Police in Chatra have seized properties worth over Rs 84 lakh belonging to alleged opium trader Rajesh Kumar alias Rajesh Dangi. The action, taken under the NDPS Act with NCB assistance, marks the first such confiscation of an opium trafficker’s assets in Jharkhand. Further crackdowns on other traffickers are anticipated.
Actor Sebastian Stan opened up about why he feels he has to challenge himself and take on different roles, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
Chatra police apprehended five individuals with 2.8 kg of opium, valued at Rs 13 lakh, near the Jharkhand-Bihar border. The accused were attempting to smuggle the contraband into Bihar en route to New Delhi.
Actor Shailene Woodley has signed on to star in the psychological thriller ‘Ultra’, reported Deadline.
New York has elected its first Muslim and South Asian mayor, Zohran Mamdani, a democratic socialist. Coverage highlights this historic win and the generational shift it represents. While celebrated by progressives, concerns linger among business leaders and moderates regarding his radical agenda and limited experience, signaling a potential shake-up in urban politics.
Ranchi Municipal Corporation is installing 10 new modular toilets to enhance public convenience, aiming to improve sanitation under the Swachh Bharat Mission. Despite the initiative, many existing facilities suffer from poor maintenance, lack of water, and unhygienic conditions, raising concerns about the effectiveness of new installations without proper upkeep.
Passengers in smaller towns along the Howrah-Mumbai route are facing significant travel difficulties as long-distance express trains bypass their local stations. MPs have urged the railway board to introduce stoppages at several key stations, including Ghatshila, Rakhamines, Galudih, Sonua, and Manoharpur, to alleviate these travel woes for residents.
Scientists discovered the world’s largest spiderweb, spanning 106 square meters in Sulfur Cave, Greece/Albania. This extraordinary colonial network houses an estimated 111,000 spiders from two species, exhibiting unprecedented cooperative behavior. The unique sulfur-powered ecosystem likely influenced this remarkable adaptation.
A young male elephant was discovered deceased in Betla National Park, with forest officials investigating the cause. While no external injuries were apparent, human interference hasn’t been ruled out. A post-mortem examination by veterinary doctors is underway to determine the exact reason for the pachyderm’s death, with initial checks for metallic objects yielding no results.
IIT (ISM) Dhanbad has launched India’s first open elective course in geoarchaeology, integrating geology, archaeology, ecology, and anthropology. This three-credit program, designed for students across disciplines, aligns with NEP 2020’s vision for cross-disciplinary learning and explores the human-environment relationship through time.
