Saturday, March 28

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Herd of Stray Elephants Wreaks Havoc in Nawada, Bihar
Bihar, State

Herd of Stray Elephants Wreaks Havoc in Nawada, Bihar

Nawada, Bihar: Residents of the Kawakol area in Nawada district are facing a massive wildlife scare as a herd of 30–35 elephants, believed to have strayed from neighboring Jharkhand, has caused widespread destruction in the region. The elephants trampled standing crops, destroyed stored paddy in granaries, and even damaged infrastructure, leaving locals in a state of panic. The herd has particularly affected the Lalpur and Sekhodewara areas, flattening paddy fields and causing significant agricultural losses. They also destroyed part of the boundary wall of the Gram Nirman Mandal Sarvodaya Ashram Sekhodewara and the Agricultural Science Center, including a 150-foot-long wall of the ashram. Arvind Kumar, General Secretary of the Gram Nirman Mandal, urged authorities to reconstruct the wa...
Discovering Jaipur’s Famous Chaupars: Chhoti Chaupar, Badi Chaupar, and Ramganj Chaupar
Rajasthan, State

Discovering Jaipur’s Famous Chaupars: Chhoti Chaupar, Badi Chaupar, and Ramganj Chaupar

Jaipur: The Pink City of India, renowned for its majestic forts, stepwells, and historic architecture, continues to charm tourists from across the world. While visitors often marvel at the city’s monuments and intricate carvings, Jaipur’s streets themselves hold stories waiting to be explored. Among them, three locations are uniquely known as “Chaupars” — Chhoti Chaupar, Badi Chaupar, and Ramganj Chaupar. In Rajasthan, locals are familiar with terms like “Chaupar” and “Chaukri.” While a four-cornered open space is called a “Chaukri,” a major crossroads is referred to as a “Chaupar.” Jaipur, despite having numerous intersections, has three that are historically and culturally identified as Chaupars. Their names are derived from the traditional Indian board game “Chaupar” (similar to Pach...
Major Security Alert in Rajasthan: Truck Loaded With Detonators and Gelatin Sticks Seized in Rajsamand
Rajasthan, State

Major Security Alert in Rajasthan: Truck Loaded With Detonators and Gelatin Sticks Seized in Rajsamand

Rajsamand: In a major breakthrough, Rajasthan police seized a pickup truck loaded with a large quantity of detonators, gelatin sticks, and other explosive materials in Rajsamand district. Two men have been arrested after they failed to produce mandatory documents required for transporting such explosive consignments. Officials confirmed that the materials were powerful enough to cause massive destruction had they detonated. Pickup Truck Without Number Plate Intercepted According to the information received, a patrol team from the Shrinathji Police Station spotted a suspicious pickup truck near Nathdwara.Deputy Superintendent of Police Shipra Rawat stated that the vehicle was coming from the Amet area and had no number plate, raising further suspicion. Upon stopping and inspecting ...
Ghaziabad Shock: Married Woman and Her Friend Found Bleeding Inside Locked Bathroom After Devar Walks In
State, Uttar Pradesh

Ghaziabad Shock: Married Woman and Her Friend Found Bleeding Inside Locked Bathroom After Devar Walks In

Ghaziabad: A shocking incident from Bamheta in Wave City police station area has stirred the entire locality. A married woman and her male friend were found lying in a pool of blood inside a locked bathroom, both with deep cuts on their throats inflicted with a blade. Police broke open the door and rushed the duo to the District Combined Hospital, where their condition remains critical. According to ACP Wave City Priya Shripal, the woman, originally from Bulandshahr, lives in the rented house with her husband and children. On Tuesday, after the husband left for work and the children went to school, a young man living on the upper floor came downstairs to meet her. Devar Reached Unexpectedly, Saw Them Together While the two were inside the house, the woman’s brother-in-law (devar) ...
Is There Still Uncertainty Around Nitish Kumar? The Truth Behind the ‘85+35+6 = 126’ Formula Explained
Bihar, Politics, State

Is There Still Uncertainty Around Nitish Kumar? The Truth Behind the ‘85+35+6 = 126’ Formula Explained

Patna: Political uncertainty around Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar refuses to fade. Despite his repeated assurances since 2024 that he will “not repeat past mistakes,” skepticism persists—largely because Nitish has switched alliances multiple times, from BJP to RJD and back. His earlier “till my last breath” declaration, followed by yet another political reversal, has only fueled public doubt. The Numbers Fuelling Speculation: 85 + 35 + 6 = 126 Political analysts are deeply engaged in interpreting new numerical combinations circulating in Bihar’s power corridors. The widely discussed equation 85 + 35 + 6 = 126 suggests a potential new grouping within the Assembly.Meanwhile, another possible alignment—89 + 19 + 4 + 5 = 117—is also being debated. Although these equations are spec...
Toddler Found Crying Alone as Couple Lies Unconscious on Floor; Domestic Dispute Ends in Tragedy in Hathras
State, Uttar Pradesh

