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JAMMU: A court in Katra town of J&K's Reasi district has asked police to submit an action taken report (ATR) over a complaint seeking an FIR against Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (SMVDSB) officials for alleged criminal negligence that resulted in the deaths of 34 pilgrims en route to the cave shrine in a landslide on Aug 26.After going through the contents of the complaint, sub-judge Sidhant Vaid said since more than one and a half months had passed since the filing of the application, he ...Read More >
Berhampur: At least 8 out of the 13 accused, including former MLA (Berhampur) Bikram Panda and ex-mayor Shiva Shankar Das alias Pintu, arrested so afr in the murder case of senior advocate and BJP member Pitabash Panda, have several cases pending against them in different police stations.The other five accused -- Chintu Pradhan, Sunil Kumar Hota, Rajendra Kumar Sahu and Simanchal Naik -- had no previous criminal records. Police, however, said they are still verifying this aspect.While the highes ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Kurnool fire station leading fireman M Venkataramudu was the first responder to the bus accident spot in the district early Wednesday. Braving traffic chaos at the spot after the incident, the six-member fire-fighters team led by Venkataramudu reached the spot in the opposite direction and carried out a fire-fighting operation. It was the second fire call that the fire station received since midnight. The fire-fighters from the station attended a call around 1.30 am in town where a ...Read More >
Kurnool: A tragic accident occurred near Ullindakonda cross, 20 kilometres from Kurnool town in the early hours of Friday when a Bengaluru-Hyderabad bound Kaveri Travels bus caught fire, leaving several passengers feared dead. The incident took place around 3:30 a.m., causing panic among passengers and locals who rushed to the spot to help. According to initial reports, the private travel bus was carrying around 40 passengers at the time of the accident. Fire suddenly broke out from the vehicle ...Read More >
A major controversy has erupted in the Tuni constituency of Kakinada district, Andhra Pradesh, after Narayana Rao -- said to be associated with a political party -- was arrested for the alleged attempt to sexually assault a minor girl at the Jagannadhagiri Gurukulam, a residential school. The incident has triggered widespread outrage, with the girl's family, villagers, and Dalit community leaders staging a large protest. They have demanded immediate justice and the suspension of the school's pr ...Read More >
Bhilwara: In the sun-scorched expanses of Rajasthan, a unique tradition unfolds every year in the Mandal town of Bhilwara. Here, the humble donkey -- often overlooked as a mere beast of burden -- takes center stage at the donkey fair, a vibrant celebration of an animal that has long been the backbone of rural life. This annual event, steeped in culture and commerce, sees people of the potter (Prajapati) community not only trade the 'Vaishakh Nandans' aka donkeys, but also honour them with pride ...Read More >
Dharamshala (Himachal Pradesh) [India], October 22 (ANI): Canadian paraglider Megan Elizabeth (27) was found dead on October 20 after her paraglider crashed-landed in the snow range of the Dhauladhar mountains near the North Indian hill town of Dharamshala. She had taken off from the Bir-Billing paragliding site on October 18. Her body was recovered during a rescue operation conducted by the Indian Institute of Mountaineering, Dehradun, local climbers, and volunteers from the Bir Billing Paragl ...Read More >
Dharamshala (Himachal Pradesh) [India], October 22 (ANI): Canadian paraglider Megan Elizabeth (27) was found dead on October 20 after her paraglider crashed-landed in the snow range of the Dhauladhar mountains near the North Indian hill town of Dharamshala. She had taken off from the Bir-Billing paragliding site on October 18. Her body was recovered during a rescue operation conducted by the Indian Institute of Mountaineering, Dehradun, local climbers, and volunteers from the Bir Billing Paragl ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Sheikh Riyaz, who had been on the run after allegedly stabbing Nizamabad district police constable Pramod, was finally apprehended on Sunday afternoon in Sarangapur after nearly two days of drama. On Saturday night, Riyaz had a lucky escape from the police dragnet, even though warning shots were fired into the air.Riyaz, a habitual offender and wanted in vehicle theft cases, was caught accidentally. Minutes prior to police laying hands on him, he allegedly attacked another individual ...Read More >
Guwahati: Normal life in Ziro came suffered on Tuesday after a 24-hour bandh jointly called by the United Youth Joint Steering Committee (UYJSC) and the Bamin Michi Youth Association (BMYA). The bandh that started at 5 AM will continue until 5 AM on Wednesday. The bandh has affected transport services, closed markets and offices, and kept most residents indoors. The bandh was called to protest "the ongoing construction of the Unity Gate. The Bamin Michi Youth Association (BMYA) has accused th ...Read More >
