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Nepali Army band to join Army Day parade in Pune

IN a significant gesture of friendship and cultural exchange, the Nepali Army Band has reached India to participate in the Army Day Parade in Pune on January 15.

S'pore Prez's India visit from Jan 14

Often referred to as India's window to the East, S'pore is one of the largest sources of FDIs

Public interest: SC opens doors to people for guided tour on 2 Saturdays a month

To give the general public an opportunity to visit the majestic and grand structure of the landmark building, the Supreme Court has decided to open its doors to them every working Saturday, from 10 am to 5 pm, except on the second and the fourth Saturdays and declared holidays.

NOW SCREENING: PUTTING NAME BEFORE THE TITLE

Some southern stars are requesting fans to drop their titles. These epithets have a complex play not just in films and politics, but in the Dravidian ideological ecosystem too

Neither Going Nor Gone, Goa Is Evoking A Groan

It's been a Goa-filled new year's week for me even though I am still freezing in Delhi's bitter cold.

CMC Ordered to Stop Dumping of Waste in River Bank

The Orissa High Court on Thursday directed the Cuttack Municipal Corporation (CMC) to immediately stop dumping of garbage along the Mahanadi river banks in the eastern part of the city and ensure its disposal at the designated dumping yard.

Jaishankar, Majhi hail contribution by NRIs

Congratulating the recipients of Pravasi Bharatiya Samman-2025, the President said the award is a token of recognition by India for their extraordinary contributions.

SC Junks Pleas Seeking Speedy Implementation of Women's Quota

The Supreme Court on Friday dismissed two public interest litigations (PILs) against the 2023 Nari Shakti Vandan Act, popularly known as the Women's Reservation Act, which reserves one-third seats for women in the Lok Sabha and state assemblies.

Teach in orphanage: HC's term for students accused of ragging

IN an unusual order, a judge of the Orissa High Court has quashed an FIR registered against four senior students of a private law university for allegedly ragging a first-year student on the condition of teaching at an orphanage for one week.

Religious persecution victims stage silent protest

VICTIMS of religious persecution in Odisha gathered at Station Square here on Friday and held a silent protest demanding adequate security measures for them.

Madurai-Thoothukudi railway line shelved as per TN's wish: Vaishnaw

IN a surprising development, Union minister for Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw on Friday said the construction of 143.5-km-long broad gauge (BG) railway line from Madurai to Thoothukudi via Aruppukottai, at a cost of ₹2,054 crore, has been shelved as the Tamil Nadu government did not want the project.

State warned of ₹1L cost for non-compliance

Expressing serious displeasure over the state government for not complying with its order to file its response to a petition even after seven years, the Orissa High Court has warned of imposing ₹1 lakh penalty on it.

Govt will formulate a policy for Pravasi Odias: Majhi

The Odisha government will soon formulate a policy for Pravasi Odias and is planning to connect Odisha with Kuwait and Qatar through direct flights.

Three Poachers Arrested With Guns, Deer Hide

A joint team of Berhampur police and Forest department arrested three poachers from Putibandha village here on the wee hours of Friday.

Chill in K'mal as mercury dips to 5.2°C

Kandhamal district is in the grip of a cold wave, with G. Udayagiri recording the district's lowest temperature at 5.2 degree Celsius on Thursday night.

Villagers Stage Dharna at Vedanta Gate Demanding Relocation Due to Pollution

Residents of Bhurkamunda under Katikela panchayat staged a demonstration in front of the main gate of Vedanta's power plant here on Friday, demanding immediate relocation of the village due to rising pollution in the area.

Brown sugar trade: Woman, aide held

KAMARDA police in Balasore district on Thursday night arrested a 29-year-old woman and her accomplice for allegedly peddling brown sugar and attacking Excise officials during a raid last month.

Stray animals create havoc on Berhampur roads

A series of mishaps have put focus firmly on the growing stray animal threat in Berhampur city.

Snatchers and Robbers Keep Rourkela Cops on Their Toes

Robbers and snatchers continue to give a hard time to Rourkela police despite Operation Surakshya, a special drive launched to restore people's confidence in policing and make the steel city safer.

BJD Flays Detention of Elected Representatives

THE BJD on Friday condemned the detention of Bishal Das, son of former minister Naba Kishore Das and elected representatives of Kirmira panchayat samiti of Jharsuguda district, alleging that it has violated their democratic rights.

C'garh police release BJD leader, PRI members after 20 hours in custody

Jharsuguda police has no role as incident took place in Chhattisgarh: Northern range IG

Odisha gets ₹7,834.8 cr as tax devolution from Centre

THE Centre on Friday released tax devolution of ₹7,834.8 crore to Odisha to expedite capital spending, support state finances and spur economic development.

Spl police units, strategies fail to rein in deadly capital drug trade

THE gruesome murder of sanitation supervisor Sahadev Nayak has brought into focus the growing spectre of brown sugar trade in Bhubaneswar.

I-T traces ₹120 cr deal with big corporate

TRAILING the financials of Hansita Abhilipsa and Anil Mohanty, the Income Tax department has stumbled upon a startling transaction of ₹120 crore between a 'corporate entity' and the accused.

Ministries Tasked to Devise Modalities to Assist Odisha in 3Ts, Informs MEA

The central government will work closely with the state government to promote the 3Ts of trade, technology, and tourism in Odisha, which has tremendous potential to be an excellent investment destination, said secretary in the Ministry of External Affairs Arun Kumar Chatterjee.

World looks at India with fresh optimism: Shekhawat

UNION Culture and Tourism minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat on Friday said the world today looks at India with a renewed sense of optimism and the Indian soft power has been touching people's hearts across continents.

Odisha's Culture A Huge Draw

BE it Manabasa Gurubar, Rath Yatra, Kendera Gita or the tyrannical rule of King Kansa, Odisha's cultural grandeur being showcased at the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas convention proved big attractions for visiting overseas Indians as well as Indian delegates including ministers.

Mistakes Are Inevitable, I'm Human, Not God: PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his debut podcast described himself as a person for whom designation holds no significance in his dedication to serving the nation.

India Cagey About Starlink Licence After Manipur Breach

Govt may not give any exemption to Elon Musk firm or treat it as a special case

Set to Cross $50 Billion in 2025

India's smartphone market is set to surpass $50 billion in value by 2025, driven by the ongoing trend of premiumisation, according to the latest research from Counterpoint Research.