Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Monday conducted an aerial survey of rising water levels of rivers in West Champaran, East Champaran and Gopalganj districts of the state. The Chief Minister also directed the concerned officials to keep a check on the situation and remain alert.
Police officials disclosed that the father, identified as Tayyab, confessed to this grievous deed, citing financial constraints that prevented him from affording medical treatment for his infant daughter. Tayyab admitted to placing the newborn in a sack before burying her.
In a joint operation the Indian Army and Manipur Police recovered a huge cache of arms and ammunition during search operations conducted in Manipur's Imphal East district on Sunday, officials said.
Security forces launched a search operation after a few rounds of bullets were fired in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri district, officials said on Sunday.
A woman died and three others were said to be seriously injured when the car they were travelling in crashed near a petrol pump in Uttarakhand's Chamoli district, officials said on Sunday. The woman died on the spot.
Four terrorists have been neutralised and two Indian Army soldiers were killed in action in separate encounters with terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir's Kulgam district, defence officials said on Sunday.
In preparation for the upcoming Kanwar Yatra during the holy month of Sawan, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath recently convened a high-level meeting, directing officials to ensure robust arrangements for Kanwar pilgrims' safety and convenience.