In a landmark verdict that stirred memories of a crime that shook the nation, a Kotdwar court in Uttarakhand on Friday sentenced Pulkit Arya, son of a former BJP leader, and two others to life imprisonment for the 2022 murder of 19-year-old receptionist Ankita Bhandari. Arya, along with resort manager Saurabh Bhaskar and employee Ankit Gupta, was found guilty after a 14-month-long trial that drew widespread media and public attention. Ankita was employed at Vanantara Resort in the Y

In an incident straight out of a movie script, Odisha’s capital Bhubaneswar witnessed a dramatic scene when a senior government engineer allegedly attempted to dispose of illicit wealth by throwing bundles of cash out of his apartment window during a raid. The man in question, Baikuntha Nath Sarangi, is a Chief Engineer in the State’s Rural Development Department. A massive operation by the vigilance department led to the recovery of over Rs 2.1 crore in unaccounted cash.

San Ramon residents and others in Contra Costa County are being asked to help shape the future of local mental health and behavioral services. As the county prepares to redesign its Behavioral Health system for the 2026–2029 cycle, officials are inviting the public to participate in a survey and virtual town hall forums to gather input. The initiative is led by Contra Costa Health Services, which is seeking input on topics such as access to mental health care, substance use tr

The majority of Livermore residents are satisfied with their quality of life, according to the results of the 2025 National Community Survey. The survey, conducted by the National Research Center at Polco, randomly selected 3,000 households in Livermore, with 374 responding. The results were carefully weighted to ensure diversity across age, gender, race, ethnicity, housing status, and geography. According to the findings, 95% of residents expressed satisfaction with living in Liver

For the first time, Emerald High School students are bringing their creativity to the public stage with a weekend art showcase at the Stoneridge Shopping Center. The exhibition will feature a variety of artwork by students enrolled in the school's drawing, sculpture, and ceramics programs. The showcase is scheduled for Saturday, May 31 and Sunday, June 1, from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. The community can visit the exhibit in the space between Sheikh Shoes and Swarovski inside the mall. I

The Austin Fire Department (AFD) was inundated with emergencies following a powerful storm that swept through the region on Wednesday. From rescuing people trapped in floodwaters to handling over 700 storm-related calls, AFD crews were on high alert as neighborhoods like Shoal Creek faced the brunt of the storm. As intense rain, gusty winds, and hail pounded the area, multiple swift water rescues were initiated across the city. Among the most serious incidents was a tragic rescue at