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Digital Desk | Patna, Sep 7 (IANS) Union Minister and Begusarai MP Giriraj Singh has reportedly received a death threat through an anonymous letter sent to his ministry office in New Delhi, prompting the registration of an FIR at Begusarai Town police station and the launch of an investigation. According to police, an anonymous letter addressed to Giriraj Singh was delivered by post to his ministry office in New Delhi on September 3. The letter allegedly contained a threat to kill the Union Minister and also made references to terrorists. Yogendra Singh, the Union Ministers private secretary, informed the Begusarai Superintendent of Police (SP) about the letter. Following the information, the SPs office directed the Begusarai Town police station to register a case. An FIR was subsequently registered on September 4 on the basis of a complaint by Town SHO Satish Kumar Himanshu. The police have begun efforts to trace the sender and establish the circumstances behind the threat. Police said the threatening letter was written in English and contained two mobile numbers. It also mentioned the name and address of a person from a village in Srinivaspur taluka of Karnatakas Kolar district. The FIR has named the sender as an unknown accused, while also recording the names, addresses and mobile numbers mentioned in the letter as part of the investigation. Investigators are now examining the mobile numbers and other details contained in the letter to determine whether they can help identify the person who sent it. The police are investigating the connection between the individuals, address, and mobile numbers mentioned in the letter and the alleged threat. They are also verifying whether the address and contact details belong to the people identified in the letter and whether they have any connection with the incident. Officials are examining all available leads to establish the identity of the sender and determine the motive behind the threat. Further details are expected to emerge as the investigation progresses.
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Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal announced new maritime education initiatives for Northeast India. A Mercantile Marine Department will be established in Guwahati for seafarer certification services. Cotton University and NINI Patna will explore collaboration on maritime studies programs. These initiatives aim to boost youth participation in the growing maritime sector. The announcements reflect a broader focus on the Northeast's development.
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Munger court sentences eight to life for murder of Bihar ASI during village clash
Digital Desk | Patna, Sep 7 (IANS) A court in Bihar's Munger district on Monday sentenced eight people, including three women, to rigorous life imprisonment for the murder of Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) Santosh Kumar Singh, who was fatally attacked while attempting to defuse a village dispute during Holi celebrations in March 2025. District and Additional Sessions Judge (IV) Kumari Manisha also imposed a fine of Rs 25,000 on each convict. In case of non-payment, each convict will have to undergo an additional six months in prison. All eight convicts have been sent to jail. Public Prosecutor (PP) Sanjay Kumar Singh said the court convicted the accused under Sections 103(1), 117(2) and 118(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), along with other relevant provisions. The sentences will run concurrently. The incident took place in March 2025 in Nandlalpur village under Muffassil police station limits. On the day of Holi, a dispute involving a local resident, Pradeep Kumar, was reported in the village. After receiving information, ASI Santosh Kumar Singh reached the spot with a Dial 112 police team and helped pacify the situation. Later that evening, at around 7.30 p.m., he returned to the village while on patrol and again intervened after noticing another altercation. According to the prosecution, when the ASI went to the house of a person identified as Ranveer to mediate, the accused attacked him with batons, iron rods, and a sharp-edged weapon, leaving him critically injured. Santosh Kumar Singh was initially taken to a local hospital following the attack. Considering the seriousness of his condition, he was referred to Paras Hospital in Patna, where he died during treatment. An FIR was registered at Muffassil police station on the basis of the statement of Constable Deepak Kumar, who was present at the scene. The case was taken up for a speedy trial, with the prosecution examining 12 witnesses during approximately one-and-a-half years of hearings. Public Prosecutor Sanjay Kumar Singh represented the prosecution. After hearing arguments from both sides and examining the evidence, the court convicted all eight accused under the relevant provisions of the BNS and other applicable sections. The convicts sentenced to rigorous life imprisonment are Ranveer Kumar, Ranjeet Kumar, Raju Kumar, Guddu Kumar, Vikas Kumar, Rekha Devi, Sarita Devi and Mausam Kumari. Following the hearing on the quantum of sentence, the court awarded rigorous life imprisonment to all eight convicts and imposed the prescribed fine, the Public Prosecutor said.
