Mon Feb 03 04:02:24 UTC 2025: ## Headlines: Nepal Border Sees Rise in Skull Smuggling; Bihar Bus Accident; Basant Panchami Significance
**News Article:**
PATNA, INDIA – A surge in skull smuggling has been reported along the India-Nepal border, with one individual arrested for possessing 38 human skulls. Separately, a bus traveling from Siliguri to Prayagraj for the Maha Kumbh Mela overturned in Bihar, injuring 45 passengers, including women and children. In political news, Janata Dal (United) MLA Gopal Mandal’s meeting with Pappu Yadav has sparked speculation, with Mandal revealing a purported “offer” received.
Meanwhile, Basant Panchami celebrations are underway, with many preparing Panchamrit, a sacred offering made of five ingredients (milk, yogurt, ghee, honey, and sugar). Religious texts describe Panchamrit as possessing amrita-like qualities, making it an essential part of many Hindu pujas. The significance of Panchamrit in Saraswati Puja is also highlighted, with suggestions for parents to use it to improve their children’s academic performance.
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