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Bahraich: A man-eating wolf, which had attacked over 25 people recently, was neutralized by shooters of the Forest Department in the Kaiserganj area, early morning today. Forest conservator of Devipatan division, Dr. Sammaran, stated that two of four attacking wolves have been neutralized, and the teams are searching for the remaining two, out of which one is injured. "At 4 am today, we neutralized a wolf that had attacked humans. In total, there were four wolves, of which two have been neutralized, one is injured and missing, and one remains. We use thermal drones to track these wolves. We have a total of 5 teams, including those with tranquilizers and nets. On 27th September, the CM visited Bahraich to review the situation. He had ordered us to capture or neutralize the wolves. We always first try to tranquilize and capture the animal. If this fails, we kill the animal," he stated. Meanwhile, Divisional Forest Officer (DFO) of Bahraich, Ram Singh Yadav, said that since September 9, six people have died and 25-26 others have been injured in wolf attacks in the Majhara Tokli area of Kaisarganj Tehsil in Bahraich district. Ram Singh Yadav said, "In the Majhara Tokli area of Kaisarganj Tehsil, wolf attack incidents have been reported since September 9. Since then, six people have died, and 25-26 others have been injured." The people of Bahraich have been living in constant fear and distress since September 9, given the attacks on children by wild animals. The dreadful situation began after a young girl died in September after being attacked by a wild animal presumed to be a wolf. Divisional Forest Officer (DFO) Ram Singh Yadav assured that drone cameras, traps, and nets have been installed in the area to catch the predator. "Forest department teams are working in the area. Trap cameras, drone cameras, and nets have been installed to capture the wolf. He stated that the wolf is constantly changing its location, taking advantage of sugarcane and paddy fields, making it difficult to catch it," he stated.
Gandhinagar (Gujarat) [India], October 31 (ANI): Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel flagged off the 'Sardar@150 Unity March' organised by the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation to mark the 150th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. On this occasion, he offered floral tributes to the statue of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel and paid heartfelt homage to the Iron Man of India, the architect of a united and integrated nation, on his 150th birth anniversary. He stated that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, grand celebrations are being organised across the nation to commemorate the ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: The government on Saturday extended the term of the chairman of the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) Ravi Agrawal by one year, an official notification said.The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet approved the re-appointment of Agrawal, an IRS officer of the 1988 batch, as CBDT chairman for one year from July 1 this year to June 30, 2026, on contract basis.Agrawal took over as the CBDT chairman from Nitin Gupta in June 2024 after Gupta's extended tenure ended. Agrawal has been a member of CBDT. He was member administration and had served as DG investigation in Delhi. The gover ...Read More >
Poonch (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], July 13 (ANI): NY 49 RR of Romeo Force of the Indian Army organised the Cricket Premier League (CPL) in Keri Kangra LOC Hilly Tarian in Poonch District to absorb the energy of local youths in sports activities on Sunday. The locals and Youths of the area appreciated the 49 RR of Romeo Force of the Indian Army for organising CPL, in the hilly Tarian ground to involve youth in sports. While speaking to ANI, Manavar Hussain Khan, BJP Mandal President, Balakot, said, 'A tournament was sponsored by the Indian Army 49 RR. This tournament was organised in collabo ...Read More >
Lucknow/Bahraich: A five-year-old girl was dragged away and mauled by a wolf in Paragpurwa village of Bahraich on Tuesday night.The forest officials said that the girl was attacked by a wild animal but did not confirm the predator to be a wolf till reports last came in.The girl's body was recovered from a field nearly 800 metres away from the house on Wednesday morning.The attack took place around 10 pm when the child, Jyoti, was having dinner with her mother. The family members said that the gir ...Read More >
