Man kills wife for ‘not cooking chicken curry’
A 32-year-old man in Jajpur district allegedly murdered his wife after she refused to cook chicken curry for dinner due to illness. The accused, identified as Bhagirathi Putri, attacked his wife, Bela Putri, with a knife in a fit of rage. He has been arrested and remanded in jail custody.
BSF shoots 27-year-old man during smuggling bid
In a tense border clash, a 27-year-old man was shot by BSF troops near the India-Bangladesh frontier in North Tripura while reportedly attempting to smuggle contraband. Akash Das suffered a gunshot wound to the abdomen but is currently stable and has been referred for more extensive medical care.
Four get life term for rape
In a significant verdict, a special POCSO court in Ranchi has handed down life sentences to four individuals for the gang rape of a minor girl on October 2, 2023. Deepak Kumar, Bunty Tirkey, Nitesh Kumar, and Gopal Koiri were convicted under the POCSO Act and each fined Rs 25,000. A juvenile accused is undergoing…
Spiritual leader condemns untimely Rath in Taiwan
An Odia spiritual leader in Australia has protested ISKCON’s alleged early Rath Yatra celebration in Taiwan, urging the organization to respect Lord Jagannath’s traditions and the sacred calendar. Tarun Agasti expressed concern that such actions could compromise the integrity of Jagannath culture and mislead devotees. He appealed to ISKCON’s global leadership to adhere to Shastra-based…
Scholars, artists meet in Dimapur to discuss Naga oral history
In a spectacular celebration of culture, Kohima became the host for the Naga Oral History Project’s event titled ‘Weavers of Empathy.’ This gathering created a warm and engaging atmosphere where scholars, artists, and community voices intertwined through narratives and insights on the significance of empathy in Naga life.