Bridge In Bihar's Thakurganj Sinks, Sixth In 10 Days

Another bridge in Bihar went out of commission today, making it the sixth  in 10 days. The bridge in Thakurganj block sunk by a feet today the water level of the Bund river increased following heavy rains. The surface of the bridge cracked, making it too risky to use.  

The bridge, located in Khoshi Dangi village of Patharia panchayat, was built in 2007-2008 from the MP fund of the then MP Md Tasleemuddin of Thakurganj. But today, it could not withstand the pressure of water.

This bridge connects areas under three to four panchayats and if it collapses completely, it would affect around 60,000 people.

Yesterday, an under-construction bridge in Madhubani region collapsed. Work on the bridge, built at a cost of Rs 3 crore by the Rural Works Department of the Bihar government, has been on since 2021.

Before that, bridge collapses were reported from Araria, Siwan, East Champaran and Kishanganj.

On Thursday last week, a bridge caved in at Kishanganj district. Before that, a bridge under construction collapsed in East Champaran district on June 23. On June 22, a bridge, built over the Gandak canal, collapsed in Siwan.  

The first case was reported on June 19, when a portion of an under-construction bridge collapsed in Araria district.

The frequent collapses have triggered conspiracy theories. "Why have bridges started to collapse only after the Lok Sabha elections?" questioned Union Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi.

"Why were such incidents not taking place 15 or 30 days before? Why have bridges started to collapse only after the Lok Sabha elections? Why are they collapsing now? Is there any conspiracy to defame the state government?" he added.

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Sex Crimes Accused Prajwal Revanna Sent To Judicial Custody Till July 8

A court in Bengaluru on Saturday remanded former JD(S) MP Prajwal Revanna, who is facing charges of rape and sexual abuse of several women, to judicial custody till July 8.

He was produced before the 42nd Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate court judge after his four-day Special Investigation Team (SIT) custody ended today.

On Monday, Prajwal Revanna was remanded to judicial custody till July 8. But, he was later sent to SIT custody till June 29 by the Magistrate court judge, after the police sought a body warrant through the Special Public Prosecutor (SPP).

Four separate cases have been registered against the 33-year-old grandson of the former Prime Minister H D Deve Gowda, all of which are being investigated by the SIT.

Prajwal had failed in his bid to retain the Hassan constituency in the recently concluded LS polls.

The cases of sexual abuse came to light after pen-drives containing explicit videos allegedly involving Prajwal Revanna were reportedly circulated in Hassan, ahead of Lok Sabha polls there on April 26.

JD(S) suspended him from the party following registration of cases against him.

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315 Special Trains To Run For Odisha Ahead Of Rath Yatra In Puri: Minister

Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Friday met Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi to discuss extensive preparations by the railways for the Rath Yatra in Puri.

Mr Vaishnaw said that 315 special trains will run this year, which will be much higher than last year.

Along with Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, Deputy Chief Ministers KV Singh Deo and Pravati Parida were also present in the meeting.

"Today I have discussed about the arrangements made by Railways for the upcoming Rath Yatra in Puri with Odisha Chief Minister and two deputy CMs. This year 315 special trains will run which is much higher than last year. The trains will cover almost all areas of Odisha. Besides the railway, we will make arrangements for the accommodation of more than 15,000 people at Puri," Mr Vaishnaw said.

Discussions regarding development and employment in the IT sector were also held between the ministers.

"During the visit to Delhi, met the Union Minister of Railways, Information Broadcasting and IT Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw. During the Modi government, the railway infrastructure in Odisha has undergone significant changes. I discussed in detail for a better system of railways in the state. Along with this, it was also discussed how to create employment opportunities in the state with development in IT sector," Mr Majhi wrote in a post on X.

This year the Jagannath Puri Rath Yatra is scheduled on July 7.

The Ratha Jatra or the Chariot Festival, is believed to be as old as the Jagannath Temple in Puri.

The festival encompasses the onward journey of the Holy Trinity to their maternal aunt Goddess Gundicha Devi's Temple and culminates with the return journey after eight days. In reality, the festival stretches from the day of AkhayaTrutiya (in April) and culminates with the return journey of the Holy Trinity to the Shree Mandir premises.

Apart from numerous Indian cities, the festival is observed with great fanfare right from New Zealand to South Africa and New York to London.

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Rajasthan Teen Dies By Suicide Days After Taking Government Exam: Police

An 18-year-old girl allegedly died by suicide in her room last night in Ramgarh Pachwara police station area of Rajasthan's Dausa district, police said on Thursday.

The girl's mother and elder sister were sleeping outside the room when the incident happened on Wednesday night. When they woke up later in the night, they found her dead, family members said.

Assistant Sub-Inspector Hansram Doi said Sunita Meena had returned from Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh on June 19 after taking an examination for the Basic School Teaching Certificate (BSTC).

Her body was handed over to family members after post-mortem and the matter is being further investigated, he said. 