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Bihar CM inspects flood relief operations in Vaishali, Saran; distributes cheques to kin of victims
Patna, Sep 7 (IANS) Amid the ongoing floods in Bihar, Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary visited Vaishali and Saran districts to assess the ground-level situation and review relief and rescue operations. The Chief Minister began his visit in Hajipur, where he conducted a surprise inspection of a flood relief camp near the old toll plaza. He reviewed arrangements for flood-affected families, including the community kitchen and other essential facilities, and interacted directly with people staying at the camp. During the inspection, Choudhary checked the quality of food being prepared at the community kitchen and enquired about the facilities available to the affected families. He also visited the Anganwadi centre operating at the relief camp and interacted with the children there. The Chief Minister also distributed ex-gratia compensation cheques of Rs 4 lakh each to the next of kin of around half a dozen people who had died due to drowning during the floods. Essential relief materials were also distributed among affected families. Choudhary directed officials to ensure that there were no lapses in relief and rescue operations and that all essential facilities reached flood victims without delay. Speaking to the media after inspecting the camp, the Chief Minister said that some inconvenience was inevitable during a natural disaster but asserted that the situation was currently under control. He said the water level of the Ganga was continuously receding, with a decline of around 1718 cms recorded. He added that officials and administrative teams were working diligently on the ground to provide relief and carry out rescue operations. Choudhary expressed hope that flood-affected people would receive considerable relief within the next two to three days, following which normal life would gradually return. He also stressed the need for continued vigilance in vulnerable areas and instructed the administration to ensure that relief supplies reached every affected family. Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Chaudhary accompanied the Chief Minister during the inspection. Several local MLAs from Vaishali, along with the District Magistrate, Superintendent of Police and other senior administrative officials, were also present. The local administration had made extensive arrangements for the Chief Ministers visit, with security personnel deployed at the relief camp and surrounding areas while officials supervised both security and relief arrangements.
Telugu YouTuber detained at Hyderabad airport over alleged UK job fraud
Hyderabad, Sep 7 (IANS) Popular Telugu YouTuber Ramana Nandana was detained by police at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (RGIA) here on Monday over alleged job fraud in the United Kingdom. The RGIA police detained the UK-based YouTuber following lookout notices issued against her after a case was registered in Andhra Pradesh. Nandana, who is known for her channel Nanadus World , and her husband Jagarlamudi Madhukar allegedly collected large sums of money by promising jobs in London. A fraud case was registered against Nandana, Madhukar, and his father Mohan Rao at the Ibrahimpatnam Police Station in Andhra Pradesh's NTR district. The RGIA police are likely to hand over the YouTuber to Ibrahimpatnam Police later in the day. The case at Ibrahimpatnam Police Station was registered on a complaint by Mamillapalli Sivakranthi Kumar, a UK resident. The complainant alleged that he transferred Rs 15 lakh in multiple instalments to bank accounts linked to Destiny Consultancy, allegedly connected to Madhukar and Nandana, to secure a UK visa extension, employment assistance, and a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). The complainant told police the promised visa services never materialised and a supplied CoS document turned out to be fraudulent. He stated that only Rs 2 lakh was refunded after repeated demands. The FIR names Jagarlamudi Madhukar as accused number one, Rama Nandana as accused number two, and Mohan Rao as accused number three. They have been booked under charges of cheating and fraud. A Lookout Circular (LOC) was issued for the trio, leading to Nandana's detention upon arrival at the airport. Nandana has already issued a public video statement denying all allegations, stating that neither she nor her husband owns or runs the consultancy. She alleged that their names were misused and attributed the claims to a targeted smear campaign stemming from personal disputes. The couple also moved the High Court seeking to quash the FIR. Nandana had a special cameo appearance in Megastar Chiranjeevi's film Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu along with Nayanatara, which was released in January 2026.
