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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.

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.

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.

Govt Notifies Draft Rules for Digital Privacy

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

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 of 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.

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.