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'Heartbreaking news': J'Khand CM Soren mourns passing away of Minister Sudivya Kumar Sonu
Ranchi, Sep 6 (IANS) Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren on Sunday mourned the death of state minister Sudivya Kumar Sonu, describing him as an elder brother whose departure had left a void in his life that could not be expressed in words. In a post on X, Soren said he received the heartbreaking news of Sudivya Kumar Sonus passing late at night and described the news as extremely difficult to accept. Sonu Bhaiya was not just a senior colleague or political associate to me. He was like an elder brother -- affectionate, guiding, and steadfastly standing by my side in every difficult time, Soren wrote, adding that the moments spent with him and the lessons learned from him would always remain with him. Recalling Sonus association with the Jharkhand movement, the Chief Minister said he had stood with full devotion and strength alongside the late Baba Dishom Guruji. He further stated that as a dedicated soldier of the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM), Sonu devoted his life to the struggle for Jharkhands identity, rights and pride. His dedication to Jharkhandiyat and his indomitable spirit will always be remembered, Soren wrote. He added, Sonu Bhaiya, your passing is a personal loss for me. Your absence will always be felt. I will carry your affection, your struggles, and your commitment to Jharkhand with me for life. JMM spokesperson Manoj Pandey described the ministers death as deeply sorrowful and deeply painful, saying his untimely departure had created a void in Jharkhand politics that would be difficult to fill. He termed it an immense loss for the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha and prayed for peace for his soul. Leader of Opposition in the Jharkhand Assembly Babulal Marandi also expressed shock over the sudden death. Marandi said he initially found the news difficult to believe after learning about it through media reports, before confirming it through his contacts in Giridih. Even though Sudivya Sonu belonged to a different political party, he was from our town, and we had known each other since the beginning, Marandi said, describing him as quite popular and calling his sudden death a shock to his family, society and everyone who knew him. Congress leader Rajesh Thakur described the death as very tragic and said Sudivya Kumar was a close associate. He recalled speaking with him just two or three days ago when the minister was in Bengaluru on an exposure visit related to tourism. Meanwhile, Dr Shahzad Sheikh said the minister was brought to the hospital at around 2:15 am after experiencing chest pain for about two hours. The doctor said he had aspirated after vomiting, requiring immediate intubation to secure his airway. An ECG showed signs of a heart attack, while his blood pressure was unrecordable, the doctor said. Inotropes and vasopressors were started, but around 10 to 15 minutes later, the patient collapsed, and CPR was initiated. Sudivya Kumar Sonu, who held several key portfolios in the Jharkhand government, passed away despite medical efforts. His death has triggered widespread mourning across Giridih and Jharkhand, with political leaders, party workers, officials and members of the public expressing grief over his sudden demise.
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'If I didn't trade with them': Trump unleashes on EU, says 'US loses $200 billion every year'
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The initiative to restore the Veera Vasantharayar Mandapam at the Meenakshi Amman Temple in Madurai, which burned in a fire, ran into many hurdles. After an uphill struggle, a team of around 150 sculptors, led by sthapathi V.P. Velmurugan of Tiruppur, managed to complete the project, with the renewed hall being formally inaugurated on August 30
India Women thrash Pakistan by 7 wickets in Asia Cup
India Women showcased their spin mastery once again, dismantling Pakistan in a one-sided Womens Asia Cup clash in Dubai. Chasing a modest target of 56, India cruised to victory by seven wickets in just 8.4 overs, underlining their dominance in the regional rivalry. Pakistan, who began steadily at 27/0, suffered a dramatic collapse, losing all [] The post India Women thrash Pakistan by 7 wickets in Asia Cup appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
CBI books Essel Group chairman Subhash Chandra, others over alleged 1,322 crore LICHFL loan loss
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BJP MP Criticizes Congress and Owaisi Over Womens Safety and Mosque Demolition
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Trump BOMBS Irans Oil Fleet: 3 Tankers OBLITERATED In Devastating Strikes; IRGC Locks Missiles
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America's Costliest Labor Day: Iran War Sends Prices Soaring, Gas Surges $4, Trump Faces Backlash
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Trump CAUGHT Dozing off Again, Biden Mention Becomes the Moment That WAKES Him Up
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Andhra family of four jumps into Godavari River; financial crisis suspected
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Odisha Teachers Suspend 21-Day Strike After Govt Assurances
In a major relief to the states education system, the Odisha School College Teachers and Employees Coordination Committee has officially suspended its 21-day ongoing strike at Lower PMG. The decision was announced on Saturday following a successful and positive dialogue with the State Government. Union Convenor Ranjan Kumar Das confirmed the suspension, stating that the [] The post Odisha Teachers Suspend 21-Day Strike After Govt Assurances appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Heavy Rains Trigger Waterlogging, Heavy Traffic In Key Delhi Areas
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Rajasthans Triple-Engine Government to Accelerate Development, Says Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma
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YSRCP flags financial irregularities, MSME closures in Andhra Pradesh
YSRCP leader PV Midhun Reddy cited parliamentary replies to question the state's economic performance. He highlighted the closure of 4,520 micro, small, and medium enterprises in Andhra Pradesh. Investment inflows also reportedly fell short of the government's projections and claims. Meanwhile, Jagan Mohan Reddy accused the state government of suppressing critical social media content. These accusations stem from concerns over an alleged teachers recruitment scam.
