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Wild elephant attack claims one more life in Kerala

A 35-year-old youth was trampled to death by a wild elephant at Mancheeri forest area, near Nilambur in Kerala's Malappuram district on Saturday night.

Tamil Nadu CM Announces $1 Million Prize for Deciphering Indus Script

Announcing a $1 million prize for deciphering the Indus script, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin lamented on Sunday that even a century after the discovery of the Indus Valley Civilization, which has similarities with Tamil culture, the script is yet to be deciphered for everyone to understand.

Good governance only after removal of AAP-DA

AAP wasted 10 years of Delhi's people in fighting with the Centre: PM Modi

Coast guard helicopter crash in Porbandar kills 3 crew members

A Board of Inquiry has been launched after an Indian Coast Guard (ICG) Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) Dhruv crashed in Gujarat's Porbandar, resulting in the deaths of three crew members, including two pilots and one aircrew member.

18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Convention to kickstart in Bhubaneswar on Wednesday

The 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) Convention will be held in Bhubaneswar from 8-10 January.

Gritty Australia reclaim Border Gavaskar Trophy after a decade

It turned out a gloomy start to the New Year for Indian cricket fans after a gritty Australia bounced back strongly from a comprehensive loss in the series opener in Perth to reclaim the Border-Gavaskar Trophy by a 3-1 margin after a decade, besides confirming their title defence of the World Test Championship against South Africa at Lord's in June.

Rly employee dies in road accident

A railway employee was killed in a road accident at Tarenigada under Paradip Model Police limits on Sunday.

Tata Steel Volunteers Undertaken Cleanliness Drive at Kapilash

Over 250 volunteers from Tata Steel Meramandali undertook a massive clean-up drive near the Kapilash Wildlife Sanctuary here.

Police Launch Manhunt for Criminals Who Shot Dead Two Persons

A day after two persons, including an employee of a jewelry shop, were shot dead by armed miscreants, the police on Sunday stepped up investigations and a special team of the crime branch visited the site where the firing took place on Saturday.

BJD to protest against illegal minor mineral mining in Nilagiri

The BJD unit of Nilagiri announced that it will stage a protest on 10 January against the illegal extraction of minor minerals and alleged administrative leniency in the region.

Murder twist to death of 2 BJP workers?

The death of two BJP leaders in a road accident on Sunday has raised suspicion of murder with one of the injured Suresh Chanda alleging that the truck driver intentionally rammed the car thrice from the rear.

Transforming city space for adolescents in city

Humara Bachpan Trust (HBT), in partnership with World Resources Institute (WRI) India and the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC), initiated the Healthy Cities for Adolescents (HCA-II).

Sambalpur to be hub of knowledge-based economy: Pradhan

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Sunday said Sambalpur University should take responsibility not only in the field of higher education but also in finding solutions to social issues like drinking water, farmers' problems and environment protection.

Year's first Patha Utsav attracts large footfall

The maiden Patha Utsav of 2025 got off to a colourful and vibrant beginning at Master canteen square here with the event showcasing an array of events involving city dwellers.

Police search three houses for illegal firecracker making

Following the tragic deaths of two persons in a firecracker explosion, police have conducted raids in various houses of the village and seized large quantities of explosives.

Luxury Cruise Boat Launched at Chilka

Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida and Law Minister Prithiviraj Harichandan inaugurated a luxury cruise boat named \"SAMUDRA\" at Barakul Pantha Nivas, Chilka in the presence of Collector, Khordha, Chanchala Rana, SP, Sagarika Nath, OTDC, General Manager, Dr. Lalatendu Sahu and others.

BGT: Pant's fireworks keep Indian hopes alive on Day 2

Wicketkeeper-batter brings T20 flavour to Test cricket as 15 wickets fall on second day of Sydney Test

'I have confidence in myself': Rohit refutes retirement talk

Refuting speculations of retirement from the longest format, India skipper Rohit Sharma on Saturday cleared the air following his non-selection for the ongoing fifth and final Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test match in Sydney.

Ice Hockey League: Strong start by Changla Blasters, Sham Wolves in Season 2

Powered by a brace by Opadma M.'s brace, Changla Blasters cruised past United Nubra with a commanding 6-2 victory in an action-packed opening day of the Ice Hockey League Season 2 at the Nawang Dorjay Stobdan (NDS) Stadium here on Saturday.

Servo Premier League a Big Hit in Second Edition

Indian Oil, in association with The Statesman, successfully hosted the second edition of the much-anticipated Servo Premier League, a full-day cricket tournament for Servo Stockists and Bazaar Resellers.

Opelka beats Mpetshi to enter Brisbane final

In a battle between two of the biggest serves on the ATP Tour, Reilly Opelka came out on top against Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard in the Brisbane International here on Saturday.

United Cup: Hurkacz, Swiatek power Poland into title clash

Iga Swiatek propelled Poland into their second consecutive United Cup final with a hard-fought victory over one of her toughest opponents in the semi-final clash in Sydney on Saturday.

ISL: FC Goa ride Brison's brace to beat Odisha FC, extend unbeaten streak

Goan outfit stay unbeaten in fifth consecutive match to hold on to the third spot on the points table

Struggling Punjab FC eye league double over Kerala Blasters

Punjab FC will hope to get within sniffing distance of a spot in the Indian Super League (ISL) playoffs when they host Kerala Blasters FC at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in the national capital on Sunday.

Prime Minister Modi to Lay Foundation Stone for New Rayagada Railway Division

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lay the foundation stone for Odisha's Rayagada Division and inaugurate various important railway infrastructure projects through video conferencing on January 6, the East Coast Railway (ECoR) officials said on Saturday.

Ekamra Utsav to bring Odisha's spirit alive during PBD

The Bhubaneswar Development Authority (BDA) will host the Ekamra Utsav from 5 to 16 January to coincide with the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas.

MLA's surprise visit to District Hospital uncovers mismanagement

In a sudden and unannounced visit to the medicine ward of the District Headquarters Hospital, currently functioning as Bhima Bhoi Medical College Hospital, Bolangir MLA Kalikesh Narayan Singhdeo uncovered shocking administrative failures and chaotic management.

Manoj Sahoo appointed pvt secy to CM

Manoj Kumar Sahoo, a 2006 batch IAS officer who was allowed inter-cadre deputation and waiver of the cooling period to be posted in Odisha, was on Saturday appointed as private secretary to Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi.

Kendrapara Logs Third Farmer Death Due To Alleged Crop Loss

In the third crop loss-induced suicide case, a farmer allegedly died by suicide on Saturday after consuming pesticide after he was reportedly devastated by the massive damage of the kharif yield due to unseasonal rain in Kendrapara district.

Strength of NCC cadets increased from 17 to 20 lakh in 2024: DG NCC

The National Cadet Corps (NCC) Republic Day Camp 2025 is witnessing the participation of 2,361 cadets, including 917 girls - the largest number till date.