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Believe it or not! Gujarat tantric goes to govt hospital ICU to cure patients

AN occultist gained access to the ICU of a government hospital in Gujarat, one of Asia's most renowned hospitals, and performed rituals to \"cure\" a patient, triggering outrage among the public.

No allocation of portfolios amid Maha knot over home

Fadnavis launches dept site indicating he wants to keep the ministry

Oppn turns heat on govt over Shah remarks, seeks apology

AS the political row over Home Minister Amit Shah's remarks on BR Ambedkar escalated on Wednesday, the Opposition parties demanded the minister's resignation.

Priyanka in 31-member JPC on 'One Poll'

The government on Wednesday set up a 31-member parliamentary panel that will scrutinise the two bills proposing simultaneous Lok Sabha and assembly polls.

Robust framework in place to counter drug trafficking: Govt

THE Centre on Wednesday informed the Rajya Sabha that it has been taking measures jointly with state governments to strengthen the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) and other enforcement agencies to ensure effective implementation of the anti-drug law to curb trafficking of the banned substances across India's borders with other countries.

Some retired HC judges drawing 'pitiable' pension of ₹10-15K per month: SC

The Supreme Court on Wednesday said it was \"pitiable\" that some retired high court judges were getting pensions ranging between ₹10,000 and ₹15,000.

NIA conducts raids in 17 places across 4 states in Muzaffarpur arms haul case

IN a multi-state operation, the National Investigation Agency on Wednesday conducted raids at 17 locations, in connection with the recovery of AK-47 assault rifles and ammunition in Bihar's Muzaffarpur in May.

THE NEED FOR A JUDICIAL CODE OF CONDUCT

The latest case of a judge crossing lines of propriety is part of an alarming trend. With its 1997 code on judicial values breached, the Supreme Court needs to frame new rules

THE PETROV DILEMMA & AI

N 1983, the Soviet Union's Oko early-warning system issued a critical alert, signaling an imminent nuclear strike from the US.

Omfed inks pact with NDDB for process boost

OMFED has inked a pact with the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) for overall development of the federation.

GOVT FOCUS ON RECOVERY OF PENDING POWER DUES

Energy dept asked to explore legal options to recover ₹1,096.3 cr

CBI had booked case against NGO

The ED then registered a case against BISWA under the prevention of money laundering act (PMLA) for swindling the money of various banks and failing to pay back the loans.

GOVT FOCUS ON RECOVERY OF PENDING POWER DUES

Energy dept asked to explore legal options to recover ₹1,096.3 cr

Child in Nellore suspected to have contracted Zika virus

A six-year-old boy is suspected to have contracted the Zika virus at Venkatapuram village in Marripadu mandal of Nellore district.

Ashwin's big spin: Goodbye to international cricket

Ashwin, a member of the Indian cricket team for 14 years, informed Rohit Sharma of his retirement from international cricket if his services were no longer required.

Kaptipada IIC injured in attack by sand mafia

THE inspector-in-charge (IIC) of Kaptipada police station sustained injuries after being attacked by the sand mafia at Dahisahi area here on Wednesday morning.

Painter Fuppon's gift to Burla High School

Noted painter Sudhakar B Fuppon presented his painting 'Gyana Brikhya Devta' (The Deity of the Wisdom Tree) to Burla High School, his alma mater, during the closing ceremony of its platinum jubilee celebrations.

21-year-old youth held for suicide abetment charge

Gopalpur police on Wednesday arrested a 21-year-old biotechnology student on charges of abetment of suicide of a 19-year-old woman.

Central team in state for integration of GJAY, AB-PMJAY

WITH the Odisha government all set to sign an MoU for implementation of Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY), a central team arrived here on Wednesday to finalise the modalities for its integration with the state-funded Gopabandhu Jan Arogya Yojana (GJAY).

Family stages dharna after death of IPRCL worker, seeks compensation

HOURS after an employee of the Indian Port Rail Corporation Ltd (IPRCL) died on-duty in a rail accident within the prohibited area of Paradip Port, his coworkers and family members on Tuesday night staged dharna in front gate no. 3 of the port demanding compensation and a job.

Dy director of STR reaches Jharkhand to track Zeenat

EVEN as the Forest department is yet to make a headway in bringing back tigress Zeenat from Jharkhand, a deputy director of the Similipal Tiger Reserve (STR) on Wednesday reached Chakulia in the neighbouring state to track the big cat's movement.

Bheden farmers dump paddy bags, block road over delay in procurement

PEEVED over the alleged delay in procurement of paddy from the Kubedega mandi in Bargarh's Bheden block, farmers of the area on Wednesday staged a roadblock by dumping their stock on the Bargarh-Bheden road as a mark of protest.

5-yr-old K'para student's finger severed in mishap

A five-year-old student of Saraswati Vidya Mandir at Rajagada village in Kendrapara district lost a part of his right thumb after it got stuck between two iron desks in his classroom on Wednesday.

BJD's price rise demo on Jan 6, Naveen asks leaders to raise voice

BJD president and former chief minister Naveen Patnaik on Wednesday called upon party leaders to raise voice against the BJP government's failure to control price rise which he said has hit the poor and middle class.

MEET ON ODISHA CONG PRESIDENT NEXT WEEK

THE All India Congress Committee (AICC) has convened a meeting of senior leaders from the state at New Delhi next week to hold discussions on restructuring Odisha Congress including appointment of its new president.

Asst collector suspended

The state government on Wednesday placed assistant collector in Jagatsinghpur district Umesh Chandra Lenka on suspension for allegedly misbehaving with a woman employee.

CM to attend GST, fin min meets

Extend invitation to PM Modi, Shah and Nadda for Pravasi Bharatiya Divas event

Potential of state shown at Vancouver

The Consulate General of India in Vancouver has urged the Indian diaspora to explore Odisha's offerings firsthand during the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas 2025 scheduled to be held in Bhubaneswar from January 8 to 10.

FIR against asst prof for 'forging' signature

CUTTACK collector Dattatraya Bhausaheb Shinde has filed an FIR in Lalbag police station against an assistant professor of Ravenshaw University for forging the signature of the district election officer for her personal gain during the 2019 general elections.

Monumental Tricolour on RD University campus

A 108-ft monumental National Flag installed by the Flag Foundation of India on the premises of Rama Devi Women's University was unveiled by deputy chief minister KV Singh Deo on Wednesday.