News for '-district'

Bear Attack Claims Life in Chhattisgarh's Korba District

Bear Attack Claims Life in Chhattisgarh's Korba District

Rediff.com13 hours ago

A 26-year-old man was killed in a bear attack in Chhattisgarh's Korba district. The victim had gone to the forest to graze his goats and did not return home. The forest department has provided immediate relief to the family and urged villagers to be cautious.

Policeman Found Dead in Nadia District, West Bengal

Policeman Found Dead in Nadia District, West Bengal

Rediff.com2 days ago

A sub-inspector was found dead at his residence in Nadia district, West Bengal. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding his death.

ACB Raids Illegal Mining Sites in Reasi, Udhampur Districts

ACB Raids Illegal Mining Sites in Reasi, Udhampur Districts

Rediff.com3 days ago

The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) in Jammu and Kashmir has intensified its efforts to combat illegal mining, conducting raids in Reasi and Udhampur districts and seizing critical evidence.

Missing Girl Found Dead in Odisha's Angul District

Missing Girl Found Dead in Odisha's Angul District

Rediff.com3 days ago

A 12-year-old girl who had been missing for two days was found dead in Odisha's Angul district. Police are investigating the cause of death.

Gujarati notification in Maharashtra district sparks row

Gujarati notification in Maharashtra district sparks row

Rediff.com20 Jan 2026

According to reports, the order was translated into Gujarati for the convenience of motorists from Gujarat and was displayed in border villages, including areas near Acchad.

India's First Paperless District Court

India's First Paperless District Court

Rediff.com8 Jan 2026

The integration of artificial AI-based judicial assistance tools into the district court management framework has accompanied the shift.

Bengal SIR: Muslim Districts See No Major Impact

Bengal SIR: Muslim Districts See No Major Impact

Rediff.com8 Jan 2026

More voter deletions recorded in draft SIR exercises than to the combined SSRs in the past 10 years.

Pakistan shuts 50 border schools after drone strike

Pakistan shuts 50 border schools after drone strike

Rediff.com12 hours ago

Over 50 educational institutions in districts bordering Afghanistan were shut down following a drone attack on a school in northwest Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.

Italian Couple Adopt Jharkhand Orphan

Italian Couple Adopt Jharkhand Orphan

Rediff.com9 hours ago

An Italian couple adopted a 12-year-old orphan schoolgirl from Ramgarh district in Jharkhand after completing all official formalities.

Fresh Violence Erupts in Assam's Karbi Anglong District

Fresh Violence Erupts in Assam's Karbi Anglong District

Rediff.com23 Dec 2025

Fresh violence erupted in Assam's Karbi Anglong district on Monday, triggering serious law-and-order concerns after a mob torched Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council Chief Executive Member Tuliram Ronghang's residence in West Karbi Anglong.

Manipur Police Nab Three Militants in Extortion Crackdown

Manipur Police Nab Three Militants in Extortion Crackdown

Rediff.com1 days ago

Manipur Police arrested three militants from two proscribed outfits for alleged extortion activities in Imphal East and Imphal West districts.

Two Assaulted in Jharkhand Amid Childlifting Rumours

Two Assaulted in Jharkhand Amid Childlifting Rumours

Rediff.com6 hours ago

Two individuals were allegedly assaulted in Jharkhand's Deoghar and Koderma districts following rumours of childlifting. Authorities have launched an awareness campaign to combat the spread of misinformation and prevent further incidents.

Two Die in Raisen Motorcycle Accident

Two Die in Raisen Motorcycle Accident

Rediff.com1 days ago

Two people were killed and one seriously injured in a head-on motorcycle collision near Sumer village in Raisen district, Madhya Pradesh.

Four Militants Arrested in Manipur for Extortion

Four Militants Arrested in Manipur for Extortion

Rediff.com2 days ago

Security forces in Manipur have arrested four militants belonging to the banned PREPAK (PRO) outfit for their alleged involvement in extortion activities. The arrests were made in various districts of Manipur over the last 48 hours. Security forces also seized arms and ammunition in separate operations.

