Avinash Kumar

Accused allegedly kept girl captive for three hours, police said

In a startling incident, three prisoners seized by circumstances fainted outside Beur Central Jail post their court hearing. Authorities suspect they might have taken narcotic pills while being transported in a police vehicle. Jail officials speculate that the inmates swallowed the drugs to sidestep existing security measures, and one has reportedly suffered an overdose.

Koraput/Berhampur: Youths from modest backgrounds in Ganjam and Rayagada districts cracked the Odisha Civil Services (OCS) Examination-2024, the results of which were published on Tuesday evening.

Ganjam Lakshya Niketan, an initiative by the Ganjam district administration, conducted mock interviews for candidates who qualified for the OPSC main civil service exam. Six bureaucrats, including IAS and IPS officers, guided five local aspirants on interview techniques and confidence building. This initiative is part of free coaching provided to 170 meritorious aspirants for competitive exams.

In light of the heartbreaking drownings of two young individuals at Buxar's beloved 'Goa Beach,' local authorities have now implemented strict prohibitory measures. Once a vibrant attraction known for its scenic beauty and social media posts, this popular Ganga confluence destination is now closed to the public in the interest of safety.

In a heartbreaking case from Daltonganj, a 22-year-old woman passed away only hours following a C-section procedure for a non-viable pregnancy. The incident has led to serious accusations of medical malpractice against the private hospital involved. In response, health officials have taken immediate action, closing the establishment and launching a criminal case against it.

Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren has directed a crackdown on drug abuse, organized crime, and illegal poppy cultivation. Emphasizing the urgent need to prioritize missing women and children cases, Soren also instructed officers to dismantle drug supply chains and target poppy cultivation in specific districts.

In a dramatic turn of events early Sunday in Siwan, the prime suspect in the murder of Manoj Kumar Singh's nephew was fatally shot in an exchange with police. Sonu Yadav, who allegedly took Harsh Singh's life over a road rage incident on April 29, reportedly fired at officers during a routine vehicle check.

In a heartbreaking episode in Siwan district, 28-year-old Harsh Kumar Singh lost his life due to a road rage altercation that left his father, Chandan Singh, in critical condition. What started as a minor accident spiraled into chaos when gunfire erupted amidst the escalating confrontation. Authorities are now in pursuit of the assailants with ongoing investigations and raid operations.

In a significant move, Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren has directed authorities to promptly identify land for the establishment of the 'Dishom Guru Shibu Soren Residential School' in Ranchi. This school will cater to the educational needs of children hailing from martyred security personnel, offering quality education from Grade 1 to Grade 12.

DMK has strongly objected to the Election Commission of India's appointment of Avinash Kumar as IGP intelligence in Chennai, replacing Senthil Velan. DMK treasurer T R Baalu argued the transfer is illegal as the post has no direct role in election conduct and cited apprehension of bias due to Kumar's spouse's political connections.

In a heart-wrenching incident in Rohtas district, six innocent animals met a tragic end after being left to starve in a sealed home by suspects fleeing a violent land dispute. The horrific events of April 2 saw a fatal shooting, and in the chaos, two cows, two buffaloes, and two goats were abandoned to succumb to hunger and thirst.