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Puri, September 13: In a shocking case of campus violence, eight hostel students of Sebashram School in Salaguda, Phiringia block of Odisha's Kandhamal district, sustained serious eye injuries after some of their classmates allegedly poured Fevikwik adhesive into their eyes while they were asleep. The disturbing incident occurred late at night and came to light after the victims woke up unable to open their eyes. The injured children were initially rushed to Gochhapada hospital and later shifted to the district headquarters hospital in Phulbani for specialised care, reported India Today. Doctors confirmed that the adhesive caused significant eye damage, but timely medical attention prevented permanent loss of vision. One student has been discharged, while seven others remain under close observation. Ragging Horror at Kottayam Govt Nursing College: Junior Student Tortured, Pierced With Compass. In response, the Kandhamal district administration immediately suspended school headmaster Manoranjan Sahu for negligence. A high-level inquiry has been launched to determine how such a dangerous incident could occur inside the hostel. Officials are also probing the accountability of wardens and the superintendent, along with investigating how the children obtained Fevikwik on campus. Palnadu Ragging Horror: First-Year Student of Dachepalli Government Junior College Assaulted, Given Electric Shocks by Seniors; Probe Ordered After Shocking Video Goes Viral. Kandhamal's Welfare Officer visited the hospital to check on the students, while the district Collector has ordered a thorough investigation into the matter. Authorities assured that strict action will be taken against those found responsible. The shocking incident has raised serious questions about safety, supervision, and discipline in residential schools across the region. (The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Sep 13, 2025 06:18 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).
New Delhi: In a shocking incident, Punjabi actress Tania's father, Dr. Anil Jit Singh Kamboj, was shot by two unidentified assailants at his clinic in Moga, Punjab, on Friday, July 4. The doctor sustained two gunshot wounds and remains in critical condition at a private hospital. According to eyewitness account to Punjab Mania, the attackers arrived on a motorcycle and posed as patients before opening fire at close range while Dr. Kamboj was attending to patients. The Times of India reported, M ...Read More >
New Delhi: A 17-year-old student at a government-run residential school in Karnataka's Shahapur taluk gave birth to a baby inside the school's toilet, triggering shock and a police investigation. According to media reports, the incident occurred earlier this week during school hours, when the Class 9 student went into labour. Her classmates, who noticed her in severe distress, immediately alerted the school authorities. The minor and her newborn were rushed to a nearby hospital, where both are reported to be in stable condition. As per the First Information Report (FIR), the girl, aged 17 y ...Read More >
A young woman named Oleti Pushpa (22) was killed by her live-in partner Sheikh Shamma (22) in the Ambedkar Konaseema region of Andhra Pradesh, reported India Today. She was living with Sheikh for the past 6 months after she separated from her spouse. The incident took place in Siddhartha Nagar, B Savaram village of Rajolu mandal on 16th July. Shamma reportedly accused Pushpa of having affairs with other men. He forced her to engage in prostitution and frequently instigated fights with her when intoxicated. As per police, Shamma was addicted to ganja. On the fateful night, he against pressuri ...Read More >
'India should look to add an extra bowler' IMAGE: Ajinkya Rahane has a piece of advice for head coach Gautam Gambhir and captain Shubman Gill- play an extra bowler in the fourth Test at Old Trafford. Photograph: BCCI/X As India gear up for the fourth Test at Old Trafford, former captain Ajinkya Rahane has raised a tactical alarm: the team's all-rounder-heavy approach might be hurting their chances. His solution? A fourth specialist bowler -- even if it comes at the cost of batting depth. Now in England, and having witnessed India's narrow defeat at Lord's, the veteran batter has a piece of ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 18 (ANI): A team of Nand Nagri Police Station launched a special drive against individuals involved in the sale of banned 'Chinese Manjha', amid rising incidents of injuries and nabbed two siblings with 325 rolls on Friday. With Independence Day (15th August) and Raksha Bandhan approaching, the Delhi Police has launched a special drive to curb the sale and use of hazardous Chinese Manjha -- a nylon-based kite string that has caused numerous injuries and fatalities involving people, birds, and animals. Acting on local intelligence, a team led by Inspector Anand Yadav, ...Read More >
