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Jharkhand Government to Present Budget on February 24, Major Relief Likely for Women Farmers

16Feb

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Jharkhand, Politics, State

Jharkhand Government to Present Budget on February 24, Major Relief Likely for Women Farmers

Ranchi: The Hemant Soren-led Jharkhand government is set to present the state budget for the financial year 2026-27 on February 24 in the Jharkhand Legislative Assembly. The proposed budget, to be introduced as the ‘Abua Dishom Budget’, is expected to be historic, particularly for women farmers in the state. Sources indicate that the budget size could touch nearly Rs 1.70 lakh crore, making it the largest budget in Jharkhand’s history. Women Farmers May Receive Special Focus The year 2026 has been declared the ‘International Year of Women Farmers’ by the United Nations. Against this global backdrop, the Jharkhand government is reportedly working on a strategy to bring women farmers to the centre of development policies. It is believed that the government may announce significan...

Horse Dies of Heart Attack During Sirmour Cup at Jaipur Polo Ground, Sparks Memories of 2013 Tragedy

16Feb

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Rajasthan, State

Horse Dies of Heart Attack During Sirmour Cup at Jaipur Polo Ground, Sparks Memories of 2013 Tragedy

Jaipur: A thrilling atmosphere at the historic Rajasthan Polo Club ground in Jaipur turned into mourning on Sunday after a polo horse collapsed and died during the prestigious 14-goal ‘Sirmour Cup’ tournament. The horse, belonging to player Kuldeep Singh Rathore of the Caresil Suhana team, reportedly suffered a sudden cardiac arrest. Shockingly, this marks the second horse death due to heart attack in the same polo season, raising serious concerns among sports officials and animal welfare observers. Horse Collapsed After Fourth Round The tragic incident occurred when the horse had completed its fourth round and was just coming out of the field. Eyewitnesses said the animal suddenly began to stagger before collapsing on the ground. Veterinary doctor Sudama Gupta, who was present...

No Leader or Official Visits Pulwama Martyr’s Home on Martyrdom Day, CRPF Personnel Pay Tribute in Jabalpur Village

16Feb

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Madhya Pradesh, State

No Leader or Official Visits Pulwama Martyr’s Home on Martyrdom Day, CRPF Personnel Pay Tribute in Jabalpur Village

Jabalpur: On the martyrdom anniversary of Pulwama hero Ashwin Kachhi, his family in Khudawal village of Jabalpur expressed deep disappointment as no political leader or administrative official visited their home to pay respects. While promises were once made in the name of the fallen soldier, the family alleged that those assurances have remained unfulfilled over the years. On the occasion, the family organised a Kanya Bhoj (community meal) in memory of the martyr. However, they said the absence of elected representatives and officials was painful and reflected a lack of commitment towards the family of the braveheart. Only CRPF Personnel Reached to Pay Tribute According to the family, only CRPF officers and jawans visited the village and offered floral tributes at the memorial, s...

Sambhal SP Krishna Kumar Bishnoi Suspends Entire SOG Team Over Extortion Allegations

16Feb

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State, Uttar Pradesh

Sambhal SP Krishna Kumar Bishnoi Suspends Entire SOG Team Over Extortion Allegations

Sambhal: In a major disciplinary action, Sambhal Superintendent of Police Krishna Kumar Bishnoi has suspended the entire Special Operations Group (SOG) team, including its in-charge, following serious allegations of extortion. A total of eight police personnel, including the SOG in-charge, have been placed under suspension after a scrap dealer accused them of illegally collecting Rs 30,000 and seizing scrap material. Scrap Dealer Alleges Illegal Detention and Extortion According to reports, a scrap dealer Zafaruddin, a resident of Bilari in Moradabad, was travelling with his son Aas Mohammad on the night of February 2, carrying scrap material consisting of mobile phone plates, towards Ladum Sarai in Sambhal. During the journey, the SOG team allegedly stopped their motorcycle an...

What is Cri-MAC Portal? Bihar Police Gets a ‘Magic Tool’ to Track Criminals Nationwide in Real Time

16Feb

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Bihar, State

What is Cri-MAC Portal? Bihar Police Gets a ‘Magic Tool’ to Track Criminals Nationwide in Real Time

Patna: In a major boost to crime investigation and inter-state coordination, the Bihar Police has been integrated with the Cri-MAC portal (Crime Multi Agency Center), a nationwide digital platform developed by the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB). Officials say the system is no less than a “magic wand” for police forces, as it enables real-time sharing of serious crime and criminal data across India. With Bihar Police now directly connected to central law enforcement agencies and police departments of other states, tracking offenders and coordinating investigations has become significantly faster and more effective. Real-Time Crime Alerts Across States Senior police officials stated that once all agencies are connected through a single platform, information related to high-ale...

