Udupi: A minor girl with hearing and speech disabilities was rescued by the Railway Police at Indrali Railway Station on Monday. The girl's identity remains unknown, and efforts are underway to ascertain her name and address.

The Railway Police, led by officer Sudheer Shetty, discovered the girl stranded at the station and took immediate action to ensure her safety. Investigating officer Jeena Pinto assisted in the rescue operation. Due to the girl's communication challenges, confirming her identity has proven difficult.

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In response to the situation, the authorities have issued a public notice regarding the unidentified girl, requesting that any relatives or acquaintances who might recognize her contact the Manipal Police Station or the Nittoor Sakhi Centre, where she has been temporarily placed for care.

Social worker Nithyananda Olakadu played a crucial role in coordinating with the Nittoor Sakhi Centre for the girl's rehabilitation. The girl was officially admitted to the center under the supervision of Vidya, an official from the Manipal Police Station.

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Ranchi: Champai Soren, a prominent figure in Jharkhand’s statehood movement, is contesting the 2024 assembly elections from Seraikela, a seat he has consistently held since 1991.

However, there is a surprising shift in his political journey this year. Having resigned from the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) earlier this year, Soren is now representing the BJP, a move that could significantly impact the electoral dynamics in the state.

Soren’s switiching is seen as a strategic benefit for the saffron party, which has been working to expand its appeal among Jharkhand’s tribal communities, a demographic traditionally aligned with the JMM. His departure from the JMM, led by Shibu Soren and his son Hemant Soren, was fueled by dissatisfaction with the state government’s policies, which he claimed had failed to address tribal concerns.

Also known as "Jharkhand’s Tiger" for his instrumental role in the statehood movement of the 1990s, Champai Soren has respect and influence among tribal voters. His decision to switch the party could be a turning point in the BJP’s efforts to gain a stronger hold in a state where tribal votes often decide the outcome.