Police in Delhi have discovered the highly decomposed bodies of an elderly woman and her daughter with injury marks. The deceased were identified as Rajrani Lal, a retired All India Radio official, and her daughter, Ginni Karar (30). A neighbour called the police complaining of a foul smell emanating from a flat in Krishna Nagar’s E Block. Upon arriving at the scene, the police found the maggot-infested bodies in a highly decomposed state. The entrance of the flat had a twin locking system that could only be opened with authorisation. Police suspect murder and an investigation has been launched. Multiple teams have been formed to arrest the culprits.
Madhya Pradesh Sardarpur by-poll scheduled for June 13
Sardarpur, a town in the Dhar district of Madhya Pradesh, will hold a by-election for ward number 7 of its municipal council on June 13th. This event was prompted by the sudden death of the sitting councillor, Prtham Garg, due to a road accident on April 18th.
The last day of filing nominations was held on the last Tuesday, where three candidates registered to contest for the councillor’s post. These candidates are Amar Singh Sonare (Congress), Vijay Garg from the BJP, and Gopal Garg, who is an independent candidate.
The election office will scrutinize these applications on Wednesday. The deadline for withdrawing candidature is June 2nd, and it will provide a clearer picture of the final candidates.
The municipal council of Sardarpur consists of fifteen councillors, out of which nine are from the Congress party and six from the BJP. Ward no 7 is the smallest ward of Sardarpur municipal council, with only 142 voters, comprising 75 men and 67 women.
This by-election will be an opportunity for the three candidates to campaign for the councillor’s post. The results will be declared after the announcement of the final candidature. It is important to emphasize that this election is of great significance to the citizens of Sardarpur for the betterment of their town.
7 People Sentenced to Life in BJP Leader Murder Case in Sendhwa, Madhya Pradesh
Seven individuals have been sentenced to life imprisonment in Madhya Pradesh’s Sendhwa for their involvement in the murder of BJP leader Manoj Thakre. The court acquitted three other accused in the case. The main conspirator, Tarachand Banjara, his son, Anil Bhil, and others were found guilty in connection with the murder case. Thakre was found dead in a field in Warla police station limits in January 2019, with a blood-stained stone lying next to his body. The reason behind his murder was a battle for political supremacy. BJP leader Tarachand Rathore and his son conspired to kill Thakre as his political stature was increasing in the area. After Thakre’s murder, the BJP leaders alleged that the killings of BJP leaders began as soon as Congress came to power.
Modi accuses Congress of indiscriminate looting in Ajmer
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a scathing attack on the Congress party while presenting his nine-year report card to the public in Ajmer. He accused the Congress of looting without discrimination, including poor, tribals, Dalits, minorities, and women and children. He also criticized the Congress for not fulfilling its guarantee of waiving farmer loans in Rajasthan and playing politics over the new Parliament building. Modi highlighted that the BJP government has worked to tackle corruption, provide good governance, and ensure the welfare of the poor. He credited the people of India for the country’s success in various fields and criticized opposition parties for insulting public sentiment. Modi urged Rajasthan to be wary of the Congress government, which he claimed promoted appeasement and engaged in instability and anarchy. Earlier, he offered prayers at the Brahma temple in Pushkar near Ajmer.
Jharkhand CM confirms JMM’s participation in Patna Opposition meet
Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren of the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) has confirmed that his party will attend the Opposition forces meeting in Patna on June 12. The meeting, chaired by Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, aims to bring all Opposition parties together against the BJP government. Kumar has already met with several leaders to unite the opposition, including Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, and Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) chief Sharad Pawar. BJP’s Bihar unit president Samrat Choudhary confirmed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Bihar in June and is expected to address a public meeting before the opposition meeting in Patna.
Complaint Lodging for Delayed Garbage Van in Panchkula MC
Residents of Panchkula, listen up! The municipal corporation (MC) has announced a new way for residents to lodge formal complaints if the garbage vehicle does not show up for door-to-door collection in their sector or village. Complaints can be made by calling the number 9696-120-120.
According to Chief Sanitary Inspector (CSI) Avinash Singla, some issues with door-to-door garbage collection had arisen but have now been fixed. The MC vehicles will now be collecting garbage from doorsteps. Singla also asked residents to separate wet and dry waste before putting it in the MC garbage van. Additionally, MC vehicles should be the only ones used for garbage collection, not private waste collectors.
