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Leopard Emerges from Forest, Spotted Crossing Four-Lane Bypass Near College in Banda

13Dec

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Madhya Pradesh, State

Leopard Emerges from Forest, Spotted Crossing Four-Lane Bypass Near College in Banda

Sagar, Madhya Pradesh: Panic gripped Banda town in Sagar district after a leopard strayed out of the forest and was spotted dangerously close to a residential area. The big cat was seen crossing a four-lane bypass road behind a college campus, triggering fear among locals and prompting an extensive search operation by the forest department. A video of the leopard roaming near the College Road four-lane bypass surfaced on social media late Friday night. The footage, reportedly shot by a local resident traveling in a car, shows the leopard walking along the roadside before calmly crossing the road and disappearing into the darkness. The video was widely shared to alert residents, including by the local MLA. Following the sighting, farmers and agricultural workers in nearby areas immedi...

Murder Accused Gives Police the Slip, Escapes from Hospital in Filmy Style in Azamgarh

13Dec

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State, Uttar Pradesh

Murder Accused Gives Police the Slip, Escapes from Hospital in Filmy Style in Azamgarh

Azamgarh, Uttar Pradesh: Serious questions have once again been raised over the security arrangements in jails across the Azamgarh division after a murder accused managed to escape from a hospital by deceiving police personnel. The incident has exposed glaring lapses in custodial security and sent shockwaves through the local administration. Within the past month, two major incidents have highlighted negligence in the division’s jail system. Earlier, a prisoner lodged in Mau district jail died by suicide after hanging himself with a towel. Now, a murder accused has fled from Azamgarh District Jail custody while undergoing treatment at the divisional hospital. Escaped During Medical Treatment According to official sources, the escaped inmate has been identified as Uday, son of Jasw...

Dense Fog Turns Fatal in Kaushambi: Biker Couple Killed After Crashing Into Tree

13Dec

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State, Uttar Pradesh

Dense Fog Turns Fatal in Kaushambi: Biker Couple Killed After Crashing Into Tree

Kaushambi, Uttar Pradesh: Dense fog claimed two lives in Kaushambi district on Friday night when a motorcycle carrying a husband and wife skidded off the road and rammed into a tree, killing both on the spot. Poor visibility due to heavy fog is believed to be the primary cause of the tragic accident. The incident occurred near Samsapur village under the Chail police station limits. The victims, Ajay Kumar and his wife Radha Devi, residents of Puramuffti area in Prayagraj, were returning from a family function when the accident took place. According to police, the couple had attended a ceremony in Sirsi village of Chail earlier in the evening and were heading late at night towards Radha Devi’s parental home in Mitwapur. Around 9 pm, as they approached Samsapur village, the motorcycle ...

Satish Poonia Blames Congress for Ethanol Factory Row, Criticizes Rahul Gandhi and State Leadership

13Dec

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Politics, Rajasthan, State

Satish Poonia Blames Congress for Ethanol Factory Row, Criticizes Rahul Gandhi and State Leadership

Sri Ganganagar, Rajasthan: Dr. Satish Poonia, Haryana BJP in-charge, made a significant statement during his visit to Sri Ganganagar on Friday, targeting Congress over the ongoing ethanol factory controversy and questioning the political maturity of its leaders. Welcomed warmly by BJP workers at the Sri Ganganagar railway station, Poonia praised the local populace for their simplicity and cordial nature, saying it is one of the reasons he frequently visits the city. Congress Held Responsible for Ethanol Factory DisputeAddressing the controversy over the proposed ethanol factory in the Tibbi area of Hanumangarh, Poonia stated that the entire issue is a result of the flawed policies and decisions of the Congress government. He emphasized that the BJP inherited the problem but assured c...

“Come On, Join Me!”: CM Nitish Kumar Gives Ministers a Ride During Passing-Out Parade in Rajgir

13Dec

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Bihar, Politics, State

“Come On, Join Me!”: CM Nitish Kumar Gives Ministers a Ride During Passing-Out Parade in Rajgir

Nalanda, Bihar: A memorable moment unfolded at the Bihar Police Academy in Rajgir, where 1,218 trainee sub-inspectors were officially commissioned in a grand passing-out parade. Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, the chief guest, inspected the parade in an open jeep and, in a spontaneous gesture, invited three ministers to join him for the salute. Traditionally, the Chief Minister rides in the open jeep with only the Director General of Police (DGP) during such parades. However, as CM Nitish Kumar approached the jeep, his eyes fell on three ministers standing on the stage. With a warm gesture, he called out to Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary, saying, “Hey, you come too, brother!” Immediately, Chaudhary climbed into the jeep. The CM then extended the invitation to Parliamentary Affai...

