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Shamli:Tension gripped Jharkhed village in Kairana area of Shamli district after funeral ashes were allegedly stolen from a cremation ground, triggering outrage among villagers. Following protests and a police investigation, two women were arrested, and the stolen remains were recovered from their possession, police officials confirmed. Incident After Last Rites According to police and family members, Mithan Singh, an elderly resident of the village, passed away on January 29. His last rites were performed the same day at the village cremation ground in accordance with Hindu rituals. On January 30, Mithan Singh’s son Gopal, along with family members and villagers, visited the cremation site for asthi-sanchayan (collection of ashes). However, they were shocked to find the remains s...

Noida:Even after the tragic death of a young engineer in Noida Sector-150, builders continue to show shocking disregard for public safety. In a fresh incident, police and local authorities have uncovered a dangerous, water-filled excavation pit near a public road in Sector-22D of Yamuna City, describing it as a potential “death trap.” The pit was dug for the construction of a basement by the Star City project developer, but was left completely open and unsecured for several months. Recent rainfall caused the pit to fill with water, significantly increasing the risk of a fatal accident. Police Register Case Against Builder Taking serious note of the hazard and the threat it posed to commuters and residents, the police registered a case against the builder and two responsible offici...

Ambedkarnagar/Abha (Saudi Arabia):As many as 161 Indian migrant workers from Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and Rajasthan are stranded in Abha city of Saudi Arabia, facing severe humanitarian distress after their work visas expired and their employer allegedly confiscated their passports, preventing them from returning home. Among those affected are several workers from Ambedkarnagar district of Uttar Pradesh, including Santosh Kumar and Hridesh Kumar, residents of Amiya Wamanpur village in Baskhari block. For the past three months, the workers claim they have received no wages and inadequate food, pushing them to the brink of starvation. Allegations of Forced Labour According to family members, the workers’ visas expired nearly six months ago, yet the company has neither regularised their ...