The civic body now provides garbage collection services for the entire city, including all sectors and areas falling under the MC’s jurisdiction. MC vehicles will be collecting garbage from door-to-door.
In short, if residents face any issues with door-to-door garbage collection, they can now call 9696-120-120 to lodge a formal complaint. The MC has requested residents to separate wet and dry waste and only use MC vehicles for garbage collection. So, let’s work together to maintain the cleanliness of the city.
Government school store room fire damages stationery in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh
In Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, a government school was engulfed in flames as a result of a fire that broke out in its store room. The incident occurred on Wednesday afternoon, causing considerable alarm and panic within the school. Despite the valiant efforts of the school staff to contain the blaze, much of the stationery and furniture within the store room were destroyed before firefighters could arrive on the scene to douse the flames.
According to the Assistant Commissioner of Police, Girish Tiwari, the cause of the fire was a short circuit. Fortunately, no injuries were reported, but the incident highlights the need for regular safety checks of electrical systems and ensuring that all personnel are trained in fire safety. The school had been holding a farewell program for a teacher, attended by all staff members, when the fire broke out.
Thankfully, the fire was contained within half an hour and much of the school building remained unaffected. The incident serves as a reminder of the importance of fire safety measures and the crucial role that early warning systems can play in minimizing potential damage. It is essential that regular fire drills and inspections are conducted to help identify potential hazards and implement safety protocols to mitigate the risks.
Preparations Underway for Visit of Nepal’s Prime Minister to Ujjain in Madhya Pradesh
Officials in Madhya Pradesh, India are reportedly preparing for the upcoming visit of Nepal’s Prime Minister, Pushpa Kamal Dahal (Prachanda), to Ujjain on June 2nd. Divisional Commissioner Sandeep Yadav, IG Santosh Kumar Singh, Collector Kumar Purushottam, SP Sachin Sharma, and various other officials recently visited the Mahakaleshwar temple complex and Shri Mahakal Lok to inspect the area ahead of the visit. The officials also gave guidelines for the tour arrangements and supervised ongoing construction work to ensure there’s no negligence in quality. Governor Mangubhai Patel will reportedly welcome the Nepalese Prime Minister at the Nandi Gate of Mahakal Lok.
Himachal Pradesh Suffers Massive Crop Loss as Wettest May in 19 Years Hits the State
Himachal Pradesh in India recently experienced its wettest May in 19 years, leaving over Rs 192 crore worth of crop loss in the pre-monsoon season. The state received an average of 116.8 mm of rainfall in May, compared to the usual 63.3 mm. The excess rainfall, caused by six active western disturbances, damaged crops that were about to harvest and also impacted apple and mango plantations. The rain, however, helped crops in rain-fed areas by providing much-needed moisture to the soil. Solan was the wettest location in the state, with 73 mm of rainfall over the past 24 hours. A fresh Western Disturbance is expected to affect northwestern India this week, with a ‘yellow warning’ of thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds issued in 10 out of 12 districts on Thursday.
NHIDCL Projects in Nagaland Always End Up in Litigation, Asks High Court
The Gauhati High Court has reprimanded the Ministry of Road, Transport and Highways (MoRTH) for the delay in upgrading the National Highway-2 (NH-2) between Kohima to Mao Gate in Nagaland and Manipur. The court has directed the MoRTH to take immediate steps to acquire the remaining land required for construction. Justice Kakheto Sema expressed dissatisfaction with the progress of work, and criticized the contractor for attempting to deceive the public. The justice asked why all projects by the National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (NHIDCL) in Nagaland end up in litigation and said there is clearly something “very wrong”. The court also asked the state to provide assistance to the Centre in acquiring land to complete the project. Both the contractor and the authority engineer were directed to file an affidavit detailing the work progress on the existing right of way during the next date fixed. The court had directed the contractor to finish the project by May 31, 2023, and paved the way to impose substantial costs if the work is not completed by the deadline, or the NHIDCL issues a notice to the contractor for blacklisting. However, the Supreme Court later stayed the order, as a copy of the order was shown to the court by the contractor’s counsel, Joshua Sheqi.
