3-Year Jail for Panchayat Fund Embezzlement in Uttarakhand
Former village head Beena Devi and panchayat officer Dinesh Prasad Dangval convicted for misusing over Rs 5 lakh in development funds. Case exposed in 2017 after resident complaint.
Category : Politics
Dhanbad Mayoral Race Sees Party Defiance
Political parties in Dhanbad struggle to enforce discipline as numerous workers defy directives to contest independently for the mayoral post, creating a crowded electoral battle ahead of municipal elections.
Rs 1,086 Crore Allocated for J&K Rail Infrastructure
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announces Rs 1,086 crore allocation for Jammu & Kashmir rail infrastructure in Union Budget 2026, highlighting Vande Bharat's crucial winter connectivity role.
Bareilly: Two Labourers Killed in Rice Mill Collapse
Two daily-wage labourers died in Bareilly when a stack of paddy sacks collapsed at a rice mill. Families allege management ignored safety warnings about unloading procedures.
SP MP Slams Govt Over Groundwater Pollution Crisis
Samajwadi Party MP Ramjilal Suman accuses government of insensitivity toward groundwater pollution, citing alarming statistics on water quality and health impacts during Rajya Sabha session.
Kateel Demands White Paper on Karnataka Budget, Slams Govt
Former BJP state president Nalin Kumar Kateel calls for a white paper on Karnataka's budget, refutes allegations of Centre's discrimination, and addresses various political issues in Mangaluru.
Man Murdered in Delhi's Govindpuri After Quarrel, Police Hunt Accused
Himanshu Kumar Chauhan, an unemployed resident of Govindpuri, was allegedly murdered following a heated argument in southeast Delhi. Police found his body with head injuries and are working to apprehend the identified suspects.
Delhi Court Acquits 6 in 2020 Riots Case, Slams Police
A Delhi court has acquitted six men accused in the 2020 northeast Delhi riots, criticizing police for filing a fabricated chargesheet and forging witness statements.
Ranchi RMC Elections: Nomination Rush Intensifies
The nomination process for Ranchi Municipal Corporation elections gained momentum with 94 candidates filing papers across 53 wards. Traffic congestion and political activities marked the day as candidates highlighted civic issues.
SC Stays Demolition of 24 Illegal Buildings in Jamshedpur
The Supreme Court has issued an interim order staying the demolition of 24 illegal buildings in Jamshedpur. The case involves commercial structures in upscale areas, with the next hearing scheduled for March 9, 2026.
Rayagada's Transformation: Medical College, Rs 600 Cr Projects Announced
Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi announces medical college proposal, Rs 600 crore development projects, and major industrial investments for Rayagada district, highlighting women's empowerment initiatives.
Patna HC Rejects Plea for Probe into Student Death
Patna High Court refuses to entertain plea for independent judicial probe into suspicious death of medical aspirant, citing ongoing CBI investigation by state government.
Man Arrested for Murder of AIIMS Rishikesh Worker in Haridwar
A 40-year-old Dehradun resident was arrested in Uttar Pradesh for allegedly shooting dead his lover, a contractual worker at AIIMS Rishikesh, following a relationship dispute over financial constraints and marriage plans.
Delhi HC Rejects Bail in Rs 640 Cr Cyber Fraud Money Laundering
Delhi High Court rejects anticipatory bail for two chartered accountants in Rs 640 crore cyber fraud money laundering case, citing need for custodial interrogation to unravel intricate financial mesh.
Haridwar Youth Arrested for Murder Over Phone Dispute
A 20-year-old man from Roorkee was arrested for allegedly strangling his friend to death following a dispute over ownership of a newly purchased mobile phone in Haridwar district.
Congress Supports Rama Khalko for Ranchi Mayor Post
Congress extends support to former mayor Rama Khalko for Ranchi mayoral post while ally JMM remains silent. Civic elections across 48 urban bodies in Jharkhand are not contested on party lines.
Soren Warns Tribal March to Assam Over Atrocities
Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren warns of sending Adivasis to Assam if violence against tribals continues, citing exploitation under BJP rule and honoring Kol uprising martyrs.
Bihar's NDA Govt Targets Double Income & Employment in 5-Year Plan
Governor Arif Mohammed Khan announces Bihar's NDA government aims to double per capita income and employment opportunities under Saat Nischay-part 3, building on previous job creation successes.
Ranchi Family Suicide Attempt: CA Dies, Mother & Sister Critical
A tragic incident unfolded in Ranchi's Kadru area where three family members attempted suicide. A 24-year-old chartered accountant died while his mother and sister were hospitalized after consuming poison.
Jharkhand Receives Rs 7,536 Crore Railway Budget Allocation
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced a massive Rs 7,536 crore allocation for Jharkhand in the 2026-27 Union Budget, marking a 16-fold increase from previous averages and funding major infrastructure projects.
Odisha to Give Smartphones, Dress Code to Mission Shakti Members
Odisha government announces smartphones with LokOS app and new artisan-designed dress code for 46,000 Mission Shakti members on Utkal Divas, alongside Rs 197.66 crore interest refund to SHGs.
Mamata Storms Out of EC Meeting Over SIR Dispute
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee walked out of an Election Commission meeting in Delhi, protesting the Special Intensive Revision process. She wore a black shawl as a symbol of dissent.
Medical Aspirant Death Sparks Bihar Assembly Uproar
Opposition MLAs disrupt Bihar budget session over suspicious death of girl medical aspirant, accuse government of cover-up while BJP defends CBI probe recommendation.
Bihar Economic Survey 2025-26 Shows District Income, Energy Gaps
The Bihar Economic Survey 2025-26 tabled in the legislative assembly highlights significant disparities among districts in per capita income and energy consumption, with Patna leading and Sheohar lagging.
Koraput's Jana Sunani for Kotia Border Villages
Koraput district administration initiates special Jana Sunani programme in Kotia panchayat to address public grievances and improve service delivery in border villages amid Odisha-Andhra Pradesh dispute.
Bomb Attack at MLA's Home in Dhanbad Before Elections
Unidentified attackers hurled two crude bombs at Singh Mansion, home of Jharia MLA Ragini Singh, in Dhanbad. The incident occurred ahead of the February 23 civic body polls, raising security concerns.
Tejashwi Criticizes Bihar Govt, Budget in Wheelchair Address
RJD leader Tejashwi Prasad Yadav, seated in a wheelchair due to a toe injury, criticized the Nitish Kumar government for Bihar's poor human development indices and rising crime. He also mocked the Union Budget as an election stunt.
Bokaro Traffic Paralysis During Election Nominations Sparks Fury
Traffic in Bokaro's Chas area remained severely disrupted as candidates and supporters flooded the SDM office for election nominations, causing hours-long jams on NH-32 and NH-23, with commuters blaming poor administration planning.
Anant Singh to Take Oath as MLA from Jail in Patna
JD(U) MLA Anant Singh from Mokama will take oath on Tuesday after Patna civil court permission, despite being jailed for alleged involvement in Dularchand Yadav murder case.
CDS General Anil Chauhan Honoured in Armenia Visit
Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan received a ceremonial guard of honour during his official visit to Armenia, highlighting the growing defence ties between India and the South Caucasus nation.
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