Very Important To Keep Standards High: Harmanpreet Kaur After India's Big Win Over Pakistan
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NEET-UG counselling: GMC top choice, govt colleges lead in state
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Mohammed Shami to play 100th first-class match in Duleep Trophy final
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Mundes action wins public praise, but court rebukes FDA over process
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Bali Yatra 2026 Set to Go Global with Indonesian Partnership and Green Focus
Preparations for Katakas iconic maritime festival, Bali Yatra 2026, are officially underway following a high-level review meeting chaired by Odishas Chief Secretary Anu Garg, IAS, at the Lok Seva Bhawan on Saturday. The administration aims to elevate the festival into a safer, better-organized, and internationally recognized event while maintaining a strict focus on sustainability. During [] The post Bali Yatra 2026 Set to Go Global with Indonesian Partnership and Green Focus appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Train services normal on New Farakka Line in Bengal after over 65 hours (Lead)
Kolkata, Sep 5 (IANS) The normal train services on the repaired railways track along the New Farakka Line in West Bengal's Murshidabad district have finally become normal on Saturday night after continued disruption for more than 65 hours following a landslide along the railway tracks there two days ago. The repair work for the damaged railways tracks because of the landslide started since Thursday. However, the repair works were hindered to a great extent because of the two related hindrance factors of incessant rainfall in the area making the soil at the repair site unstable and waterlogged. Finally on Saturday morning the repair works were completed to a satisfactory level and thereafter the trial run started. The train run was completed successfully by Saturday evening following which the railway's technical officers found the track to be fit for resuming normal train services. An officer of the Indian Railway confirmed that normal train services have resumed on the New Farakka line reestablishing railways connections between South Bengal and North Bengal. Since Thursday, several long-distance trains connecting South Bengal and North Bengal were cancelled. The routes of many of the trains were also diverted. There has been no fresh rainfall in the area since Saturday morning. A 'power block' was implemented on Saturday to expedite repair work, as it was the only way to remove the collapsed railway tracks and carry out the necessary repairs. Consequently, repair work near New Farakka station progressed rapidly. Later on Saturday, the Railways conducted a trial run on the line. Work on repairing the overhead wires commenced immediately after the successful trial run and was completed smoothly by late Saturday afternoon. Shivram Maji, the Chief Public Relations Officer of Eastern Railway, said that train services on the line have since returned to normal. During any natural disaster, the top priorities of the Indian Railways are ensuring passenger safety, quick restoration of services, and providing assistance to affected passengers, he added. Eastern Railway officers claimed that the officers and staff engaged in the track repair process had done a commendable job considering the two related hindrance factors that incessant rainfall in the area hampered the repair progress, as the soil at the repair site remained unstable and waterlogged. The disruption also led to a sharp increase in demand for private bus services between Kolkata and Siliguri, with fares reportedly rising from around Rs 1,500 on normal days to between Rs 5,000 and Rs 6,000 over the past few days.