Bengaluru, Jun 7 (PTI) A 26-year-old man allegedly beheaded his wife following a heated argument on the outskirts of Bengaluru after he suspected her of having an extra-marital affair, police said on Saturday. After killing Manasa, Shankar travelled with her severed head on his scooter to the nearest police station and confessed to the crime, they said. The man was later arrested, police said, adding that the incident occurred at Heelalige village, near Chandapura, Anekal taluk late on Friday. According to the police, the couple were married for over five years and have a four-year-old daug ...Read More >
Navi Mumbai: Farmers are experiencing a significant setback because of the unpredictable rainfall. There is concern that planting will be lost because of heavy rainfall. Farmers are experiencing the embarrassment of leaving their fields uncultivated. Farmers are concerned because the seeds in their rice fields have decayed. Because the dust collector hasn't had an opportunity because of the rains, there is a call for the government to genuinely evaluate the situation of the farmers. This year, the farmers' planting timetable has disrupted since the rains began in May. There is concern that th ...Read More >
Patna, Aug 1 (PTI) Healthcare services were affected at AIIMS-Patna on Friday as resident doctors went on an "indefinite strike" in protest against the alleged high-handedness of Sheohar MLA Chetan Anand. According to a press statement issued by the Resident Doctors' Association (RDA), AIIMS-Patna, on Friday, "The RDA expresses deep disappointment and anguish over the lack of action by the administration following the violent and traumatic incident that occurred on Wednesday, when MLA Chetan Anand, his wife and their armed guards breached hospital security, physically assaulted staff, and thr ...Read More >
Bengaluru: Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge was admitted to MS Ramaiah Hospital in Bengaluru after developing a fever late Tuesday night, sparking concern among party workers and political leaders across the country. Doctors at the hospital are closely monitoring his condition and have assured that there is no immediate cause for alarm. Kharge, 83, was reportedly brought to the renowned medical facility after he complained of persistent fever. A medical team quickly initiated a series of diagnostic tests to determine the cause. While his condition is said to be stable, doctors have kept ...Read More >
All Central teams scheduled to assess moisture levels in newly harvested paddy across the Cauvery delta abruptly cancelled their inspections on Saturday, leaving farmers at direct procurement centres in Thanjavur, Mayiladuthurai, Tiruchi and Pudukkottai stranded and frustrated. The exercise, organised to advise whether the standard 17% procurement moisture limit should be relaxed after persistent rain, had been widely publicised and prompted local TNCSC staff to prepare collection centres. Growe ...Read More >
Gurugram, Jul 11 (PTI) Around 2,500 police personnel will be deployed during the Braj Mandal Jalabhishek Yatra on July 14, according to a statement issued on Friday. A holiday in government and private schools in Haryana's Nuh district has also been announced, it said. According to the statement, 14 DSPs have been deployed and 28 checkpoints set up at various locations along the route of the yatra. At the checkpoints, videography and thorough checking will be conducted to ensure the safety and security of participants. In addition, mounted police, sniffer dogs, a bomb squad, four drones, 21 ...Read More >
Bareilly (UP), Jul 17 (PTI) A teacher from Bahedi district, who went viral recently after reciting a poem mentioning Kanwar Yatra, approached the police on Thursday stating a threat to his life from anti-social elements. A case has been registered at Bahedi police station based on a complaint from Dr Rajneesh Kumar Gangwar, a teacher at MGM Inter College in the district. According to Circle Officer Arun Kumar Singh, Gangwar's complaint says that ever since his recitation of the poem 'Tum Kanwad Lene Mat Jana, Gyaan Ka Deepak Jalaana' (You don't go get Kavad, light the lamp of knowledge inste ...Read More >
Jammu- Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday reviewed the ongoing restoration work of the historic Mubarak Mandi complex, which was the power centre of the Dogra kings in Jammu, and stressed on enhancing its heritage appeal. The Mubarak Mandi Complex is one of Jammu's most significant architectural heritage sites and is envisioned as a comprehensive cultural centre, housing museums, conference venues and heritage hospitality services. Accompanied by Advisor Nasir Aslam Wani and MLA Yudhvir Sethi during the visit, the chief minister was briefed in detail on the multi-phas ...Read More >
DHARMAPURI: Farmers urged the Dharmapuri district administration to take steps to open the paddy procurement centres in Harur and Naripalli in view of the surge in paddy cultivation in the region. Paddy cultivation is expected to increase from 20,000 hectares to 25,000 ha in the district, said farmers. Many farmers in Harur and Pappireddipatti have cultivated paddy expecting good rainfall in the upcoming northeast monsoon season. This coupled with the availability of water sources in these taluks has resulted in a surge in the cultivated area. Speaking to TNIE, S Rajendiran, a farmer from H ...Read More >
