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Residents of Rangabali village in Ganjam district are in panic after the recovery of carcass of a cow killed by a suspected tiger. Forest officials sent the carcass for post-mortem on Sunday. Owner Gandu Gouda suspected a tiger might have lifted the cow from the cattle shed. Other villagers suspected a Royal Bengal Tiger was on the prowl in the area under Ghumusar North forest division.
Three people were killed after lightning struck them in Latehar and Chatra on Saturday. Tribal girl Monika, 17, died in a lightning strike in Gayari in Latehar. In Chatra, lightning killed two people, including a woman in Deoria of Dumri Kala Panchayat of Hunterganj block. Wilesh Yadav (60) and Meena Devi (50), who were relatives, had gone to graze cattle when lightning struck them.
Electoral offences decreased by 62% in the 2024 elections compared to 2019, with CEONikunja Bihari Dhal reporting significant improvements in violence
Electoral offences dropped by 62% in the 2024 polls as per data shared by the chief electoral office. Violent incidents, MCC violations, and social media abuse decreased, contributing to a more peaceful election season. Seizure of illegal firearms and preventive actions aided in maintaining law and order.
5 BJP workers injured in an attack allegedly by BJD supporters in Bhadrak district. BJP's state president condemns the incident. Incident occurred in Totapada under Chandbali assembly segment. BJP supporters demand arrest of culprits.