Sandeep Kumar

A rare pebble crab species, Lyphira ngankee, has been discovered for the first time in Indian waters off the coast of Balasore. Researchers from the Zoological Survey of India identified four specimens, previously only known from the South China Sea. This significant finding expands the known geographical range of this unique marine creature.

Ranchi Municipal Corporation is intensifying its cleanliness drive ahead of the Swachh Survekshan 2025-26 inspection in mid-May. Following a poor performance last year, the focus is on sustained waste collection, source segregation, and public toilet maintenance. The corporation is also learning from Jamshedpur's successful waste management practices.

A heartbreaking incident unfolded on the Siwan-Chhapra road as an autorickshaw, filled with talented cultural artists, collided with a truck. The crash took the lives of Arya Kumari and Sumit Kumar, who were making their way home from a performance. Initial investigations point to a parked truck and a speeding autorickshaw as the culprits behind this tragic event.

In a heartbreaking incident that has shocked the community, poachers mercilessly mutilated Mangal Singh, a cherished domesticated elephant in Assam's Lakhipather forest, severing both his tusks. This venerable creature endured excruciating pain for several days before finally receiving the veterinary assistance he desperately needed.

The MP High Court ruled that filing an FIR and then settling the dispute with the accused constitutes an abuse of the legal process. The court granted bail to an accused employee while imposing a Rs 50,000 cost on the complainant, a car dealer, for the out-of-court settlement.

The Patna High Court has ordered a fresh investigation into the suspicious death of a school warden in Begusarai, whose body was found on school grounds. The court cited significant lapses by local police in their initial probe, which had treated the case as a suicide despite evidence of a financial dispute and potential foul play.

Ranchi's streets are transforming with unique art installations crafted from scrap metal. The Municipal Corporation's 'Waste to Wonder' initiative is repurposing tonnes of junk into captivating sculptures at ten major roundabouts. This sustainable beautification project breathes new life into discarded materials, diverting significant waste from landfills and enhancing the city's visual appeal.

Thick smoke had trapped the injured, two women and three men, on the first floor of the building

Sambalpur excise department officials have unearthed a major financial scam, leading to the arrest of two individuals for allegedly siphoning off nearly Rs 3.67 crore in government funds. The accused, a suspended junior assistant and a retired ASI, are believed to have generated fake sanction orders to fraudulently withdraw money.

A retired Brigadier's death during a gunfight in Dehradun has revealed a trail of traffic violations linked to a nightclub's vehicle. Police are hunting four individuals in a Scorpio-N, suspected of firing the fatal shot. The incident escalated from an argument inside the nightclub to a violent confrontation on the road.

A retired Brigadier, Mukesh Kumar Joshi, was tragically killed by a stray bullet during an exchange of fire between occupants of two SUVs. The incident, initially thought to be road rage, stemmed from a billing dispute at a nightclub the previous night. Police have arrested four individuals and are pursuing others involved in the deadly confrontation.

Himachal Pradesh is bracing for another spell of rain and snowfall as the meteorological department has issued yellow alerts for several districts. Light to moderate precipitation is expected from March 28th night through March 30th, with higher reaches likely to receive snow. Temperatures are predicted to drop significantly, bringing a chilly spell to the region.

Himachal Pradesh braces for a yellow alert from the India Meteorological Department starting Saturday. Rain, thunderstorms, lightning, and snowfall are expected to intensify over the next two days. Higher reaches may see light to moderate snowfall. Temperatures are predicted to drop. Apple-growing regions could face impacts. Some districts are still experiencing rainfall deficits.