Assaults in Jharkhand After Childlifter Rumours

Assaults in Jharkhand After Childlifter Rumours

Rediff.com9 hours ago

Two individuals were allegedly assaulted in Jharkhand's Deoghar and Koderma districts following rumours that they were childlifters.

Two Bangladeshis Held in Meghalaya for Entering Illegally

Two Bangladeshis Held in Meghalaya for Entering Illegally

Rediff.com14 hours ago

Two Bangladeshi nationals were arrested in Meghalaya's West Jaintia Hills district for entering India without valid travel documents. A local driver was also apprehended for allegedly facilitating their illegal entry.

Security Forces Unearth Maoist Cache in Chhattisgarh

Security Forces Unearth Maoist Cache in Chhattisgarh

Rediff.com2 days ago

Security forces in Chhattisgarh's Gariaband district recovered a significant cache of cash, arms, and ammunition from Maoist hideouts, acting on information from surrendered Naxalites.

Two Arrested After Daylight Firing in Himachal's Solan

Two Arrested After Daylight Firing in Himachal's Solan

Rediff.com10 hours ago

Two individuals have been arrested in connection with a daylight shooting in the Makhanumaajra area of Solan district, Himachal Pradesh, where a local resident was injured.

Woman Allegedly Beaten to Death by Husband in Patna's Danapur

Woman Allegedly Beaten to Death by Husband in Patna's Danapur

Rediff.com2 days ago

A woman was allegedly beaten to death by her husband in Patna's Danapur locality. The accused has been taken into custody and is being interrogated.

Tragedy in Jharkhand: Children Drown in Separate Incidents

Tragedy in Jharkhand: Children Drown in Separate Incidents

Rediff.com2 days ago

Three children drowned in a pond in Koderma district, and two sisters died after falling into a well in Palamu district of Jharkhand, India.

Father and Son Die in Car Fire After Crash in Chhindwara

Father and Son Die in Car Fire After Crash in Chhindwara

Rediff.com10 hours ago

A 61-year-old man and his son died after their CNG-fitted car crashed into a garage and caught fire in Chhindwara district, Madhya Pradesh. Police suspect the driver fell asleep at the wheel.

Odisha Court Searched After Bomb Threat Email

Odisha Court Searched After Bomb Threat Email

Rediff.com18 hours ago

Odisha Police searched the Sambalpur district court building after receiving an email threatening a bomb blast. This is the third such threat in two months.

Gurugram Police Announce Security Measures for Holi

Gurugram Police Announce Security Measures for Holi

Rediff.com8 hours ago

Gurugram police have announced special security arrangements for the Holi festival, including checkpoints and increased patrols, to maintain law and order and crack down on anti-social behaviour.

Roof Collapse at Rajasthan School; Students Escape Injury

Roof Collapse at Rajasthan School; Students Escape Injury

Rediff.com1 days ago

A classroom roof collapsed at a government school in Bharatpur, Rajasthan, but no one was injured as the teacher evacuated the students in time after hearing cracking sounds from the ceiling.

Khamenei killing: 14 injured in J-K protests; curbs on convoy movement

Khamenei killing: 14 injured in J-K protests; curbs on convoy movement

Rediff.com4 hours ago

Protests erupted in Kashmir following the killing of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, leading to restrictions on movement and mobile internet speeds.

Security Forces Search After Suspected Drone Activity in Poonch

Security Forces Search After Suspected Drone Activity in Poonch

Rediff.com3 days ago

Security forces launched a search operation in the Gulpur belt of Poonch district after a suspected drone movement was detected along the Line of Control (LoC).

Six Injured in Jharkhand Bus Accident

Six Injured in Jharkhand Bus Accident

Rediff.com14 hours ago

Six people were injured, one seriously, after a bus accident in Jharkhand's Chatra district. The bus, en route from Raipur to Gaya, crashed due to a burst tire.

Nagpur Factory Blast: Negligence Suspected, Minister Says

Nagpur Factory Blast: Negligence Suspected, Minister Says

Rediff.com13 hours ago

Maharashtra minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule suspects negligence and safety lapses at SBL Energy Limited in Nagpur, where a blast killed 19. An investigation is underway to determine accountability.

