Saturday, March 21

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Three Youths Killed in Tragic Road Accident in Maihar, Speeding Bike Crashes into Stationary Tractor
Madhya Pradesh, State

Three Youths Killed in Tragic Road Accident in Maihar, Speeding Bike Crashes into Stationary Tractor

A heart-wrenching road accident claimed the lives of three young men in Madhya Pradesh’s Maihar district late Wednesday night, when their speeding motorcycle rammed into a stationary tractor-trolley parked on the roadside. All three victims died on the spot, bringing grief and shock to their families and village. Returning Home After a Day’s Hard Labour According to police, the deceased were returning home after a long day of manual labour in Rewa. The accident occurred near the Gujra Toll Plaza, close to an Indian Gas Agency, under the jurisdiction of Mukundpur police outpost. The three youths were riding on a single motorcycle and were on their way to their native village Jamuna when the tragedy struck. Poor Visibility Turns Fatal Preliminary investigation suggests that th...
Jharkhand Introduces Mandatory Service Rule for MBBS Graduates: Five Years in Government Hospitals
Jharkhand, State

Jharkhand Introduces Mandatory Service Rule for MBBS Graduates: Five Years in Government Hospitals

In a major policy move aimed at strengthening Jharkhand’s public healthcare system, the state government has announced a new mandatory service rule for MBBS graduates. Doctors who complete their MBBS from government medical colleges in Jharkhand will now be required to serve for at least five years in government hospitals. The announcement was made by Health Minister Dr. Irfan Ansari during his visit to Dhanbad Sadar Hospital and Dhanbad Medical College on Wednesday. The government will soon issue a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) to formally implement the new rule. Addressing the Shortage of Doctors Health Minister Dr. Ansari said the decision was taken to tackle the acute shortage of doctors in government hospitals, especially in rural and underserved areas of the state. “...
Fatehpur: Dispute Over Catching Ducks Turns Violent, Youth Shot in Chest; Referred to Lucknow
State, Uttar Pradesh

Fatehpur: Dispute Over Catching Ducks Turns Violent, Youth Shot in Chest; Referred to Lucknow

A late-night dispute over catching ducks escalated into a violent shooting incident in Uttar Pradesh’s Fatehpur district, leaving a 40-year-old man critically injured. The victim was shot in the chest and has been referred to Lucknow for advanced medical treatment. The incident occurred around 1:00 am on Tuesday night in Meuli village under Lalouli police station area. According to police, the injured man, Mahesh Sonkar, and his nephew Shankar Sonkar alias W, are residents of Damdam village in Pratapgarh district and are engaged in duck farming. Argument Over Ducks Turns Deadly Shankar Sonkar reportedly raises around 300 ducks at a pond in Meuli village, where both uncle and nephew live in a temporary hut to look after the birds. Late at night, Manoj Kumar alias Malik, a resident ...
Foreign Apps, Sexual Training With People From 56 Countries, Three Girlfriends: How a Shamli Physiotherapist Fell Into Crime
State, Uttar Pradesh

Foreign Apps, Sexual Training With People From 56 Countries, Three Girlfriends: How a Shamli Physiotherapist Fell Into Crime

The arrest of a physiotherapist in Uttar Pradesh’s Shamli district has exposed a disturbing mix of greed, fake identity, digital crime and medical fraud—far beyond a routine theft case. The accused, Asif Ali, son of Sharafat Ali and a resident of Bhura Khurd village, ran a physiotherapy clinic in the area and projected himself as a well-educated and successful medical professional. However, police investigations have revealed a far more alarming reality behind this carefully constructed image. Shocking Revelations During Interrogation During police questioning, Asif made startling disclosures. He admitted that for nearly a month, he had been using foreign mobile applications to participate in online sexual training sessions with people from 56 different countries. These sessions r...
Bihar Police to Overhaul 50 Police Lines to Ensure Safe Storage of Arms and Modern Facilities
Bihar, State

Bihar Police to Overhaul 50 Police Lines to Ensure Safe Storage of Arms and Modern Facilities

: In a major step towards modernising police infrastructure and strengthening the safe handling of arms and ammunition, the Bihar Police Headquarters has launched an extensive overhaul plan for 50 police lines across the state, including 32 old and 18 newly constructed units. The initiative aims to upgrade facilities ranging from armories to canteens, in line with contemporary security and welfare standards. Director General of Police Vinay Kumar has issued detailed instructions to all Inspector Generals (IGs), Deputy Inspector Generals (DIGs), and Superintendents of Police (SPs), directing them to carry out a comprehensive assessment of police lines based on 14 mandatory standards. District-wise evaluation reports must be submitted by the end of the month. Statewide Assessment and A...
All-Weather Road Project Raises Fresh Concerns in Uttarakhand as 60-cm-Wide Crack Appears in Totaghati Hill
State, Uttarakhand

