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DAC nod to acquisitions worth ₹4L cr in '24
Defence ministry's yearend report suggests LAC situation sensitive, bulk of defence procurements indigenous
New BJP chief likely by Feb, caste may hold key
THE BJP is preparing to initiate the process for electing a new party president after January 14, marking the end of the Hindu calendar's inauspicious period, Kharmas.
Shah Lauds CRPF in Tackling Maoists, Restoring NE Peace
UNION Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday visited the Central Armed Police Forces (CRPF) headquarters and held a comprehensive review meeting with senior officers on the operations and administrative efficiency of the force.
Govt to distribute 50L property cards under Svamitva scheme today
THE Centre will distribute more than 50 lakh property cards among the owners after completion of the drone survey of more than 92% of the targeted villages.
3-yr-old chess prodigy among 17 kids honoured
THREE-YEAR-OLD chess prodigy Anish Sarkar, who made history by becoming the youngest-rated chess player ever, was among the 17 children presented with Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar by President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday.
Modi flags critical role of youth, bats for policy to equip with emerging tech
PRIME Minister Narendra Modi highlighted the \"critical\" role of youth in the nation's progress on Thursday and called for adopting a futuristic approach to equip them with skills in emerging technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning.
When The Union Is Not A Sum Of The Parts
Given our fractured polity and institutional atrophy, this isn't a moment to celebrate the Constitution. Instead, we should ponder about the future of our democracy and constitutional culture
FOR BALANCE IN REGULATING SOCIAL MEDIA FOR CHILDREN
USTRALIA'S recent bipartisan legislation banning social media for children under 16 has fuelled a global debate about the psychological impact of online platforms on children's well-being.
BJP won elections by spreading lies
Addressing the party leaders on the foundation day, Naveen alleged the BJP came to power in Odisha by spreading lies and misleading people.
UTSAV 2024 at KIIT Higher Secondary School
ANNUAL FEST 'UTSAV-2024'
CV Raman varsity confers doctorate on BrahMos chief
THE fifth convocation of CV Raman Global University was conducted here on December 21.
Crop loss by rains claims lives of two farmers in Odisha
Unseasonal rains in Odisha resulted in crop damage and the death of two farmers.
Need for building trust between patients and doctors: Experts
WHILE fast-paced advancement in medical sciences and technology have revolutionised health care services, there is a flip side too. Too much information flow has also created a mistrust of health care providers.
CAG finds serious gaps in trauma care centres
EVEN as Odisha government claims to have set up trauma care facilities with advanced medical equipment in all district headquarters, the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India has highlighted the lack of such support in several districts leading to stress on tertiary care centres and suffering of patients.
Revanth moots cess on film industry, says no to special and benefit shows
THE Telangana government has proposed to levy cess on the film industry to fund the integrated residential schools in the state.
Krushi Jantrapati Mela Opens in Jajpur
THE district-level Krushi Jantrapati Mela was inaugurated by Jajpur MP Rabi Narayan Behera in Jajpur town on Thursday.
9 Wireless VHF Sets Seized in Kendrapara
Police on Wednesday raided the houses of seven trawler owners and seized nine wireless VHF sets from their possession in the coastal villages under Talachua marine police station in Kendrapara district.
VSSUT, Burla to have CDST, LPA labs for better TB care
Union Education minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Wednesday informed that plans are underway to set up new culture-based drug susceptibility test (DST) and line probe assay (LPA) labs at the Veer Surendra Sai Institute of Medical Sciences And Research (VSSUT), Burla soon.
BJP Workers Protest Seeking Fulfillment of Demands
BJP workers on Thursday staged an economic blockade at the 1200 MW Jindal India Thermal Power Plant in Kaniha demanding fulfillment of their seven-point charter of demands.
Depleting water level of Devi impacts ₹137 crore supply project, ISS mulled
THE ₹137-crore mega pipe water supply project, designed to supply water to 133 water-scarce coastal villages in Erasama, Balikuda, and Naugaon blocks, has become defunct due to an acute shortage of water in Devi river.
Make provisions for new rail line proposals
AHEAD of the union budget, the Rail Vikash Sangharsh Samiti (RVSS) has demanded provisioning for Sardega-Sundargarh-Pathalgaon and Dharamjaigarh-Pathalgaon-Lohardaga new rail line proposals.
Efforts on to bring Zeenat to Similipal TR: Forest minister
The state government is making all possible efforts to bring back Zeenat to Similipal, said Forest and Environment minister Ganesh Ram Singhkhuntia on Thursday.
Odisha Research Conclave begins at FM University
THE three-day Odisha Research Conclave (ORC) commenced at the Fakir Mohan University here on Thursday with its inaugural session themed on 'Unveiling the Future: A Showcase of Cutting-Edge Research and Innovation'.
Naveen is supporting paper ballot polls in frustration: Pradhan
The BJD chief is trying to mislead the people after the defeat in the elections, he alleges
Border tension rises as Andhra blocks road in Gajapati
TENSIONS have resurfaced between residents of bordering villages of Gajapati district and Andhra Pradesh authorities over allegations of encroachment and road blockades.
After rainy X'Mas, chill to return on New Year eve
AFTER a rain-marred Christmas, winter chill is all set to return on New Year's eve with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicting sharp dip in minimum night temperature from December 30.
Bahanaga mishap: Rlys paid ₹26.9 cr ex gratia to the kin of 269 victims
THE National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has asked the Ministry of Railways and Odisha government to ensure that all the victims of the Bahanaga train tragedy in Balasore district are compensated and effective steps are taken to avoid recurrence of such incidents in future.
Street vendors protest, seek rehabilitation before eviction
Street vendors on Thursday staged a demonstration in front of the north zonal office of Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) demanding immediate withdrawal of the decision to evict makeshift shops ahead of the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) conclave in the capital city.
HC directs OPSC to re-evaluate answers by expert panel
THE Orissa High Court has ordered the formation of a panel of experts to re-evaluate the veracity of answers to four questions in the revised answer key published by the Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) regarding the questions set in the competitive examination to fill up 116 vacancies in the Group B Ayurvedic Medical Officer posts.
Students' union polls to resume from next academic year: Majhi
CHIEF Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Thursday announced that students' union election in colleges and universities will be held from the next academic year.