In a major crackdown against the illegal hoarding and black-marketing of LPG cylinders, Bhaderwah Police on Sunday carried out a successful operation in the area and recovered 75 LPG cylinders while arresting three accused persons involved in the illegal trade.

The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Sunday enforced the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) soon after announcing the schedule for Assembly elections in five states and one Union Territory, Keralam, West Bengal, Assam, Tamil Nadu and Puducherry. The assembly elections between April 9 and April 23.

At least 10 patients were killed in a major fire at SCB Medical College and Hospital in Odisha’s Cuttack district.