Jharkhand ULB Elections Conclude After Years of Delay
The election process for 48 urban local bodies in Jharkhand nears completion with vote counting underway. The polls, held on February 23, saw a 63.05% voter turnout across 4.3 million voters.
Category : Politics
Ashish Kumar Soni Elected Garhwa Nagar Parishad President
Ashish Kumar Soni secured the Garhwa Nagar Parishad presidency with 7,201 votes, defeating JMM-backed Santosh Kumar Kesri by a 3,411-vote margin in a 12-candidate race.
Mizo Women's Group Rejects Marriage Bill Amendment
The Mizo Hmeichhe Insuihkhawm Pawl opposes the amended marriage bill, claiming it harms women's interests and demands immediate review and withdrawal.
Patna DM Forms Teams to Inspect Drains for Monsoon Preparedness
District Magistrate Thiyagarajan S M has established seven special teams to inspect nine major drains and all minor channels across Patna to prevent waterlogging. The teams will evaluate desilting, encroachments, and pumping stations.
Nirmala Devi Elected Phusro Council Chairperson in Bokaro
Nirmala Devi has been elected as the new chairperson of Phusro Municipal Council in Bokaro, securing a decisive victory with 12,780 votes out of 34,612 valid votes counted.
Karnataka Migrant Arrested for Wife's Murder in Goa
A 40-year-old man from Karnataka allegedly murdered his wife by slashing her throat in a rented room in Saligao, Goa. Police have arrested the husband after he confessed to the crime, citing marital disputes and financial demands.
Bhagalpur DM Orders Peaceful Holi Amid Ramzan, Bans Loud Music
District Magistrate Nawal Kishor Choudhary reviews law and order, directs officials to maintain social harmony during Holi festivities coinciding with Ramzan. Special measures include peace committees, liquor smuggling crackdown, and bans on loud music.
Ranchi Civic Polls Boost Flower, Sweet Sales Pre-Results
As counting for Ranchi civic polls progressed, flower vendors and sweet shops reported brisk business with supporters buying garlands and sweets in anticipation of victory celebrations across the city.
JMM Alliance Wins Civic Polls in Jharkhand, BJP Takes Adityapur
The JMM-led alliance secured victories in multiple municipal bodies across Jharkhand, including Mango, Chakradharpur, and Chaibasa, while BJP won in Adityapur. Key contests saw decisive margins.
Sangma Urges Meghalaya to Use Special Force 10 Against Militants
Former Meghalaya CM Mukul Sangma calls for effective deployment of Special Force 10 to counter militant regrouping, citing real-time intelligence and recent sightings of armed men in Garo Hills.
Visakhapatnam Develops Three Working Women's Hostels via PPP
Visakhapatnam becomes first Andhra Pradesh city to simultaneously develop three government-run working women's hostels under a PPP model with ₹172 crore Union funding, featuring modern amenities for safety and independence.
Kolhapur's Rs 11 Crore Waste Management Plan Approved
The Maharashtra government has approved Rs 11 crore for Kolhapur Municipal Corporation to set up compost plants and transfer stations, aiming to process 200 tonnes of daily solid waste and legacy waste biomining.
CID Takes Over Howrah Shooting Probe, Nationwide Manhunt
CID has taken over the investigation into the Howrah shooting that killed promoter Shafiq Khan. Police have launched a nationwide manhunt for accused Harun Khan and his associate, circulating their photos across airports and border areas.
Upa Lokayukta Slams Udupi Sewage Plant, Orders Action
Upa Lokayukta Justice B Veerappa inspected Udupi's Nittur Sewage Treatment Plant, finding severe mismanagement with foul odour and untreated water flowing into the sea. He directed officials to file negligence cases and suo motu complaints.
Serial Murder Accused Brutally Killed in Andhra Pradesh
P Upendra Babu, a 26-year-old accused in five murder-for-gain cases in Anakapalle district, was brutally murdered by unidentified assailants near his hometown in a suspected revenge attack.
