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Assistant police personnel in Jharkhand's extremist-hit areas have submitted a memorandum to the finance minister seeking an extension of their service contracts, which are set to expire in August. Appointed in 2017, these 2,500 officers are seeking timely renewal to avoid discharge, alongside demands for regularization and better wages.

Odisha government has reshuffled the IPS cadre, transferring and posting several officers and changing Superintendents of Police in 10 districts. Key appointments include Smit Parmar as SP Nayagarh and Vivekanand Sharma as SP CID-Crime Branch, Cuttack. The changes aim to bring new leadership to various district police units.

BJP MP Manish Jaiswal and MLA Pradeep Prasad have resolved their public dispute over a cricket match invitation. The rift, which saw public reprimands and sharp retorts, was settled during a BJP training camp. Both leaders confirmed that all misunderstandings have been cleared.

Ranchi is experiencing a health crisis due to unpredictable weather, leading to a 10-15% surge in seasonal ailments, particularly affecting vulnerable groups. Doctors report increased viral fevers, respiratory issues, and a disturbing rise in snake bite incidents as humidity drives reptiles towards settlements.

Haryana Board Class 12 results are out, with an 84.67% pass rate. Girls outperformed boys, and Science students led in stream performance. Deepika topped the state with 499 marks. Students unhappy with their scores can apply for re-evaluation within 20 days. Check the list of Haryana Board Class 12th toppers here.

The Board of School Education Haryana has declared the Senior Secondary (Academic) Examination result for February/March 2026 at www.bseh.org.in. The overall pass percentage stands at 84.67%, with girls outperforming boys by 6.52%. Science recorded the highest stream-wise result at 90.08%. A total of 2,42,856 students appeared, and 2,05,618 passed. Charkhi Dadri topped district performance, while Nuh was lowest. Re-evaluation applications will remain open for 20 days after result declaration.

Swami Vivekanand Subharti University celebrated its 11th convocation, awarding 2,481 degrees, including 115 PhDs. Gujarat Governor Acharya Devvrat and Nigeria's Kebbi Province Lieutenant Governor graced the event. Graduates were urged to embrace new responsibilities and contribute to society. The university highlighted its advancements in research and entrepreneurship, with all degrees now on DigiLocker.

Inspired by the need to bridge the gap between Mithila's vibrant cultural roots and its youth, Chetna Samiti is rolling out an engaging month-long initiative. This campaign will spotlight folk art and provide hands-on training in traditional crafts. Additionally, the organization urges Maithili speakers to proudly document their language in the next census, ensuring their heritage echoes through generations.