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Saltwater crocodile kills a farmer in coastal Kendrapara

Kendrapara, Mar 8 (UNI) In a heart-rending incident, a saltwater crocodile on Friday dragged a farmer into the deep waters of the Hansua River and killed him in front of his spouse.
The shocking incident took place when the farmer entered the river with a bucket to draw water for his farmland with the help of his spouse. The deceased has been identified as Rabindra Malik of Dakhinaveda village.
According to police sources, a giant crocodile pounced on the farmer as he entered the river and dragged him in front of his wife, who screamed for help. Villagers and family members rushed to the river but failed to trace Rabindra.
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Manipur: Two CRPF personnel killed, four injured in attack by Kuki militants

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27 Apr 2024 | 9:28 AM

Imphal, April 27 (UNI) Two CRPF personnel were killed and four others injured in an attack by suspected Kuki militants in Manipur's Naransena area, on Saturday.

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Over 58% polling in Bihar LS phase 2

Over 58% polling in Bihar LS phase 2

27 Apr 2024 | 8:06 AM

Patna, Apr 26 (UNI) Scorching heat appears to have affected polling percentage during the second phase of Lok Sabha elections in five seats in Bihar, as only 58.58 percent of the electorate exercised their franchise compared to 62.92 percent in the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, which is 4.34 percent less this year.

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Petrol bomb hurled at Meghalaya Deputy CM’s residence

27 Apr 2024 | 2:04 AM

Shillong, April 26 (UNI) A petrol bomb was hurled by unidentified miscreants at the private residence of Meghalaya Deputy Chief Minister in-charge Urban Affairs, Sniawbhalang Dhar in the Nongmensong locality of the city on Friday, in the wake of which security measures were strengthened.

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Accused commits suicide in Meghalaya police lock-up

27 Apr 2024 | 1:47 AM

Shillong, Apr 26 (UNI) An under-trial, accused under the Arms Act, allegedly committed suicide inside the lock-up at the Khanapara Police Station in Meghalaya’s Ri-Bhoi district on Friday, police said.

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Tripura record 80 32 % voter turnout amidst boycott by 1700 voters

Tripura record 80 32 % voter turnout amidst boycott by 1700 voters

26 Apr 2024 | 11:24 PM

Agartala, April 26 (UNI) East Tripura Parliamentary constituency on Friday recorded 80.32% voter turnout, despite a boycott by around 1700 voters in the state.

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