MP Prepares for High-Tech Vulture Census, Staff Given Special Training to Track 7 Species

16Feb

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Madhya Pradesh, State

MP Prepares for High-Tech Vulture Census, Staff Given Special Training to Track 7 Species

Umaria: Madhya Pradesh is set to conduct its vulture census in a high-tech manner for the first time, with officials adopting a mobile-based digital system to ensure faster and more transparent data collection. The vulture census will be carried out from February 20 to February 22 using the Epicollect5 mobile application. The initiative will be implemented across districts including Shahdol, Anuppur, Umaria, and the Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve, where more than 250 forest personnel will participate in the statewide winter vulture census for the year 2025-26. Special Workshop Held at Bandhavgarh Eco Centre A training workshop was organised at the Eco Centre in Tala, Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve, where more than 50 officers and field staff were trained in the new digital counting method. ...

UP Police to Register FIRs Against False Complainants After High Court’s Strict Order

16Feb

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State, Uttar Pradesh

UP Police to Register FIRs Against False Complainants After High Court’s Strict Order

Lucknow: People filing fake cases, giving false testimony, or misleading the police with fabricated information will no longer escape legal consequences in Uttar Pradesh. Following strict directions issued by the Allahabad High Court, the Uttar Pradesh Police has begun preparing an action plan to ensure mandatory action against such individuals. As per the new directive, mere submission of a closure report will not be sufficient in cases where allegations are found to be false during investigation. The court has made it clear that the police must initiate legal proceedings against those who provide misleading, false, or fabricated information. DGP Calls High-Level Meeting UP Director General of Police Rajeev Krishna has convened a high-level meeting to discuss the implementation o...

Major Action in Engineer Yuvraj Mehta Death Case: Noida Traffic Cell and Public Health Department Dissolved

16Feb

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State, Uttar Pradesh

Major Action in Engineer Yuvraj Mehta Death Case: Noida Traffic Cell and Public Health Department Dissolved

Manish Singh, Noida: In a significant administrative action following the tragic death of software engineer Yuvraj Mehta, the Noida Authority has dissolved the Noida Traffic Cell (NTC) and the Public Health Department. Yuvraj Mehta had drowned in a deep pit dug at a construction site in Sector-150, Noida, late on the night of January 16. The pit was reportedly excavated for the basement of an under-construction commercial building. Authority Takes Strict Step Against Alleged Negligence After the incident triggered widespread outrage and raised serious questions about negligence, the Noida Authority has initiated departmental action against officials held responsible for failing to ensure public safety. Vishwas Tyagi, in-charge of the Noida Authority’s traffic cell and Work Circ...

Bihar News: Villagers Force Marriage of Minor Girl and Her Lover in Patna’s Dhanarua, Police Shocked

16Feb

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Bihar, State

Bihar News: Villagers Force Marriage of Minor Girl and Her Lover in Patna’s Dhanarua, Police Shocked

Patna: In a shocking incident from Bihar’s capital, a young man who had come to meet his minor girlfriend in a village under the Dhanarua police station area of Patna was allegedly caught by villagers and forced into marriage. According to sources, the boy, aged 19, and the girl, aged 15, had been in a relationship for the past one year. The matter took a dramatic turn on Sunday when the युवक reached the girl’s village to meet her, following which villagers and family members reportedly caught them red-handed. Marriage Conducted Under Threat of Violence Eyewitness accounts suggest that the villagers threatened the couple with assault and forced them into a room, where the marriage rituals were conducted against their will. The incident has created panic and intense discussion in t...

Phulwari Sharif Student Death Case: Police to Recreate Scene at Sumitra Heights Today

16Feb

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Bihar, State

Phulwari Sharif Student Death Case: Police to Recreate Scene at Sumitra Heights Today

Patna: In a major development in the suspicious death case of a 16-year-old Class 12 student in Patna’s Phulwari Sharif area, the police will conduct a scene recreation exercise on Monday at Sumitra Heights Apartment, located in Harinagar. The student reportedly died after falling from the seventh floor of the apartment building under mysterious circumstances. In an effort to scientifically determine whether the girl was pushed or jumped on her own, police officials will recreate the incident by dropping a dummy matching her body weight from the rooftop. Police Using Scientific Methods to Verify the Incident According to police sources, the dummy test will help investigators assess the fall pattern and verify whether the incident was an accident, suicide, or a possible case of fou...