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Around 27 lakh people have been affected as rivers overflowing in Bihar inundated 13 districts, prompting Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary to direct officials on Monday to ensure prompt relief and rescue operations while inspecting community kitchens for flood victims in Vaishali and Bhagalpur. Officials said 190 community kitchens were being run in various flood-hit districts, while 1,429 boats have been pressed into service for relief and rescue operations. CM Samrat Choudhary and his deputy Vijay Kumar Choudhary inspected the community kitchens in Vaishali and Bhagalpur, and directed the local authorities to continuously monitor river embankments and keep a close watch on vulnerable areas. Authorities have already sounded an alert in downstream areas of the Ganga after the river touched its highest flood mark at Gandhi Ghat and Hathidah in Patna. Fed by heavy rainfall, rivers have swelled and inundated 13 districts of Bihar, affecting 27 lakh people, officials said. So far in ...
Bhubaneswar, Sep 7 (IANS) All six franchises finalised their squads for the upcoming Odisha T20 League 2026 CM Trophy as the teams confirmed their 16-player draft. The tournament will have the special presence of former cricketers Suresh Raina and Debasis Mohanty, both of whom have been named as the brand ambassadors for the league, which will be played from September 20 to 29 at the Barabati Stadium. Six franchises - Bhubaneswar Tigers, Puri Titans, Keonjhar Miners, Rourkela Superstars, Sambalpur Warriors and defending champions Cuttack Panthers will be vying for the state glory as they have put their best foot in finalising their squads on Sunday. Speaking on the occasion, OCA Honorary Secretary Mr Sanjay Behera highlighted that the players' draft emphasised an important step towards the new season and will give opportunities to the local players. As we move into the second edition of the Odisha T20 League 2026 - CM Trophy, I would like to thank all the team owners, coaches, team managers and members of the Odisha Cricket Association for their continued support, Behera said. The encouraging interest from franchise owners and investors is a positive sign for the commercial growth of the league. More importantly, this tournament is about creating a strong platform for our players and building a pathway for them to progress to the next level. We will continue to strengthen the league, provide more, he added. There were more dignitaries present during the ceremony. Pankaj Lochan Mohanty, President, OCA, Sanjay Behera, Secretary, OCA, Jagamohan Pattnaik, Vice-President, OCA, Bikash Pradhan, Treasurer, OCA, and Prabhat Kumar Bhol, Joint Secretary, OCA. Complete Squads Bhubaneswar Tigers- Head Coach- Subit Biswal Assistant Coach- Bibhudatta Panda Squad: Swastik Samal (C), Rajesh Mohanty, Shreyansh Bhardwaj, Badal Biswal, Ashutosh Chhuria, Sambit Beja, MD Sohail Khan, Dinesh Kumar Majhi, Gyana Ranjan Nayak, Rudra Prasad Mallick, Janam Jay Jena, Swayambhu Palai, Ritesh Priyaranjan, Rakesh Pattanaik, Umesh Kumar Goutam, Shashikant Yadav Puri Titans- Head Coach- Preetamjit Das Assistant Coach- Ashish Savita Full Squad: Aditya Rout (C),nihar B Bhuyan, Deepak Tiwari, Sreeyanshu Pattnaik, Ayush Sutar, Swayam Srivastava, Chandeep Riar, Anil Parida, Krishna Mohanty, Sunil Roul, Panakala Sasanka, Aditya Anand, Sumit Sharma, Aashirwad Swain, Sarbeswar Mohanty, Tarani Sa Keonjhar Miners- Head Coach- Suryakant Pradhan Assistant Coach- Girija Rout Full Squad: Rajesh Dhupar, Subhransu Senapati (C), Debabrata Pradhan, Jamala Mohapatra, Sujal Singh, Prayash Kumar Singh, Vageesh Sharma, Ayush Barik, Vimal