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Pleas seek vacating of stay on filing suits under Places of Worship Act

A fresh batch of petitions has been filed before the Supreme Court, seeking the vacation of its earlier order that stayed the filing of new suits against places of worship and the conducting of surveys in pending mandir-masjid cases.

Lanka Prez treads a geopolitical tightrope

China has invested heavily in Sri Lanka, and India has, too, and the competing interests need careful management. A single wrong move may prove costly for the new administration

Celebrating the Birth of Sikhism's Classical Hero

received a beautiful New Year message from a Sikh friend: \"End 2024 with shukrana (thanksgiving), start 2025 with ardas (petition for well-being).\" This naturally brought to mind that January 6 is the 358th birth anniversary of Guru Gobind Singh.

Four Maoists, 1 jawan killed in Chhattisgarh

The search operation has continued for nearly 24 hours with intermittent exchanges of fire, sources said.

Edu Incentive in the Name of Madho Singh - A Fitting Tribute to the Tribal Hero

Madho Singh, a legendary figure in India's independence struggle, played a crucial role in uniting Odisha's tribal communities against British colonial rule.

Two BJP leaders killed, 4 injured as tipper rams car, foul play suspected

On the other hand, the survivors as well as the family members alleged it was not an accident but a planned murder.

Stalin Announces USD 1 Million Prize for Deciphering Indus Valley Script

CHIEF Minister M K Stalin on Sunday announced a prize of one million US dollars (₹8.57 crore) to any individual or any organisation which aids in deciphering the Indus Valley Script that remains a mystery even after a century since its discovery by Sir John Marshal, the then director general of the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI).

Aromatic rice produced in Odisha in great demand across country: Dy CM

ODISHA plays an important role in the production of aromatic rice in the country. The aromatic rice varieties produced in the state are in great demand in several cities, said deputy chief minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo on Saturday.

BJD opposes bifurcation of Waltair division

THE BJD on Sunday alleged that the decision of the Centre to bifurcate the Waltair division and remove its revenue generating part from the East Coast Railway (ECoR) to create a new South Coast Railway (SCoR) zone is meant to appease Andhra Pradesh as the ruling TDP in the state is a constituent of the NDA government.

Illegal mining: BJD protest on January 10

THE Nilagiri unit of BJD will stage dharna on January 10 to protest rampant illegal extraction of minor minerals in the region.

Action sought against man for cooking turtle

CITY-based Snake Helpline has sought action against a video creator in the state for allegedly cooking and eating an Indian flapshell turtle and posting a reel of the same on social media platforms in a blatant violation of wildlife protection law.

Accused in midnight firing case held, previous enmity motive

POLICE on Sunday claimed to have cracked the midnight firing case by arresting the lone accused involved in the crime which left two siblings injured at Bhangamunda village in Kishorenagar area here.

Botched robbery bid deaths: STF visits crime scene as police step up probe

A day after two persons were shot dead during a robbery attempt at Panda Alankar in Jajpur's Panikoili area, a team of the Special Task Force (STF) of Crime Branch visited the jewellery shop and the nearby site where the firing took place.

Another 150 AI cameras to prevent ritual hunt in STR

THE authorities of Similipal have decided to install another 150 AI cameras in the tiger reserve as part of the protection measures to prevent poaching during 'Akhand Shikar', an annual ritualistic hunting practice by tribals which starts on April 14 and continues for a month every year.

Farmer kills self over crop loss

Ratnakar consumes pesticide after erratic rainfall dashes hopes of a good harvest

Pradhan Wants Sambalpur University To Address Social And Basic Problems

APART from its commitment to strengthening the higher education sector, Sambalpur University should also take steps to solve social and basic problems in the state, said Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Sunday.

Huge cache of explosives seized from firecracker trader's second house

POLICE on Sunday seized a huge amount of explosive materials from the property of firecracker trader Susil Das whose son and daughter-in-law were killed after the roof of their house collapsed due to a blast two days back.

HC Posts 101% CCR in 2024, Disposes of 90K Cases in the Year

The Orissa High Court recorded a case clearance rate (CCR) of 100.92 percent in 2024 against 112.11 percent (pc) in 2023.

Majhi Launches Madho Singh Haath Kharcha Scheme for ST Students

CHIEF Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Sunday launched the Shahid Madho Singh Haath Kharcha scheme which will provide one-time financial assistance of ₹5,000 each to school students belonging to Scheduled Tribes (ST).

Election and regular audit of pani panchayats should be a must: CM

In a bid to streamline and strengthen the functioning of pani panchayats, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Sunday directed that election and audit of these bodies should be held regularly and in time.

Mancheswar left out as city spruces up for PBD conclave

EVEN as the state capital is undergoing massive transformation ahead of Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) convention, the Mancheswar Industrial Estate, despite being a key locality in the city, has been conspicuously neglected.

90 Platoons of Police Force, 12 CAPF Companies to be Deployed in Capital

AT least 90 platoons of police force and 12 companies of CAPFs will be deployed in the state capital for security, maintenance of law and order and traffic management during Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) convention from January 8.

Coast Guard chopper crashes in Guj, 3 crew members killed

THREE crew members of an advanced light helicopter (ALH-Dhruv) of the Indian Coast Guard were killed when the chopper crashed and caught fire at Gujarat's Porbandar airport on Sunday.

FRESH WOUND FOR INDIA, REPERCUSSIONS ON CARDS?

India fall in Bumrah's absence; focus on Gambhir & seniors after yet another series loss

Getting to Do Spy Stuff is Fun

Keira Knightley speaks to Sally James on playing a secret agent in her latest spy thriller, Black Doves

A Guilty, Albeit Predictable, Pleasure

In sequels to 'happily ever after' romantic films, the narrative often tests the strength of the lead couple's bond by introducing obstacles—be it physical distance or a potential rival sparking jealousy.

A Story of Uneasy Love

The fast-paced love story between a Muslim girl and a Hindu boy explores the tension between tradition and modernity

Making 2025 Your Best Year

Eleven infallible strategies to transform New Year resolutions into habits

Sax and the City

The best hop, skip and jump spots for aficionados of jazz in its birthplace where the music never stops and feet never stop tapping

Making Her Blush Permanently

A latest beauty trend everyone is buzzing about has a tattoo element