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Telangana HC green flags probe into E-Prix case

NOTING that the allegations indicate potential wrongdoing and misappropriation of HMDA funds and are sufficient to warrant further investigation, Justice K Lakshman of the Telangana High Court on Tuesday dismissed a criminal petition filed by former minister KT Rama Rao requesting quashing of the FIR registered in the Formula-E race case.

Congress Set for Big-Ticket Shake-Up

Sonia to inaugurate new party HQ on Jan 15

Four arrested for publicly assaulting two Dalit men

FOUR people have been arrested by Biridi police for publicly humiliating and assaulting two Dalit men accused of goat theft.

Man & Son Killed, Wife Critical

A 36-year-old man and his minor son were killed after a cement-laden truck hit their motorcycle near Arunpur within Humma police limits in Ganjam district on Tuesday.

Student stabs classmate in Balasore

A class 9 student was seriously injured after being stabbed by his classmate near Dahamunda Nodal High School in Balasore on Tuesday.

Accused driver sent to 3-day police remand, says he had dozed off

DRIVER of the tipper truck involved in the accident that killed two BJP leaders near Katapali overbridge in Burla was sent on three-day police remand on Tuesday.

Majumdar Reviews Progress of Central Plans in Koraput

UNION Minister of state for Education Sukanta Majumdar on Tuesday reviewed the implementation of various Centrally-sponsored schemes in Koraput during his visit to the district on Tuesday.

Court Acquits MP Panigrahy in 2 Job Fraud Cases

A court in Berhampur acquitted BJP's Berhampur MP Pradip Panigrahy in two job fraud cases on Tuesday.

Truck catches fire after collision, 1 hurt

A maize-laden truck burst into flames after a biker crashed his two-wheeler into it near Jagannathkhunta within Kuliana police limits in Mayurbhanj district on Tuesday.

Odias diaspora in Mauritius seeks ancestral ties at PBD

AS Bhubaneswar prepares to host the 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) from January 8-10, 2025, descendants of Odia indentured labourers in Mauritius are seizing the opportunity to reconnect with their ancestral roots after 150 years of separation.

Biobanking facility opens

A centre for conservation, research and training with biobanking facility was inaugurated at the Nandankanan Zoological Park (NZP), on the occasion of the foundation day celebration of the zoo here on Tuesday.

Govt to take a call on sharecroppers in next Assembly session, says Pujari

REVENUE and Disaster Management minister Suresh Pujari on Tuesday said the state government will take a call on whether to bring a legislation on sharecroppers during the next session of the Assembly.

Efforts on to remove hurdles for sale of part plots up to 5,000 sq feet

THE state government will remove all hurdles to facilitate land owners to sell their part plots up to a size of 5,000 sq ft without facing any hurdle, said Revenue minister Suresh Pujari on Tuesday.

Keep Lord away from politics: Majhi

CHIEF Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Tuesday said Lord Jagannath is the pride of Odia people and not meant for party politics.

Capital's Medley Of Culture, Colours & Celebration For PBD

This year's theme is 'Diaspora's contribution to a Viksit Bharat'

CM Launches Double-Decker Bus Service

Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Tuesday launched the state's first-ever double-decker bus service besides unveiling the Hop-on-Hop-off and Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) e-bus services at the Mo Bus Depot in Gadakana here.

EAM Jaishankar visits Konark, Srimandir

EXTERNAL Affairs minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday said the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) convention is an opportunity for Odisha to showcase its rich cultural heritage and tradition before the world.

Khandagiri to get new tourist facility

THE twin hills of Khandagiri and Udaygiri may soon have new development projects for visitors.

10-ft-long python rescued from well in Khurda village

IN a daredevil act, members of the Snake Helpline on Tuesday rescued a 10-feet-long python which had fallen into a 40-feet-deep well at Girinda village of Tangi range in Khurda forest division.

Row over UU's non-teaching staffs' rationalisation move

THE Higher Education department has decided to rationalise non-teaching positions and abolish promotional prospects of such staff in the Utkal University.

AAP vs BJP battle as Delhi goes to poll on February 5

Result on February 8; Kejriwal fights anti-incumbency for third term

GDP Growth May Slip to 4-Yr Low

The Indian economy is slowing and is likely to post the weakest GDP growth numbers since 2021-22, according to the first advance estimate by the National Statistics Office (NSO).

India Needs Stem Cell Donor Registry

Childhood cancer remains a significant global health challenge, with over three lakh new cases reported annually.

HMPV is mild and non-fatal

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Focus on TOPS list as new-look MOC set for 1st significant meet today

NEW Year, new dawn, so it seems for the sports ministry's Mission Olympic Cell that is expected to meet on Tuesday.

Finding Roots of Enigmatic Cummins

The Australian captain's on-field success and personality off of it are intertwined and it goes back to his upbringing

Maiden ODI call-up for Bist against Ireland

AFTER nine white ball fixtures in less than a month, three against Australia in the away series and six against West Indies at home, India's regular captain Harmanpreet Kaur and pacer Renuka Singh Thakur have been rested for the three ODIs against Ireland.

HIL: Soorma beat Delhi SG Pipers in penalty shootouts

SOORMA Hockey Club clinched a penalty shootout victory against the Delhi SG Pipers in the Hero Hockey India League 2024-25 at the Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium in Rourkela on Monday.

Saweety 'even more motivated' after Arjuna honour

AWAY from the spotlight, boxer Saweety Boora, a 21-year-old then, had gone on to capture a silver medal in her very first World Championships at Jeju City in 2014.

Govt Launches Updated ₹4k Cr PLI Scheme for Steel Sector

The government on Monday launched a new round of steel production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme, with a total outlay of ₹4,400 crore.