program was recently organized in the city of Silvassa, located in the Union Territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli. The PM Primary Marathi Kendra School, situated at Zandachowk in Silvassa, observed the 195th birth anniversary of the legendary social reformer and India’s first female teacher, Savitribai Phule. The event was marked by great enthusiasm and reverence, serving as a platform to raise awareness among students regarding social service, the transformative power of education, and the…
Read MoreMadhuban Dam Turns Picnic Spot Despite Ban, Serious Safety Lapses Exposed
Madhuban Dam Turns Picnic Spot Despite Ban, Serious Safety Lapses Exposed The Madhuban Dam, a critical water resource situated on the Damanganga River along the border of Gujarat and the Union Territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli, is currently facing a severe security crisis. Despite being designated as a high-security prohibited zone, the dam has transformed into an unregulated picnic spot, exposing massive lapses in safety protocols. Visuals emerging from the site show a blatant disregard for authority, with youths and tourists trespassing into restricted areas to perform dangerous…
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