Pratap Singh

A somber atmosphere enveloped Chatra as tragedy claimed the life of Kamlesh Oraon, an employee of NTPC, who was tragically killed by a reckless trailer. The community rallied in response, mounting a three-hour protest that obstructed the Ranchi-Chatra highway.

Palamu district is set to conduct its house listing and census from May 16 to June 14, involving 3,816 enumerators and 722 supervisors. Each enumerator will cover approximately 150-180 houses or 800 individuals. Officials emphasize that enumerators will not ask for personal data, urging households to remain vigilant.

A female deer was discovered dead in Giridih's Bagodar forest range, exhibiting wounds suggestive of an arrow attack. Locals witnessed the injured animal fleeing before collapsing. Forest officials have secured the carcass for a post-mortem examination to determine the exact cause of death, with initial findings pointing towards a suspected poaching incident.

Uttar Pradesh has launched a facial recognition system in local body bypolls to enhance transparency and prevent impersonation. This pilot project, the first of its kind in India, aims to verify voter identities in real-time, flagging duplicate attempts and ensuring election integrity. Data from this trial will inform a wider rollout across the state.

Daltonganj administration will now hold weekly Jan Samadhan Shivir every Wednesday for on-the-spot grievance resolution, replacing the former Janta Darbar. While aiming for solution-oriented approaches, particularly for land disputes, the district faces a manpower shortage impacting its operational capacity.

Mumbai City FC's poor finishing proved costly as East Bengal FC secured a 2-1 victory. Despite an early lead from Brandon Fernandes and numerous missed chances by Lallianzuala Chhangte, Mumbai couldn't capitalize. East Bengal capitalised on defensive errors, with Youssef Ezzejjari and Nandha Kumar scoring to seal the win.

In an innovative move, Bihar is introducing the 'Ganga Prahari Aapda Mitra Scheme' to address the pressing issue of drowning in its waterways. This program will equip local youth from river-adjacent communities with essential swimming skills and life-saving techniques.