Bengaluru, 29 September 2025: Axis Bank, one of the largest private sector banks in India, in collaboration with Freecharge, has unveiled Credit on UPI with Gold Loans - India's first gold-backed credit line accessible through the Unified Payments Interface (UPI). This innovative product is designed to unlock the economic potential of gold assets, especially for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), self-employed entrepreneurs and merchants across both urban and rural India. Credit on UPI with Gold Loans enables customers to access instant credit against their gold holdings. The produc ...Read More >
Bahraich: Fear gripped Pyarepurwa village in Kaiserganj tehsil of Uttar Pradesh's Bahraich after a man-eating wolf mauled an elderly couple to death and injured three women in separate late-night attacks. The killings triggered public outrage, with villagers vandalising forest officials' vehicles and chasing them away with sticks. The victims, Khedan (60) and his wife Mankiya (55), had gone to guard their crops on Monday night. Their bodies, which were partially eaten, were discovered in a nearby field the next morning. Villagers allege the wolf devoured one of the man's hands and part of hi ...Read More >
Srinagar, Aug 3: The Department of Archives, Archaeology and Museums on Sunday said that an ancient Shivling had been unearthed and safely housed in the SPS Museum Srinagar for public display. A statement of the Department of Archives, Archaeology and Museums issued here said that it was pleased to announce the discovery of an ancient Shivling carved from stone, measuring 137 cm in length and 160 cm in width, approximately dating back to the 10th Century CE, recovered during sand extraction by local labourers from the Jhelum River near the Army camp at Khanpora in Baramulla. The statement sa ...Read More >
Ayodhya: A leopard that had been roaming in the forests of Ayodhya Cantonment for two months was trapped in a net laid by the Army on Tuesday morning.The leopard was rescued after a dramatic five-hour operation involving the Army, police, and forest officials from Lucknow and Ayodhya. According to eyewitnesses, the big cat got trapped in the iron mesh around 6am and struggled violently to break free for nearly an hour. It repeatedly tried to leap over the barrier, growling and ramming the fence w ...Read More >
Lucknow: While inaugurating the 6th Uttar Pradesh Agricultural Science Congress 2026 held in Lucknow, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath presented a comprehensive and forward looking vision for the overall development of the agriculture sector. He clearly stated, the time has come to take agriculture from production to productivity, from productivity to profitability, and ultimately from profitability to prosperity. The vision of a Atmanirbhar Viksit Bharat will be realized only when the farmer becomes prosperous. Increasing production alone is not sufficient, it is necessary to make it profitabl ...Read More >
Nuh (Haryana), Jul 14 (PTI) The Brij Mandal Jalabhishek yatra concluded peacefully on Monday as it passed through Nuh amid tight security arrangements after a mazar was damaged ahead of the yatra the previous night. As a unique confluence of devotion, faith and social harmony, members of both Hindu and Muslim communities welcomed the procession at more than 60 different points when the yatra passed through the Nuh district. Many Muslims who welcomed the procession said that Mewat is recognised as a region embodying the 'Ganga-Jamuni Tehzeeb', a composite culture, with some blaming "outside e ...Read More >
Chennai: Madras high court has clarified that private self-financing medical colleges are required to pay only a stipend, and not a full salary, to in-service govt doctors pursuing postgraduate or super-specialty courses under the govt quota.A division bench of Justice R Subramanian and Justice K Surender passed the order while partly allowing a batch of appeals moved by Karpaga Vinayaga Medical College and others. They challenged a single judge's order that directed private colleges to pay salaries to in-service doctors studying in their institutions.The appeals were moved based on a GO dated ...Read More >
Dimapur, Jul 18 (PTI) Two persons have died of Japanese Encephalitis (JE) in Nagaland, a health department official said on Friday. Chief Medical Officer, Dimapur, Dr Yartenla Jamir, said that of the seven JE cases detected in Dimapur, Chumoukedima, and Niuland districts, two persons have died so far. She expressed concern over the rise in Japanese encephalitis (JE) cases in the three districts, especially during the monsoon season, which increases the risk of transmission. The Health department has urged district administrations to issue a public advisory on JE prevention measures and to i ...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 >
