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KIIT suicide row: Heartbroken father calls for justice - Watch video
Tension broke out on the Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) campus in Odisha after the body of a third-year student from Nepal, Prakriti Lamsal, 20, was found in her hostel room. Authorities confirmed that the BTech student died by suicide. Following the discovery, dozens of Nepali students gathered and protested, later claiming they were evicted from the campus. Initially, KIIT instructed over 500 Nepali students to leave the campus, creating further distress, but later reversed this decision. Prakriti took her her own life due to a troubled relationship with a male student at KIIT. Social media posts have emerged suggesting that Prakriti Lamsal was being harassed by her ex-boyfriend Advik Shrivastav before her tragic death. Her cousin has also filed a complaint alleging that she was being blackmailed by a male student at KIIT, which led her to take her own life. On the evening of February 16, police apprehended Srivastava near Biju Patnaik International Airport, with reports indicating he was trying to leave Bhubaneswar. A flight ticket from Bhubaneswar to Kolkata, dated February 16 and bearing his name, surfaced online, fueling speculation that he might have been attempting to flee following Lamsal's death. Srivastava has since been arrested and charged under Section 108 of the Indian Penal Code for abetment of suicide. The father of the deceased has now demanded justice for his daughter.
19 February,2025 02:15 PM IST
Nepali Army Chief General Sigdel arrives in India for four-day visit
Nepali Army Chief General Ashok Raj Sigdel arrived in India on Tuesday for a four-day visit, which will focus on strengthening military ties and exploring new opportunities for defence cooperation. This visit comes just weeks after the official trip of Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi to Nepal. During his stay from December 11 to 14, General Sigdel will meet with senior Indian military officials to discuss areas of mutual interest and collaboration. Upon his arrival in Delhi, he was warmly welcomed by the Indian Army. This visit marks an important step in enhancing the relationship between the two countries' armed forces. Watch video for more.
11 December,2024 12:30 PM IST
Bahraich violence: Two accused shot by UP Police in Nepal, Political row erupts
The UP Police achieved a significant breakthrough in the Bahraich violence by arresting five suspects near the Nepal border. Two of the accused, Sarfaraz and Mohammad Talib, were injured in an encounter with police while attempting to escape. This incident has reignited a political debate surrounding the UP government's controversial ‘encounter policy’. The Congress party criticized the state administration, linking the Bahraich violence to its failures. Samajwadi Party President Akhilesh Yadav also condemned the government, suggesting the encounters were a distraction from their inadequacies. AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi called for legal consequences for the suspects instead of extrajudicial measures, highlighting the problematic "Thok Denge" stance of the UP CM. Conversely, BJP leaders defended the police's actions, labeling them as justified responses to criminal activity. The unrest in Bahraich follows the violent death of Ramgopal Mishra during a community clash, raising further concerns about public safety.
18 October,2024 10:30 AM IST
Nepal floods horror: Death toll rises to 170, Many still missing
Kathmandu, Nepal, has been severely affected by recent heavy rains, leading to devastating floods and landslides that have claimed at least 170 lives in just 24 hours. Additionally, 68 people are reported missing, and around 100 have sustained injuries due to the Nepal flood horror. The relentless downpour, driven by moisture from the Bay of Bengal, has left many residential areas submerged, disrupting daily life and forcing locals to navigate knee-deep waters. In response to the crisis, the government has mobilized over 20,000 security personnel, including the Nepal Army, Armed Police Force, and Nepal Police, to conduct search and rescue operations across the valley. The region, already vulnerable to seasonal monsoon effects, is grappling with swollen rivers that have overflowed onto roads and bridges, exacerbating the situation. Communities are now rallying together as they face the aftermath of this natural disaster, seeking assistance and support in the recovery efforts. Watch video for more.
30 September,2024 10:18 AM IST
Nepal floods cause severe destruction, over 100 dead, Rescue ops underway
Several neighborhoods in Kathmandu, Nepal’s capital, were inundated following intense rainfall that caused widespread flooding. The relentless downpours have resulted in over 100 confirmed fatalities. The flooding has disrupted daily life, with residents seen navigating through knee-deep water. In response, the government has mobilized more than 20,000 security personnel for search and rescue efforts. The Nepal Army, Armed Police Force (APF), and Nepal Police have successfully rescued 1,415 individuals from various locations in the valley. As the annual monsoon rains in South Asia brought heavy showers across the region, many rivers in Nepal overflowed, inundating roads and bridges. Watch video for more.
29 September,2024 12:37 PM IST
Patralekhaa shares her experience shooting for IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack
Actress Patralekhaa, who plays the role of an air hostess in Anubhav Sinha’s web series IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack, speaks exclusively to mid-day.com about her experience shooting in a cramped space among a hundred others. She recalls catching a viral infection, doing difficult scenes such as the slapping one, and how wearing the uniform gave her a sense of duty. Watch the video for more.
25 September,2024 07:40 PM IST
Naseeruddin Shah recalls memories of Kandahar hijack | IC 814 | Netflix
Actor Naseeruddin Shah plays the role of Cabinet Secretary Vinay Kaul, IAS, based on Prabhat Kumar, in the web series ‘IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack’. Talking about his memories of the December 1999 incident, the veteran actor said that he feared the hijack would trigger another wave of Islamophobia. He also likened working with seasoned actors like Pankaj Kapur in the Anubhav Sinha directorial to 'being in heaven'. Watch the full video for more.
04 September,2024 09:34 PM IST
IC 814 Hijack: Survivor narrates her firsthand account - Watch video
Pooja Kataria, a survivor of the IC 814 hijack, offers a compelling firsthand account of the 1999 ordeal. Her narrative covers the harrowing experience of the hijack, including religious conversions imposed by the captors and the psychological impact on the passengers. Kataria highlights the critical role played by the Indian Government, particularly the complexities involved in the negotiations at Amritsar. She also points out significant security lapses at Kathmandu airport that contributed to the hijack's success. Reflecting on media portrayals, Kataria critiques the Netflix web series on the incident, particularly addressing the Bhola-Shankar controversy, which she feels misrepresents key aspects of the story. Watch video for more.
04 September,2024 03:01 PM IST
Anubhav Sinha loses cool at Netflix's 'IC 814' press conference
Netflix's new series 'IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack' has been accused of deliberately changing the names of hijackers and giving them Hindu code names. At a press conference in Mumbai, director Anubhav Sinha was repeatedly questioned by a journalist about the controversy surrounding the series. Sinha first asked, “Aap laga rahe hein aarop?” He lost his cool when he kept asking the journalist if he had watched the show, and did not get a direct answer. Watch the full video to see what transpired at the event which was also attended by veteran actors Naseeruddin Shah, Pankaj Kapur and more.
04 September,2024 02:43 PM IST
Nepal plane crash: Sole survivor of the tragic place crash, pilot survives
On July 24, tragedy struck as a Saurya Airlines plane crashed and caught fire during takeoff from Kathmandu's Tribhuvan International Airport. Sadly, 18 people lost their lives, including 17 technicians and one crew member. Miraculously, only the captain survived the tragic Nepal plane crash and is currently receiving medical treatment. The plane was headed to Pokhara for routine maintenance when the accident occurred. Firefighters swiftly responded to the scene, battling through the wreckage to handle the aftermath. This incident has once again brought scrutiny to Nepal's aviation industry, which has a troubling safety record. Since 2000, around 300 lives have been lost in aviation accidents in Nepal, raising serious concerns about the industry's safety standards and practices.
25 July,2024 12:19 PM IST