The owner of a Tamil Nadu firm, Ranganathan Govindan, has been remanded in judicial custody in connection with the deaths of over 20 children in Madhya Pradesh due to contaminated cough syrup. The firm's manufacturing unit has been sealed, and other individuals involved, including a doctor who prescribed the syrup, are already in custody. Ranganathan Govindan, owner of a Tamil Nadu-based firm that manufactured contaminated cough syrup 'Coldrif' linked to the deaths of more than 20 children in M ...Read More >
NIZAMABAD: A rowdy sheeter named Riyaz was killed in an alleged police encounter on Monday morning at the Government General Hospital (GGH), Nizamabad. Riyaz, a notorious rowdy sheeter who had been absconding after killing a police constable, was caught on Sunday when he stabbed another person. As Riyaz sustained injuries during the clash, he was admitted to the hospital. On Monday morning, Riyaz attempted to snatch a constable's gun, prompting the police to open fire to protect hospital staff ...Read More >
Nizamabad (Telangana) [India], October 20 (ANI): The Nizamabad police arrested Sheikh Riyaz in the murder of 42-year-old constable E. Pramod. He was taken into police custody after he allegedly attempted to attack a man named Asif near Sarangapur under the limits of Nizamabad Town 6 Police Station. According to a statement from the Nizamabad Police on Sunday, "Today, under the Nizamabad Town 6 police station limits, near the Sarangpur area, the accused Riyaz attacked a person named Asif, and bo ...Read More >
Guwahati: The newly-elected president of the Arunachal Christian Forum (ACF), James Techi Tara, asserted that "it is the prerogative of the government to decide on the Arunachal Pradesh Freedom of Religion Act (APFRA)." On the march held by IFCSAP, "demanding framing of rules and implementing the APFRA, Tara said "it is every Indian citizen's and organisation's right to organize a march and submit their grievances to the government." "It is the prerogative of the government to decide on the de ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Sheikh Riyaz, who had been on the run after allegedly stabbing Nizamabad district police constable Pramod, was finally apprehended on Sunday afternoon in Sarangapur after nearly two days of drama. On Saturday night, Riyaz had a lucky escape from the police dragnet, even though warning shots were fired into the air.Riyaz, a habitual offender and wanted in vehicle theft cases, was caught accidentally. Minutes prior to police laying hands on him, he allegedly attacked another individual ...Read More >
Hyderabad, Oct 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) Police in Telangana's Nizamabad town on Sunday arrested a habitual offender who was on the run after stabbing to death a police constable two days ago. Shaik Riyaz was captured near Sarangapur under the limits of Nizamabad Town 6 Police Station by a police team with the help of a citizen, Asif. Nizamabad Police Commissioner P. Sai Chaitanya said that the accused was caught alive. He denied that there was any encounter. He said there was no truth in reports b ...Read More >
UT administration steps up vigil even as the Centre on Friday announced a judicial probe into September 24 violence. Apex Body Leh co-chairman Chering Dorjey was placed under house arrest, while restrictions were imposed in Kargil and Leh towns to prevent any untoward incident amid the call for a silent march and blackout in Ladakh on Saturday. "Restrictions have been placed around Leh and police have been deployed around my house. We can't hold the protest today due to curbs. Internet access ...Read More >
Niwari (Madhya Pradesh): A young software engineer from Madhya Pradesh has been missing for 4 days after he fell into the Ganga River in Rishikesh from an under-construction bridge. The youth has been identified as Hemant Soni, a software engineer from Prithvipur town in Niwari district, Madhya Pradesh. On October 16, at around 9 pm, Heman along with 3 of his friends went to the Bajrang Setu bridge near Laxman Jhula, which was under-construction. According to information, there were no securi ...Read More >
The Ministry of Home Affairs has ordered a judicial inquiry into the September 24 violence in Leh. Retired Supreme Court judge B S Chauhan will investigate the circumstances leading to the law and order situation and the deaths of four people. The government remains committed to dialogue with local groups to address the aspirations of Ladakh's people. The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Friday ordered a probe into the September 24 violence in Leh by retired Supreme Court judge B S Chauhan to ...Read More >
SRINAGAR: Hundreds of security personnel equipped with riot gear were deployed across Leh, Ladakh's main town, early Saturday to enforce stringent restrictions aimed at preventing a silent march announced by the Leh Apex Body (LAB). The march was intended to commemorate the victims of the September 24 violence, which claimed four lives and injured over 80 people during protests for statehood and constitutional safeguards. The LAB, alongside the Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA), has been leading ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 18 (SocialNews.XYZ) In a late-night encounter in the forests near Bhavisa village under Kandhla police station limits in Uttar Pradesh's Shamli district, notorious gangster Nafis alias Muda, carrying a reward of Rs 1 lakh on his head, was shot dead by the police. Superintendent of Police (SP) Shamli, NP Singh, said amid the ongoing campaign against criminals, all outpost in-charges and station officers intensified night checks. On Friday night, near the Bhavisa outpost, police s ...Read More >
