One of the accused, who was the festival organiser, is the younger brother of former DGP Bhaskar Jyoti Mahanta, who is at present the chief of the Assam State Information Commission
Month: October 2025
West Bengal native held for murdering wife, burying body in Kerala’s Kottayam
Police took the accused into custody while he was trying to flee to his home town in Murshidabad
Seven years after relocation, Adivasi families left without access to basic amenities in Nilgiris
The families had paid a total of ₹32 lakh for around three acres of land which had been identified for them by land brokers and officials from the forest department
BJP slams denial of permission for RSS route march in Chittapur
In a post on X, B.Y. Vijayendra alleges that constitutional rights were being “snatched away in the name of the Constitution itself”
Woman run over by Omni bus near Koyambedu
Tragic accident in Arumbakkam results in the death of a 33-year-old woman after being hit by an omni bus
A month on, Assam mourns Zubeen Garg’s death as family, fans await answers on his final moments
Hundreds thronged Garg’s cremation site at Sonapur, on the outskirts of Guwahati, since October 19 morning, paying tributes to their beloved singer-composer
Heavy rains in the Nilgiris lead to landslips, traffic blocks
Heavy rains trigger landslips in Nilgiris, prompting swift response from officials and deployment of TNDRF personnel
MUTA condemns Private Universities Amendment Bill passed in Tamil Nadu Assembly
“The amendment would equally reverse the respectful treatment rendered to the teachers and employees in government and government-aided colleges,” MUTA statement said
Folk artistes of Vizianagaram train children of Telugu families settled in Malaysia
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Nobody is 100% happy over appointment of new functionaries, admits KPCC president
Asked what steps were being taken to pacify such leaders, KPCC president Joseph said it need not be discussed with the media
Ancient Indians propagated culture, didn’t conquer or convert: RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat contrasted ancient Indians’ goodwill with invaders who looted India and weakened it by “looting the minds” of its people
DRI seizes ₹5 crore worth Chinese firecrackers in Thoothukudi; four arrested
The restricted firecrackers had been smuggled into the country under the guise of engineering tools and carts
Water level in Mullaperiyar dam stands at 139.35 feet
The level in Vaigai dam was 67.09 ft. (the maximum level is 71 ft.) with an inflow of 5,516 cusecs and a discharge of 1,349 cusecs
Pakistan lashes out at ICC for “biased” statement in solidarity with Afghanistan
Train services on K-K line hit owing to boulder fall between Tyda-Chimidapalli of Waltair Division
The railway authorities immediately rushed to the site and commenced restoration works on a war footing
Two Mumbai airport cleaning staff held for smuggling ₹1.6 crore foreign gold
In total, 1.2 kg of gold dust of 24-karat purity, valued at around ₹1.6 crore, was seized under the Customs Act, the official added
Special trains between Visakhapatnam-Parvathipuram
Train no. 08501 Visakhapatnam-Parvathipuram Special Express will leave Visakhapatnam at 10 a.m. from October 18 to 27
LDF ‘divided’ over Kerala Government’s move in seeking PM SHRI funds tied to NEP
General Education Minister Sivankutty said Kerala could ill afford to lose the ₹1,446 crore the Centre owed the State under the PM SHRI scheme
Special train between Visakhapatnam-Cherlapalli to clear festive rush
Advance reservation is available at all PRS centres and online
RSS march in Chittapur: permission denied over law and order concerns
Police warn of possible clashes as Bhim Army, Dalit Panthers also seek to hold processions on same route