Churachandpur: 10 Acres of Illicit Poppy Crops Destroyed
A joint administrative and law enforcement operation in Churachandpur district destroyed approximately 10 acres of illicit poppy cultivation in K Bungsang village, preventing an estimated 50kg of opium production.
Jalna Police Seize 21 Illegal Swords from Garment Shop
Sadar Bazar police in Jalna arrested a 43-year-old shop owner after raiding his garment store and confiscating 21 steel swords worth Rs26,000. The weapons were found without a valid license.
Indore Police Steps Up Community Outreach for Festive Security
Indore police have intensified community engagement ahead of Holi, Rang Panchami, and Eid, holding meetings with stakeholders to ensure law and order and promote harmonious celebrations.
Shillong Launches 84 New Buses with 55 Electric Under PM eBus Sewa
Meghalaya CM Conrad K Sangma flagged off 84 new buses, including 55 electric ones, in Shillong under the PM eBus Sewa Scheme. The 'Ka Bos Jong Ngi' fleet features AC, charging points, real-time tracking, and e-ticketing.
Bhojpur Accident: 9-Year-Old Girl Killed, 6-Year-Old Injured
A speeding truck crushed a nine-year-old girl to death and injured her six-year-old friend in Bhojpur district. Locals blocked the road for six hours, demanding compensation and action against reckless driving.
RPF Rescues Four Children at Ranchi Station in Operation
Railway Protection Force rescued three minor girls and a teenage boy during a routine check at Ranchi railway station under Operation Nanhe Farishte, preventing potential trafficking.
Tirupati: No New UGD, Focus on Upgrading Existing System
Municipal Minister P Narayana informed the assembly that there is no proposal for a new underground drainage system in Tirupati. The government will instead strengthen the existing network based on financial feasibility.
CISF Seizes 4.8 kg Heroin at Imphal Airport, Two Held
Central Industrial Security Force personnel intercepted 4.80 kg of suspected heroin from two passengers at Imphal airport on Friday. The duo, from Madhya Pradesh, were detained and handed over to NCB.
Uttarakhand STF Arrests Two Gangsters, Seizes Illegal Arms
Uttarakhand STF and Dehradun Police arrested two members of the Sunil Rathi gang, seizing illegal pistols and cartridges. The duo was involved in land deal extortion and had ties to jailed gangsters.
Congress Candidate Wins Ramgarh Nagar Parishad Chairperson Post
Kusumlata Kumari, supported by Congress, secured victory in Ramgarh Nagar Parishad chairperson election with 17,605 votes, defeating BJP-backed Priya Kumari. The seat was reserved for Scheduled Caste women with 66.11% voter turnout.
Roorkee: Man Booked Under POCSO for Alleged Assault on Minor
Police in Laksar, Roorkee, have registered a case under the POCSO Act after a 20-year-old man allegedly sexually assaulted a 13-year-old girl from the same village. The girl, an eighth-grade student, attempted suicide by consuming a household chemical and
E-Rickshaw Crash Injures 11 in Kichha, 6 Critical
Eleven women laborers were injured, six critically, when an overloaded e-rickshaw overturned after colliding with a motorcycle on Bareilly Bypass in Kichha. The driver fled the scene.
Kolkata Earthquake Disrupts Exams, Offices, and Assembly
A 52-second earthquake near Kolkata caused widespread panic, disrupting school exams, office work, and assembly preparations. Junior minister Sukanta Majumdar joked it signaled election season.
DRI Nagpur Seizes 1,251kg Ganja in ₹6.25 Cr Drug Busts
The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence in Nagpur has seized 1,251kg of ganja valued at ₹6.25 crore in two major operations, arresting four individuals including the mastermind, disrupting interstate narcotics networks.
56 Kg Beef Seized in Mangaluru Illegal Slaughter Raid
Mangaluru police confiscated 56 kg of beef from a house in Barya village, arresting two suspects under Karnataka's cattle slaughter laws. The raid followed a tip-off about illegal meat processing.
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