Tragedy struck Dumka as two separate road accidents claimed five lives. A head-on motorcycle collision near Mahadevgarh village resulted in three fatalities, while another motorcycle crash with a truck near Dum village led to two more deaths. Authorities are investigating both incidents.
The Silchar–Imphal national highway (NH-37) reopened Sunday afternoon after a 12-hour closure due to a massive landslide at Jujang Pahar, triggered by torrential rain. Restoration efforts by PWD workers allowed partial traffic resumption, with clearing operations ongoing to fully restore normal flow on this vital route.
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A 65-year-old man was allegedly beaten to death by neighbours in Bihar’s Aurangabad district on suspicion of practising witchcraft. The victim, Baleshwar Bhuiyan, was assaulted with sticks and stones, his face crushed with rocks. Police have taken five suspects into custody for interrogation.
Despite a two-day deadline from the Ranchi district administration, numerous temporary Durga Puja pandals, gates, and archways remained standing on Sunday, disrupting traffic flow. The directive, issued following a Jharkhand High Court order, aimed to clear structures that continue to choke city roads, causing bottlenecks during peak hours.
A 20-day joint civil-military trek to the sacred Athupopu, a revered site for the Idu Mishmi tribe, has commenced from Anini Military Garrison. This expedition celebrates adventure and unity in forward areas, fostering deeper civil-military integration and collective faith. Soldiers and civilians marching together symbolize “Soldiers as Citizens in Uniform,” building bridges of understanding and…
Darbhanga’s election expenditure monitoring cell met with nodal officers, emphasizing strict adherence to SOPs for upcoming assembly polls. Observers directed flying squad and static surveillance teams to conduct checks with dignity, ensuring essential services like ambulances are not unduly delayed. Vigilance against voter influence through freebies was also stressed.