Kumar, Jogeswar Bag, Swagat Sourav Mishra, Arnab Patnaik, Mayank Pattanayak, Kshyama Sagar Bal, Rakesh Biswal, Soyanshu Pattanayak Rourkela Superstars- Coach- Sanjay Raul Assistant Coach- Prashant Sahoo Full Squad: Govinda Poddar (C), Sambit Baral, Sawan Pahariya, Biswajeet Pradhan, Asutosh Marndi, Pappu Roy, Sandeep Pattanaik, Bivash Shaw, Akash Mohapatra, Subham Priyadarshi, Prayan Samal, Sobhan Dev Behera, Dibyam Chhapadia, Abhishek Kumar Yadav, Soubhagya Rout, Omkar Mohanty Sambalpur Warriors- Head Coach- Basant Mohanty Assistant Coach- Rakesh Mohanty Full Squad: Gaurav Choudhury (C), Swoop Samith Bhuyan, Bikram Kishor Samal, Ankit Yadav, Debabrata Pradhan Jr, Mahesh Sahoo, Baibhab Mohanty, Sarthak Panda, Panakala Mokshit, Shantanu Mishra, MD Danish, Saideep Mohapatra, Pradeep Pradhan, Sayed Tufayl Ahmad, Om T Munde, Soumya Ranjan Lenka Cuttack Panthers- Head Coach- Pravanjan Mullick Assistant Coach- Deepak Mangaraj Full Squad: Biplab Samantaray (C), D Ayush, M Goutam Gopal, Soumya Ranjan Biswal, Sibun Nanda, Abhiroop Das, Sarthak S Prakash, Subhasis Mallick, Raaz Yadav, Priyansu Mohanty, Piyus Mantri, Abhishek Singh, Prasant Rana, Kartik Biswal, Sourav Gouda, Subham Satrujit
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Bihar weather: Yellow Alert in 13 districts as floods affect 6.65 lakh people
Patna, Sep 7 (IANS) The monsoon remains active across Bihar, with the Meteorological Department issuing a Yellow Alert for rain in 13 districts on Monday. The alert covers West Champaran, East Champaran, Gopalganj, Siwan, Saran, Sitamarhi, Sheohar, Muzaffarpur, Madhubani, Darbhanga, Vaishali, Samastipur and Supaul. Heavy rainfall has been forecast in four districtsSupaul, Samastipur, Sitamarhi and Darbhanga. Strong winds reaching speeds of up to 30 kmph are also expected in some areas, along with the possibility of lightning. The Meteorological Centre has advised residents to remain cautious during adverse weather. Several parts of Bihar received significant rainfall over the past 24 hours. Munger recorded 73 mm, followed by Patna with 68 mm, Banka with 67 mm, Muzaffarpur with 65 mm, and Jamui and Siwan with 55 mm each. Despite the recent rainfall, Bihar has recorded a 35 per cent deficit in cumulative rainfall so far this season. Against the expected 820.9 mm, the state has received 531.3 mm. Patna received 68 mm of rainfall on Sunday. The capital is expected to remain cloudy on Monday, although the possibility of continuous heavy rainfall is low. Light drizzle may occur in some areas. Humidity and temperatures may rise once the rain subsides, while no significant change in temperature is expected over the coming week. While rainfall continues in parts of the state, rising river levels have compounded the situation. Heavy rainfall in Nepal and Uttarakhand has contributed to increased water levels in several rivers, with floodwaters now affecting 18 districts and approximately 6.65 lakh people. The Ganga is flowing above the danger mark from Buxar to Bhagalpur. The Punpun has risen 2.75 metres above the danger mark, with floodwaters reportedly overtopping or breaching protective embankments in the southern parts of Patna and entering residential areas. Flooding has also disrupted transportation at several locations, with water affecting the Patna-Gaya railway section, Bihta Sarmera NH 78, and the Mokama National Highway. The Son River has also caused flooding in riverside villages in the Bihta block, affecting around 20,000 people and submerging several roads. According to the Meteorological Department, rainfall across Bihar is expected to remain uneven over the next few days, with localised cloud activity and light rain likely in different areas.
