Patna/Kolkata/Ranchi, Nov 19: The banned CPI (Maoist) is observing a 48-hour shutdown in Bihar, West Bengal and Jharkhand today to protest against the violence in Nandigram.

New Delhi, Nov 19: The Bharatiya Janata

Chatra (Jharkhand), Nov. 18: In what is being seen as taking inspiration from “Lok Adalat” (or, the people’s court) being run in various parts of the country, Maoist organisations in Jharkhand are adopting the move to promote a positive image among locals.

Tritiya Prastuti Committee, a Maoist organisation that holds People's Court at Chatra, is just one of them. It claims to put a check on crime in the areas under its influence through “Jan Adalat. ”

The Maoist organisation has conducted a series of people's courts at and around Chatra, Latehar and Ranchi districts of the State.

At one such "Jan Adalat" held recently, three persons were presented for allegedly trying to waylay some vendors of diesel and lubricants.

Chhipadohar (Jharkhand), Nov. 18: Perhaps not all master craftsmen or artists find their due place in life.

Teekli (Gurgaon), Nov. 18: A widow in her early twenties has accused her in-laws of fraud for marrying their HIV+ son to her despite having knowledge of his medical condition.