Chandan

A dispute between two servitors disrupted the Jagannath Temple's Chandan Yatra rituals on Tuesday night, halting the ceremonial voyage of the deities on Narendra pond. The government has warned of strict action against those responsible for the incident, which saw the divine boat ride cancelled. Devotees expressed disappointment over the disruption.

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.

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A chilling case unfolded in Koderma where 14-year-old Chandan Kumar became a target of his brother-in-law, Suraj Yadav, who orchestrated his kidnapping to sway Chandan's family into accepting his marriage proposal to his sister-in-law. Thanks to a dedicated police effort, Chandan was rescued, and Suraj, along with two accomplices, was arrested.

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.

Lightning strikes in Giridih district claimed the lives of a 12-year-old boy and a 26-year-old man, with four others sustaining critical burn injuries. The incidents occurred near the Sakri river and at Chandauri Bagiya, where victims sought shelter during heavy rain. Injured individuals are receiving advanced medical care.

Construction of the sacred wooden chariots for the annual Rath Yatra in Puri commenced on Akshaya Tritiya, with sacred logs ceremonially placed at the Ratha Khala. The auspicious day also marked the beginning of the 42-day Chandan Yatra, observed in two phases. Puri police have announced a strict ban on fireworks during the festival following a tragic incident.

In a sorrowful turn of events, Hazaribag district faced a devastating Monday, marked by the loss of four individuals in various road mishaps. A tragic chain of incidents involving a parked truck, a careless hit-and-run, and a severe head-on collision claimed the lives of a couple, an IAF jawan, and another man.

In a bold display of community spirit, residents of Parbatjhara in Kokrajhar expressed their frustration over a troubling three-year holdup in the construction of a vital 4.84km access road leading to the revered Shree Shree Maa Mahamaya Snan ghat temple. The project, contracted to M/S Kusember Construction for Rs 5.

Amritpal Singh, the leader of Waris Punjab De, along with his nine associates, participated in a virtual court trial from the Dibrugarh Police Station and various jails in Punjab. The legal discussions focused on the discovery of forbidden gadgets, like a pen with a spy camera and a smartphone, located in their NSA cell at Dibrugarh Central Jail.