Record-breaking Ganga floods hit Patna; 2.24 million people affected across Bihar's 12 districts
Ganga swells in Patna; 22 lakh hit by floods in Bihar
Patna, Sep 6: More than 22 lakh people in 12 districts of Bihar have been affected by a deluge as rivers overflowed following heavy rain in the state and neighbouring Jharkhand, with authorities sounding an alert as the water level in the Ganga crossed the highest flood level in Patna on Sunday. In a notification, [] The post Ganga swells in Patna; 22 lakh hit by floods in Bihar first appeared on Highland Post .
AIIMS Patna Announces Recruitment for 18 Positions, Apply by September 10
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Ganga crosses highest flood level in Patna, over 22 lakh affected in Bihar
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Bihar students adorn burqas for Teachers
Patna: A Bihar coaching centres Teachers Day dance performance on Saturday, September 5, has sparked controversy after videos surfaced that show students clad in burqas with white paint on their faces and hair open. Facing flak, the organisers of the event, Students Career Platform in Bihars Forbesganj, later clarified that it was a Bhoothiya dance Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Man Bathes Pet Dog in Floodwater as Patna Areas Remain Inundated
A man was seen bathing his pet dog in floodwater as residential areas around Kangan Ghat in Patna, Bihar remained submerged amid flooding.
19 lakh lives impacted as Ganga breaches flood mark in Patna
In Bihar, more than 19.57 lakh individuals are grappling with severe flooding across eleven districts. The Ganga has surpassed its former record flood level at Gandhi Ghat, leading authorities to raise alerts for downstream localities and boost relief activities. Several other rivers are similarly exceeding danger levels, and with rain predictions suggesting additional water rises, the outlook remains concerning.
Flooding Disrupts Train Services on Patna-Gaya Route in Bihar
Heavy rains in Bihar have led to train cancellations and route changes on the Patna-Gaya line due to rising water levels. Flooding Disrupts Train Services on Patna-Gaya Route in Bihar
Train Services Disrupted in Bihar Due to Rising Water Levels
Heavy rains in Bihar have led to the cancellation and rerouting of several trains on the Patna-Gaya railway line. Train Services Disrupted in Bihar Due to Rising Water Levels
Andhra Pradesh: Transport officials caught red-handed by ACB, taking Rs 2.5 lakh bribe
Amaravati, Sep 6 (IANS) Andhra Pradeshs Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) have seized over Rs. 2.5 lakh cash during the surprise checks, conducted against officials of the Transport Department in SPSR Nellore district. The ACB said on Sunday that acting on credible inputs regarding collection of illegal gratification from vehicle drivers by the officials of the Transport Department, the agency sleuths conducted surprise checks at Musunuru Toll Plaza, National Highway-16, Near Kavali, SPSR Nellore district on the intervening night of September 5 and 6. During the surprise check, it was noticed that Banavath Gopi Naik, MVI, District Enforcement, Nellore district, was allegedly collecting illegal gratification from vehicle drivers at the Toll plaza, with the assistance of two Home Guards and one private driver, using a KIA Seltos car. During the searches, the cash found lying on the roadside was secured and counted in the presence of the mediators, and an amount of Rs.68,800 was found, the ACB said in a release. Thereafter, the KIA Seltos car of MVI was searched in the presence of the mediators, during which Rs.1,80,000 cash was found concealed in the dicky of the vehicle. The said amount, which was found to be unaccounted for and suspected to be connected with illegal gratification, was seized by the DSP, ACB, Nellore Range, in the presence of official mediators, for further enquiry, the anti-graft agency said. The ACB has urged the public to report any instances of corruption in government departments to their respective local ACB offices or ACB toll-free No.1064 or ACB mobile No.94404 40057 or ACB email ID complaints-acb@ap.gov.in. The details of informants will be kept confidential, it said. There have been several complaints of Transport Department officials demanding bribes in different parts of the State. In March, 2026, the ACB had conducted surprise raids at multiple locations linked to Assistant Motor Vehicle Inspector (AMVI) Pillutla Lokanadha Prasad, posted in Machilipatnam, in connection with a disproportionate assets case. Acting on credible information that the officer had amassed wealth beyond his known sources of income, the ACB registered a case under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 (amended 2018). Officials had seized property documents, electronic gadgets and other incriminating material. According to ACB, the accused officials owned three houses in Vijayawada, a site at Gunadala, and 2.75 acres of agricultural land in Munagala village, Suryapeta district, Telangana.
