Bhubaneswar, Oct 5: A series of impactful events unfolded across India on Sunday, ranging from natural disasters and sporting updates to tributes and law enforcement actions.

Lightning Kills 10

At least 10 people were killed while several sustained injuries in separate incidents of lightning strikes across Bihar as the state reels under the impact of relentless monsoon rains.

Tragedy in Darjeeling

At least 13 people have died in landslides in the North Bengal hills, including nine died due to an iron bridge collapsed in Darjeeling’s Mirik, and four in the Sukhia area, following overnight rains, causing widespread severe disruptions.

PM Vows Support

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed grief over the widespread destruction caused by heavy rainfall in Darjeeling and said that the Centre is committed to providing all assistance to the affected.

Remembering Baji Rout

Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, and other leaders paid heartfelt tribute to Baji Rout, India’s youngest martyr and a freedom fighter on the his birth anniversary.

Pak Opts to Field

Pakistan won the toss and elected to bowl first against India in their ICC Women’s World Cup group-stage clash in Colombo. Renuka Singh Thakur replaced ailing Amanjot Kaur in the Indian playing XI.

Impersonators Arrested

Two individuals were arrested from Bhubaneswar for allegedly impersonating the Chairperson of the National Commission for Women (NCW) and defrauding people across several states.

Violent Clash in Nayagarh

A violent clash between two groups in Marada village under Fatehgarh police station in Nayagarh district over Durga Puja preparations left six people critically injured and several others wounded.

Banned Items in Prison!

In a sudden crackdown, police conducted surprise raids in three correctional facilities across Bargarh district. During the raids, authorities seized prohibited items including bidis (local cigarettes), ganja, and matchsticks.