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रील का ये कैसा नशा? 'खून' की पट्टी सिर पर बांध दहशत फैला रहे थे 6 यूट्यूबर, पुलिस ने किया गिरफ्तार

उत्तर प्रदेश के बुलन्दशहर से पुलिस ने 6 यूट्यूबर्स गिरफ्तार किया है. ये सभी यूट्यूबर्स सड़क पर खून जैसे रंग से सनी पट्टी बांधकर दहशत फैलाने की कोशिश कर रहे थे. बताया जाता है कि शाहरुख खान की फिल्म 'जवान' के लुक को दोहरना चाहते थे. लेकिन पुलिस ने इनके मंसूबों को नाकाम कर दिया.

कार की छत पर बैठे 15 लोग
वहीं, उत्तर प्रदेश के मुजफ्फरनगर जनपद में एक वीडियो सोशल मीडिया पर जमकर वायरल हो रहा है, जिसमें एक स्विफ्ट कार की छत पर 10 से 15 लड़के बैठकर पानीपत खटीमा हाईवे पर स्टंट करते नजर आ रहे हैं. वीडियो के वायरल होने पर पुलिस हरकत में आई और आनन फानन में पुलिस ने इस मामले में पांच नामजद और 15 अज्ञात युवकों पर मुकदमा दर्ज करते हुए मौके से कार सहित एक युवक को गिरफ्तार किया है.

बताया जा रहा है कि कार पर स्टंट के दौरान इन युवकों को जब टोल प्लाजा कर्मचारियों ने रोकने का प्रयास किया तो इन युवकों ने टोल कर्मियों के साथ गाली गलौज करते हुए एक ट्रक ड्राइवर के साथ मारपीट की.

रील बना रहे यूट्यूबर्स को पुलिस ने किया गिरफ्तार
बुलन्दशहर के डिबाई कोतवाली के पास कुछ यूट्यूबर्स मुंह पर खून जैसे रंग की पट्टी बांधकर और हाथों में डंडे लेकर रील बना रहे थे. इतने में ही किसी ने पुलिस को जानकारी दे दी. मौके पर पहुंची पुलिस ने रील बना रहे सभी लोगों को गिरफ्तार कर लिया. गिरफ्तार यूट्यूबरों की पहचान शिवा कुमार, रोबिन कुमार, कुशल कुमार, अंकुश मीना, अमन कुमार, सचिन मीणा के रुप में की गई है.

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Initial Flight Delayed, IndiGo Passengers Miss Connecting Plane

Several IndiGo passengers missed their connecting flight from Lucknow to Varanasi on Tuesday as their incoming flight from Dehradun was delayed due to operational reasons. The airline apologised for the inconvenience.

In a statement, the airline said the customers were served refreshments and offered options to travel on the next available flight with hotel accommodation in Lucknow or continuing their journey via road which was arranged at Lucknow.

"We deeply apologise for the inconvenience caused to our customers," it added.

According to IndiGo, flight 6E 518 operating from Dehradun to Lucknow was delayed due to operational reasons which resulted in some customers missing their connecting flight 6E 7741 from Lucknow to Varanasi.

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Officer Suspended For Allowing Mumbai Hoarding Without Top Cop Approval

Maharashtra Government on Tuesday suspended IPS officer Quaiser Khalid for allowing a giant hoarding - whose collapse last month claimed 17 lives – without the approval of the DGP office.

The 140x120 ft hoarding in Mumbai's Ghatkopar area collapsed on May 13 during gusty winds and unseasonal rains.

A notification issued by the state Home Department on Friday said the IPS officer, as the then Government Railway Police (GRP) commissioner, permitted the erection of the hoarding without obtaining mandatory permission from the office of Maharashtra Director General of Police (DGP).

Mr Khalid committed administrative lapses and irregularities in sanctioning the hoarding on his own, the notification said. The hoarding size also deviated from the approved norms, it added.

The suspension comes amid reports of Mumbai police probing a series of money transactions allegedly linking the company that owned the hoarding, and a business associate of the wife of the IPS officer.

“A preliminary inquiry has been conducted regarding the collapse of the hoarding, erected on Railway Police land,” the notification said.

A report was submitted by the Director General of Police, Maharashtra State has clearly mentioned the gross irregularities and administrative lapses in sanctioning the hoarding that collapsed on May 13, it said.

“The Government of Maharashtra has decided to initiate disciplinary proceedings against Md. Quaiser Khalid, IPS (MH 1997), Additional Director General of PCR, Maharashtra State in respect of administrative lapses and irregularities in sanctioning the hoarding, on his own, without approval of the DGP office and in respect of the misuse of powers by allowing the massive hoarding size of 120 X 140 ft deviating from the approved norms,” it said.

Mr Khalid was being placed under suspension in accordance with the Provision of Rule 3 (1) of the All India Services (Discipline and Appeal) Rules, 1969 with immediate effect, it said.

During the suspension period, Mr Khalid shall be paid subsistence allowance, dearness allowance and other allowances as admissible under Rule 4 of All India Services (Discipline and Appeal) Rules, 1969, on production of a certificate that he is not engaged in any other employment, business, profession or vocation, it said.

The notification said that during the period of suspension, Khalid shall not leave station without obtaining the permission of the Director General of Police, adding he won't be allowed to accept any private employment or engage in any other trade or business during the period of suspension.

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