Boman Irani on 100th year birth celebrations of Uttam Kumar: What a face, what a personality
Mumbai, Sep 5 (IANS) Bollywood actor Boman Irani spoke about the 100th-year birth celebrations of the legendary Uttam Kumar. Speaking exclusively to IANS, Boman said that an incredible artist like Uttam Kumar should be celebrated for years and years to come to inspire the coming generation of artists. Taking a trip down memory lane, he said that they were introduced to the legend as youngsters through the popular Bengali and Hindi bilingual drama 'Amanush', which was made under the direction of Shakti Samanta. Remembering Uttam Kumar, Boman said that one could fall in love with his smile and personality. He told IANS, 100 years, can you believe it, but in our minds as youngsters he will always be the beautiful Uttam Da, and you know we got introduced to Uttam Da in a Hindi film, Shakti Da's film 'Amanush'. I think it was also a Bengali film. When we were young, I remember seeing his work with Sharmila ji (Sharmila Tagore). I cannot tell you: what a face, what a smile, what a personality, what a great artist. We should be celebrating him for years and years so that young artist can be inspired by an actor like Uttam Da, Boman added. The 'The Mehta Boys' actor further said that he would be happy to do a Bengali language film if offered, as he believes that language is no bar in cinema. Considered one of the most successful actors in the history of Indian cinema, Uttam Kumar remained one of the most bankable stars in Bengali cinema from the 1950s throughout the 1970s, gaining the title of Mahanayak. In 1980, Uttam Kumar fell ill on the set of the movie 'Ogo Badhu Sundori'. Later that same evening, his health worsened while attending his friend's party. Suspecting an attack, he drove himself to the hospital. He passed away on 24 July 1980 at the age of 53.
Harmanpreet Kaur Optimistic After Indias Victory Over Pakistan in Womens Asia Cup
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40 teachers across Gujarat honoured with 'State Best Teacher' awards
Gandhinagar, Sep 5 (IANS) Forty teachers from across Gujarat were honoured with the 'State Best Teacher Award' on Saturday at a ceremony held to mark Teachers Day, recognising their contribution to education and the development of students. Governor Acharya Devvrat and Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel presented the awards to the teachers at the state-level ceremony organised by the Education Department. The awardees received certificates of appreciation and cash prizes in recognition of their work. Teachers Day is observed across India on September 5 to commemorate the birth anniversary of former President and distinguished educationist Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan. Addressing the ceremony, Governor Acharya Devvrat extended his greetings to teachers and recalled the importance accorded to the Guru in Indias traditional culture. While a mother gives physical birth to a child, a Guru transforms a disciple by removing ignorance and showing the path of knowledge, he said. The Governor contrasted the emphasis of the education system introduced under Macaulay with the value-based approach of ancient Indian education. He said material prosperity and vocational knowledge alone could not ensure lasting happiness without humanity, compassion, service and devotion towards parents and Gurus. He pointed out that India had made significant contributions to fields including astronomy and mathematics since ancient times. While acknowledging the importance of technological and material knowledge in the present era, he stressed that moral values and knowledge of the self were equally necessary. Sa Vidya Ya Vimuktaye, the Governor said, referring to the principle that true knowledge liberates a person. He cautioned that education without values could contribute to social unrest and decline. Devvrat urged teachers to use a few minutes before their regular lessons each day to impart lessons on the art of living, patriotism, values and respect for parents. He said a balance between technology and culture was necessary to develop the next generation. Education Minister Pradyuman Vaja congratulated the award recipients and their families, saying the best teachers did more than educate children they inspired the coming generation. Vaja said teachers played an important role in developing values, quality, skills and curiosity among children. He described the award ceremony as an effort to honour knowledge and said a society that respected knowledge could progress and build a better nation. Recalling the lives and values of Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan and former President Dr A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, Vaja said: While Parliament and legislative assemblies made laws, teachers shaped the true future of the country in classrooms. He said the Gujarat government, under Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, is working to provide quality education and facilities to children even in remote villages. He urged the education fraternity to ensure effective implementation of the National Education Policy 2020 and help children become capable, sensitive and self-reliant citizens. Earlier, CM Patel praised the service of the teachers receiving the awards and described teaching as a national duty. Teachers contributed to nation-building by shaping individuals, he noted. The Chief Minister also urged teachers to ensure that students were guided in the responsible use of technology while continuing to promote positive values through their speech, conduct and behaviour. Governor Devvrat, Chief Minister Patel, Education Minister Vaja and Minister of State, Rivaba Jadeja, paid floral tributes to Dr Radhakrishnan during the ceremony.
