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** Raipur (Chhattisgarh): In a shocking case of blind faith and greed, a driver from Durg district fell victim to a black magic scam after being lured with promises of multiplying his money a hundredfold. The accused — identified as Manda Paswan and her associates — duped the victim, Rajkumar Jaiswal, of ₹1 lakh under the pretext of performing a money-doubling ritual. The bizarre incident unfolded in Katulbod area of Durg, where Rajkumar, struggling with financial troubles, was introduced to a Maharashtra-based woman tantrik who claimed she could turn ₹1 lakh into ₹1 crore through occult practices. The Greed Trap: 11 Lakh to Become 11 CroreAccording to police reports, Rajkumar had been facing financial distress and shared his worries with a friend, Raju, who introduced him to one ...

** Dhanbad (Jharkhand): India’s coal capital, Jharia, continues to battle a severe water crisis that has plagued its residents for decades. While food is easily available here, drinking water remains a luxury. People are still forced to fight for every drop — a harsh reminder that despite political promises and changing governments, Jharia’s thirst remains unquenched. New MLAs, New MPs, New Governments – But No Change in Water SupplyOver the years, Jharia has witnessed many political changes — new MLAs, new MPs, new governments — yet its water supply system remains in shambles. From the days of the Jharia Mines Board to the Jharia Water Board, then to MADA and JHAMADA, the story has been the same: empty promises and dry taps. Political heavyweights like late Surya Dev Singh served...

** Bokaro (Jharkhand): Bokaro district in Jharkhand has become a major hub for the production and supply of counterfeit foreign liquor. In a joint operation, the Jharkhand ATS, Bihar Prohibition Unit, and district police raided a large illegal factory manufacturing fake liquor. During the raid, 11 people were arrested, and items worth over ₹17 lakh were seized, including 1,563 liters of prepared liquor, 360 liters of spirit, two packing machines, and 13 luxury vehicles. Fake Liquor Supplied to Bihar from BokaroAccording to SDPO P.K. Singh, the raid was conducted at the residence of one Gopal Singh in Nandua, where large-scale production and packaging of fake foreign liquor were underway. Several accused were caught red-handed. The police recovered a huge stock of liquor-making equipm...

Dehradun (By Rashmi Khatri): The weather in Uttarakhand is set to take a wintry turn, with fog and falling temperatures gripping the plains and cold waves bringing biting chill to the hill districts. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast light snowfall in high-altitude regions of the state on November 4 and 5, while plains may experience mild fog during the early morning hours. According to the Meteorological Centre, Dehradun, most parts of the state will continue to see dry weather conditions today. However, fog formation in the plains is likely to increase the morning chill, while cold winds in the hills will add to the winter-like feel. Snow and Rain Forecast for Hill Districts Light rain is expected in parts of Uttarkashi, Chamoli, Bageshwar, Rudraprayag, and ...

** Chamoli, Uttarakhand – In a crucial preventive step, the district administration has begun the process of draining a 300-meter-long temporary lake that formed in the Dhauliganga River near Tamak Nala in the Niti Valley of Chamoli district. The lake, which posed a potential flood risk, was created a few months ago after debris from flash floods obstructed the river’s natural flow. According to disaster management officials, earthmover machines have been deployed to remove accumulated debris from the mouth of the lake and to reduce water pressure. Currently, the river is flowing through a 15-meter-wide channel, which is being widened to 30 meters to restore the river’s natural course and gradually decrease the lake’s size. Experts Sounded the Alarm Earlier Reports indicate tha...

** Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand – In a shocking incident highlighting the growing human-wildlife conflict in Uttarakhand’s hilly regions, a 42-year-old woman was mauled to death by a wild bear while working alone in her field. The tragic attack occurred in Boragaon’s Kampa Tok area under Munsiyari tehsil, spreading fear and grief throughout the village. According to reports, the victim, identified as Basanti Devi, wife of Trilok Singh, was working in her field when a bear suddenly emerged from the nearby forest and launched a brutal attack. Hearing her screams, nearby villagers rushed to the spot and managed to drive the animal away by shouting and making noise. Unfortunately, Basanti Devi had already sustained fatal injuries and died on the spot. Woman Lived Alone in the Village R...

Fatehabad, Haryana – Panic spread in a household in Bhattu Kalan, Fatehabad district, when a woman opened her bathroom door after hearing strange noises — only to find a cobra snake sitting with its hood raised. The terrifying sight left the woman stunned, and fear gripped the entire family. According to reports, the woman heard unusual sounds coming from the bathroom and decided to check. The moment she opened the door, she froze in shock — a three-foot-long cobra was coiled inside, ready to strike. The snake hissed loudly as soon as it saw movement. Acting quickly, the family shut the bathroom door and immediately called local snake rescuer Pawan Jogpal for help. Snake Catcher Called to the Rescue Within minutes, snake catcher Pawan Jogpal reached the house. Upon inspection, he ...

Sonipat, Haryana – A heartbreaking road accident late at night on the Gohana–Sonipat Road near Khairi Damkan Bypass, close to Barauta village, claimed the lives of a couple and their three-year-old daughter. Three others sustained serious injuries in the horrific collision between an Eeco car and a tractor-trolley loaded with paddy stubble. According to the police, the deceased have been identified as Ashok, his wife Aashu, and their little daughter Cheshta, residents of Bidhal village. The family was returning home after attending a satsang program in Bhiwani when the tragedy struck. How the Accident Happened The incident occurred when the family’s Eeco car reached the Khairi Damkan Bypass late at night. A tractor-trolley, heavily loaded with paddy stubble, suddenly moved to the ...

Chandigarh: In a high-profile crackdown on building violations, the Chandigarh administration on Sunday morning carried out a demolition drive at the city’s most prominent commercial complex — Nexus Elante Mall, located in Industrial Area Phase-I. Acting on a show-cause notice issued earlier, officials razed unauthorized constructions spread over 35,040 square feet of area found in violation of approved building plans. The demolition was conducted jointly by teams from the Municipal Administration and the SDM office, with a strong police presence to maintain law and order. The operation began early in the morning, taking the mall management by surprise and triggering panic among staff and shop owners. Major Violations Uncovered According to the inspection report, the mall manageme...

** Indore, Madhya Pradesh: A major mishap was narrowly avoided on Sunday morning when a portion of the historic and busy Shastri Bridge in Indore suddenly caved in due to extensive rat burrows underneath. The collapse created a five-foot-deep and six-foot-long pit, alarming commuters and prompting an immediate response from authorities. The incident occurred around 10 a.m. near the Punjab National Bank, on the lane leading from Gandhi Statue to Shastri Market. Fortunately, no vehicles were passing at that moment—otherwise, the situation could have turned tragic. Rats Behind the Collapse When the Indore Municipal Corporation (IMC) team arrived for repair work, they discovered that rats had dug multiple burrows beneath the structure, hollowing out the soil base and causing the ro...