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Patna: A 22-year-old woman from Sheikhpura district, who was allegedly abducted in Nalanda and sold for Rs 50,000 for a forced marriage, was rescued by police on Thursday. Four persons have been arrested in connection with the case.Police said the woman went missing on Aug 4 near Ramchandrapur bus stand under Laheri police station while accompanying her mother to a psychiatrist.Laheri SHO Ranjit Kumar said the investigation revealed that Usha Devi (59) allegedly forced the woman into an autorickshaw and took her to Umanath Temple in Barh. There, she and two others allegedly arranged the woman’s forced marriage with Dilip…

Jaisalmer: A political showdown broke out inside the Barmer SDM office Thursday, the last day for withdrawal of nominations, after workers and office-bearers of Rashtriya Loktantrik Party (RLP) and BJP clashed over the withdrawal of an RLP candidate’s nomination from ward 43.The incident unfolded at the returning officer’s office when RLP candidate Dharmaram Prajapat reached to withdraw his nomination. As BJP workers attempted to take him inside, RLP workers allegedly stopped him and grabbed him, leading to a scuffle and a tug-of-war between supporters of both parties.According to accounts from the spot, RLP worker Jogaram allegedly held the candidate by…

Nagpur: Bappa’s arrival and immersion processions in the city will be without dazzling beam and laser lights this year.CP Nagpur Vishwas Nangre Patil invoked Section 163 of the Indian Civil Security Code, 2023, and banned the use of beam lights and laser beam lights across the Nagpur City Police Commissionerate from midnight on Sept 3 till 11.59pm on Nov 1.The prohibitory order covers the entire festive stretch that includes Gokulashtami, Dahi Handi, Pola, Tanha Pola, Tajuddin Baba Chhabbisvi, Ganeshotsav, Dhammachakra Pravartan Din and Durga idol arrival and immersion.Police say high-intensity beams and lasers used by mandals and programme organisers during…

Ranchi: Leader of Opposition and BJP MLA Babulal Marandi on Thursday urged chief minister Hemant Soren to cancel the recently issued advertisement for appointment of the director of Ranchi Institute of Neuro-Psychiatry and Allied Sciences (RINPAS), alleging that it violates National Medical Commission (NMC) norms and omits essential eligibility criteria.In a letter addressed to the CM, Marandi said that the health department’s Aug 26 advertisement for the appointment of a permanent director of the premier mental health institute failed to specify the educational qualifications required for the post. “The omission is a serious flaw in the recruitment process,” he added.Marandi…

Gorakhpur: Gorakhnath Temple will celebrate Sri Krishna Janmashtami with traditional fervour, grandeur and devotion on Friday. The festivities will begin at 7pm and continue till midnight, culminating in the ceremonial appearance of Lord Krishna and the traditional Jhulan ceremony by Gorakshapeethadhishwar Yogi Adityanath.According to temple authorities, a series of cultural and devotional programmes have been planned for the occasion. Chief priest Yogi Kamalnath said the Mahant Digvijaynath Smriti Bhavan will host a Krishna Balroop Fancy Dress Competition for children, along with a bhajan sandhya.The fancy dress competition will be organised in two categories by a team led by folk singer…

SFI has sought an SIT probe to determine the facts of the incident Thiruvananthapuram: The SFI has approached the state police chief challenging the attempt-to-murder charges registered against its activists who joined a protest. The organisation has sought an SIT probe to determine the facts of the incident.In its complaint, SFI termed the imposition of attempt-to-murder charges against students “a matter of serious concern”. It said the inclusion of such a serious offence could adversely affect the students’ education and future. The organisation also sought a review of the charges registered against the students.The outfit has urged the police to…

Body cams must for women’s safety Kolkata: Conductors on buses run by all state transport undertakings (STUs) in West Bengal will have to wear body cameras, with the transport dept planning to use video footage to verify complaints of misconduct, particularly those involving women passengers.The department is also strengthening its grievance-redressal system with dedicated helplines and control rooms linked to the central facility that tracks government buses in real time.“The 24×7 grievance redressal will be linked with the central control room from where buses are tracked live. On the basis of the complaint, prosecution will be initiated after verifying the…

Portland General Electric’s Harborton Reliability Project, which would cut down 400 trees on a 5-acre plot, is facing massive backlash from conservation groups. While the project is yet to gain final approval from City Hall, it is already facing contention.According to a report by Ecoticias.com, the project is vital to maintain reliable power for over 55,000 homes and businesses. However, detractors argue that mature forest, wetlands, waterways, and wildlife will suffer the brunt. The city is awaiting a staff report recommending the revised application.Why the project mattersAccording to PGE, a new 1,400 ft segment of high-voltage transmission line would improve…

The police alleged that one incident took place in summer 2024, while four others allegedly occurred on December 3, 2024 An Indian-origin detective sergeant with London’s Metropolitan Police has been charged with five counts of sexual assault, Scotland Yard said.Detective Sergeant Prakash Patel, attached to the Met’s North West Command Unit, is due to appear before Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Friday, September 4.The Met said Patel was charged on July 24 following an investigation into allegations involving four women known to him.“DS Patel was charged on Friday, 24 July, with five counts of sexual assault,” the force said. One alleged…

Supt John Wrintmore from Cleveland Police said there was potential for traffic disruption and delays from 15:00 to 17:00 BST on Friday.”This will affect areas of South Bank, Normanby Road through Teesville, Ormesby and Marton, and Acklam Road,” he said.”We are aware of some school closures in the area and have liaised with partners in the local authorities regarding the expected disruption today. “Any decisions made by schools or other services to close has been a decision made by those organisations in isolation, and has not been a police recommendation.”We are working closely with highways departments from the local authorities,…