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4.1 Magnitude Earthquake Hits East Manipur, No Casualties Reported

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11 months ago

March 5, 2025

A mild earthquake, registering 4.1 on the Richter scale, struck eastern Manipur’s Kamjong district and nearby areas on Wednesday afternoon, according to officials. The Manipur Disaster Management Department, located in Imphal, reported that the quake impacted the district, which borders Ukhrul, Tengnoupal, Imphal East, and Imphal West, as well as Myanmar.Thankfully, there have been no immediate reports of casualties or property damage.

Data from the National Centre for Seismology (NCS) indicates that the tremor originated at a depth of 66 km beneath the earth’s surface. This earthquake marks the second tremor in the mountainous northeastern region within just four days.

On March 2, a mild quake of 3.7 was reported in the mountainous Mamit district of western Mizoram. Prior to that, on February 27, a moderate earthquake measuring 5.0 shook Morigaon district in Assam, with tremors felt in Guwahati and surrounding areas.

Earthquakes are relatively common in northeastern India, which consists of eight states that lie in the sixth most earthquake-prone zone globally. Analysis of NCS data indicates that more than one tremor occurs weekly in this region, frequently measuring between 3 and 4 on the Richter scale.

The recurring earthquakes, mostly mild to moderate, especially in states like Assam, Mizoram, Manipur, and Meghalaya, have raised concerns among authorities and prompted both public and private builders to construct earthquake-resistant structures.

Notably, the devastating earthquake of 1950, which measured 8.7 on the Richter scale, significantly altered the course of the Brahmaputra River near Guwahati, the region’s main commercial center. Another significant quake in 1988, registering 6.5, resulted in over 200 fatalities in Assam and Arunachal Pradesh. In 2011, Sikkim experienced a 6.9 magnitude quake, claiming more than 100 lives, while a 5.7 magnitude tremor occurred in Dhalai district, Tripura in 2017. Disaster management authorities regularly conduct awareness campaigns regarding the frequent seismic activity in the region.

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Three Burned Alive as Car Falls from Bridge in Gujarat’s Rajkot

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2 weeks ago

January 31, 2026

Namma Kudla

Gujarat: A tragic accident claimed the lives of three people in Gujarat’s Rajkot district on Monday.A car fell from a bridge and caught fire, killing all occupants on the spot.

The incident occurred on the Gondal–Atkot highway.The car was travelling from Chhota Udepur towards Gondal.

According to reports, the vehicle hit the bridge’s safety barrier.After the collision, the car fell nearly eight feet into a small stream below the bridge.

Soon after the fall, the car caught fire.The occupants were trapped inside the vehicle and were unable to escape.All three were burned alive and died at the scene.

Police and fire personnel rushed to the spot after receiving information.The fire was later brought under control.The bodies were recovered and sent for post-mortem examination.

The exact cause of the accident is under investigation. Further details are awaited.

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Girl Records Reels Inside Jail, Video Sparks Debate

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2 weeks ago

January 30, 2026

Namma Kudla

Bhopal: A young woman has come under public attention after recording reels inside a jail while meeting her boyfriend.

The incident happened at Raipur Central Jail in Chhattisgarh, which is known for high security. Mobile phones are strictly not allowed inside the jail. Despite this rule, the woman carried her phone into the visitor room.

She recorded videos while talking to her boyfriend during the meeting. In the video, she speaks emotionally about visiting him on his birthday. She says she feels sad because she cannot stay with him on his special day.

After the meeting, she uploaded the video on her social media account. The video quickly went viral on different platforms. The inmate seen in the video is identified as Tarakeshwar.

He is currently lodged in Raipur Central Jail. He is an accused in a case under the NDPS Act. The incident has raised serious questions about jail security.

People on social media are criticising jail staff and officials. Many users are asking how a mobile phone was allowed inside the jail.

They are also questioning the checking process at the jail entrance. So far, jail authorities have not given any official reaction.

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MBBS Student Alleges She Was Drugged, Raped by Friend in Delhi Hotel

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4 months ago

October 6, 2025

Namma Kudla

New Delhi: An 18-year-old MBBS student has accused a 20-year-old male friend of drugging and sexually assaulting her at a hotel in Delhi’s Adarsh Nagar area. The alleged incident took place on September 9, police officials said.

According to the complaint, the accused, who is also a medical student, invited the woman to “Hotel Apple” on the pretext of spending time together. Once there, he allegedly gave her a drink laced with drugs and then raped her.

The survivor told police that the accused recorded obscene videos and took pictures during the assault. He later threatened to make the content viral if she reported the incident.

The woman, a native of Jind in Haryana, is currently staying at the hostel of Baba Saheb Ambedkar Medical College in Rohini, Delhi.

Based on her complaint, police have registered a case under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code. A search is underway to locate and arrest the accused, officials added.

In a separate case earlier this month, a school manager in Uttar Pradesh was arrested for allegedly raping a Class 8 student. In February, a tuition teacher in Delhi’s CR Park area was accused of repeatedly raping a 15-year-old student over three years and threatening her with blackmail.