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Man allegedly stabbed to death during cricket match in Cuttack
A 22-year-old spectator of a cricket match in Odisha, India was allegedly beaten and stabbed to death on Sunday. The man, identified as Lucky Rout, was killed for defending the decision of the umpire during an ongoing match. A batter from the Berhampur team was caught behind, and when the umpire declared him out, the batting team forced him to change his decision to a 'no-ball.' When Lucky tried to back the umpire's decision, he was allegedly thrashed and stabbed by a few people who came to the field.

Chandigarh Police’s plan to shift drug peddlers to Assam jail put on hold
Chandigarh Police's plan to relocate two habitual drug offenders to Dibrugarh Central Jail in Assam is temporarily halted due to space constraints. The transfer aims to disrupt their local drug networks, and they will remain in Burail jail until alternative arrangements are made.

Panchkula: Man acquitted in excise case over ‘flawed sampling’, Himachal HC case cited
A man was acquitted of selling illicit liquor after court found flawed sampling methods and procedural inconsistencies in the police investigation, citing a Himachal HC ruling that challenged the validity of chemical evidence from a single bottle.

Chandigarh: Fourth round of e-auction: 10 liquor vends remain unsold
Chandigarh's e-auction of liquor vends saw 11 out of 21 locations sold, generating ₹60.76 crore. Ten vends remain unsold after the fourth round, with the highest bid at ₹11.11 crore for a Sector 38-D market location.

Chandigarh: PGIMER asks people to come forward for voluntary blood donation
PGIMER launches campaign for Emergency Blood Reserve, urging voluntary donation as a response to terrorism. Director emphasizes unity, preparedness, and saving lives, particularly seeking O group donors to strengthen medical readiness.

Chandigarh: E-auction of fancy numbers of ‘CH01-CZ’ series starts from May 10
Chandigarh's RLA launches e-auction for fancy vehicle registration numbers "CH01-CZ" series from May 10-20. Eligible Chandigarh vehicle owners can register online, deposit fees, and bid for unique registration numbers through the national transport website.

Chandigarh chief secy reviews status of solid and liquid waste mgmt compliance
Chandigarh's chief secretary reviewed waste management compliance, directing complete waste segregation, treatment of sewage and leachate, and ensuring no untreated water or waste is discharged, with strict action against non-compliance.

Pune city sees significant drop in temperature
Pune's temperature drops from 37.2 to 32.8 degrees Celsius, with nighttime temperatures at 22.3 degrees. IMD forecasts rainfall till May 12, with a yellow alert issued for light precipitation and cloudy conditions in the city.

Traffic suspended on Jammu-Srinagar NH after mudslide, flash floods in J-K’s Ramban
Heavy rains caused multiple landslides on Jammu-Srinagar National Highway, suspending traffic between Seeri and Nachlana. Flash floods hit Ramban market, damaging vehicles. Authorities advise against travel until conditions improve.

Researchers from IISER flag flood risk, climate oversight in riverfront project
IISER researchers flag critical flood risks in Pune's riverfront project, highlighting underestimated flood levels, climate change oversight, and potential ecological damage from the 44-km development plan.

Restrained from releasing water to Haryana, BBMB chief tells HC
BBMB chairman Manoj Tripathi claims Punjab Police prevented his officials from releasing water to Haryana, despite court and home ministry orders. He was reportedly detained at a guest house by police after being surrounded by a mob at Nangal dam.

Irrigation dept raises concerns over ongoing riverfront development project
Irrigation department warns Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad municipal corporations about Riverfront Development project, citing concerns over river cross-section, biodiversity, and potential NOC violations during construction work along Mula-Mutha river.

HP govt cancels long leaves of all docs, med staff
Himachal Pradesh government cancels long leaves for doctors and medical staff, puts hospitals on high alert amid India-Pakistan tensions. All medical services will remain operational 24/7, with special preparations for potential emergency situations.

Ladakh admn bans flying of drones, UAVs
Ladakh administration bans drone and UAV flights in Leh and Kargil districts due to security concerns, warning of strict legal action against violators. Locals, tourists, and private persons are prohibited from flying drones near the Pakistan border.

Punjab: Hoarders warned of action, ban on firecrackers
Punjab authorities warn against hoarding essential goods and impose firecracker bans in border districts. Officials across multiple regions emphasize adequate supply of essentials and promise legal action against hoarders, ensuring public safety and preventing panic buying.

Ferozepur, Fazilka villages move to safer zones amid Pak attack
Punjab border villages near Pakistan are voluntarily evacuating, with 45-50% of families relocated. Around 15 most vulnerable villages in Ferozepur and Fazilka districts are moving women, children, and livestock to safer areas amid rising tensions and potential cross-border conflict.