Maharashtra Forms Committee to Probe Mid-Day Meal Scam

The Maharashtra government has formed a committee led by Secretary Ranjit Deol to investigate the substitution of green peas with plain peas in mid-day meals under the PM POSHAN scheme, following an uproar in the Assembly.

Two Girls Drown in Garhwa Pond, Bodies Found

Two girls aged 10 and 8 drowned in a pond in Garhwa district. Their bodies were recovered Wednesday. In a separate incident, a decomposed body of a 65-year-old man from a PVTG was found in a forest.

Encroachments Hinder Gaya Drain Cleaning Drive

Gaya Municipal Corporation's pre-monsoon drain cleaning faces hurdles due to encroachments, causing waterlogging and health risks. Commissioner vows to clear blockages before monsoon arrival around June 15.

Fire at Dhanbad Sweet Shop Causes Rs 5 Lakh Loss

A massive fire broke out at a sweet shop in Dhanbad's Bank More area, destroying goods worth Rs 5 lakh. Fire tenders brought the blaze under control after two hours. Short circuit suspected.

Koderma Man Gets 14 Years for Dowry Death

A Koderma court sentenced Saffiullah to 14 years rigorous imprisonment for killing his wife Simran Khatoon over dowry demands in June 2025, imposing a fine of Rs 25,000.

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