Hyderabad: Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Bandi Sanjay Kumar's proactive action has come under appreciation following his swift action contacting the Union Defence Minister Rajath Singh in rescuing five villagers trapped in the floods in Narmala, Gambhiraopet mandal of Sircilla district. Following Bandi Sanjay's request to Rajnath Singh, the Defence Ministry sent four helicopters, two of which successfully airlifted the stranded victims to safety. The rescued individuals -- Pitla Narsi ...Read More >
Bahraich (Uttar Pradesh) [India], October 16 (ANI): A man-eating wolf, which had attacked over 25 people recently, was neutralised by shooters of the Forest Department in the Kaiserganj area, early morning today. Forest conservator of Devipatan division, Dr. Sammaran, stated that two of four attacking wolves have been neutralised and the teams are searching for the remaining two, out of which one is injured. "At 4 am today, we neutralised a wolf which had attacked humans. In total, there were four wolves, of which two have been neutralised, one is injured and missing, and one remains. We use ...Read More >
G.S. Sharanya was located around 5 pm deep within the Pattighat Reserve Forest, near Tadiyandamol, the highest peak in the district. Rescuers spotted her near a rock by a stream, where she had taken shelter to stay visible and maintain access to water. The search had been concentrated around the reserve forest, a dense, trackless stretch of woodland on the far side of the Tadiyandamol peak, which borders Kerala. The terrain is a sharp contrast to the more frequented trekking routes on the other ...Read More >
Bahraich: A three-month-old girl was killed while an elderly woman was injured in separate incidents of alleged animal attacks in Uttar Pradesh's Bahraich, officials said on Friday. Family members of the victims claimed that the attacks were carried out by wolves, though the forest department is yet to confirm. In the first incident, an unidentified wild animal took away Dinesh Tiwari's infant daughter, Sandhya, from the verandah of their house in Gorwah village of the Mahsi Tehsil around 3.30 am when she was sleeping with her mother, Kaiserganj Range Officer Omkar Nath Yadav said. Upon rece ...Read More >
Inaugurating the '6th Uttar Pradesh Agricultural Science Congress-2026' here, the chief minister outlined a broad roadmap for modernising the farm sector through the convergence of technology, traditional practices and policy reforms, while calling for agriculture to be made profitable and sustainable rather than merely production-oriented. "Now the time has come to move beyond the 'lab to land' approach. Land itself must become the lab, where farmers and scientists work together and fields beco ...Read More >
A three-year-old girl died in a wild animal attack, sparking local outrage and vandalism in UP's Bahraich.Source : ABPLIVE AI Bahraich (UP), Sep 24 (PTI) A three-year-old girl was allegedly killed in a wild animal attack here on Wednesday afternoon, officials said. The incident took place in Babulal Purwa village, located within the Majhara Taukli Gram Panchayat in Kaiserganj tehsil. It provoked anger among residents, leading to vandalism of several vehicles at the scene until police intervened ...Read More >
Mumbai, Sep 29 (SocialNews.XYZ) Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday reviewed the flood situation in Marathwada and the discharges from various dams across the state. He ordered all concerned District Collectors to keep their machinery on alert for conducting relief and rescue operations. CM Fadnavis in his post on X said, "Discharge of 1,88,000 cusecs is ongoing from the Jayakwadi Dam. Fortunately, since the rain has stopped, there is no need to increase the discharge now. This water will reach Nanded by 8 P.M. tonight. Discharge of 29,400 cusecs is occurring from the Yeldari Dam, and ...Read More >
Srinagar: Ahead of the annual Amaranth Yatra, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha interacted with various stakeholders here on Saturday to discuss arrangements for the smooth pilgrimage. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah was present at the interaction at the Sher-i-Kashmir International Conference Centre (SKICC) here in which members of the civil society, religious leaders, DDC chairpersons, members of business and trade associations, and MLAs also participated. The LG said the administration has made preparations, including security-related, for the comfort of the visiting pilgrims. "Despite challe ...Read More >