Rayagada police have launched ‘Aim Zero’ to eliminate cannabis cultivation through awareness and enforcement. Recent drives destroyed 18,000 plants across six acres, a significant reduction from previous years. Drone surveys and community engagement are key to achieving a ganja-free district.
Producer-composer Kush and Vivienne will marry on the 11th, capping a nine-year public relationship, as confirmed by The Black Label
A former Uber driver, Jonathan Rinderknecht, has been arrested in Florida and charged with maliciously starting the deadly Pacific Palisades fire. The blaze, which claimed 12 lives and caused extensive destruction, began shortly after midnight on New Year’s Day. Investigators allege Rinderknecht was at the scene before the fire erupted.
Cortis, Kickflip, Hearts2Hearts, and Babymonster drive a packed fall rookie slate with chart-ready releases, showcase wins, and brand momentum across albums and stages.
In a unique move, the Orissa High Court granted bail to 17 individuals, including those arrested for marijuana possession and other offenses. The condition for their release is to plant and nurture 50 to 100 saplings in their villages over two years, turning a legal requirement into an environmental responsibility.
Congress has raised concerns with the Election Commission of India regarding Bihar’s voter list after the Special Intensive Revision. The party highlighted a significant decrease in registered voters and questioned the lack of a machine-readable list, making analysis difficult. They also pointed to unaccounted additions and deletions, as well as duplicate entries, urging for a…
Heavy October rains are preventing road repairs in Odisha’s wildlife sanctuaries. Similipal Tiger Reserve faces delays in opening safari routes. This disruption affects eco-tourism activities. Authorities are waiting for the rain to stop to begin essential maintenance on internal roads. Debrigarh Wildlife Sanctuary also experiences similar challenges with its forest roads.
A 27-year-old labourer from Balangir district has been missing for two weeks after working at a brick kiln in Telangana. His family filed a complaint after losing contact, and police have initiated an investigation, tracing his location and expecting to find him soon.
Skywatchers are in for a rare treat this October as Comet SWAN and Comet Lemmon approach Earth, potentially visible on the same night around October 21. This celestial event coincides with the peak of the Orionid meteor shower and a new moon, promising exceptionally dark skies for optimal viewing of both comets and meteors.
