Yuvraj Siddharth Shekhar Singh, representing the royal family of Khandapada, participated in the Chhera Pahanra ritual during the annual Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath at the Khandapada Garjat Temple in Odisha’s Nayagarh district. The event was a testament to the enduring traditions of the region, with Siddharth performing the sacred duty in place of his father, Bibhuti Bhushan Singh Mardaraj, who was unable to attend due to health concerns. The ritual, a symbol of humility and service, saw Siddharth sweeping around the chariot with a golden-handled broom, a gesture of devotion. Thousands of devotees gathered to witness the event, which…
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In Ranchi, Jharkhand, a truck carrying illegal sand collided with the vehicle of the Namkum police station’s officer-in-charge. The incident resulted in serious injuries to Namkum’s officer-in-charge, Manoj Kumar, and constable Amit Kumar. Both were rushed to a private hospital in Namkum with the assistance of local residents. After initial treatment, they were transferred to the Orchid Hospital in Ranchi due to the severity of their condition. The incident caused a stir in the Ranchi district administration. Ranchi’s SSP cum DIG, Chandan Kumar Sinha, personally visited Orchid Hospital, where the injured officer-in-charge and constable were admitted. DIG Chandan Kumar Sinha…
Significant changes have been implemented within the Chhattisgarh Police Department. Raipur SSP Dr. Lal Umed Singh has issued orders for the transfer of 77 police officers, including a substantial number of Sub-Inspectors and Assistant Sub-Inspectors. The order has been officially released, marking a notable shift in personnel.
A tragic stampede at the Jagannath Rath Yatra in Puri resulted in the deaths of at least three people and injuries to several others. The incident occurred early Sunday morning at Saradhabali, near the Gundicha Temple, as a large crowd of devotees gathered for darshan of the holy trinity. Odisha Law Minister Prithiviraj Harichandan confirmed the casualties, stating that the deaths were due to suffocation in the crowded area. Authorities, including the DGP, are investigating the cause of the incident, while the situation is reported to be under control, and devotees are continuing to participate in the Rath Yatra. Earlier,…
Bollywood actress Mallika Sherawat visited Muzaffarpur, Bihar, to attend a private event. Upon her arrival, a large crowd of fans gathered to catch a glimpse of her. Sherawat was in Muzaffarpur for the inauguration of the ‘Banarsi Babu Cafe.’ During the event, videos of the actress went viral on social media, including one where she interacted with fans in Bhojpuri, asking, ‘Ka haal ba Muzaffarpur?’ She also danced to the song ‘Jalebi Bai.’ The police barricaded the Imlee Chatti road to manage traffic for her visit, causing inconvenience to commuters. Local dignitaries, including Bihar government ministers, were also present at…
In a shocking incident, Gram Pradhan (village head) and BJP leader Balram Munda was murdered in the Maranghada police station area of Khunti. The assailants, yet unidentified, attacked him at his residence in Kadehtubid village on Saturday night. The attack, which occurred around 11:30 PM, also left his nephew, Achu Munda, seriously injured. According to initial reports, the attackers, numbering around 10-12 and armed with weapons, broke into Munda’s home during a rainstorm. Witnesses reported that the attackers were armed with firearms and repeatedly questioned Munda, saying, “You become the village head, you talk to the police…” They then shot…
The Char Dham Yatra in Uttarakhand has been temporarily suspended for a day due to a heavy rainfall alert issued across several districts. Garhwal Division Commissioner Vinay Shankar Pandey announced the suspension on Sunday, directing police and administrative officials to enforce the order. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecasted torrential rain and thunderstorms for the state on Sunday and Monday. Pilgrims already en route have been instructed to halt at designated locations like Haridwar, Rishikesh, Srinagar, Rudraprayag, Sonprayag, and Vikasnagar. The decision prioritizes safety, given the risk of landslides and flooding associated with heavy downpours in the region. Authorities…
Bihar has made history by launching mobile-based e-voting in local body elections, becoming the first state in India to implement such a system. State Election Commissioner Deepak Prasad highlighted that 70.20% of eligible voters utilized e-voting, while 54.63% voted at polling centers. Bibha Kumari from Pakri Dayal, East Champaran, became the first e-voter in the country using a mobile phone. Electronic voting allows voters to cast their ballots from home, abroad, or kiosks. The e-voting app allows only two voters per mobile number and requires voter ID verification. The e-SECBHR app, currently available for Android, needs voter registration with the…
A stampede during the Jagannath Rath Yatra in Puri resulted in the deaths of at least three individuals and left several others injured. The incident occurred early Sunday morning near the Gundicha Temple at Saradhabali. Identified as Prabhati Das, Basanti Sahu, and Premakanta Mohanty, the victims were caught in the chaos that erupted around 4:20 AM as a large crowd of devotees gathered for darshan. Eyewitness accounts suggest that the situation escalated when two trucks carrying ‘charamala’ entered the densely packed area, triggering panic and a sudden surge among the attendees. Prior to the stampede, health officials reported approximately 750…
A woman traveling from Teghra, Begusarai to Darbhanga, Bihar, has gone missing from a train. Her husband, Sumit Kumar, filed a complaint with the Laheriasarai railway police station, stating that he and his wife, Aanchal Kumari, boarded the Howrah-Jayanagar train from Teghra station on June 28, 2025. Near Samastipur station, his wife mentioned she was going to the restroom and did not return. Sumit explained that he dozed off briefly. When he woke up, he searched for his wife, but she was nowhere to be found. He checked the bathroom, but she wasn’t there. He searched the entire bogie without…