Kailash

In a surprising act of transformation, kailash Mandal, a Bhagalpur ex-convict, recently threw his weapon into the sacred Ganga River, declaring his commitment to leave behind his violent past amidst escalating police confrontations in Bihar. Mandal, with a history marred by murder and extortion, sought redemption through prayer and public declaration.

Driver Told Police He lost Control After Dozing Off Briefly While Driving

In a bold move against drug trafficking, Chatra police made headlines by detaining three suspects involved in interstate narcotics trade, recovering contraband valued at more than Rs 1 crore. An operation in Simaria resulted in the capture of 7.19 kg of opium and 78.4 kg of doda, with several arrests.

Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation is transitioning to electric vehicles. At least 50 diesel-run waste transportation vehicles will be replaced with EVs. This move aims to reduce fuel consumption and carbon footprint. The corporation will also use EVs for official and field work. This initiative supports green mobility and climate-resilient urban infrastructure goals.

Chatra police arrested three interstate drug peddlers with contraband worth over Rs 1 crore in two separate operations. In the first, 7.19 kg of opium and 78.4 kg of doda were seized, valued at Rs 47 lakh. A subsequent operation recovered 361 kg of doda, along with poppy seed mixtures and seeds.

Tragedy struck Ulhasnagar's Camp No. 5 as indiscriminate firing by assailants claimed the lives of two brothers, including a minor, and critically injured their uncle. Police suspect an old rivalry and extortion dispute fueled the violence. The family alleges the accused demanded protection money, leading to threats and ultimately this fatal attack.

Nobel laureates, global business leaders, and cultural icons are converging at the 'Billionaires for Peace Conclave' in Mumbai. Organized by the 'I am Peacekeeper Movement', the event features panel discussions, keynote addresses, and an awards ceremony. Esteemed guests, including former President Ram Nath Kovind and Maharashtra Governor Jishnu Dev Varma, will also be in attendance.

Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation is moving towards full privatization of sanitation services, with a proposal to transfer the remaining three wards from its regular workforce to private agencies. This shift aims to enhance professionalism and efficiency in waste management across all 67 wards. Regular sanitation staff will be redeployed to other BMC offices.

In a significant breakthrough, Delhi Police arrested Himmat Singh Lodha, an elderly figure in a decade-old scheme that defrauded pharmaceutical companies out of approximately Rs 98 lakh. With a bounty of Rs 50,000 placed on his head by authorities in Gujarat, Lodha reportedly employed false identities and bounced cheques to acquire essential raw materials.

Trade Body Plans Citywide Safety Audit Of Textile Hubs

The National Green Tribunal's East Zone Bench has formed a joint committee to investigate chromite mining pollution in Odisha's Jajpur district. The panel will examine allegations of illegal dumping and groundwater contamination by the Odisha Mining Corporation. The committee is tasked with inspecting mines and recommending remedial actions, with a report due in one month.

A new report reveals over 75% of Delhi's land area experienced recurring heat stress between 2015 and 2024. Industrial belts, dense residential areas, and unplanned settlements are identified as the hottest zones, with land surface temperatures reaching up to 60.7 degrees Celsius. The study highlights weakening natural cooling systems and recommends recognizing heat as a disaster.

As one of Himalaya’s oldest pilgrimage traditions opens for another season, Nepal is asking why India and China are using a route it claims as its own

Petitioner Argues CBI’s Own Findings Weaken Prosecution Case