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As winter sets in, the state road safety team is urging districts to take action against accidents throughout December and January, a time characterized by extended foggy nights and festive New Year celebrations. To combat this, ambulances will be strategically stationed at accident-prone areas, ‘black spots’, while efforts to enhance roadway lighting are underway.

In a bid to maintain order during the Bihar Assembly’s winter session from December 1-5, Patna officials have implemented stringent regulations. All forms of assembly, protests, and possession of weapons are strictly restricted in specified zones to facilitate uninterrupted legislative activities. Authorized officials will be exempt from these rules, while those who breach them will…

Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren has been ordered by a special court in Ranchi to appear on December 12. This follows a petition by the Enforcement Directorate alleging non-compliance with summons in a money laundering case linked to the Bargai land scam.

Marcus Foligno of the Minnesota Wild has been placed on injured reserve with a lower-body injury, sidelining him for at least three games. The team is already missing several forwards, forcing them to rely on depth players and recalled Nicolas Aubé-Kubel. This injury adds further strain as the Wild aim to maintain their performance and…

Fortnite Chapter 7, ‘Pacific Break,’ launches November 29, 2025, promising a revamped battle royale. Expect a tsunami drop, a Hollywood-inspired map, and the return of The Seven. The update includes new weapons, driveable Reboot Vans, a boss transformation feature, and a dedicated bot mode. The Zero Hour live event precedes the massive overhaul.

An Oxford Union debate on India’s Pakistan policy was cancelled due to the Pakistan delegation’s no-show, leading to accusations of “shambolic management” and the Pakistan High Commission falsely claiming victory. Indian speakers, including J Sai Deepak, were present but refused to debate students instead. The event was marred by last-minute speaker withdrawals and poor communication.

In Dhanbad’s Belgadia township, top coal executives, including Union Coal Secretary Vikram Dev Dutt and Coal India Chairman Sanoj Kumar Jha, embarked on an important mission to inspect community revitalization projects. Their visit highlighted the unveiling of a new Public Distribution System (PDS) shop and a specialized store operated by a local women’s self-help group.

In Jamshedpur, local authorities are ramping up their initiatives to shield the homeless from the biting winter chill. Community bonfires are being lit, and existing shelter homes are undergoing thorough evaluations to ensure they’re adequately equipped. Teams are conducting surveys in key public spaces to locate and support those without shelter, focusing on hotspots where…

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Jharkhand’s education council, with UNICEF’s backing, has launched a ‘Self-Esteem Initiative’ for adolescent girls. Over three years, 10 comic books and animation videos were developed to boost confidence and positive self-image. The project, reaching over 360 schools, addresses body shaming, emotional changes, and decision-making, fostering resilience and self-belief.