Shyamkanu Mahanta, an accused in the Zubeen Garg death case, filed a Supreme Court petition. He sought probe transfer to CBI or NIA and protection for his family. Mahanta was arrested by Assam SIT at Delhi airport. He claimed a witch-hunt and denied being present at the singer’s demise in Singapore. SIT later added murder…
A 55-year-old widow, Savita Sharma, died in Dumka after falling into a rain-swollen drain, prompting accusations of civic body negligence. Her body was found after a search operation. Locals claim repeated demands for a guard wall were ignored, while officials attribute the incident to excessive rainfall.
Actress Nyrraa M Banerji joined Bollywood star Kajol for Durga Puja darshan, dazzling in a red saree. Nyrraa expressed her admiration for Kajol’s cultural roots and the magical experience of seeking Maa Durga’s blessings together. Their shared presence at the pandal beautifully blended glamor, tradition, and feminine strength, symbolizing devotion and cultural pride.
The US government shutdown has furloughed 87% of the Education Department staff, halting civil rights investigations and new federal grants. Student loans and FAFSA processing continue, with loan payments still due. Most federal school funding remains stable for now, though programs like Impact Aid face disruptions. Head Start centres are mostly unaffected short term. The…
A man, Gourav Debnath, was killed in a road accident late Thursday night at Panchgram in Hailakandi district. His vehicle lost control on the Dholeswar bypass shortly after Durga Puja immersion festivities concluded, when traffic was still heavy. Authorities have begun an investigation into the exact cause of the accident.
Police in Dumka recovered the severed head and body of 30-year-old Ruplal Hasda on Friday. His head was found hanging from a tree, while the body lay on the ground. Authorities are investigating whether it was a suicide, with decomposition causing separation, or a murder, probing all angles as the body was sent for autopsy.
In Bokaro, Manoj Verma was arrested for selling spurious liquor in the BSL Township’s Sector 9 area. Police conducted a raid based on a tip-off about dry day violations. While Jitendra Kumar managed to escape, Verma was apprehended, and a large quantity of IMFL was seized from his possession.
Justice Soumitra Saikia To Head Probe, CM Accuses Critics Of Weaponizing Grief For Political Revenge
According to police, Mehtab was wanted in 18 criminal cases, including loot and robbery. During the encounter, police seized a motorcycle, a revolver, a pistol, and jewellery suspected to be looted property.
Two individuals were apprehended Friday in Simdega district concerning the alleged rape of a 15-year-old girl on Wednesday. The survivor was reportedly abducted from the road in a four-wheeler, then taken to an isolated location where the crime occurred. Police confirmed charges under kidnapping and the Pocso Act, with the vehicle seized earlier. This swift…
