Thu Jan 23 02:40:00 UTC 2025: ## Mystery Illness Claims 17 Lives in Jammu Village, Containment Zone Declared
A mysterious illness has claimed 17 lives in a Jammu village, prompting authorities to declare a containment zone. Further details on the nature of the illness are awaited.
## Two Naxalites Killed in Jharkhand Encounter
Two Naxalites were killed and two police personnel injured in an encounter in Jharkhand’s Bermo area.
## Schools Closed in Bihar Districts Due to Cold
Schools up to class 8th, both government and private, have been closed in Sitamarhi and Sheohar districts of Bihar due to the cold weather.
## Subhas Chandra Bose’s Bihar Legacy Celebrated on Jayanti
Subhas Chandra Bose’s Jayanti was marked by celebrations highlighting his significant contributions to the Indian freedom struggle in Bihar. His visits to Muzaffarpur in 1939 and Champaran in 1940 were recalled. In Muzaffarpur, he inaugurated a tea shop that served as a meeting point for revolutionaries, and later addressed a large gathering at Tilak Maidan. In Champaran, his message in the Mehsi Public Library’s visitor book remains a cherished artifact. His legacy continues to inspire locals in the region. A cold wave alert is also in effect for five Bihar districts.
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