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Womens Asia Cup: Charani, Prema star as India register fifth straight win over Pakistan (ld)
Dubai, Sep 5 (IANS) On a scorching 40-degree evening in Dubai, the anticipation of a fierce India-Pakistan game quickly evaporated into another familiar, stark mismatch. History had offered little comfort to Pakistan coming into Saturdays clash in the 2026 Womens Asia Cup, having dropped four consecutive fixtures to their neighbours across formats. Yet, as twenty-two players lined up under oppressive, humid conditions to square off on a fresh pitch offering grip and sharp turn, it seemed set for a battle of attrition. Instead, Indias lethal spin quartet of N. Sree Charani, Prema Rawat, Shafali Verma and Deepti Sharma dished out a tactical bowling masterclass to bundle out Pakistan for a paltry 55 and set the base of a seven-wicket victory to sign off from the league stage. The quarter proved to be unplayable, as the relentless spin quarter consistently deceived the Pakistani batters with flight and forced them to perish by playing loose, off-side strokes outside their reach. For Pakistan, barring openers Shawaal Zulfiqar and Muneeba Ali, none of the batters reached double figures, as they went from 27/0 to 55/6, and that insipid batting made the contest a one-sided affair yet again, as India got their fifth consecutive T20I win over the archrivals. After Pakistan chose to bat first, a decision which surprised many, they were scratchy from the outset before showing some intent. Kranti Gauds opening delivery seamed away to beat Muneeba's outside edge, before Shawaal struck consecutive boundaries off her and Nandni Sharma. Muneeba survived two early dropped chances, both off Pratika Rawal, before off-spinner Shafali provided the breakthrough by castling her for 13. The wicket triggered a collapse as top-ranked T20I bowler Charani struck twice in the final powerplay over, removing Gull Feroza for a duck and trapping Shawaal lbw for 14. Charani then picked up her third scalp by having Ayesha Zafar caught at mid-on by captain Harmanpreet Kaur, playing her 150th game as Indias captain. Prema then joined the wicket-takers party by castling Sadaf Shamas, before Deepti Sharma trapped Pakistan skipper Fatima Sana lbw for a duck. Eyman Fatima provided brief resistance by hitting the innings' final boundary off Prema, but a tragic mix-up with Umm-e-Hani saw her run out for five. Prema came back to dismiss Umm-e-Hani with a top-edged sweep to short fine leg, before catching Nashra Sandhu off her own bowling to finish with figures of 3-9. Charani picked 3-7 from her four overs, thus maintaining her rich vein of form. By extracting sharp turn, consistent drift, and maintaining impeccable control of length, Charani was at the peak of her power, as Pakistans attempts to attack her ended in abject failure, with lobbed catches to the infield. Deepti wrapped up the innings in the 19th over by deceiving Tuba Hassan in flight, as wicketkeeper Richa Ghosh completed a sharp stumping in a solid day of wicketkeeping, as Pakistan completely unravelled against Indias disciplined spinners. Shafali Verma set an explosive tone for the paltry chase by launching the very first delivery from Sadia Iqbal over long-off for a six. Shafali also became the youngest batter to reach 3,000 runs in womens T20Is at 22 years and 220 days, as well as the fastest in terms of balls faced (2,182). Pakistan captain Fatima Sana mounted a spirited fightback when she removed Shafali (12) by extracting a soft leading edge, completed via a caught-and-bowled dismissal, before getting Pratika Rawal (4) caught behind. Fatima struck again in her second over by trapping Smriti Mandhana lbw after the opener hit her for a boundary, leaving India at 29/3 in the fourth over. The three-wicket burst made Fatima just the fourth bowler from a full-member nation to take three wickets in the powerplay overs of a womens T20I twice in her career. However, captain Harmanpreet and Deepti Sharma steadied the chase without further alarms. The duo took their time before Deepti released the pressure in the seventh over by stepping out to loft left-arm spinner Nashra Sandhu over mid-wicket for four. Harmanpreet and Deepti carefully made the remaining runs by using soft hands and quick running to keep the scoreboard ticking. Harmanpreet then capped off the win in style in the ninth over - after surviving a chance that just evaded an outstretched Fatima at mid-on for four, she stepped down the pitch to loft Nashra Sandhu cleanly over long-on for a six, as India signed off by dominating Pakistan yet again. Brief scores: Pakistan 55 all out in 18.1 overs (Shawaal Zulfiqar 14, Muneeba Ali 13; N Sree Charani 3-7, Prema Rawat 3-9) lost to India 57/3 in 8.4 overs (Harmanpreet Kaur 18 not out, Shafali Verma 12; Fatima Sana 3-17) by seven wickets
Rajasthan Police issue advisory on securing Wi-Fi networks
