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Maha tops in FDI, gets 31% of total investment

MAHARASHTRA has emerged as the top destination for foreign direct investment (FDI) in India during the first half of the 2024-25 fiscal year, attracting ₹1.13 lakh crore, according to data shared by chief minister Devendra Fadnavis.

Once fierce & held captive, now age catches up with Vikram, his release

IN a heart-rending development at the Corbett Tiger Reserve, the release of Vikram, a tiger imprisoned for five years following allegations of killing three beat watchers in the Dhikala zone, has been hindered by his age.

CBI Doesn't Need State Consent to Register FIR Against Centre's Officials

The Supreme Court has said the CBI does not require the permission of state governments to register an FIR against Centre's officials posted in different states' jurisdictions.

One Island, One Resort policy to boost tourism

THE Centre is expected to come up with a policy for holistic development of identified, unexplored islands for promotion of sustainable ecotourism soon.

Medical seats cannot remain vacant': SC directs govt to fix it

THE Supreme Court on Friday said that seats in medical courses cannot remain vacant and asked the Centre to hold a meeting with all the stakeholders, including the states, and consider the recommendations of a committee appointed over the issue.

Mobility of skilled professionals key to India-US ties

IN the wake of growing debate in the US over immigration centering around the special category visa, H-1B, for skilled workers, India stressed on the role these professionals play in fostering the economic and technological partnership between the two countries.

India, Maldives firm up trade on local currencies

INDIA and Maldives have finalised a framework to promote the use of local currencies for cross border trade as External Affairs minister S Jaishankar held discussions with his counterpart from the island nation Abdulla Khaleel to improve bilateral relationships.

Fate of Nimisha Priya hangs in balance

Uncertainty over Kerala nurse as efforts to contact family of Yemeni national to offer blood money yet to succeed

Andaman, Lakshadweep development a priority

‘One Island, One Resort’ policy to boost tourism

Govt transparency move on production, import of GM crops triggers row

THE government has issued a draft notification to bring greater transparency to the decision-making process regarding production and import of genetically modified (GM) crops.

New NCC units raised in Kupwara and Kargil; 20 lakh cadet strength

FOUR new National Cadet Corps (NCC) units have been raised in Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh, Lt Gen Gurbirpal Singh said on Friday.

Gazans' Trauma Will Endure, But Violence Must Stop Now

HIS is no longer a conflict. For over 14 months, the people of Gaza have endured unimaginable suffering, ensnared in what can only be described as a death trap.

MANIPUR'S REDEMPTION SONG FOR 2025

A good way to begin reconciliation in the strife-torn state would be to let the displaced return home to reclaim their properties and bring up their children in peace

Nat'l digital health mission to be rolled out in Odisha soon

THE Odisha government will soon roll out the National Digital Health Mission (NDHM) along with the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY).

Nat'l Chilika bird festival to kick off from January 6

THE fifth edition of National Chilika Bird Festival will be held from January 6 to 12 with focus on giving exposure about Chilika's rich biodiversity and avian congregation to delegates attending the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas in Bhubaneswar and raising awareness among local villagers for promoting community-led conservation of the lagoon.

NGT notice to centre, state over diversion of forest land

THE National Green Tribunal (NGT) has issued notices to the central and state governments over allegations of diversion of forest land for the purpose of an opencast coal mining project in Chhendipada tehsil area of Angul district.

Will support upcoming Rabi cultivation: CM

The chief minister said according to the report of the collectors, 33 per cent or more crop loss has been reported in 2,26,791 hectares of land of 6,66,720 farmers.

ED raids TN minister Duraimurugan's house, engineering college in Vellore

THE Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted searches at four locations in Vellore on Friday, including the Gandhi Nagar residence of Tamil Nadu Water Resources Minister and DMK General Secretary Duraimurugan.

Kansa Raj starts as 77th edition of Dhanuyatra festival kicks off in Bargarh

THE 77th edition of Dhanuyatra, the world's largest open-air theatre began with great enthusiasm in Bargarh on Friday.

Couple killed in firecracker blast, 3 hurt

A couple was killed and three of their family members suffered serious injuries after the roof of their house collapsed due to a firecracker explosion at Badabag village within Jagatsinghpur police limits on Friday night.

Tagged last year, four horseshoe crabs traced to Balasore beach

FOUR horseshoe crabs which were tagged on August 18 last year at Khandia Muhan estuary near Chandipur beach of Balasore district have been traced at Kasaphala, Talapada and Inchidi beach of the same district.

Facing losses in Q2 & Q3, RSP far from ₹1,008 crore profit target

Blame on cheap import of steel leading to substantial fall in NSR of RSP products

Steering panel to decide Zeenat's re-release date

THE exact date of tigress Zeenat's re-release in the core area of Similpal Tiger Reserve (STR) and the associated protocol will be decided by the steering committee of the wildlife wing, forest officials said on Friday.

Modi to lay stone for Rayagada rly div on Jan 6

AMID the controversy over bifurcation of East Coast Railway (ECoR) by splitting Waltair division to create new South Coast Railway (SCoR) zone, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to lay the foundation stone for the zonal office building at Visakhapatnam on January 8.

₹847 cr push for agri-enterprise, rooftop solar units to get subsidy

IN a bid to encourage entrepreneurship in the agriculture sector and boost employment generation, the state government on Friday approved a five-year budget of ₹847.14 crore for the Mukhyamantri Krushi Udyog Yojana.

Hari Babu Takes Oath as New Odisha Governor

FORMER Mizoram Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati was sworn in as the 27th Governor of Odisha on Friday.

Homestay count grows manifold in Odisha but local experience missing

FROM close to 50 in 2017 to over 350 now, the state has witnessed a significant rise in properties being listed as homestays.

Black panther with cub roaming central Odisha forest fuels excitement

THE sighting of a melanistic leopard carrying its cub in its mouth in the forests of Odisha's central region has brought joy to wildlife enthusiasts across the country.

DGP reviews PBD security, Hapfy to help guests

DGP YB Khurania on Friday directed police to take every possible step for safety, security and convenience of the guests, delegates and visitors attending the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas conclave from January 8 to 10.

SCB Opens New Rest Shed for Attendants

BRINGING a much-needed relief to the attendants of patients who were forced to spend their time in the crowded corridors and even under the open sky, the SCB medical college and hospital has constructed and opened a sprawling rest shed for them.