Dhanbad police have apprehended nine individuals in a significant cybercrime bust, seizing a substantial haul of electronic devices, SIM cards, ATM cards, and cash. The arrested cybercriminals were reportedly involved in hawala transactions and various online frauds, targeting victims across different regions. A special team is now investigating to unravel their entire network.
Two newborn boys, allegedly sold for Rs 1 lakh each after birth at a Gumla health centre, have been recovered. Three health workers, including two sahiyas and a community health officer, have been dismissed for their involvement in convincing parents to sell the infants. A probe panel was formed to investigate the illegal trade.
Construction of the Majuli-Jorhat bridge is set to resume after the Centre appointed SPS Construction India Pvt Ltd as the new contractor. The Haryana-based firm secured the project with a bid of Rs 657.66 crore to complete the crucial two-lane bridge over the Brahmaputra river.
The ruling NDA is set to announce its Bihar seat-sharing deal on Thursday after extensive negotiations. Allies like JD(U), BJP, LJP(RV), and HAM(S) are reportedly finalizing candidates, considering their influence and reach. Disagreements over specific seats, particularly between LJP(RV) and HAM(S), are being ironed out, with a comprehensive announcement expected soon.
The Nuapada byelection is set for November 11. Congress has nominated Ghasiram Majhi. The BJP and BJD are in intense discussions to select their candidates and plan strategies. This election is a significant test for the new BJP government in Odisha. The BJD aims to retain the seat to show continued strength.
Sweden is pioneering a unique tourism initiative, ‘The Swedish Prescription,’ encouraging doctors to recommend visits to the country for patient wellbeing. This evidence-based campaign promotes nature, lifestyle, and cultural activities like forest walks and fika as stress relief and mental health support, aiming to normalize non-medical interventions.
The Supreme Court is set to hear a crucial case regarding the declaration of Jharkhand’s Saranda forests as a sanctuary. Expressing dissatisfaction with the state’s delay, the court previously issued a contempt notice. Despite forming a ministerial group, the notification remains pending, prompting further scrutiny and debate over potential revenue losses versus environmental protection.
NDA constituents in Jharkhand have united to contest the Ghatshila bypoll on November 11, aiming to secure a victory. The INDIA bloc will also field a joint candidate after a meeting on October 15. Both alliances expressed confidence in their prospects, with the NDA criticizing the state government’s performance.
Continuous erosion along the Brahmaputra river in Dibrugarh led to the sudden submergence of a large land formation, including a yoga centre and playground, on Tuesday. Authorities were caught off guard by the rapid event, prompting immediate deployment of resources to halt further damage and reinforce the Dibrugarh Town Protection dyke.
IGNOU is launching a new regional centre in Rairangpur, Mayurbhanj, to boost higher education access for disadvantaged groups in northern Odisha. This expansion, IGNOU’s fourth in the state, will improve reach in districts like Keonjhar and Balasore. The centre aims to offer diverse, affordable courses, empowering students, professionals, and homemakers across the region.
