Locals at Dighari Panchayat in Korha block of Katihar on Sunday raised slogans against Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar during his 'Samadhan Yatra', claiming that they were not allowed to meet him.
According to RFA, the communications clampdown in Drago county is the latest measure by Chinese authorities to bring locals to heel following the demolitions of huge Buddha statues in the area in 2021, sources in the region said.
The incident took place in Jhitarkhedi village under Ghatiya police station limits in the district on Friday afternoon. Locals allegedly pelted stones at police vehicles and earth moving machines deployed in the area damaging their windshields.
District Administration and Revenue department officials have rushed to the spot immediately after receiving the information of the incident from locals of the area.
Ahead of the presentation of the Union Budget for fiscal 2023-24, on Wednesday, Chattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel said locals have put forward a demand for new trains in Jagadalpur and Surguja areas.
It was a jubilant night in the neighbourhood of women's Under-19 cricketer Sonam Yadav, who picked up a wicket in India's victory over England in the final of the inaugural Under-19 T20 World Cup for the eves.
Due to river pollution, many health issues have arisen, especially for the devotees who start their day with holy baths in the river, the locals alleged.
The stray dog was allegedly beaten to death after the matter came to light. "Locals in the Dudh Katora locality of the city beat up the dog to death with sticks and rods on Thursday night," said sources.
Sandeep Singh, an MLA from Pehowa, is facing charges of harassment from a woman coach while serving as the state's minister for sports and youth affairs.
Locals at Chitral in Peshawar protested against power outages and dilapidated conditions of roads in their district on Sunday, the Dawn reported, adding that the protesters claimed that the government had not paid attention to their demands.