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Silence in the Streets, Tears in Every Eye: Chatra Air Ambulance Crash Wipes Out Sanjay Saw’s Family

24Feb

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Jharkhand, State

Silence in the Streets, Tears in Every Eye: Chatra Air Ambulance Crash Wipes Out Sanjay Saw’s Family

Latehar/Chatra, Jharkhand: A pall of grief hangs over the villages of Chatra district after a devastating air ambulance crash claimed multiple lives, including that of Sanjay Kumar Saw, his wife Archana Devi, and 17-year-old Dhruv Kumar. What was meant to be a flight toward hope and recovery turned into a tragedy that has shattered entire families. The crash occurred in the Simaria block’s Kasariya panchayat area, leaving once-bustling lanes in Chandwa eerily silent. Neighbors who once shared laughter and daily exchanges now stand united in mourning. A Life Marked by Struggle Sanjay Kumar Saw, originally from Rakhat village under Chandwa police station limits, had endured hardship from an early age. In 2004, his father was killed by Naxalites, forcing the family to flee their ance...

Jadavpur University Bans Student Gatherings After 8 PM Following Campus Violence

24Feb

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State, West Bengal

Jadavpur University Bans Student Gatherings After 8 PM Following Campus Violence

Kolkata, West Bengal: In the aftermath of violent clashes between two student groups, Jadavpur University has imposed a ban on student gatherings on campus after 8 PM. The decision, announced by the university administration, will come into effect from Tuesday. The move follows a violent incident on Friday at the Science–Arts crossing inside the campus, where clashes between rival student groups left two professors and at least six students injured. Tensions reportedly continued into Monday, when an English Department student was assaulted and later hospitalized. Teachers’ Association Demands Action The Jadavpur University Teachers’ Association (JUTA) wrote to Vice-Chancellor Chiranjib Bhattacharjee, demanding disciplinary action against six students allegedly involved in Friday’s...

Father Wanted Him to Be a Doctor; Son Had Other Dreams — Lucknow’s ‘Blue Drum’ Murder Shocks City

24Feb

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State, Uttar Pradesh

Father Wanted Him to Be a Doctor; Son Had Other Dreams — Lucknow’s ‘Blue Drum’ Murder Shocks City

Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh: A gruesome case of patricide has sent shockwaves across the state capital after a 21-year-old man allegedly shot dead his father and dismembered the body, concealing parts of it in a blue drum inside their home. The accused, Akshat Pratap Singh, is alleged to have murdered his 49-year-old father, Manvendra Singh, a pathologist who ran a diagnostic laboratory in the Ashiyana area of Lucknow. According to police, the crime stemmed from ongoing tensions between father and son over career choices. Clash Over Career Ambitions Manvendra Singh reportedly wanted his son to become a doctor and eventually take over the family’s pathology business. He had been urging Akshat to prepare for the NEET examination and had even transferred ₹5 lakh to his son’s bank account ...

E. coli Contamination Found in Bottled Water Units in Hapur; Licenses of Four Plants Cancelled, Supply Reached NCR

24Feb

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State, Uttar Pradesh

E. coli Contamination Found in Bottled Water Units in Hapur; Licenses of Four Plants Cancelled, Supply Reached NCR

Hapur, Uttar Pradesh: Serious concerns have emerged over the quality of bottled drinking water in Hapur after multiple samples failed safety tests. The Food Safety and Drug Administration (FSDA) collected 16 samples from 12 packaged water plants in the district, of which five were found contaminated with E. coli bacteria — a pathogen considered highly dangerous to human health. Following the findings, authorities have cancelled the licenses of four water plants with immediate effect. In the case of one plant whose license was issued by the central government, a report has been sent to the Centre recommending cancellation. Supply Extended to NCR and Nearby Districts Officials confirmed that the contaminated packaged water was being supplied not only within Hapur but also to several...

Rajasthan Government Transfers 21 IPS Officers in Major Midnight Reshuffle; Key Changes in Jaipur and Jodhpur

24Feb

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Rajasthan, State

Rajasthan Government Transfers 21 IPS Officers in Major Midnight Reshuffle; Key Changes in Jaipur and Jodhpur

Jaipur/Jodhpur: In a significant late-night administrative overhaul, the Bhajanlal Sharma-led Rajasthan government transferred 21 IPS officers, triggering a major reshuffle in the state police force. The changes are being viewed as a strategic move to strengthen law enforcement and prepare for upcoming administrative challenges, particularly in key urban centers like Jaipur and Jodhpur. The transfer list, issued by the Department of Personnel, has brought sweeping changes at the Commissioner, IG, and ADG levels. Several officers have been assigned new responsibilities along with promotions, signaling a recalibration of leadership within the police hierarchy. Major Changes in Jodhpur The most talked-about move is the transfer of Jodhpur Police Commissioner Om Prakash, who has now b...

