Street lights out for months on Cuttack road stretch raises safety concerns

A 5km stretch in Cuttack, vital for several educational institutes and daily commuters, has been plunged into darkness for months due to defunct streetlights. This lack of illumination has raised safety concerns, with residents reporting increased illegal activities and fear among students. The Cuttack Municipal Corporation has acknowledged the issue and promised repairs within a…

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Congress Accuses BJP of Undermining Right to Information Act, Threatening Transparency

Jharkhand Congress chief Keshav Mahto Kamlesh has accused the BJP government of undermining the RTI Act through 2019 amendments, citing restrictions on information access and control over information commissioners. He highlighted pending cases and unanswered queries on significant public spending and Covid-related data. State BJP countered by questioning the Congress-backed Jharkhand government’s inaction on its…

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Adivasis Protest Against Kurmi Tribe’s Demand for Scheduled Tribe Status in Ranchi

Thousands of tribal community members in Ranchi protested the Kurmi community’s demand for Scheduled Tribe status. Tribal leaders voiced concerns over safeguarding their identity and rights, warning of potential escalation if their existence is threatened. Activists labelled the Kurmi demands as politically motivated, citing past attempts to gain reservation benefits.

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‘There was a discussion to bat’: India coach reveals why they enforced follow-on against West Indies

India enforced the follow-on against West Indies after bowling them out for 248. Despite a strong fightback from Campbell and Hope, West Indies ended day three at 173/2. Assistant coach Ryan Ten Doeschate praised Kuldeep Yadav’s spin and captain Shubman Gill’s leadership, while Khary Pierre expressed surprise but remained optimistic about the match.

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