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A woman named Radha (47) died in a tiger attack in Wayanad, Kerala. According to the police, the incident took place at Priyadarshini Estate in Mananthavady village on Friday morning. Radha was having coffee in the estate at the time of the incident. Kerala Forest Minister AK Saseendran had claimed in the Assembly on Thursday that man-animal conflict is reducing in the state and the government is taking effective action. At the same time, after the incident, the family refused to hand over Radha’s body for post-mortem and created a ruckus. People have demanded the police administration to capture the tiger.
State SC-ST and OBC Welfare Minister OR Kelu announced an assistance of Rs 11 lakh to the victim’s family. Also said that an order has been issued to kill or capture the tiger. Rapid Response Team (RRT) is being deployed to protect those doing coffee plucking work during the morning.
Today’s other big news…
Jitendra Pal Singh will be India’s ambassador to Israel, replacing Sanjeev Singla.
Indian Foreign Service officer Jitendra Pal Singh has been appointed India’s Ambassador to Israel. He replaces Sanjeev Singla who served from 2019 to 2024. Jitendra Pal Singh of 2002 batch holds the post of Joint Secretary in the Ministry of External Affairs. He is in charge of matters related to Pakistan, Afghanistan, Iran. Before this he had been the Deputy High Commissioner of India to Pakistan. Information about when he will take charge has not been given.
Public transport becomes expensive in Maharashtra, government approves MSRTC proposal
The Maharashtra government has approved increasing the fares of state road transport buses, autos and taxis. According to this, the increased fares of state transport buses will be applicable from today (January 24). At the same time, taxi and auto fares will increase from January 1. Actually, Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) had given a proposal to the Maharashtra government to increase the fare.
16 year old girl hit by train in Palghar, was crossing the track with earphones on, died during treatment
A 16-year-old girl who was crossing the railway track wearing earphones in Palghar, Maharashtra, died after being hit by a train. The incident occurred at 1.10 pm on Thursday between Saphale and Kelve Road railway stations. The deceased girl Vaishnavi was a resident of Makne village in Rawal district. While she was crossing the track, she was hit by the Kochuveli-Amritsar Superfast Express train.
According to the Railways, the girl probably could not hear the sound of the approaching train because of the earphones. The girl was seriously injured due to the collision. He was taken to the hospital, where he was declared dead.
The incident occurred a day after the death of 12 passengers in Jalgaon. When they hurriedly jumped onto the track from the Pushpak Express due to fear of fire and were crushed by the Karnataka Express going from Bengaluru to Delhi.
Trainee Doctor Rape-Murder Case- CBI reaches Calcutta High Court, files petition demanding death sentence of convict Sanjay
CBI filed an appeal in the Calcutta High Court demanding death penalty for Sanjay Roy, convicted in the RG Kar Hospital rape-murder case. A division bench of Justice Debangsu Basak said it would hear the case on January 27. A similar petition will also be sought to be accepted by the West Bengal government.
On January 20, the Sealdah Court had sentenced Roy to life imprisonment on August 9, 2024, in the rape-murder case of an on-duty doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital.
3 members of banned organizations arrested from Manipur’s Thoubal and Imphal West, ammunition also recovered
Security forces have arrested three people belonging to banned organizations in separate operations from Manipur’s Thoubal and Imphal West. Two members of the banned Kangleipak ​​Communist Party were arrested from Uningkhong in Thoubal on Thursday. Pistol, ammunition, cash and other items were recovered from their possession.
In another operation, a member of the banned Kangli Yawol Kanna Loop (KYKL) was arrested from Langol Type III in Imphal West on Wednesday. According to the police, investigation is going on.
Delhi Police conducts search operation in slums to identify Bangladeshi infiltrators, will send back 10
Delhi Police conducted a search operation in slums of the capital as part of the ongoing investigation into Bangladeshi infiltration. West Delhi DCP Vichitra Veer said the search operation was carried out at night so that people could be checked easily as family members usually stay at home after work. Which makes verification easier. We have started the process of sending back 10 Bangladeshis from West Delhi and other districts are also carrying out this process.
Earthquake hits Myanmar, intensity 4.8 on Richter scale
Earthquake tremors were felt in Myanmar at around 12.53 am. The intensity of the earthquake has been measured at 4.8 on the Richter scale. At present there is no news of any damage due to the earthquake.
Activist dies in road accident in Tamil Nadu, BJP state president Annamalai says conspiracy
Environmental activist K Jagbir Ali died in an alleged road accident in Tamil Nadu. State BJP President K Annamalai called this a conspiracy. He said that it was a pre-planned murder. The lorry not only hit Ali but also reversed the vehicle and ran over him 2-3 times. To make sure that Ali is dead.
Suppressing the voice of activists by causing such road accidents has become a pattern in the state. BJP is the first to bring this matter before the public.