Toddler Found Crying Alone as Couple Lies Unconscious on Floor; Domestic Dispute Ends in Tragedy in Hathras

Hathras: A heartbreaking incident from Hathras district has shocked the local community. In Madhav Vihar Colony, a young couple consumed poison following a domestic dispute, leading to the death of the wife and leaving the husband in critical condition. Their two-year-old daughter was found crying helplessly near them when neighbours rushed in. The tragedy unfolded on Tuesday evening when residents of the colony heard continuous crying coming from the house. On entering, they saw Gopal Yadav (25) and his wife Priya (22) lying unconscious on the floor. The couple had reportedly consumed poison after an argument turned violent. Neighbours immediately rushed them to the district hospital, but Priya was declared dead during treatment. Gopal’s condition was critical, and he was referred t...
“Go, Become BLO Helpers!” — Bhopal Municipal Commissioner Sanskriti Jain Punishes Negligent Engineers with Unusual Assignment
Madhya Pradesh, Politics, State

“Go, Become BLO Helpers!” — Bhopal Municipal Commissioner Sanskriti Jain Punishes Negligent Engineers with Unusual Assignment

Bhopal: In a remarkable administrative move, IAS officer Sanskriti Jain, Commissioner of Bhopal Municipal Corporation, has introduced a new “culture” of accountability. Taking strict action against negligence, she has assigned 75 assistant and sub-engineers to work as helpers to Booth Level Officers (BLOs) after they failed to provide satisfactory details about their official projects. Engineers Failed to Explain Their Own Work During a recent review meeting, Commissioner Jain questioned the engineers about ongoing civil works. Shockingly, most were unable to provide even basic information about their assignments. Annoyed by their lack of preparedness, she issued an unconventional punishment—deploying them to assist BLOs in the ongoing SIR digitisation work, effective until December ...
UP Cough Syrup Syndicate: Constable Alok Singh—Once Dismissed in 4 kg Gold Robbery—Arrested Again After Decades of Crime Network
State, Uttar Pradesh

UP Cough Syrup Syndicate: Constable Alok Singh—Once Dismissed in 4 kg Gold Robbery—Arrested Again After Decades of Crime Network

Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh Police has arrested constable Alok Singh, a key operative in the banned cough syrup smuggling syndicate, whose criminal history dates back nearly two decades. Singh, once dismissed from service for his alleged role in a 4 kg gold robbery in 2006, was reinstated in 2022 on court orders—but his return to the force did little to change his ways. According to the STF, the kingpin of the syndicate, Shubham Jaiswal, remains absconding. However, several active members—including Alok Singh and Amit “Tata”—have been taken into custody. A History of Crime Behind the Uniform In 2006, a trader in Prayagraj was robbed of four kilograms of gold. The investigation exposed the involvement of then-SOG constable Alok Singh along with four other police personnel, leading t...
Are Trains No Longer Safe? Thief Escapes With Jewellery Worth ₹40 Lakh From AC Coach of Mumbai–Kathgodam Train
Rajasthan, State

Are Trains No Longer Safe? Thief Escapes With Jewellery Worth ₹40 Lakh From AC Coach of Mumbai–Kathgodam Train

A major theft aboard the Mumbai–Kathgodam Weekly Special (09075) has raised serious concerns over passenger safety in trains. A woman passenger lost a suitcase containing jewellery worth ₹40 lakh from the Second AC coach, adding to the growing list of thefts reported from trains in recent months. Jewellery-Laden Suitcase Stolen Mid-Journey According to the Gangapur City GRP, Shashi Gupta, a resident of Badaun, was returning from Mumbai with her family after attending a wedding. She had kept her number-locked suitcase—filled with jewellery and valuables—under her berth in the AC coach. When she reached Badaun, she discovered the suitcase had been opened and the jewellery stolen. She immediately lodged a complaint with the Badaun GRP, which was later forwarded as a zero-FIR to Ganga...
Congress Pushes ‘Jan Aakrosh Yatra’, BJP Counters with ‘Unity March’; AAP Gears Up Ahead of Political Battle — What’s Happening in Gujarat?
Gujarat, Politics, State

Congress Pushes ‘Jan Aakrosh Yatra’, BJP Counters with ‘Unity March’; AAP Gears Up Ahead of Political Battle — What’s Happening in Gujarat?

As the Lok Sabha’s Winter Session heats up, Gujarat has once again moved to the center of India’s political debate. Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi launched a sharp attack on the BJP over the alleged proliferation of alcohol and drugs in the state, triggering a fresh round of confrontation. Amid this charged atmosphere, all three major political forces — BJP, Congress, and AAP — are on the ground with their respective public outreach campaigns, each seeking to consolidate strength ahead of crucial civic polls and the 2027 Assembly election. Congress: ‘Jan Aakrosh Yatra’ Draws Attention The Congress claims massive public support for its ‘Jan Aakrosh Yatra’, launched on 21 November and concluding today (3 December). The campaign, led by state Congress leader Amit Chavda, has focus...