Pradeep Kumar

In a quiet night in Bokaro's railway colony, two homes fell victim to brazen thieves while their owners were away. The intruders broke through locked doors and ransacked drawers, absconding with valuable gold, cash, and a handycam. Surveillance footage unveiled the silhouette of two masked figures at approximately 12:40 AM, hinting at a calculated operation.

Five fire tenders battle blaze for two hours; belongings worth lakhs reduced to ashes near Kherli Hafizpur village

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.

Jharkhand High Court has initiated a suo motu public litigation concerning reports of a female inmate's sexual exploitation by the Birsa Munda Central Jail superintendent, leading to her pregnancy. The court has directed the state to file a detailed report and the DGP to submit an affidavit on the investigation.

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.

Kanwali Road residents and shopkeepers are battling severe dust pollution and traffic chaos from ongoing pipeline work. Excavation has narrowed the road, causing congestion, while poor garbage management and footpath encroachments further disrupt daily life. Authorities are addressing dust with water sprinkling and planning to remove old electricity poles, with new streetlights to follow.

A new wave of stargazing events is sweeping the landscape, as astronomy buffs merge their passion with local culture through temple explorations, guided journeys in mangrove forests, and captivating book readings. These gatherings, strategically placed in low-light districts, invite adventurers to engage with enchanting natural vistas and forge connections with a tapestry of individuals while beholding the stars' breathtaking splendor.

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.

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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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.