North India State News

Temple Gate Slab Collapses in Nagpur, Seventeen Injured

By BPN News Desk August 10, 2025

On the evening of August 9, 2025, a slab from the under-construction rear gate of the Mahalaxmi Jagadamba Devasthan in Koradi, Nagpur, caved in, injuring 17 workers. Three of the injured are in critical condition, while the rest are receiving treatment for moderate injuries. Rescue Efforts and Official Response Rescue operations began immediately and involved […]

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Supreme Court Likely to Hear J&K Statehood Case on August 14

By BPN News Desk August 8, 2025

A petition seeking the restoration of statehood for Jammu and Kashmir is expected to be heard by India’s Supreme Court on August 14, 2025. The plea was originally scheduled for August 8 but was postponed after a senior advocate raised concerns, prompting a judge to ensure it remained on the court’s agenda. What the Petition […]

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Rajasthan CM’s Jet Lands on Wrong Runway in Phalodi

By BPN News Desk August 4, 2025

On July 31, a chartered Dassault Falcon 2000 carrying Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma mistakenly landed at a civilian airstrip in Phalodi instead of the Indian Air Force (IAF) base. After realizing the error, the pilots took off again and safely landed at the IAF station located about 5 km away. Pilot Error Leads to Investigation […]

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Monsoon Death Toll in Himachal Climbs to 179

By BPN News Desk August 4, 2025

The monsoon season has continued to wreak havoc across Himachal Pradesh, with the death toll rising to 179 since June 20. Of these, 101 deaths have been linked directly to rain-related disasters such as landslides, flash floods, and cloudbursts. An additional 78 people lost their lives in road accidents that occurred under extreme weather conditions. […]

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Delhi-NCR to Hold Mega Mock Disaster Drill on August 1

By BPN News Desk July 29, 2025

Authorities in Delhi-NCR will conduct a large-scale mock disaster drill on August 1, 2025, simulating a high-intensity earthquake and chemical emergency scenario. The exercise, named ‘Exercise Suraksha Chakra’, is being led by the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) in collaboration with the governments of Delhi, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh. This will be the first

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Delhi Challenges Vehicle Age Ban in Supreme Court

By BPN News Desk July 28, 2025

The Delhi government has approached the Supreme Court seeking a review of the ban on older petrol and diesel vehicles in the capital and surrounding NCR areas. The case is expected to be heard on Monday, July 28, by a bench led by Chief Justice B. R. Gavai. Appeal Against Blanket Ban The government’s petition […]

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Jalandhar Hospital Oxygen Glitch Linked to Three Patient Deaths

By BPN News Desk July 28, 2025

On the evening of Sunday, July 27, three critically ill patients on ventilator support at the Trauma Centre of Jalandhar Civil Hospital died within about 35 minutes. Hospital authorities confirmed a brief drop in oxygen pressure took place around 7:15–7:50 PM during a planned supply changeover. The patients, already in serious condition, were unable to survive […]

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Six Killed in Haridwar Temple Stampede

By BPN News Desk July 27, 2025

A tragic stampede at the Mansa Devi temple in Haridwar on July 27 claimed the lives of six devotees and left more than 30 others injured. The incident took place early in the morning during the Shravan month pilgrimage, when a large crowd had gathered to offer prayers. Panic Triggered by False Alarm According to […]

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Five Officials Suspended in Jhalawar School Collapse

By BPN News Desk July 26, 2025

The Rajasthan government has suspended five education department officials after a tragic school roof collapse in Piplodi village of Jhalawar district claimed the lives of seven students and injured more than 25 others. The action comes amid public outrage and political pressure over the incident, which has raised serious questions about infrastructure safety in government

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7 Children Killed in Rajasthan School Collapse

By BPN News Desk July 25, 2025

At least seven students died and 29 others were injured when the roof of a government school building collapsed in Rajasthan’s Jhalawar district on Thursday morning. The incident took place around 8:30 a.m. at the Piplodi Government School in the Manohar Thana area, during the morning assembly. Rescue Operations and Casualties Local authorities confirmed that […]