Odisha Jail Escapees Had Prior Failed Breakout Attempts

Police in Odisha disclose that recaptured prisoners Raja Sahani and Madhukant Rana attempted escapes twice from Choudwar jail before their successful Dussehra breakout, with a nationwide manhunt spanning over a dozen states.

Bombay HC Grants Bail to Dismissed PSI in Doctor Case

The Bombay High Court's Kolhapur bench has granted bail to a dismissed police sub-inspector accused in the alleged rape and abetment of suicide of a 28-year-old doctor from Satara district. The court cited lack of compelling evidence and noted the relatio

Bhubaneswar CBG Plant to Cut Waste, Boost Energy and Jobs

Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation partners with Oil India Limited to build a compressed biogas plant at Nayapalli. The facility will process 300 tonnes of waste daily, produce biogas and manure, and create 60 jobs while improving urban sanitation.

HC Restores Nashik Teachers' Approvals, Orders Salary Payment

The Bombay High Court has reinstated the approvals and Shalarth IDs of three Nashik teachers, citing procedural flaws in their cancellation. The court ruled they must receive salaries for continuous service and allowed authorities to issue fresh notices o

Shivaji Statue Land Row in Solapur, Police Negotiate

A stalemate persists in Anjangaon village, Solapur, over land ownership where a Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj statue stands. Police intervened as communities clash, with allegations of external interference disrupting talks.

Mangaluru MLA Demands Action on Bus Service Crisis

Mangaluru City South MLA D Vedavyas Kamath reveals that many city buses are not reaching destinations, causing public inconvenience. He urges immediate government intervention to resolve the transportation crisis affecting rural and urban areas.

11 Sentenced for Poaching Elephant in Similipal Tiger Reserve

A court in Bhubaneswar has sentenced 11 individuals to four years' imprisonment for poaching a male Asiatic elephant inside Similipal Tiger Reserve in November 2023. The conviction is seen as a major blow to three elephant hunting gangs operating in the r

Dumka: Man Sets House Ablaze, Fire Destroys Five Homes

A domestic argument in Dumka's Chhota Kutlo village escalated into a devastating fire that destroyed five thatched houses, leaving one neighbor with burn injuries. The accused has been arrested, and compensation efforts are underway.

Nitish Kumar Inspects Buddha Museum & Stupa in Vaishali

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar visited the Buddha Samyak Darshan Museum and Memorial Stupa in Vaishali to review tourist facilities and inaugurated a new pathway. He emphasized the site's global significance for tourism and culture.

Maharashtra LPG Racket Busted: Gas for 2,480 Homes Seized

A state-level flying squad in Maharashtra raided an open plot in Gangapur taluka, busting an alleged LPG pilferage racket. Officials seized gas sufficient for 2,480 households, two tankers, and equipment worth Rs 1.26 crore, arresting two drivers.

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