All-Weather Road Project Raises Fresh Concerns in Uttarakhand as 60-cm-Wide Crack Appears in Totaghati Hill

: While Uttarakhand’s ambitious All-Weather Road Project has significantly improved connectivity in the Himalayan region, it is also giving rise to serious geological and safety concerns. A massive crack has developed in the Totaghati hill along the Rishikesh–Badrinath National Highway, triggering alarm among authorities, experts, and local residents. Located around 40 kilometres from Rishikesh, Totaghati has witnessed the emergence of a 60-centimetre-wide and nearly 26-metre-deep crack in the hill, approximately 100 metres above the highway. The fissure has effectively split the mountain into two parts, raising fears of potential landslides and road blockages on this crucial pilgrimage route. Hill Cutting Linked to the Damage The crack is being attributed to extensive hill cuttin...
From Selling Newspapers to National Honour: Who Is Aman Kumar of Baghpat? An Inspiring Success Story
State, Uttar Pradesh

From Selling Newspapers to National Honour: Who Is Aman Kumar of Baghpat? An Inspiring Success Story

: The journey of Aman Kumar from Tyodhi village in Uttar Pradesh’s Baghpat district to the national stage is a powerful reflection of modern India—where determination, purpose, and sustained effort can overcome limited resources to create meaningful social change. Aman has been conferred the prestigious iVolunteer Youth Champion Award 2025, the highest national recognition in the field of youth volunteering. This honour is awarded to only one young individual across the country each year, and for the first time, it has gone to Uttar Pradesh. A Childhood That Shaped a Vision Aman Kumar’s early life was marked by financial hardship and social inequality. To continue his education, he sold newspapers door-to-door on a bicycle, often navigating situations close to child labour. These liv...
“My Son Survived, But He Can Neither See Nor Walk”: Toxic Cough Syrup Leaves a Child’s Life in Darkness, a Father’s Pain Spills Out
Madhya Pradesh, State

“My Son Survived, But He Can Neither See Nor Walk”: Toxic Cough Syrup Leaves a Child’s Life in Darkness, a Father’s Pain Spills Out

“My son survived, but he returned to me without his eyesight,” says 36-year-old Tikku Yadavvanshi, his voice breaking as tears roll down his cheeks. For 116 agonizing days, his five-year-old son fought a battle between life and death after consuming a toxic cough syrup. The child lived—but at a devastating cost that has changed his family’s life forever. The incident is part of the chilling cough syrup tragedy that shook Madhya Pradesh’s Chhindwara and Betul districts, claiming the lives of 26 children. Tikku’s son is among the few survivors. Today, however, the child cannot see and struggles to walk, requiring constant care and supervision. A Life Saved, but Permanently Scarred The tragedy unfolded in Parasia town of Chhindwara district. After being prescribed the cough syrup, th...
Mumbai–Ahmedabad Bullet Train Project Halted After Bombay High Court Crackdown on Pollution Violations
Maharashtra, State

Mumbai–Ahmedabad Bullet Train Project Halted After Bombay High Court Crackdown on Pollution Violations

Work on India’s much-anticipated Mumbai–Ahmedabad Bullet Train project has been temporarily suspended following strict action by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), acting under the directions of the Bombay High Court. The stoppage comes after serious violations of air pollution control norms were found at the construction site of the Bullet Train station at Bandra-Kurla Complex (BKC). The Bombay High Court, while monitoring the alarming rise in air pollution levels across Mumbai, took note of a ground-level reality report submitted by a four-member expert panel. Based on the findings, the court summoned Municipal Commissioner Bhushan Gagrani and the Member Secretary of the Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB), seeking personal explanations over administrative inaction. ...
Jharkhand PESA Rules Face Tribal Backlash, Legal Challenge Imminent
Jharkhand, State

Jharkhand PESA Rules Face Tribal Backlash, Legal Challenge Imminent

The newly approved PESA (Panchayat Extension to Scheduled Areas) Rules by the Jharkhand government have triggered strong opposition from tribal intellectuals, who have termed the rules unconstitutional and contrary to the spirit of the central PESA Act of 1996. The Adivasi Buddhijivi Manch has announced that it will challenge the rules in the Jharkhand High Court once they are officially notified in the gazette. Addressing the media, Victor Malto, National Convener of the Adivasi Buddhijivi Manch, stated that the state government has once again attempted to impose the conventional three-tier Panchayati Raj system in Scheduled Areas—an approach that Parliament had explicitly rejected while enacting the PESA Act in 1996. He asserted that the newly framed rules violate both the letter and ...