Gadwal: The Uppara (Sagara) community of Aiza town extended their full support to the state-wide BC Bandh organized across Telangana on Saturday. Under the leadership of the Sagara community association, members gathered at various locations in Aiza town, including the new bus stand and major junctions, raising slogans in support of the BC (Backward Classes) movement. Sagara community leaders and members actively participated in the protest, expressing their solidarity with the ongoing struggle ...Read More >
Rahul Gandhi arrives in Guwahati to honor the late singer Zubeen Garg. He will visit Garg's resting place and meet his family. Meanwhile, the Baksa region faces unrest after clashes erupted when accused in Garg's death case were moved. Police have cancelled leaves and suspended internet services. The Chief Minister stated a team will travel to Singapore for justice. Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, will arrive in Guwahati on Friday to pay tribute to the late singer Zubeen Ga ...Read More >
SRINAGAR: After imposing restrictions in Leh district, the Ladakh administration has imposed restrictions under Section 163 of BNSS in Kargil district of the Ladakh Union Territory to foil Saturday's peaceful silent march and blackout called jointly by Leh Apex Body and Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA). The District Magistrate Kargil, Rakesh Kumar in an order imposed restrictions under Section 163 of BNSS 2023, following a report by the SSP. Kargil about an apprehension of disturbance to public ...Read More >
Mathiyazhagan and Pounraj were arrested in connection with the Karur stampede that claimed 41 lives The Judicial Magistrate I court here on Wednesday refused to extend the judicial custody of V.P. Mathiyazhagan, Karur (west) district secretary, and C. Pounraj, Karur central town secretary, who were arrested in connection with the Karur stampede case that claimed 41 lives. Upon the end of the period of judicial custody, Mr.Mathiyazhagan and Mr.Pounraj were brought from the Tiruchi Central Priso ...Read More >
Ladakh's Apex Body Leh and Kargil Democratic Alliance will hold a peace march and blackout to protest alleged administration excesses and the September 24 killings. They demand a judicial probe, release of detainees including Sonam Wangchuk, and compensation for victims. The groups stated these demands must be met before resuming dialogue with the Union home ministry. Srinagar: Representatives of the Apex Body Leh and Kargil Democratic Alliance on Tuesday announced that they will hold a peace m ...Read More >
The order includes fully built buses and chassis for town, mofussil, and SETC operations, complying with the latest safety and performance norms. Ashok Leyland, among India's leading commercial vehicle manufacturers and the flagship of the Hinduja Group, on Thursday said that it has secured an order for 1,937 buses from the Tamil Nadu State Transport Undertakings (TNSTU). The company sees the order reinforcing its long-standing partnership with the state and its dominant position in the bus in ...Read More >
BENGALURU: Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Wednesday said the government has taken a historic decision to convert B-khata into A from November 1 and the initiative by the government will benefit 15 lakh property owners in Bengaluru. "This is a revolutionary decision. The beginning of property cleansing," said Shivakumar after launching the newly implemented online system to convert B-khata plots under Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) to A-khata and to issue A-khata to new plots on Wedne ...Read More >
Tirur: Determined to ensure that paddy cultivation does not become a thing of the past, a group of students has taken to one of the last remaining paddy fields in the town. After planting the saplings, they have now assumed responsibility for nurturing them until harvest. The initiative was launched by students of MDPS UP School, Ezhoor, as part of an effort to revive the tradition of paddy farming, which has been fading fast in the region. Acting on this idea, the school's National Green Army ...Read More >
Vadodara: A fire broke out in the kitchen of Noorapura village primary school in Ghoghamba taluka of Panchmahal district late on Tuesday afternoon. Firemen rushed to the school from Halol town to fight the blaze. The fire is attributed to a leak from an LPG cylinder occurring while food for students was being cooked on two large stoves. About 75 students were taking their exams in the school when the fire occurred, but the exams were not disturbed. The Halol fire brigade was informed even as tho ...Read More >
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