Ranchi: A “dead” woman was found to be living with her boyfriend, now her husband, in Varanasi while the first husband is languishing in jail for “murdering” her, police said. Five other people arrested in connection with the murder are out on bail. The woman, Pinki, was produced yesterday in a court in Giridih, 300km from here. In 2010, Pinki’s first marriage was solemnised with Arun Kumar. On June 20, 2011 Pinki and Arun were headed to Bilaspur when she went missing. It later came to light that she eloped with her boyfriend, Nitesh Ram, and tied the knot. Pinki’s parents had lodged an FIR against Arun, alleging that she was killed by her in-laws. Six people, including Arun, were jailed. Arun’s family members found Pinki leading a married life with her second husband and a two-and-a-half-year child from the first marriage, in Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh. They then informed the police and she was arrested.
Indians advised to leave S Sudan
New Delhi: India has advised its nationals in South Sudan to leave the troubled African nation and most Indians have already left or are in the process of leaving. “Most Indian nationals in South Sudan have already left or are in the process of leaving following advice by India’s Embassy in Juba,” ministry of external affairs spokesperson Syed Akabaruddin tweeted. The advisory was issued after fighting spread through South Sudan following a reported coup attempt in Juba last week. According to sources, there are 250-300 Indian nationals in South Sudan.
Illayaraja suffers mild heart attack
Chennai: Music maestro Illayaraja suffered a mild heart attack yesterday. He was rushed to a hospital and is out of danger, said his manager. “He was admitted to Apollo Hospital after he complained of some chest pain at his residence. The doctors confirmed that it was a mild attack, but have ascertained that he is absolutely fine,” the agent said. Illayaraja, 70, has composed music for over 900 films across several languages. His latest film was Tamil drama Thalaimuraigal. Some of his best albums include Thalapathi, Thevar Magan, Mounaragam and Nayagan.
Tarun Tejpal’s
remand extended
Panaji: Tehelka editor-in-chief Tarun Tejpal, who has been accused of assault of a junior colleague, will spend the Christmas and New Year’s eve in a prison cell. A magistrate here yesterday extended Tejpal’s remand for 12 days up to January 4. Tejpal was arrested on November 30 after a junior colleague accused him of sexual assault during a conference held at a Goa resort.
Cashless cancer treatment
Chandigarh: Giving a major relief to cancer patients across Punjab, Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal Monday announced a new scheme that will provide cashless treatment to cancer patients. Badal said that under the new scheme, there would be no need for getting prior sanction of officers for availing treatment for cancer. Badal said the scheme would prove to be a big help for cancer patients as under it the entire expenditure would be borne by the government. Punjab has seen an increase in the number of cancer patients in recent years, especially in the southwest Malwa region, due to excessive use of pesticides and insecticides in farming.
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