Katni, Madhya Pradesh: A tragic road accident occurred late Saturday night in Bilhari, Katni district, when a speeding car lost control, collided with a stationary auto-rickshaw, and plunged into the Laxman Sagar Pond. The mishap claimed the lives of two persons, including a BJP leader, while two others managed to escape by swimming to safety. Following the incident, police and NDRF teams rushed to the scene and began a rescue operation. After several hours of effort, the vehicle was retrieved from the pond with the help of a crane. Local residents assisted in rescuing the survivors and transporting the injured…
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Ghatshila, Jharkhand: The Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) witnessed a massive show of strength on Sunday as the party’s star campaigner and MLA Kalpana Soren held a grand roadshow in support of JMM candidate Somesh Chandra Soren for the Ghatshila Assembly by-election in East Singhbhum district. Her arrival in the constituency generated tremendous enthusiasm among the local people. During the roadshow, residents lined the streets, welcoming Kalpana Soren with flower garlands and chanting slogans of “Jharkhand Mukti Morcha Zindabad”, turning the entire area into a festive election atmosphere. As her convoy passed through different localities, huge crowds gathered on both sides…
Chaibasa, Jharkhand: Marking the celebration of Jharkhand Foundation Day, the West Singhbhum Khel Premi Committee, Chaibasa has taken a commendable initiative to organize a one-day free health check-up camp for senior citizens. The camp will be held on November 16 (Sunday) from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM at Ravindra Bhavan, Chaibasa. A preparatory meeting regarding the event was held on Saturday at Tagore Garden, Chaibasa, under the chairmanship of Committee President Dev Kumar Banerjee. During the meeting, detailed discussions were held on the camp’s arrangements, the team of doctors, and the overall management of the event. President Dev Kumar Banerjee…
Ghatshila, Jharkhand: The campaigning for the Ghatshila Assembly by-election in East Singhbhum district concludes today. As per the Election Commission’s guidelines, all campaign activities will come to a complete halt by 5 PM. With the clock ticking, candidates and party workers made their final push to reach out to voters across the constituency. On Sunday, former Chief Minister Madhu Kora launched his public outreach campaign in Musabani by garlanding the statue of Baba Tilka Manjhi. Following the ceremony, he flagged off a BJP bike rally from the local crossing, where a large number of party workers participated, raising slogans in…
Jamshedpur, Jharkhand: Ahead of the upcoming Ghatshila Assembly by-election, the East Singhbhum district administration has announced a temporary change in traffic movement to ensure the safe transportation of election materials and smooth traffic management. As per the directive, the movement of heavy vehicles in the city will remain completely prohibited on November 10 and 11. According to the official order, no heavy vehicles will be allowed to enter or exit the city between 4:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. on November 10, and again from 4:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. on November 11. During these restricted hours, only light vehicles and…
Jamshedpur, Jharkhand: In a significant move toward inclusivity, children from slum areas will also participate in the upcoming Fourth Bal Mela in Jamshedpur. The decision was made during an important meeting chaired by Jamshedpur West MLA and Bal Mela Patron Saryu Rai on Sunday, which focused on reviewing preparations for the event. The meeting saw participation from several child welfare officials and sports trainers from various city schools. The Fourth Bal Mela is scheduled to take place from November 14 to 20 at Bodhi Maidan, Garam Nala, Sakchi. The event is being jointly organized by the Swarnarekha Area Development Trust…
Jamshedpur, Jharkhand: In a major crackdown on drug trafficking, Baharagora Police in East Singhbhum district arrested a smuggler from Kharagpur with 20.050 kg of marijuana near the Baharagora bus stand. The accused was en route to West Bengal when police intercepted him based on a confidential tip-off. During a press conference on Sunday, Rural Superintendent of Police Rishabh Garg said that police received information around 11 a.m. about a man carrying a large quantity of drugs towards Baharagora. Acting swiftly, a special police team led by Ghatsila SDPO cordoned off the area and apprehended the accused on the spot. The…
Kudu (Lohardaga):On Friday, Ajit Kumar officially took charge as the new Officer-in-Charge (OC) of the Kudu Police Station, succeeding outgoing in-charge Manoj Kumar. After assuming office, Ajit Kumar outlined his key priorities, stating that maintaining law and order, controlling crime, and curbing drug abuse will be his foremost focus areas. He assured residents that public grievances will be resolved promptly and impartially to uphold peace, safety, and social harmony in the region. The new station in-charge further emphasized the importance of building trust and coordination between the police and the community, noting that a strong relationship will encourage citizens to…
Hazaribagh: You’ve heard of hostels for students, but now Hazaribagh in Jharkhand has introduced a unique concept — a hostel for cattle. The facility has been specially designed to house cows and other livestock safely and comfortably for a few days. Launched by the Hazaribagh Gaushala Committee, this initiative offers a clean, homely environment with timely meals and medical care for the animals. According to the management, a small daily fee will be charged for keeping cattle in the hostel. For many cattle owners, the biggest challenge arises when they have to leave home temporarily and have no one to…
Chauparan (Hazaribagh):A shocking affidavit racket has come to light in Chauparan, where photocopy and document shops near the Block Mod and Block Campus are reportedly selling pre-signed and pre-notarized affidavits — openly and without any official scrutiny. These affidavits, allegedly notarized in Barhi or Hazaribagh, are being sold locally with blank spaces for names and dates, ready to be filled in by buyers on demand. According to local sources, the process is disturbingly simple. When someone requests an affidavit, shopkeepers pull out a pre-stamped and pre-signed document, write the buyer’s name and date, and hand it over as a “valid”…