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Berhampur MP Pradeep Kumar Panigrahy has appealed to Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw to extend the Bhubaneswar-Dhanbad express to Berhampur. This move would provide a direct link for Ganjam residents working in Bokaro and offer convenient travel for patients heading to Ranchi's CIP. The extension is also expected to boost tourism in Gopalpur and Chilika.

A 24-year-old woman, Aishwarya, died by suicide in Ballari, Karnataka, allegedly due to mental harassment and dowry torture from her husband and in-laws. Found hanging at her parents' home, her alleged death note points to abuse. Police have arrested her husband, a veterinarian, and are investigating the case under relevant sections of the law.

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NTA chairperson Pradeep Kumar Joshi and other bureaucrats have been summoned for deliberations on May 21. The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Education, Women, Children, Youth and Sports will seek the views of top education ministry bureaucrats on the alleged paper leak and reforms of NTA, which holds centralised admission tests to various undergraduate courses, on May 21, a Rajya Sabha notice said according to PTI.

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In a chilling development, Kaimur district is engulfed in terror as authorities uncover two more dismembered bodies late Tuesday night. The gruesome discovery of a woman and child, found in sacks near the Abhaide canal, has left the community in distress and made identification nearly impossible.

A rape accused, Sushil Prajapati, received a celebratory welcome with flowers and a convoy of vehicles upon his release on bail from Dasna Jail. Police have registered an FIR against Prajapati and 12 unidentified individuals for obstructing public way and rash driving, following a complaint by a Sub-Inspector.

The NTA is set to roll out a refund portal this Thursday for students retaking NEET UG 2026, providing refunds that vary by category, though gateway fees are excluded. Re-examinations will occur on June 21 without any added costs.

A 4-year-old boy, Trishan, reportedly showed unusual fear of water and expressed a premonition before the tragic Jabalpur boat accident on April 30, 2026. His father recounted Trishan's words, "Papa, we should not go into the water," and a chilling question asked during the cruise. The family's unpacked luggage serves as a painful reminder of the lives lost.

Accused had hit victim’s bike, threatened to run him over when confronted later

NTA chief Abhishek Singh told a parliamentary panel the NEET-UG 2026 paper wasn't leaked via their system, with the CBI investigating. Officials presented reforms, noting 70% of Radhakrishnan Committee recommendations are implemented. The agency faces a 25% staff shortage and is considering computer-based testing for future exams.

A rape accused, Sushil Prajapati, who recently secured bail, is now facing a new FIR after videos emerged showing him being celebrated outside Dasna jail. Police registered a case for rash driving and obstructing public way, with teams formed to identify those involved in the convoy and celebrations.

A dilapidated two-storey building at Municipal High School in Berhampur poses a life-threatening risk to approximately 500 students and teachers. Crumbling concrete ceilings and exposed rusted rods have been a concern for over a year, prompting an MP to urge the Chief Minister for urgent rebuilding before the monsoon.

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