Pankaj Chaudhary: From Businessman to UP BJP President, A Look at His Wealth

13Dec

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Politics, State, Uttar Pradesh

Pankaj Chaudhary: From Businessman to UP BJP President, A Look at His Wealth

Lucknow: After a long wait, the BJP in Uttar Pradesh is set to get its new state president. Central Minister Pankaj Chaudhary formally filed his nomination at the party headquarters in Lucknow on Saturday, with Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath endorsing his candidacy. His appointment will be officially announced on Sunday. Meanwhile, the public is curious about Chaudhary’s wealth and assets. A seasoned politician and prominent Kurmi community leader, Pankaj Chaudhary has represented the Maharajganj constituency in Lok Sabha seven times. Apart from his political career, he is also a successful entrepreneur, owning the renowned Ayurvedic oil company, Rahath Rooh, under Harbanshram Bhagwandas. Over ₹41 Crore in AssetsAccording to his affidavit for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, Chaudhary d...

District Panchayat CEO Conducts Hearings in Financial Irregularity Cases of 15 Gram Panchayats

13Dec

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Chhattisgarh, State

District Panchayat CEO Conducts Hearings in Financial Irregularity Cases of 15 Gram Panchayats

District Panchayat Chief Executive Officer and designated authority Ms. Harsimranpreet Kaur on Thursday conducted detailed hearings in cases related to financial irregularities amounting to over ₹52 lakh involving 15 Gram Panchayats, under Section 89 of the Madhya Pradesh Panchayat Raj and Gram Swaraj Act, 1993. During the proceedings, Ms. Kaur patiently heard the submissions of the Gram Panchayats, carefully examining their written replies, evidence, and supporting documents. She made it clear that in cases where satisfactory explanations are not received within one week, strict legal action will be initiated under Section 92, including recovery of government funds. Necessary directions in this regard were issued to Mr. Pankaj Namdev, In-charge of the Reader Branch. Violation of Sto...

Ludhiana Gears Up for Week-Long Special Immunization Drive to Strengthen Child Vaccination

13Dec

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PUNJAB AND HARYANA, State

Ludhiana Gears Up for Week-Long Special Immunization Drive to Strengthen Child Vaccination

Ludhiana (Vikram Saini):With the objective of strengthening routine immunization services and ensuring maximum vaccination coverage, the Ludhiana Health Department is set to launch a Special Immunization Week (SIW) from December 15 to December 22, 2025, under the guidance of Civil Surgeon Dr. Ramneep Kaur. As part of the preparations for the week-long campaign, a special training session was organized for all Lady Health Visitors (LHVs) of Ludhiana district. The training was conducted by District Immunization Officer (DIO) Dr. Harpreet Singh, who provided detailed guidelines on the effective implementation of immunization activities during the campaign. Dr. Harpreet Singh emphasized the need to enhance coverage of critical vaccines such as Penta-1, OPV, and MR, stating that achieving...

Municipal Corporation Seals Five Under-Construction Illegal Buildings on Malhar Road and Ghumar Mandi

13Dec

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PUNJAB AND HARYANA, State

Municipal Corporation Seals Five Under-Construction Illegal Buildings on Malhar Road and Ghumar Mandi

Ludhiana (Vikram Saini):Continuing its crackdown on unauthorized constructions, the Municipal Corporation (MC), Ludhiana, on Thursday sealed five illegally constructed buildings located on Malhar Road and Ghumar Mandi. According to officials, two buildings were sealed on Malhar Road, one in the Temple Street of Ghumar Mandi, and two on the main Ghumar Mandi road. The two buildings on the Ghumar Mandi main road were sealed for non-payment of Change of Land Use (CLU) fees, while the remaining three buildings were found to be under construction without obtaining approved building plans from the Municipal Corporation. Assistant Town Planner (ATP), Zone D, Mr. Harvinder Singh, stated that the action against the illegal structures was carried out on the directions of Municipal Corporation ...

Mayor Mrs. Preeti Sanjeev Suri Conducts Extensive Inspection in Madhav Nagar

13Dec

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Madhya Pradesh, State

Mayor Mrs. Preeti Sanjeev Suri Conducts Extensive Inspection in Madhav Nagar

Katni Municipal Corporation Mayor Mrs. Preeti Sanjeev Suri on Thursday carried out a comprehensive inspection of various areas in Madhav Nagar, reviewing civic amenities and issuing necessary instructions to concerned officials to ensure improved public services. During the inspection, the Mayor visited Hemu Kalani Ward, Acharya Kriplani Ward, and the Madhav Nagar Municipal Sub-Office, closely assessing road infrastructure, sanitation arrangements, and administrative facilities. Inspection of Newly Constructed CC Road Accompanied by local Councillor Suman Raju Makhija, Mayor Suri inspected a newly constructed 300-metre cement concrete (CC) road in Hemu Kalani Ward, built at a cost of approximately ₹17 lakh. She carefully examined the quality, leveling, and finishing of the road an...