Missing for 25 Years, Jharkhand Mother Found in Bengal Shelter — Son Refuses to Accept Her Over Religious Differences

24Feb

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State, West Bengal

Missing for 25 Years, Jharkhand Mother Found in Bengal Shelter — Son Refuses to Accept Her Over Religious Differences

Kolkata/Jharkhand: In a poignant story of loss, faith, and fractured family ties, a 70-year-old woman from Jharkhand who had been missing for 25 years was recently traced to her native village — only to be refused acceptance by her own son, allegedly over religious differences. Sushila Murmu, a resident of Dahupagar village in Jharkhand’s Godda district, has spent the last two decades in a shelter home in Kolkata. After years of counseling and medical care to address memory loss, she was finally able to recall details of her home and family. What seemed like the beginning of a long-awaited reunion, however, ended in heartbreak. According to reports, Murmu went missing shortly after the death of her husband. While her husband followed Hindu traditions, Murmu continued to practice Chri...

Shahjahanpur Man Alleges Plot Against Shankaracharya Avimukteshwarananda; Claims Ashutosh Pandey Tried to Frame Him

24Feb

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State, Uttar Pradesh

Shahjahanpur Man Alleges Plot Against Shankaracharya Avimukteshwarananda; Claims Ashutosh Pandey Tried to Frame Him

Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh: A man from Shahjahanpur has approached Shankaracharya Swami Avimukteshwarananda in Varanasi, alleging a plot against the spiritual leader. The man claims that Ashutosh Pandey, who filed an FIR against the Shankaracharya, attempted to entice him into falsely accusing the Swami of misconduct involving his daughters. The Shahjahanpur resident says he refused to participate in the scheme and came forward to alert the Shankaracharya. Speaking to the media, the man said, “I was at home when three unknown people came to me. They mentioned my father’s name, so I assumed it was someone important. During the conversation, they asked me to take action in a certain case and connected me over the phone to Ashutosh Pandey. They told me there was a Swami who needed to be ‘take...

Bihar Government to Ban Sale of Meat and Fish Near Schools and Religious Places

24Feb

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Bihar, State

Bihar Government to Ban Sale of Meat and Fish Near Schools and Religious Places

Patna, Bihar: The Bihar government has announced plans to prohibit the sale of meat and fish near schools, colleges, and religious sites across the state. The decision, aimed at safeguarding public health and fostering a safe environment for children, was unveiled by Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Kumar Sinha. Under the new directive, open-air stalls selling chicken, mutton, or fish will no longer be allowed near temples, mosques, and educational institutions. The Nitish Kumar-led administration has made it clear that the ban applies to all vendors, including those with valid licenses. Any shop falling within the restricted zone will be required to relocate. Focus on Health, Children, and Social HarmonyDeputy CM Sinha emphasized that unsanitary meat sales pose significant health risks. ...

Noida Girl Commits Suicide After Alleged Blackmail; Diary Reveals Names of Accused

24Feb

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State, Uttar Pradesh

Noida Girl Commits Suicide After Alleged Blackmail; Diary Reveals Names of Accused

Noida, Uttar Pradesh: A 13-year-old girl studying in Class 7 tragically ended her life in Sector 63, Noida, allegedly due to persistent blackmail. The incident occurred on Saturday night when the girl was found hanging from a ceiling fan at her home. She was rushed to a hospital, but doctors declared her dead on arrival. According to her family, the girl was being harassed by local youths who allegedly recorded photos and videos of her and used them for blackmail. Her brother revealed that her initial contact was with a youth named Ankur Thakur, who reportedly lured girls into exploitative situations. The girl had severed ties with him. Later, in January, a youth identified as Arbaaz contacted her, allegedly subjected her to inappropriate acts, recorded videos and photos, and began blac...

Veteran Rajasthan Politician Hetram Beniwal Passes Away at 94

24Feb

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Rajasthan, State

Veteran Rajasthan Politician Hetram Beniwal Passes Away at 94

Shri Ganganagar, Rajasthan: Hetram Beniwal, a stalwart of left-wing politics in Rajasthan and a former MLA from the Communist Party of India (Marxist), passed away at the age of 94. Remembered as the “Bhishma Pitamah” of farmers’ and labor movements, Beniwal’s demise marks the end of an era of fearless leadership dedicated to public welfare. Born on October 13, 1932, Beniwal embraced leftist ideology at a time when Rajasthan’s politics was dominated by princely elites and influential landlords. His political journey began in 1967, when he contested his first election from the Sangaria constituency on a CPI(M) ticket. He earned widespread recognition in 1990, when he was elected as an MLA from the same constituency. Though his term lasted only two and a half years due to the assembly’s d...