Mumbai, September 29: Indian legend Sunil Gavaskar revealed that his heart had been pounding intensely while watching the Asia Cup 2025 final between India and Pakistan at Dubai International Cricket Stadium. The Men in Blue secured a convincing victory as they chased down a target of 147 runs with just two balls remaining, in what was a thrilling encounter. The win also marked India's third consecutive victory against Pakistan in the 2025 tournament, as well as the team's record-extending ninth title. From Dressing Room To Field of Play, Check Raw Emotions As Team India Beat Pakistan To Compl ...Read More >
New Delhi, June 26 (SocialNews.XYZ) Amid allegations of a woman patient being sexually assaulted in a Delhi government hospital, an official on Thursday clarified that the 23-year-old patient who died a day earlier was not subjected to any physical or sexual assault. The controversy over a woman patient's death in GTB Hospital comes amid rumours that she died following an alleged sexual assault by a fellow patient, a claim dismissed by the Delhi government's health department. While there were unconfirmed reports of New Usmanpur police detaining a man from Kachchi Khajuri over the alleged as ...Read More >
Indore, September 3: The second newborn, who was bitten by rats in MY hospital in Indore district, also died on Wednesday afternoon, a day after the first newborn succumbed, an official said. Two newborns undergoing treatment at MY hospital were bitten by rats on the intervening night Sunday and Monday, and one of them died on Tuesday morning. "The health condition of the second child was critical, and the child was also suffering from septicemia. Being critical, the condition of the baby deteriorated and died this afternoon around 1 pm. The reason for the death is septicemia. It was a female ...Read More >
NEW DELHI, Oct 6 (Reuters) - At least six patients were killed after a fire broke out in the trauma centre of the main government-run hospital in the northwestern Indian city of Jaipur, officials said on Monday. The blaze, suspected to have been caused by a short circuit, started in the intensive care unit (ICU) of the Sawai Man Singh Hospital and quickly spread to a nearby ward at the sprawling medical complex, "releasing toxic gases", hospital official Anurag Dhakad told ANI news agency. "Fiv ...Read More >
Renowned hair stylist Jawed Habib and his family are facing over 20 cases for allegedly duping people of Rs 5-7 crores. Victims were reportedly misled into investing in Follicle Global Company (FLC) with promises of high returns, with over 150 individuals losing lakhs. Police are urging more victims to come forward. Renowned hair stylist Jawed Habib has been registered for over 20 cases under the case of duping people for Rs 5-7 crores, PTI reported on Wednesday. "Javed Habib, his wife, son hav ...Read More >
Hyderabad, July 18 (SocialNews.XYZ) Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Friday urged his Andhra Pradesh counterpart, N. Chandrababu Naidu, not to obstruct Telangana's irrigation projects He appealed to the neighbouring state not to obstruct Telangana's crucial irrigation initiatives, including the Palamuru-Rangareddy Lift Irrigation Scheme, as well as the Dindi, Kalwakurthy, Bheema, Nettempadu, and Koilsagar projects. "We demand Andhra Pradesh not to block our projects. We seek cooperation. If our appeals are ignored, we will fight and achieve our goal. I am ready to lead this battl ...Read More >
Bharuch (Gujarat) [India], June 28 (ANI): Police arrested three accused, including Gujarat Congress Vice President Hira Jotva and son Digvijay Jotva, in an alleged MGNREGA Scam on Saturday, after a survey of 11 villages revealed that the government money was siphoned off, Bharuch Superintendent of Police (SP) Mayur Chawda said. "As soon as a doubt arose about an illicit practice in MGNREGA, Bharuch DDO started a primary investigation in 56 villages. They surveyed 11 villages and found that government money has been siphoned off. They complained to the police and registered a complaint regardi ...Read More >
T'puram: The headmistress of Thevalakkara Boys High School, where a 13-year-old boy was electrocuted to death, was suspended from service on Friday. General education department issued a directive to the school management to suspend headmistress Suja S in connection with the electrocution death of Class VIII student Mithun in the school on Thursday. School manager R Thulasidharan Pillai issued the suspension order. Kollam district assistant education officer, who visited the school, reported seri ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: EC on Thursday revised the rules relating to counting of postal ballots, making it mandatory for all postal ballot papers to be counted before the penultimate round of EVM/VVPATs counting is taken up.The new practice will be first implemented in Bihar where assembly polls are due in Nov.This restores the arrangement prior to May 2019, when EC had changed the guidelines to allow EVM counting to proceed regardless of postal ballot counting stage. The 2019 change did not rule out chances of EVM counting being completed before postal ballot counting. INDIA bloc had, during the 2024 elec ...Read More >
