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Deadly Lightning Strikes Bihar Again: 4 Dead, 40 Lives Claimed In Two Weeks!
Deadly Lightning Strikes Bihar Again: 4 Dead, 40 Lives Claimed In Two Weeks!In India’s eastern state of Bihar, lightning has tragically claimed the lives of at least four people, according to officials on Friday.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The state experienced heavy rains and thunderstorms, accompanied by frequent lightning strikes, over the past 24 hours, impacting seven districts.
“Within the last day, lightning caused two fatalities in Siwan and one each in Supaul and Rohtas districts,” the Chief Minister’s office reported.
Most of the casualties occurred when lightning struck individuals working in fields or seeking shelter under trees during the storms.
Bihar’s Chief Minister, Nitish Kumar, has expressed condolences to the affected families and announced financial assistance. “The Chief Minister has approved an ex-gratia payment of INR 400,000 (approximately $4,788) for the families of the deceased,” a government spokesperson stated.
Kumar has urged residents to stay cautious during adverse weather conditions and adhere to disaster management guidelines, including staying indoors during thunderstorms.
Earlier this week, lightning strikes resulted in the deaths of 12 people in Bihar. Over the past two weeks, more than 40 people have lost their lives to lightning in the state.
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NARROW ESCAPE: Enugu Air Aircraft Leaves Passengers Traumatized Following Dramatic Runway Overshoot!.
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Runway Excursion: An Enugu Air aircraft veered off the runway after landing at Benin Airport on Thursday.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
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Safety Confirmation: All passengers and crew members on board safely disembarked without any injuries or casualties.
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Authorities Notified: The aircraft has been secured, and relevant aviation authorities have been notified while investigations to determine the circumstances of the incident are underway.
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Schedule Adjustments: The airline noted that the incident may cause temporary changes to flight schedules, and affected passengers will be contacted directly with necessary assistance.
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MIND-BLOWING RECORD: 20 Football Legends Who Conquered The FIFA World Cup Before Turning 21!.
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New Entrant: Spain winger Lamine Yamal has entered FIFA’s ranking of the 20 youngest World Cup winners, securing the joint-fourth spot after winning the tournament at 19 years and six days old.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
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Top Rankings: Brazilian icon Pelé remains at the top of the list after winning at 17 years and 249 days, followed by fellow Brazilian Ronaldo in second and Italy’s Giuseppe Bergomi in third.
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Country Representation: Brazil leads the overall rankings with eight players, while Spain features two players, with defender Pau Cubarsí ranking seventh at 19 years and 178 days.
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Other Notable Stars: Other prominent players who secured the title before turning 21 include Kylian Mbappé, Kaká, David Trezeguet, and Thierry Henry.
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THE ULTIMATE VOTER SHOCKER: Peter Obi Unleashes Fierce Demand For Emergency Voter Card Deadline Extension!.
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Call for Extension: Peter Obi, the 2027 presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to further extend the voter registration window to ensure a credible register for the upcoming general elections.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
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Legal Basis: He noted that his appeal is backed by a Federal High Court judgment from November 22, 2022 (Anaja Salmat & 3 Others v. INEC), which ruled that voter registration should remain open until 90 days prior to a general election to safeguard citizens’ constitutional voting rights.
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Inclusion of Youth: Obi emphasized the importance of accommodating young Nigerians turning 18, warning that closing registration too early would unnecessarily disenfranchise them.
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Current Deadline: This appeal follows INEC’s previous decision to extend the nationwide Continuous Voter Registration exercise by two weeks, moving the new closing date to Friday, July 24, 2026.
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