Jaipur, Sep 5 (IANS)In its effort to curb cybercrime and strengthen public awareness about cybersecurity, the Cyber Crime Branch, Rajasthan Police, has issued an advisory urging citizens to secure their Wi-Fi networks against hacking and unauthorised access. Additional Director General of Police (Cyber Crime) VK Singh said that in today's digital environment, Wi-Fi is not merely a means of accessing the internet but a network connecting mobile phones, laptops, smart TVs, and other smart devices in homes and offices. Weak router security can allow unauthorised devices to connect to the network, potentially resulting in increased data consumption, slower internet speeds, data breaches, cyber fraud, hacking, and compromise of personal information. Citizens who suspect that an unauthorised device is connected to their Wi-Fi network can connect a mobile phone or laptop to the same network and access the router's administration page through a web browser. After logging in with the router's administrator username and password, users can check the list of connected devices under options such as Connected Devices, Device List, or Attached Devices. Any unfamiliar device should be investigated and removed from the network. The Cyber Crime Branch has advised users to immediately change the default administrator password provided by the router manufacturer. Router settings can generally be accessed through addresses such as 192.168.1.1 or 192.168.0.1. Users should also set a strong Wi-Fi password containing a combination of uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and special characters. The Wi-Fi network name (SSID) should preferably not reveal personal information or unnecessarily disclose the router's brand. The advisory recommends enabling WPA3 encryption wherever supported by the router. If WPA3 is unavailable, users should use at least WPA2-AES. Older and outdated security protocols such as WEP and WPA should be avoided. For stronger security, users are advised to keep WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) disabled. The remote management feature of the router should also be turned off unless it is specifically required, as disabling it reduces the risk of unauthorised attempts to access router settings over the internet. Households using smart TVs, smart appliances, cameras, or other IoT devices should consider connecting them to a guest Wi-Fi network rather than the primary network. Separating these devices can provide an additional layer of protection for mobile phones, laptops, and other important devices connected to the main network. Users should regularly update their router's firmware to ensure that the latest security patches released by the manufacturer are installed. Where available and appropriate, users may also enable MAC address filtering/whitelisting to restrict network access to trusted devices. Rajasthan Police have appealed to citizens to immediately report incidents involving Wi-Fi tampering, cyber fraud, hacking, unauthorised access, or other cybercrimes to the nearest police station or cyber police station. In cases of financial cyber fraud, citizens should immediately call the cybercrime helpline number 1930 to seek prompt assistance.
Trial run on repaired New Farakka railway line successful, normal services to resume
Kolkata, Sep 5 (IANS) The trial run on the repaired railways track along the New Farakka Line in West Bengal's Murshidabad district has been successful, following which the normal train services are expected to begin from Saturday, the Eastern Railway have claimed. The repair work was successfully completed on Saturday morning following which the trial run started. Now, an insider from the Eastern Railway said that normal train services will resume from Saturday night. However, he added that it might take some more time for the train services on the tracks to be fully successful, considering that several trains have to be cancelled and routes of some trains had to be diverted following the landslides occurring on the railway tracks of the New Farakka line on Thursday morning. Following the landslides, the train services connecting South Bengal to North Bengal were severely disrupted in the last couple of days. Shivram Majhi, the Chief Public Relations Officer of Eastern Railway, said that repair work on the tracks damaged by the landslide had been completed and the train services are expected to return to normal by Saturday night. However, the exact time when trains will begin running according to the scheduled timetable has not yet been confirmed. Eastern Railway officers claimed that the officers and staff engaged in the track repair process had done a commendable job considering the two related hindrance factors that incessant rainfall in the area hampered the repair progress, as the soil at the repair site remained unstable and waterlogged. It is learnt that like Thursday and Friday, numerous trains have been cancelled on Saturday as well, while several others are being diverted. The state government is arranging food and water for stranded passengers, and additional buses are being operated across North and South Bengal. Despite these measures, the difficulties faced by a large number of passengers remain unresolved. The disruption also led to a sharp increase in demand for private bus services between Kolkata and Siliguri, with fares reportedly rising from around Rs 1,500 on normal days to between Rs 5,000 and Rs 6,000 over the past few days.
PDA dig, 4Cs focus: Tawde begins mission UP
Vinod Tawde begins his Uttar Pradesh assignment with a focus on the 2027 Assembly elections. He directly challenged Akhilesh Yadav's PDA social coalition narrative. Tawde emphasized teamwork and collective leadership within the BJP organization. His immediate focus includes coordination, cadres, caste, and candidature for key constituencies. The BJP aims to strengthen its position in underperforming areas.
