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Bhagwat on 10-Day Visit to Bengal from Feb 7, to Firm Up RSS Programmes
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat will begin his 10-day visit to West Bengal from February 7 to discuss expansion of the organisation with leaders at various levels.
Rajnath to meet envoys ahead of Aero India show
AS a prelude to Aero India 2025, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will chair the Ambassadors' Round Table in New Delhi on Friday.
Parents legally compelled to pay for daughters' edu
THE Supreme Court has said daughter has an indefeasible, legally enforceable and legitimate right to secure educational expenses from her parents, who can be compelled to provide necessary funds within their means.
Scorpene class sub added to Navy arsenal
IN a significant development, the Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL) handed over the sixth and the last submarine of the Scorpene Class to the Indian Navy on Thursday.
Executive, legislature to take call on exclusion from quota: SC
THE Supreme Court on Thursday said the executive and the legislature would decide whether persons, who had availed of quota benefits and were in a position to compete with others, were to be excluded from reservation.
Genome India Data Out, Milestone for Biotech Research: PM
PRIME Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday unveiled the genome sequencing data of 10,000 Indian nationals, describing the occasion as a significant milestone in the field of biotechnology research.
Step up campaign on TB elimination in correctional homes & jails, states told
TO eliminate tuberculosis (TB) from India by 2025, the Centre has written to all the states and the Union Territories to organise an intensive 100-day campaign on TB eradication in prisons and correctional facilities across the country.
67% funds under clean air plan used for clearing dust
NEARLY six years after the launch of India's clean air programme, data and analyses show misplaced priority and non-transparency in the programme.
Heritage Panel Nod to Construction of Common Secretariat Buildings 6, 7
The Heritage Conservation Committee (HCC) has approved the proposal for construction of common central secretariat (CCS) buildings 6 and 7 to be built on Maulana Azad Road.
Build On Momentum Of Aussie Trade Pact
India and Australia have long shared a relationship rooted in history, democratic values and mutual respect.
Competitive Adulation of B R Ambedkar
Every political party today pays obeisance to Ambedkar. It's debatable whether it's to commandeer his image for votes, or to genuinely engage with his bold ideas
13 Docs Get Professor Emeritus Honour
THE Odisha University of Health Sciences (OUHS) conferred 13 eminent doctors and distinguished professors with professor emeritus status at a special ceremony organised here on Tuesday.
TN Assembly Passes Motion Against UGC Draft Norms
The Tamil Nadu Assembly on Thursday adopted a resolution moved by Chief Minister MK Stalin urging the Union Ministry of Education to withdraw the draft regulations released by University Grants Commission (UGC) on appointment of vice-chancellors.
Be a part of Odisha's growth story: Majhi to Indian diaspora at PBD
The world-class sports infrastructure that has been created is testament to the commitment to excellence.
Susanta Nanda Awarded as Freshwater Guardian
THE International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) on Thursday conferred former PCCF (wildlife) Susanta Nanda with the Freshwater Guardian Award for his contribution to the field of wetland management and fishing cat conservation.
World listens to India, the mother of democracy: Modi
Acknowledging the significant role of the Indian diaspora in India's independence in 1947, Modi said the overseas countrymen continue to contribute to its growth, making India the world's top recipient of remittances.
Pravasi Bharatiya Express Chugs Off With NRIs To Heritage Sites
PRIME Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday flagged off the inaugural journey of Pravasi Bharatiya Express, a special tourist train for the Indian diaspora.
Dhanuyatra Turns Governance Forum as 'King' Tackles Local Issues
FROM paddy procurement to health, Dhanuyatra has evolved beyond its mythological roots to become a powerful platform for addressing critical issues in Bargarh.
3 Involved in ₹1.5 Crore Worth Cell Phone Heist
POLICE on Thursday said three persons, suspected to be from Jharkhand, were involved in the loot of nearly 350 mobile phones including 25 iPhones worth ₹1.5 crore from a shop in Malkangiri town.
Drunk Man Stabs Brother to Death
A 37-year-old drunk man allegedly stabbed his brother following a quarrel over his alcohol addiction in Hindol area here on Wednesday night.
NGT Warns Govt Over Construction on Tampara Lake
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has expressed displeasure over state authorities failing to respond to notices issued one year and four months back on a petition regarding constructions in eco-sensitive Tampara lake in Ganjam district.
Illegal sand mining busted at Balasore, 21 arrested
THE Balasore district administration cracked down on illegal sand mining along Subarnarekha river, arresting 21 persons during a late night raid on Wednesday.
8L paddy bags yet to be lifted in Padampur
AMID the ongoing procurement woes in Bargarh district, a delegation of farmers from Rajbodasambar Krushak Sangathan visited several mandis in Padampur sub-division where over 8 lakh packets of paddy are reportedly lying unlifted.
Naba's son cries 'illegal police search', demands protection
BJD leader Bishal Das has sought police protection after an allegedly unauthorised search of his commercial property by Jharsuguda police on Friday.
19-Year-Old Stabbed by Jilted Lover for Resisting Rape Bid
Victim suffers grievous injuries; 25-year-old accused on the run
Delay in opening of PPCs force hands of desperate farmers in Jagatsinghpur
DELAY in opening of procurement centres, absence of decision on discoloured paddy and lack of arrangements for damaged stock are among a host of issues compelling farmers in Jagatsinghpur district to sell their paddy at lower prices.
NIELIT campus will be set up in Odisha: Vaishnaw
UNION minister for Railways, Electronics and IT Ashwini Vaishnaw on Thursday announced that a campus of National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology (NIELIT) will be set up in Odisha.
2 More Held in BMC Staff Killing, Drug Cartel Angle Emerges
Five persons including two couples have been arrested till now, brown sugar smuggling racket behind it, says family
Sanitation workers boycott work, city cleaning stalled
CLEANLINESS activities were crippled in the state capital as hundreds of sanitation workers of the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) staged a mass protest seeking justice for the family of their association leader Sahadev Nayak who was brutally murdered near Rasulgarh on Wednesday.
BJD seeks ₹1 crore compensation, job for deceased's kin, warns of stir
THE Opposition BJD has demanded compensation of ₹1 crore and a job to one of the family members of Sahadev Nayak who was hacked to death in broad daylight amid full public view on Rasulgarh over-bridge on Wednesday.