Sujit Kumar

The Orissa High Court has warned senior jail superintendent Sujit Kumar Raula that his interim protection could be revoked if he obstructs the probe into alleged manipulation of prison records following an escape. Raula faces accusations of forging a former jailer's signature to shift blame for the jailbreak, with an inquiry reportedly finding tampering in the jail's in-out register.

What started as a blissful wedding celebration descended into heartbreak on the Ara-Patna highway when a reckless pickup truck careened into a motorcycle. Near the Koilwar underpass, this tragic event resulted in the deaths of two dear friends, Sujit Kumar and Amit Kumar, who were joyfully returning home from a family gathering.

A border dispute flared in Manikpatna village as Andhra Pradesh enumerators marked houses, claiming the area. Odisha officials intervened, re-marking numbers. The assistant director of census reviewed the situation, with police patrolling increased. While house numbering is complete, local leaders seek a permanent resolution to border disputes.

Marigold cultivation is proving to be a profitable venture for farmers in Ganjam, Odisha, offering a reliable income source. Hybrid African marigold varieties are yielding significant profits, with farmers like Hiramani Reddy and Pandav Sahu reporting substantial earnings. The Krishi Vigyan Kendra is actively promoting this crop, distributing seedlings and providing training to encourage wider adoption.

Villages in Kendrapada district are facing an acute drinking water crisis as a Rs 241-crore mega project remains incomplete, leaving residents to rely on contaminated sources. With mercury levels soaring, the situation is expected to worsen, raising fears of an epidemic due to faulty sewerage and damaged pipelines.

Four excise police personnel from Nawada's Pakribarawan station were arrested for allegedly kidnapping a man and extorting Rs 1.5 lakh from his family. The victim was detained on suspicion of transporting illegal liquor, but instead of following procedure, officers demanded ransom. Rs 1.5 lakh cash was recovered from one officer's residence. An investigation is ongoing.

In an unexpected twist, Bihar's strict liquor ban has triggered a peculiar migration pattern. Locals from Bagaha and surrounding regions are now making their way to Uttar Pradesh and even Nepal—not for jobs, but for a shot at indulging in alcohol.

In a troubling incident in West Champaran, the lifeless body of a 27-year-old policewoman was discovered at her in-laws' residence, raising serious questions. Her relatives are asserting that she was a victim of dowry-related violence and physical mistreatment, allegedly leading to her strangulation.

The National Commission for Scheduled Tribes (NCST) has initiated a case following a petition by BJD MP Sasmit Patra regarding alleged police excesses against tribals in Sijimali. The petition highlights potential violations of PESA and FRA linked to a bauxite mining project, with the MP seeking an independent inquiry into the incidents.

On Monday, a scorching heatwave struck Buxar's Kanehari High School, resulting in ten students fainting—a troubling repeat of a similar incident just days prior. In response, school authorities rushed to implement an early closure and mandated that local officials guarantee a supply of Oral Rehydration Salts (ORS) and fix any broken hand pumps to combat the extreme temperatures.

In a shocking incident on NH-27 early Thursday, a bus traveling from Patna to Udakishunganj flipped after colliding with a truck that was reportedly speeding. The accident resulted in injuries to at least 24 passengers, with eight of them facing serious conditions that required immediate medical attention.

In a bid to curb the infiltration of counterfeit currency, Bihar's Chief Secretary Pratyaya Amrit has ordered the deployment of advanced note-sorting machines in banks adjacent to the Nepal border. The state will also ramp up border monitoring and establish additional currency exchange outlets. Simultaneously, a thorough review of cooperative banks is underway, alongside measures to tackle unregulated deposit schemes.

Prisoner Raja Sahani has been recaptured. He and his associate Madhukant Rana had previously tried to escape Choudwar jail two times. They were arrested for murder during a robbery attempt. The duo managed to escape during Dussehra festivities. A nationwide manhunt led to their arrests in different states. Sahani has a long criminal record involving theft and murder.

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Tamil Nadu authorities have seized unaccounted cash and goods worth 1.26 crore after the Model Code of Conduct came into force. The Election Commission of India has also transferred several police officials across the state. Flying squads and surveillance teams are actively monitoring for violations. Officials assure the public that carrying cash with valid documents will not cause inconvenience.

In a tragic turn of events, a two-year-old boy was discovered lifeless in a sack in the Sheohar district, merely days after he was reported missing. Authorities have apprehended the boy's distant aunt, Parvati Devi, who has allegedly admitted to the crime. Investigators suspect that her motive was revenge linked to a land dispute with the child's mother.

Veteran actor Sujit Kumar passed away at 4.30am, yesterday after a long battle with cancer. He was 75 years old and is survived by his son Jatin Kumar and daughter Henna Singh.

In the Palamu district, the excise office is set to fall short of its ambitious Rs 184 crore revenue goal for the fiscal year 2025-26, having accumulated only Rs 148 crore by the end of February.

The 75-year-old actor, who was suffering from cancer, passed away in Mumbai on Friday. Indeed, right through the 1960s to the 1990s, Kumar was one of the most visible and reliable character actors in Bollywood.

Veteran actor-producer Sujit Kumar, who worked in s u p e r h i t Hindi films like Aradhana, The B u r n i n g Train and Aankhen, passed away on Friday morning.

Authorities in Daltonganj seized over 4,000 liters of illegal foreign liquor, valued at Rs 42 lakh, in a pre-Holi crackdown. One person was arrested, while four others remain at large. The illicit stock was discovered in a village house, which had been converted into an illegal depot.

Tragedy struck Basav Kala village in Buxar when a speeding sand-laden tractor struck two children on their way to school, killing 7-year-old Hrithik Kumar and leaving 8-year-old Sujit Kumar Pal critically injured. The driver fled the scene. Locals rushed Sujit to hospital, where he was referred to Varanasi. Police have seized the tractor and are searching for the driver.

Sujit Kumar and Naveen Kumar, two of the accused in journalist-activist Gauri Lankesh murder case, hatched the plot in a park near Adichunchanagiri complex in Vijayanagar, Bengaluru, in August 2017, a panch witness told a special court.