Shimla, February 24: The management of the Atal Institute of Medical Super Specialities (AIMSS) in Shimla's Chamiana issued show-cause notices to sanitation staff on Tuesday, February 24, following a security lapse that allowed a stray dog to retrieve an amputated human leg from the hospital's waste complex. The incident, which was captured on video and widely circulated on social media, triggered panic among local residents and raised significant concerns regarding the handling of biomedical waste at the facility. The situation came to light on Tuesday morning when bystanders spotted a stray ...Read More >
A 21-year-old ice-cream vendor was murdered in broad daylight in Barabanki district on Saturday, with the accused allegedly beheading the victim and attempting to burn the severed head at his home, police said. The accused has been arrested and both the head and torso have been recovered, they added. Reports said the incident occurred around noon in the Tikaitnagar police station area. The victim, identified as Bablu, a resident of Para Behata village, had gone out for work when he was attacked. ...Read More >
Mumbai: The BMC is set to begin structural strengthening work on the Parel TT flyover in October this year. To minimise traffic inconvenience, the repairs will be carried out in phases by closing one lane at a time. The repair work was originally planned two years ago but was deferred as the Delisle Road Bridge in Lower Parel was still under reconstruction at the time. Undertaking both projects simultaneously would have worsened traffic congestion in central Mumbai. Constructed in 1980, the Parel TT flyover plays a vital role in easing traffic congestion on Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Road at a k ...Read More >
A CCTV camera caught the woman running away. A deaf and mute woman was allegedly kidnapped and gang raped in Uttar Pradesh while returning home on Monday evening. The incident reportedly took place a few meters away from the residence of the district's top officials, where CCTV cameras were found to be off. The police arrested two accused within 24 hours of the incident following an encounter. Balrampur Horror: What, When, How On Monday evening, when the woman was returning home in Balrampur d ...Read More >
Chennai, September 23: A shocking case of ragging has emerged from an Industrial Training Institute (ITI) hostel in Thirumangalam of Tamil Nadu's Madurai, where a student was allegedly stripped naked and assaulted by fellow students. A disturbing video of the incident, now viral on social media, shows a group of students forcibly removing the victim's clothes, mocking him, and hitting him with a slipper on his private parts. The shocking case came to light after the victim's parents lodged a complaint, India Today reported. Police have since registered a case against three students, while the ...Read More >
Bathinda (Punjab) [India] September 13 (ANI): Two persons were injured in separate explosions in Jida village of Punjab's Bathinda, while handling explosive material, officials said on Saturday. The victims, identified as 19-year-old law student Gurpreet and his father Jagtar Singh, sustained injuries in incidents that occurred on Wednesday, September 10. Also Read | National Lok Adalat To Be Held Across India Today To Settle Civil, Criminal Cases. According to officials, the first blast occurred on Wednesday morning when Gurpreet was attempting to assemble explosive material. He sustained ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram, July 7: A shocking incident has come to light from Kerala, where a two-month-old baby allegedly died after circumcision. It is learnt that the baby boy died after he developed uneasiness during a circumcision procedure in the Southern state. The alleged incident occurred on Sunday, July 6, at a private clinic in Kerala's Kozhikode. The deceased infant was identified as Emil Adam. According to a report in India Today, the deceased baby boy was the son of a couple from Feroke. On the day of the incident, Adam was taken to the Kakkoor Co-operative Clinic for the said procedur ...Read More >
Patna hospital murder: Chandan Mishra was also a criminal. He was a member of a rival gang. Tauseef Badshah, the criminal who allegedly led a gang that killed Chandan Mishra inside the Paras Hospital in Patna on Thursday, had conducted extensive groundwork and knew about the hospital's layout thoroughly so that the gang could escape after committing the brazen crime. Six assailants on two motorcycles came to the hospital; five of them entered the hospital while the sixth kept watch. Tauseef Badshah led the movie-style killing. He knew the layout of the hospital thoroughly because he used to ...Read More >
The Patani family, still shaken by the incident, recalled how the attack unfolded. Actress Disha Patani's family recently faced a scare after the firing incident outside their Bareilly residence. Following the incident, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath personally called Disha's father, Jagdish Singh Patani, late on Sunday night, September 14, to express his condolences and extend his full support to the family. According to report by India Today, Jagdish confirmed receiving the call ...Read More >