Bihar floods: 1.685 million people affected across 11 districts
Patna, Sep 6 (IANS) The flood situation in Bihar remained serious on Sunday as rising water levels in several rivers affected nearly 16.85 lakh people (1.685 million) across 11 districts of the state, even as relief and rescue operations are being carried out continuously by the administration in the affected areas. According to official figures, the flooding has affected 61 blocks and 300 gram panchayats across 11 districts. Authorities have intensified relief measures to provide food, shelter and other essential assistance to people impacted by the floods. As part of the ongoing relief operations, 80 community kitchens are currently functioning in the flood-affected districts. So far, around 1.21 lakh people have been provided meals through these centres. In addition, one relief camp is operational, providing accommodation, food, medical assistance, and other essential facilities to 326 flood-affected people. To provide immediate relief to affected residents, authorities have distributed around 45,900 polythene sheets and 11,700 dry ration packets so far. To facilitate the evacuation and movement of people in flood-hit areas, a total of 1,158 boats are currently being operated across the state. In view of the possibility of further flooding, 27 State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) teams and seven National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) teams have been deployed in different districts to undertake rapid relief and rescue operations. According to Water Resources Department data recorded between 8 a.m. and 9 a.m. on Sunday, the Ganga remained above the danger mark at several major locations in Bihar. At Buxar, the Ganga was recorded 0.08 metres above the danger mark, although the water level was showing a declining trend. At Dighaghat in Patna, the level was 1.54 metres above the danger mark, while at Gandhighat, it was 1.96 metres above and at Hathidah, 1.74 metres above the danger mark. The water level at Gandhighat was stable, while Hathidah recorded a rising trend. At Munger, the Ganga was 0.51 metre above the danger mark and continued to rise. At Sultanganj, the level was 2.01 metres above the danger mark, while at Bhagalpur it was 0.65 metres above it. The river also remained above the danger mark at Kahalgaon. Meanwhile, in Prayagraj and Varanasi, the Ganga remained below the warning level. The water level was rising in Prayagraj, while a declining trend was recorded in Varanasi. Barrage discharge data showed that at 9 a.m. on September 6, the Sone Barrage at Indrapuri was releasing 2,27,739 cusecs of water, with the flow showing a declining trend. The Kosi Barrage at Birpur recorded a discharge of 1,68,400 cusecs, which remained stable. The Gandak Barrage at Valmikinagar was releasing 1,29,000 cusecs, with the discharge also reported to be stable. Meanwhile, the Bihar Meteorological Service Centre has forecast light to moderate rainfall at several places across the state over the next two days. Heavy rainfall is also possible at some locations. In view of the possibility of further rainfall and a corresponding rise in river water levels, authorities have been kept on alert to undertake relief and rescue operations. The state government and district administrations are closely monitoring the situation in flood-affected areas, with relief materials, boats and rescue teams being deployed as required.
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