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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.

Bee attacks stir outrage, RCCF steps in

Residents of Rairangpur are outraged by recurring honeybee attacks that have claimed two lives and injured several others.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Direct flights to 7 cities start from BPIA, VSSA

THE state government on Friday launched new direct flight services from Biju Patnaik International Airport (BPIA), Bhubaneswar to four cities and from Veer Surendra Sai Airport (VSSA), Jharsuguda to three more cities.

Govt Notifies Draft Rules for Digital Privacy

Children under 18 years will require parental consent to create social media accounts

30 kg gold looted from Manappuram's Sambalpur office in daylight heist

IN a daring daylight heist that caught Sambalpur police napping, a group of armed robbers barged into the office of Manappuram Finance Ltd along Budharaja Main Road here and decamped with over 30 kg gold worth around ₹20 crore and ₹4 lakh cash on Friday.

Rural poverty fell to record low of 4.86% in FY24: Report

HIGHER consumption in the lowest 0-5% decile and government support programmes have significantly brought down poverty in India—both rural and urban—an SBI research report released on Friday said.

Govt Awaits Family's Word on Memorial Site

TWO adjoining sites measuring about 2,000 sq ft each within the Rashtriya Smriti Sthal in the Capital await approval from former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's family to house his memorial.

Creating counties in Ladakh unacceptable: India to China

NEW Delhi has lodged a \"solemn protest\" with Beijing against its creation of two new counties last month in Hotan prefecture, as parts these regions fall within the Union territory of Ladakh.

India lifts restrictions on WhatsApp Payments: What it means for Meta

In a move that could enhance digital payments in India, the Indian government has lifted restrictions on WhatsApp Payments. This decision

Emerging technologies to drive job growth in 2025

Artificial Intelligence (AI), which was a major trend in 2024, is expected to further accelerate in 2025.

Storm Before The Biggest Test

Despite dressing room 'chaos', India would hope to salvage pride in Sydney and keep hopes of qualifying for WTC final alive

Salima dedicates Arjuna to teammates

FOR her contribution to Indian hockey, women's team captain Salima Tete was named amongst the Arjuna Awardees in the National Sports Awards 2024 list announced on Thursday.

Hope my goals help Arsenal win title

GABRIEL Jesus is determined to keep scoring as Arsenal look to end their more than 20-year wait for a Premier League title.

Bagan start year with win over Hyderabad FC

MOHUN Bagan Super Giant started the New Year with a 3-0 victory over Hyderabad FC at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 season.

HIL: UP Rudras blank Soorma Hockey Club

UP Rudras blanked Soorma Hockey Club 3-0 in their Hero Hockey India League contest here on Thursday.

With $20.5 bn from IPOs, Dalal Street 2nd busiest mkt

DALAL Street has been the second busiest market in the world, with a mop-up of $20.5 billion from the initial public offerings (IPOs).

Blinkit 10-min ambulance service in Gurugram

ZOMATO's quick commerce platform Blinkit on Thursday launched its 10-minutes Ambulance Service in select areas of Gurugram.

Hyundai Unveils Creta Electric With Two Battery Choices, 473 Km Range

HYUNDAI Motor India's (HMIL) first locally manufactured mass electric vehicle (EV) - the Creta Electric - will come with two battery packs - a 51.4 kWh (Long Range) offering a driving range of 473 km and a 42 kWh offering a driving range of 390 km in a single charge.

Manufacturing ends on a strong note in 2024, Dec PMI slowest at 56.4

THE manufacturing activity has reported its weakest reading of 2024 in December, with the manufacturing purchasing managers index (PMI) falling to 56.4, down from 56.5 in November.

Sebi rejects Zee, Punit Goenka's settlement offers

MARKET regulator Sebi on Thursday rejected the settlement offers filed by Zee Entertainment Enterprises (ZEEL) and its chief executive Punit Goenka for alleged violation of listing norms.

IT Companies May Report Surge in Q3 Revenue Growth

Though there will be seasonal furloughs, IT services firms are likely to perform better and will report improvement in growth momentum in the third quarter of this financial year.

Mkts up nearly 2%, investors richer by ₹6L cr

Robust performance by auto companies in December further bolstered buying sentiment, fueling the rally

US No Longer Among India's Top Crude Suppliers; Oil Imports From Russia at 31%

The United States no longer remains one of the top five crude oil suppliers to India as African nation Angola nudged ahead of the US in December.