Two CRPF jawans shoot themselves dead in separate incidents in J-K

Two CRPF jawans shoot themselves dead in separate incidents in J-K

Rediff.com3 days ago

Two Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) jawans allegedly died by suicide in separate incidents in Srinagar and Shopian districts of Jammu and Kashmir, according to officials.

Three Killed in Sikkim Truck Accident

Three Killed in Sikkim Truck Accident

Rediff.com1 days ago

A truck accident in Sikkim's Gyalshing district resulted in the deaths of three individuals after the vehicle plunged into a gorge.

Four held after manhunt for Mumbai jewellers theft

Four held after manhunt for Mumbai jewellers theft

Rediff.com6 hours ago

Four individuals have been apprehended following a 48-day search in Rajasthan forests for allegedly stealing jewellery worth Rs 6.79 crore from a Mumbai shop.

Look, What Pakistan Has Done In Afghanistan

Look, What Pakistan Has Done In Afghanistan

Rediff.com6 days ago

Pakistan conducted airstrikes on Afghanistan's Nangarhar province on February 22, 2026, targeting areas in Bihsud district.

Children Found Dead, Mother Dies in Suspected Suicide After Dowry Harassment Allegations

Children Found Dead, Mother Dies in Suspected Suicide After Dowry Harassment Allegations

Rediff.com9 hours ago

Three children were found dead in a water tank at their home in Sawai Madhopur, Rajasthan, while their mother died in a suspected suicide at Bharatpur railway station. Police are investigating possible links to domestic discord and dowry harassment.

Migrant Workers Held in Kochi for Ganja Possession

Migrant Workers Held in Kochi for Ganja Possession

Rediff.com2 days ago

Police in Kochi arrested five migrant workers from West Bengal and seized 30 kilograms of ganja from them at Puthencruz.

Woman Delivers Baby at Hospital Gate After Ambulance Driver Leaves Her

Woman Delivers Baby at Hospital Gate After Ambulance Driver Leaves Her

Rediff.com2 days ago

A 28-year-old woman delivered a baby girl at the main gate of a Raisen district hospital after a Janani Express ambulance driver allegedly left her outside. Hospital staff assisted the woman and her newborn, and the hospital is investigating the incident.

Woman, Daughter Die in Suspected Suicide in Lakhimpur Kheri

Woman, Daughter Die in Suspected Suicide in Lakhimpur Kheri

Rediff.com3 days ago

A woman and her daughter died in Lakhimpur Kheri after consuming poison in an alleged suicide attempt, while another daughter is in critical condition. Depression over a recent family death is suspected as the cause.

Car Accident in Bhilwara Claims Two Lives

Car Accident in Bhilwara Claims Two Lives

Rediff.com1 days ago

Two people died and five were injured when a car lost control and fell off a bridge on National Highway-148 in Bhilwara district, Rajasthan.

15 Naxalites, Including Key Leader, Surrender in Chhattisgarh

15 Naxalites, Including Key Leader, Surrender in Chhattisgarh

Rediff.com1 days ago

Fifteen Naxalites, including a Special Zonal Committee-level member, surrendered to security forces in Chhattisgarh's Mahasamund district, marking a significant development in the state's efforts to combat Naxalism.

Himachal Pradesh: Five arrested for assault, forcing man to transfer money via UPI

Himachal Pradesh: Five arrested for assault, forcing man to transfer money via UPI

Rediff.com12 hours ago

Police in Himachal Pradesh have arrested five individuals for allegedly assaulting a man and forcing him to transfer money via UPI.

Bengal: Post-SIR list out, 66 lakh names likely to be deleted

Bengal: Post-SIR list out, 66 lakh names likely to be deleted

Rediff.com2 days ago

The draft rolls published on December 16 had already pared down the electorate from 7.66 crore to 7.08 crore, deleting over 58 lakh names on grounds of death, migration, duplication and untraceability.