CATEGORIES

Jeypore student gets Prez's At Home invite

DEBASMITA Benia, a third-year student at Vikram Deb University at Jeypore, has earned an invitation to the Republic Day 'At Home Dinner' at Rashtrapati Bhawan.

Man, daughter injured in tusker attack

A 43-year-old man and his minor daughter suffered injuries after being attacked by an elephant in Ganjam's Bhanj ana-gar area on Sunday.

Similipal's mighty Mahendra, which survived Maoist bullets, dies at 66

MAHENDRA, the trained bull elephant engaged in protection of Similipal Tiger Reserve (STR), died after prolonged illness late on Sunday.

RSP's plans to augment transport infra face land, encroachment hurdles

THE Rourkela Steel Plant's plan to augment its transport infrastructure has hit a roadblock with land acquisition and encroachment emerging as major hurdles.

Prez Murmu Unveils NDDB's Gift Milk, Market Support for OMFED

Says livestock plays an important role in the rural economy and household income

Mystery shrouds deaths of two teenagers in S'garh, Rayagada

MYSTERY shrouds the separate deaths of two teenagers whose bodies were found in Sundargarh and Rayagada districts on Monday.

CM Announces Permanent Palace in Bargarh Town for Dhanuyatra Festival

CHIEF Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Sunday announced that the state government will construct a permanent Raj Mahal (palace) in Bargarh town for the Dhanuyatra festival.

2 Dead, 5 Injured as Car Rams Pickup Truck on Highway

TWO persons were killed and at least five others injured when a SUV jumped the divider, hit a pedestrian and then rammed into a light commercial vehicle on the opposite side of the National Highway-16 under Janla police outpost here on Monday afternoon.

Singapore Prez to Visit Odisha on January 17-18

SINGAPORE President Tharman Shanmugaratnam will be on a two-day visit to Odisha on January 17 and 18.

BJD, Congress attack govt as potato prices soar again

THE Opposition BJD and Congress on Monday came down heavily on the state government for its failure to control the high price of potato which has increased by ₹5 to 6 per kg during the last two days from the prevailing rates of around ₹40 per kg.

Pension, free healthcare for Emergency detainees notified

THE state government on Monday approved the monthly pension and free healthcare facilities for people who were detained in jails during the Emergency. The pension amount will be ₹20,000 per month.

Forest dept targets 100% response rate to wildfires

The Forest department will strive to achieve 100 per cent response rate to wildfire incidents in the current forest fire season which began from January 1 and will continue till June-end, officials said.

Traders stage protest over sudden eviction notice

TRADERS at Station Bazar area on Monday staged an indefinite sit-in protest in front of their shops seeking proper rehabilitation before being evicted for the Cuttack railway station redevelopment project.

Photographers Should Get ASI Licence To Operate In Konark Sun Temple: HC

The Orissa High Court on Monday ruled that photographers will have to obtain a licence from the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) for operating at the Sun Temple in Konark.

11K Children in Odisha Vulnerable to Child Marriages, Says NCPCR

They include those who remained absent from school for 30 consecutive days in 2023-24

Blind Aspirants Decry 'Unfair Treatment' in Leave Teacher Reserve Recruitment

BLIND aspirants for teaching posts in government schools have resented their exemption from the recruitment process for leave teacher reserve (LTR) posts in School and Mass Education department.

Flowing Waters and Faith: 1.5 Crore Take the Holy Dip

Early in the morning at the Kumbh, Vedic chants and Ram bhajans can be heard from every direction, as the faithful, towels on shoulders, make their way to the banks of the Ganga for a holy dip.

₹ sinks to lowest level in 2 years

THE rupee on Monday logged its steepest single-day decline of 58 paise (0.67%) in nearly two years, closing the session at a historic low of 86.62 to the dollar.

Will Keep Promise on J&K Statehood: Modi

Omar heaps praise on PM, thanks him for fair polls

Sabalenka, Zverev ace tests on opening day

ARYNA Sabalenka powered past Sloane Stephens to begin her quest for a third consecutive Australian Open crown on Sunday with Alexander Zverev and Zheng Qinwen also winning as storms caused havoc on day one of the Grand Slam.

Ongoing HIL to act as selection trials

THE ongoing Hockey India League (HIL) will also act as selection trials for both the men's and women's teams ahead of the next edition of the Pro League, scheduled to begin in Odisha in February.

Karun cracks fifth ton as Vidarbha enter semifinals

VIDARBHA outclassed Rajasthan by nine wickets, while Haryana edged out Gujarat by two wickets to move into the semifinals of the Vijay Hazare Trophy here on Sunday.

Veteran Shami's return biggest talking point

THE return of Mohammed Shami was the biggest highlight of India's T20I squad against England.

Nat'l boxing meet: Sachin & 8 other SSCB boxers in semis

FORMER world youth champion Sachin Siwach and Lakshya Chahar led a dominant charge by the Services Sports Control Board (SSCB) on Day 5 of the men's national boxing championship, with the unit securing nine berths in the penultimate round.

1st ODI century for Rodrigues as India seal series

THE moment Smriti Mandhana, India's stand-in captain in the absence of Harmanpreet Kaur, won the toss and opted to bat first at Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Rajkot against Ireland, one thing was certain.

Change Of Guard In BCCI

Saikia, Prabhtej elected as cricket body's new secretary & treasurer, respectively, on Sunday

Teenager Pretorius puts up Royals show

LHUAN-DRE Pretorius provided South African cricket with a glimpse into the future after the rising star smashed 97 off 51 balls (10X4, 6X6) to power Paarl Royals to a nine-wicket victory over Sunrisers Eastern Cape at Boland Park on Saturday.

Dalmia Cement unveils new products

DALMIA Cement (Bharat) Limited unveiled its refreshed cement products recently under the 'Roof, Column, Foundation (RCF) Expert' brand across key markets in the country.

About Frugality and Financial Freedom

have a friend who has a net-worth in the region of ₹100 crore. Resides in a simple 2bhk in a Mumbai suburb and lives what we would call a 'frugal' life.

Markets May Fall Another 5-7%, Say Experts

Market recovery is expected post-budget and once US President-elect Donald Trump's policies become clearer