Wed Jan 22 14:53:51 UTC 2025: ## Major Headlines from Prabhat Khabar: Mysterious Illness, Naxal Encounter, School Closures, and RRB Group D Recruitment
**Jammu Village Declared Containment Zone After Mysterious Illness Claims 17 Lives:** A mysterious illness has swept through a village in Jammu, resulting in 17 deaths. Authorities have declared the area a containment zone to prevent further spread. Investigations are underway to determine the cause of the outbreak.
**Two Naxals Killed in Jharkhand Encounter:** Two Naxalites were killed in an encounter with police in the Uper Ghat area of Bermo, Jharkhand. Two police personnel sustained injuries during the exchange of fire.
**Schools Closed in Bihar Districts:** Government and private schools up to class 8 have been closed in Sitamarhi and Sheohar districts of Bihar, although the reason for the closure is not specified in the provided text.
**Over 32,000 RRB Group D Vacancies Announced:** The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has announced over 32,438 vacancies for Group D positions. Applications open January 23rd, 2025, and close February 22nd, 2025. The application fee is ₹500 for general category candidates and ₹250 for reserved categories, with partial refunds after the CBT exam. The recruitment will fill positions across various railway zones in different departments.
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