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Efforts on to bring Zeenat to Similipal TR: Forest minister

The state government is making all possible efforts to bring back Zeenat to Similipal, said Forest and Environment minister Ganesh Ram Singhkhuntia on Thursday.

Odisha Research Conclave begins at FM University

THE three-day Odisha Research Conclave (ORC) commenced at the Fakir Mohan University here on Thursday with its inaugural session themed on 'Unveiling the Future: A Showcase of Cutting-Edge Research and Innovation'.

Naveen is supporting paper ballot polls in frustration: Pradhan

The BJD chief is trying to mislead the people after the defeat in the elections, he alleges

Border tension rises as Andhra blocks road in Gajapati

TENSIONS have resurfaced between residents of bordering villages of Gajapati district and Andhra Pradesh authorities over allegations of encroachment and road blockades.

After rainy X'Mas, chill to return on New Year eve

AFTER a rain-marred Christmas, winter chill is all set to return on New Year's eve with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicting sharp dip in minimum night temperature from December 30.

Bahanaga mishap: Rlys paid ₹26.9 cr ex gratia to the kin of 269 victims

THE National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has asked the Ministry of Railways and Odisha government to ensure that all the victims of the Bahanaga train tragedy in Balasore district are compensated and effective steps are taken to avoid recurrence of such incidents in future.

Street vendors protest, seek rehabilitation before eviction

Street vendors on Thursday staged a demonstration in front of the north zonal office of Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) demanding immediate withdrawal of the decision to evict makeshift shops ahead of the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) conclave in the capital city.

HC directs OPSC to re-evaluate answers by expert panel

THE Orissa High Court has ordered the formation of a panel of experts to re-evaluate the veracity of answers to four questions in the revised answer key published by the Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) regarding the questions set in the competitive examination to fill up 116 vacancies in the Group B Ayurvedic Medical Officer posts.

Students' union polls to resume from next academic year: Majhi

CHIEF Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Thursday announced that students' union election in colleges and universities will be held from the next academic year.

Capital Sees Huge Uptick in Dog Bites, BMC to Begin Sterilisation Drive

The capital city is yet again witnessing an alarming rise in dog bite cases.

No Dhadi Darshan Plan for Srimandir Till Late Jan: Min

DAYS after the Puri administration announced a trial run of Dhadi (queue) darshan at Shree Jagannath temple in Puri in the run up to the New Year, Law Minister Prithviraj Harichandan on Thursday said that the plan has been put off till January 20.

Party Pushback Against Barb On Distorted Map

CONGRESS leaders on Thursday downplayed the controversy over party posters with \"distorted\" India map put up here for the centenary celebrations of the 1924 Congress session and said BJP was needlessly spreading false information.

Anna univ rape: FIR with girl's details leaked

Amid outrage over the sexual assault of the student on Anna University campus and protests by students and opposition parties, in a shocking lapse on Thursday, the FIR filed on Tuesday by the Kotturpuram All Women Police Station (AWPS) in the case landed in public domain.

Manmohan Singh, India's PM from 2004 to 2014, passes away at 92

FORMER prime minister and renowned economist Dr Manmohan Singh passed away on Thursday night. He was 92.

EC Unveils 'World's Largest Datasets' on LS, Assembly Polls

The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Thursday released the world's largest electoral dataset, unveiling 42 statistical reports on the 2024 Lok Sabha elections and 14 reports each on four state assembly elections—Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, Sikkim, and Arunachal Pradesh.

CWC Plans Nationwide Campaign Against Attack on the Constitution

The extended Congress Working Committee (CWC) at Belagavi on Thursday sealed its commitment to revamp the party organisation in the coming months and fight \"anti-Constitutional\" sentiments taking sway across India.

ONCE UPON A TIME!

Here's a look into how Aurangabad can become a unique and enriching New Year holiday getaway destination...

Abu Dhabi announces an array of new destinations and festivals for 2025

As the New Year dawns, Abu Dhabi is ready to dazzle travelers with an extraordinary lineup of entertainment, sports and cultural experiences, making it the ultimate destination for the 2025 holiday season.

Heritage Transport Museum in Gurugram Welcomes New Exhibits

For travellers eager to dive into India's cultural and industrial history, the Heritage Transport Museum in Tauru-Gurugram is a must-visit destination.

Booming Bumrah

PACER, WHO BURST ON TO THE SCENE SIX YEARS AGO, HAS GOTTEN BETTER WITH TIME TO BECOME ONE OF THE MOST INFLUENTIAL BOWLERS OF HIS ERA

Where will India captain bat?

IT'S been a question that followed India captain Rohit Sharma from the moment he landed in Perth.

Coaching & playing: Twin role with purpose for badminton nat'l's finalists

SHUTTLERS Lokeshviswanathan and Naveen P's journey is a tale of perseverance, hard work and resourcefulness. In the just-concluded national championships in Bengaluru, the doubles specialists from Tamil Nadu were one of the standout performers as they reached the title match before going down with a fight.

SA Eye WTC Final in 2-Test Series vs Pak

SOUTH AFRICA will be eyeing a place in the World Test Championship final with an all-seam attack against Pakistan in the first Test, starting Thursday.

PL leaders Liverpool host Leicester, Arsenal prepare for life without Saka

CHRISTMAS Premier League chart-toppers Liverpool are overwhelming favourites to see off struggling Leicester on Boxing Day (Thursday).

BPCL to invest ₹6,100 cr for refinery in Andhra

To be one of the largest refineries on East Coast

NFRA penalty on Deloitte, two auditors

The National Financial Reporting Authority (NFRA) has imposed a fine of ₹2 crore on Deloitte Haskins & Sells as well as penalties on two chartered accountants for lapses in auditing of Zee Entertainment Enterprises during the 2018-19 and 2019-20 financial years.

Govt to reduce fiscal deficit to 4.5% in FY26

THE government will continue its focus on improving quality spending, strengthening the social security net and bring down the fiscal deficit to 4.5% of the GDP in FY26, a finance ministry document said.

2024 Landmark Year for Semiconductor Industry in India

This year has been a landmark one for the country's semiconductor industry as the government announced the first semiconductor fab in Dholera, Gujarat.

Food delivery app Waayu expands to 25 cities

ZERO-commission food delivery app Waayu, which announced its expansion into 25 cities across the country, aims to onboard 10,000 restaurants in six months and targets 1 lakh restaurants in three years.

Srinivasan resigns from India Cements as UltraTech gets CCI nod to buy entire stake

N Srinivasan, erstwhile promoter, has resigned from the post of CEO and MD of India Cements after the Competition Commission of India (CCI) gave its approval to UltraTech Cement buying entire promoter stake in the Chennai-based company.