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'Erosion of EC integrity': Kharge on poll rule tweak

CONGRESS president Mallikarjun Kharge on Sunday launched an attack on the government for tweaking an election rule to prevent public inspection of certain electronic documents, alleging it is part of the Narendra Modi government's \"systematic conspiracy\" to destroy the institutional integrity of the Election Commission.

India, Kuwait bolster defence ties

During PM Modi's visit, MoUs signed to boost trade, sports and cultural cooperation

No data on aid given to families of docs who died during Covid, shows RTI reply

THE Centre has refused to share data on compensation given this year to the number of families of doctors, who succumbed to Covid-19 during the first and second waves, according to an RTI reply.

Retired military dogs to spread joy for special kids

IN a major role change, the canine soldiers of the Indian Army will now serve children after completion of their service to the nation.

BJP clears air, says NDA to fight Bihar assembly elections under Nitish, Modi

BIHAR Deputy Chief Minister and BJP leader Samrat Choudhary said on Sunday that the NDA will contest the assembly polls in Bihar next year under the leadership of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

BANGLADESH STIRRING TROUBLE TO HIDE CRISIS

Bangladesh is heading toward an alarming economic situation. Its future now hinges on a delicate balance of domestic political developments and international interventions

WHEN FESTIVALS HOP OVER RELIGIOUS LINES

APPY Christmas in advance, dear readers.

Drones replace heavy security cover outside Naidu residence

FOLLOWING the directives of Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, the security detail assigned to him has been significantly reduced.

Farmers urged to use Krishi Rakshak app to report crop loss

TO expedite the process of crop loss compensation under Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana, the state government has advised farmers to report their damage using \"Krishi Rakshak\" App.

6 ARRESTED FOR ATTACK ON ALLU ARJUN'S HOUSE

A group of persons, claiming to be members of Osmania University joint action committee (OU-JAC), raised slogans against Pushpa 2: The Rule actor Allu Arjun and vandalised flower pots at his residence on Sunday.

MORE RAIN ON CARDS FOR ODISHA

EVEN as Odisha witnessed untimely rains for two consecutive days last week, the IMD on Sunday notified that isolated places in the state are likely to receive heavy rainfall on Tuesday.

Three women among 4 held for land fraud

BERHAMPUR Town police arrested four persons including three women in a land forgery case on Sunday.

Koraput jawan dies in tank firing exercise

Mortal remains of Eswar Talia, who served in 46 Army Regiment, was consigned to flames with guard of honour by the district administration at his village Badaguda under Boipariguda block in Koraput district on Friday.

Seven arrested for dacoity

AUL police busted a dacoity gang and arrested seven of its members on Sunday.

Doppler radar station unveiled in Sambalpur

REVENUE and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari inaugurated the under-construction doppler radar station at Jamadarpali here on Sunday.

Housing crisis: Ray moots mega project on 300 acre

IN a bid to address the growing public housing crisis and lack of vacant government land at Rourkela, former Union minister and senior BJP leader Dilip Ray has proposed a mega housing project over 300 acre vacant land of the Rourkela Steel Plant (RSP).

'Dhadi system' for Trinity's darshan

THE state government is set to introduce queue system (dhadi system) for darshan of the Trinity at Shree Jagannath Temple from January 1, informed Law minister Prithiviraj Harichandan on Sunday.

Rourkela police launches Op Surakshya to target criminals

WITH a series of crimes rocking the steel city lately, Rourkela police has launched Operation Surakshya to restore people's confidence in policing and make the city safer.

Probe into elephant death in Mayurbhanj begins

A probe into the death of a female elephant in Mayurbhanj district's Golamundhakata area under Bangiriposi range has started by a team of officials from Baripada territorial division, forest department as well as the joint task force.

Crew of vessel detained for cocaine smuggling to disembark after a year

11 crew members allowed to leave; remaining will be permitted to disembark within 21 days

FORMER BJD MLA BIJAY MOHANTY PASSES AWAY

FORMER BJD MLA Bijay Mohanty, who represented Bhubaneswar Central Assembly constituency twice, passed away here on Sunday. He was 60.

Youth to play big role in India's progress: Pradhan

INDIA'S youth power and demographic dividend will play a huge role in the country's progress in the next 25 to 50 years, said Union Education minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Sunday.

The eKYC Pain Pushes State Boundaries

The eKYC verification exercise was to remove unwanted beneficiaries from the food security coverage list. It turned out to be a pain, particularly for migrant workers

Cuttack police officer pins theft accused with foot, SP orders disciplinary action

DAYS after photographs of a police officer of Cuttack district pinning a youth to the ground with his foot went viral, SP Prateek Singh on Sunday recommended departmental proceedings against him in connection with the incident.

Atrocities in the name of Dharma due to ignorance

DAYS after expressing concern over the resurgence of temple-mosque disputes threatening to disrupt communal harmony, Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat on Sunday said that all acts of persecution and atrocities committed in the name of Dharma (religion) were due to lack of true comprehension of Dharma.

2-year 'probation' for new drivers in Kerala soon

STARTING next year, it won't be all smooth sailing for those receiving their driver's licence in Kerala.

I Know How to Play Real Characters

Jennifer Lopez speaks to Katie Ellis on how Unstoppable made her realise that she can overcome anything in life

Of Our Non-violent Ancestors

Pattanaik provides a comprehensive insight into the mysterious world of the Harappan civilisation

The Corrosive Power of Pride

Pride fosters a sense of superiority that harms relationships, distorts the mind, and impedes personal and spiritual growth

Market on the Sands

The Rathgama Wella Fish Market