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61 IAS officials posted in Jharkhand
RANCHI, Nov 26 (PTI) — The Jharkhand Government has posted 61 IAS officials in different parts of the newly created state, official sources said today. The postings were made yesterday at the level of Development Commissioner, Commissioner, Special Secretary, Additional Secretary, Deputy Commissioner, Deputy Development Commissioner, Director and Additional Director.

7 miscreants killed
LUCKNOW, Nov 26 (PTI) — Seven miscreants, including inter-state gang leader Sripal, were killed in a gun battle with villagers at Pakara village in Hardoi district late last night, the police said today. The miscreants, who attempted a dacoity at a nearby village, were chased by the villagers and killed. They were wanted in several cases of looting, murder and dacoity, the police said, adding that some firearms were also seized from their possession.