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Goa student, heckled online for littering, dies by suicide after cops grill him

Goa student, heckled online for littering, dies by suicide after cops grill him

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A 22-year-old college student was found dead with a gunshot wound at his Mapusa residence late Thursday night, hours after he was booked and questioned for dumping garbage in public. (Shutterstock) The youth had spent several hours at the police station after a video of the incident went viral on social media. Superintendent of Police (North Goa) Salim Shaikh said the police received information about the student’s death at about 1:30am–2am on Friday. “We have registered a case of unnatural death and are probing the matter,” he said. Goa chief minister Pramod Sawant said he has called for a detailed investigation into the matter. The third-year college student had earlier been filmed allegedly dumping garbage in the open. The video clip, which was released on social media, went viral. A first information report (FIR) was registered against him under the Goa Non-Biodegradable Garbage Control Act, 1996, which prescribes a maximum fine of ₹1,000 and a one-month jail for dumping plastic waste in the open. “We had received a complaint that he was illegally dumping garbage …

Namita Thapar tells Shark Tank India founder to shut his business, declares ‘India doesn’t have the sensibility’ for not littering | Television News

Namita Thapar tells Shark Tank India founder to shut his business, declares ‘India doesn’t have the sensibility’ for not littering | Television News

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3 min readChennaiUpdated: Mar 7, 2026 12:11 PM IST The latest episode of Shark Tank India saw founder Nihal Raheja introduce his brand of pocket ashtrays called Stubb. The entrepreneur from Dharamshala admitted to being an occasional smoker and shared how he got the idea of introducing pocket ashtrays in India after his visit to Japan, where residents carry their garbage with them. He asked for Rs 25 lakh for 5% equity in the company. He set his product price at Rs 349 and shared that he started the business in January. While the Sharks were impressed with Nihal’s intention to keep the mountains and India clean through his brand, they all agreed that this isn’t a serious business and that Indians, at large, aren’t too particular about picking up after themselves, so making them carry their own litter is next to impossible, especially when the product is priced at Rs 349. Namita Thapar was the first Shark to opt out and she said, “I am out, it is our duty to tell you to …

Kangana Ranaut denies claims of littering in Varanasi, shares proof

Kangana Ranaut denies claims of littering in Varanasi, shares proof

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Kangana Ranaut has once again grabbed attention for wearing her heart on her sleeve. She found herself making headlines after she visited Varanasi recently. A video went viral in which the actress is seen enjoying popular chaat, tikiya chole, in the city. However, after eating, many social media users accused her of tossing it onto the road. Kangana has now issued a clarification, calling the claims misleading and sharing photographic evidence. Kangana Ranaut issues clarification Kangana took to Instagram Stories to post a new picture from the stall. In the image, she marked an arrow pointing towards a dustbin. She asserted that she, too, had placed her plate in that dustbin. She called out a news portal, writing, “Selective clips and twisted captions are not journalism; they are propaganda. Verify facts before publishing lies.” About Kangana Ranaut Kangana started her political career in 2024 when she contested on a BJP ticket and won the Lok Sabha elections 2024 from the Mandi constituency. In a recent podcast, she was asked if she enjoys her political career. …

Kangana Ranaut Shares Proof After Being Accused Of Littering In Varanasi: ‘I Put The Plate In The Dustbin’ | Bollywood News

Kangana Ranaut Shares Proof After Being Accused Of Littering In Varanasi: ‘I Put The Plate In The Dustbin’ | Bollywood News

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Last Updated:December 06, 2025, 22:00 IST Kangana Ranaut denies littering in Varanasi after a viral video sparks criticism. She shares photo proof showing she used a dustbin and urges people to verify facts. Kangana Ranaut has responded to allegations that she littered the streets of Varanasi during a recent visit. Actor–politician Kangana Ranaut has pushed back strongly against allegations that she littered the streets of Varanasi during a recent visit. A video circulating online showed Kangana enjoying the city’s popular street snack, tikiya chole, and then placing her disposable plate beside her — after which many social media users accused her of tossing it onto the road. Kangana has now issued a clarification, calling the claims misleading and sharing photographic evidence to counter the narrative. Kangana Shares Photo, Denies Littering Kangana took to Instagram Stories to post a new picture from the stall, captured from a wider angle. In the image, she marked an arrow pointing towards a dustbin positioned right next to the vendor — the same place where customers were discarding used paper …

Clean-up marshals fine 1,380 offenders in 3 weeks, generate penalty upto Rs 3.34 lakh | Mumbai News

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The clean-up marshals, who claimed the streets of Mumbai on April 3 to crack down on people littering, spitting or soiling public places, have fined total 1,380 offenders for such violations. The civic authorities have also generated Rs 3.34 lakh in penalties from the violators with authorities stating that the most common penalty imposed is Rs 200 for littering, soiling and spitting in public spaces, as per the Solid Waste Management (SWM) rules of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC). The other provisions of penalty include Rs 1,000 for washing vehicles on roads, Rs 500 for littering by pets and Rs 100 for burning garbage in the open. Besides this, the BMC can impose a fine upto Rs 1,000 if a person is found defecating in public. The civic body’s record also show that total 917 people have been penalised from A ward, which covers Marine Drive, Nariman Point, Churchgate and Colaba areas. As many as 302 people have been penalised in in G/South ward which covers Worli and Parel areas. A total of 94 people …