Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar: An earthquake measuring 3.5 on the Richter scale hit several villages in the Basmath, Aundha and Kalmunuri talukas of Hingoli district, located about 275 km from the city, at around 5.09 am on Monday.According to the district administration, the epicentre of the seismic event was 5 km below the ground in the Pangrashinde village of Basmath.Rohit Kanje, disaster management officer of Hingoli district, said no loss of lives or properties was reported. It was a mild tremor but sensed by many villagers. The incident sparked panic among villagers for a brief time, Kanje said.On October 29, a group of villagers from Basmath and Aundha talukas of Hingoli district observed mysterious underground sounds and a mild earthquake, authorities said. Hingoli district administration said mass awareness is being created among villages which are found vulnerable to seismic activities.We recently staged street plays in villages to make residents aware of the dos and donts to be followed during earthquakes, Kanje said.In the wake of repeated seismic activities largely in three talukas, the Hingoli district administration raised special volunteers.Bhookamp Mitra, a group of 10 volunteers in every village, is trained by the disaster management department to create public awareness about safety precautions.We also published the following articles recentlyLeopard terror in Bijnors villagesLeopard attacks have been on the rise in the Bijnor district of Uttar Pradesh, India, with 17 deaths and over 50 injuries reported in the past eight months. The forest department has designated 75 villages as leopard-prone, but efforts to prevent attacks, including capturing leopards and issuing shoot-on-sight orders, have been unsuccessful. As a result, villagers have been resorting to traditional methods of protection, such as working in groups, binding their necks with cloth, and maintaining heightened vigilance at night. However, the presence of leopards also serves as a deterrent for stray animals, benefiting farmers in the area.10 injured in violent clash in Morena villageA dispute over cutting bushes in a village in Morena district escalated into a violent clash between two communities, leaving 10 people injured. The conflict erupted after a member of the Mahor community tried to stop villagers from cutting thorny bushes. The Mahor individual claimed that a dozen people entered his house and attacked his family. Both communities have filed complaints against each other, and a case has been registered by the police. The injured individuals have been taken to a local hospital for treatment.The spine-chilling trailer from Aryas The Village unveiled"The Village," a highly anticipated original series on a popular digital platform, has released its trailer. Inspired by a graphic horror novel, the series takes viewers to the desolate hinterlands of Tamil Nadu, where a family encounters unimaginable horror. Starring Tamil actor Arya and an ensemble cast, the series promises a spine-chilling ride through eerie forests, petrifying tunnels, and an abandoned village. With elements of sci-fi and fantasy, "The Village" is set to premiere on November 24 on an OTT platform. Arya expressed excitement about his streaming debut in the horror genre.

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