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Bhubaneswar: Three members of a Danda Nacha troupe were electrocuted and two others critically injured while setting up a stage at Patala village under Balimi police station limits in Dhenkanal district on Sunday. The incident occurred around 7.30pm when iron grids being tied for the stage accidentally came in contact with an 11kV overhead electric wire.Sudhakar Sahu and Laxmidhar Sahu, alias Pintu, of Patala village, and Milan Mahalik of Bido village under Parjang police station limits were rushed to Angul district headquarters hospital, where doctors declared the three brought dead.Injured Prafulla Sahu and Nirmal Sahu, both from Patala village, who…
Sahni was attempting to adjust the direction of the board when he lost his balance Gurgaon: A 51-year-old shopkeeper died after falling from the second floor of a building in the Jacobpura area on Saturday afternoon.Satish Sahni, a resident of Subhash Nagar who ran a gift shop on Railway Road, was installing a signboard at his shop around 2.15pm when the incident took place. “There was a lot of wind pressure for the past two-three days and during the incident he could not handle the pressure — the board measured 10 by 18 feet — from the wind,” an officer…
Guwahati: Amid a palpable sense of loss following the death of Zubeen Garg, Bihu committees across the city are preparing to observe Rongali Bihu — the Assamese New Year — with a blend of celebration and remembrance. Known for his immense contribution to Assamese music and culture, Zubeen’s absence has cast a shadow over what is otherwise the most vibrant time of the year.Several organisers said that while preparations are on in full swing, there is a conscious effort to honour the legacy of the late artist. They have collectively decided to dedicate the first day of the year to…
Kanpur: A gravel-laden dumper travelling on the Mohan-Lucknow road overturned on a roadside chaat cart, leaving two people dead and two injured, in Nevalganj village, Hasanganj, Unnao, at around 6 pm on Sunday.Three people standing near the vendor’s cart got buried under the gravel, while one got trapped under the dumper. After about an hour of effort, all were pulled out. Two died, while two, including the shop owner, were injured. One person whose condition was critical was referred to Lucknow’s Trauma Centre.Bauwa, resident of Nevalganj village in Hasanganj, lived in a settlement along Lucknow-Bangarmau road and ran a chaat…
Mangaluru: Dakshina Kannada DC Darshan HV expressed concern over pet shops in the district operating without mandatory registration under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act.Pet shops selling live animals and birds must be registered under the Act, the DC said while chairing a meeting of the Dakshina Kannada District Animal Welfare Association at the DC’s office to review its implementation.”There are 20 pet shops in the district, and only two of them are registered under this act. Registration must be done separately with the Animal Welfare Board under the Act,” he said. He instructed the Mangaluru City Corporation (MCC)…
Mysuru: The LPG shortage, which began about 40 days ago following the West Asia conflict, continues to impact the hotel industry. Industry sources said hotels are still receiving only about 50% of their LPG cylinder requirement, affecting operations and forcing many establishments to raise food prices by Rs 5 to Rs 10 to avoid losses.Hotel owners said that although the situation has marginally improved, the shortage is still a major concern. “Most hotels have not restarted fuel-intensive snacks, as they need to manage operations with the limited cylinders available,” said a hotel owner, adding that many are currently operating with…
Canacona: A female hawksbill sea turtle washed ashore Talpona beach in Canacona, on Sunday, in a highly decomposed state.According to the South marine range forest officer Rajesh Naik, his staff was informed about the turtle spotting by the lifesavers at the beach. Soon, the forest guards arrived, saw the carcass and then informed the ReefWatch Marine Conservation and the Benaulim veterinary hospital.The veterinary team, headed by Dr Arjun Trikannad conducted the panchnama on the carcass. Naik said that the cause of death remained inconclusive in the postmortem examination due to the high decomposition level. He also stated that the female…
Mohali: Panic gripped commuters on Mohali Airport Road after a speeding BMW car caught fire and was gutted in minutes on Sunday afternoon. The driver managed to jump out on time but the vehicle was completely destroyed.According to eyewitnesses, the car was headed from New Chandigarh towards the airport when sparks were suddenly seen emerging from it. Within moments, thick smoke started billowing out, and the vehicle erupted into a ball of fire. Some witnesses also reported hearing loud explosive sounds as the fire intensified.The incident occurred around 2:45pm near TDI area and briefly disrupted traffic on the busy stretch.ASI…
Lucknow: A gutsy man fought off a leopard and saved his son’s life when the animal ambushed them in an agricultural field in the Sujauli range of Bahraich on Saturday evening.The child suffered injuries in the attack and was admitted to a local community health centre where he is said to be out of danger. The incident took place in Ayodhyapurwa village.Ajmat Ali was heading to a wedding with his son. As they were walking through a field, a leopard emerged from nearby bushes and pounced on the child. Despite the sudden attack, Ajmat Ali did not let go of…
Ajmer: Police Sunday arrested three accused for duping victims under the guise of selling rare species like golden tortoise and golden owl. Additional SP Rural Dr Kumar said that on March 23 victim Rashid made a complaint at Beawar police station that his acquaintance Saleem came to him and said that a golden tortoise worth Rs 1 crore was available at only Rs 20 lakh. Complainant added that out of greed he paid Rs 12 lakh, but the accused fled.Police formed a special team and arrested Tara Chand Bawaria (27), Rahul Yogi (21), and Rohitash Bawaria (24). Police said the…