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Kapileswar renovation work begins

The Archaeological Survey of India has begun renovation of the Kapileswar temple which has been lying dilapidated for many years now.

Nayani coal project faces protest as locals object felling of 90,000 trees

Hundreds of villagers of Chhendipada, led by Congress leader Sashmita Behera and Talcher-Angul Banchao convenor (TABA) Jagadananda Pradhan, on Saturday stormed the proposed Nayani Coal project site and stopped the ongoing tree felling.

KV seeks CCI help for timely cotton purchase

Chairman and managing director of Cotton Corporation of India Lalit Gupta on Saturday called on deputy chief minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo at Lok Seva Bhawan and discussed various issues of cotton production, procurement and market facilities.

As Twin City readies for New Year, prices surge for hotel rooms, zero nights

WITH the beginning of the holiday season and New Year, hotel rates and occupancy have witnessed a huge surge in the Twin City. Hotels are getting booked to capacity and interestingly, a majority of the guests are locals.

Tension erupts after SUV rams into three vehicles near Xavier Square, locals stage road blockade

The car first hit a small pick-up truck. Under the impact of the collision, the truck rammed into an auto-rickshaw which in turn hit the rear-end of a cargo three-wheeler. Police sources

Ministers urge people to gift plants

Urging people to work for building a greener and sustainable environment, ministers on Saturday appealed all to gift plants instead of bouquets during the New Year.

Odisha Fire Service Inducts Canine Squad

ADDING teeth to its search and rescue capabilities, the Odisha Fire and Emergency Service on Saturday inducted 10 dogs into its specialized force.

Youth will lead India's revolution 4.0 through innovation, says Pradhan

AS India sets its sight to become the world's third-largest economy in the near future, youths need to lead the industrial revolution 4.0 as innovators, job creators and employers to steer the country towards the goal, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan stressed on Saturday.

Govt considering creation of more blocks to ease governance: Pujari

THE state government is seriously considering creation of more blocks in the state for better administration, effective delivery of social welfare programmes and timely execution of development activities, Revenue and Disaster Management minister Suresh Pujari said on Saturday.

Mother-son duo held from Ghaziabad over ₹1.37 cr digital arrest of sr citizen

THE state Crime Branch has arrested a mother-son duo from Uttar Pradesh's Ghaziabad for allegedly cheating ₹1.37 crore from a senior citizen of Bhubaneswar by trapping him in a 'digital arrest' scam.

Worrying Depletion in Dense Forest Cover

46,707 sq km of canopy density degraded from very dense forest, moderate dense forest and open forest to non-forest inside the recorded forest area, as per the India State of Forest Report, 2023

Olympic heartbreak and no net gain for badminton

The ever-reliable discipline for India, in terms of providing the thrill & medals at elite competitions, endured a difficult year with some of the top shuttlers struggling for form, writes Anmol Gurung. Missing out on a medal in Paris was a new low...

Mohammedan play out goalless draw vs Odisha

MOHAMMEDAN SC held Odisha FC to a goalless draw at the Kishore Bharati Krirangan in the Indian Super League (ISL) on Friday to break their five-game-long losing streak in the competition.

Smith regains midas touch

IN many ways, it was coming. From the moment he got that century in Brisbane, Steve Smith seemed like he was going to pile on.

No extra pressure for Slot as Liverpool win

ARNE Slot insists Liverpool's commanding position at the top of the Premier League table has led to no extra strain during his first season in charge at Anfield.

RBI allows UPI access via third-party payment apps

The Reserve Bank on Friday allowed the popular unified payments interface (UPI) access to prepaid payment instruments (PPIs) through third-party applications, making it easier for users to link their digital wallets to UPI-enabled apps.

Osamu Suzuki, architect of India's automobile revolution, dies at 94

OSAMU SUZUKI, chairman of Suzuki Motor Corp (SMC), passed away from lymphoma on Wednesday, December 25, 2024, the company announced in a statement on Friday. He was 94.

Manmohan Singh: The silent Prime Minister or a humane economist?

EXPECTATIONS of Dr Manmohan Singh, the trailblazer of India's new economic policy, is no more. Economists around the world remember him for his brilliance and humility, and predominantly for his role in opening up the state-controlled Indian economy, when he was appointed Finance Minister of India in 1991.

UltraTech buys 8.69% stake in Star Cement

JSW Neo Energy, a wholly-owned subsidiary of JSW Energy, has announced the signing of a definitive agreement to acquire 4,696 MW renewable energy platform from O2 Power Pooling Pte. Ltd, a joint venture between EQT Infrastructure and Temasek.

Rupee hits record low of 85.81/$

Local currency falls 38 paise from previous close to 85.5914 as dollar continues to rally

India Inc remembers Singh, his 1991 reforms

THE various policies introduced by Manmohan Singh played an important role in lifting India's economic growth and making it a powerhouse, top business tycoons said while remembering the former Prime Minister and Finance Minister who passed away on Thursday at the age of 92.

German Prez Dissolves Parliament, Sets Feb 23 as Date for Elections

GERMAN President Frank-Walter Steinmeier dissolved parliament on Friday and confirmed the expected February date for an early general election after the collapse of Olaf Scholz's government last month.

Israeli troops set fire to hosp in north Gaza: Hamas

ISRAELI troops stormed one of the last hospitals operating in the northernmost part of Gaza on Friday, forcing many of the staff and patients out of the facility, the territory's health ministry said.

NASA probe survives after brush with Sun

NASA's Parker Solar Probe has successfully made the closest approach to the sun, the space agency confirmed on Friday.

Survivors Heard Bangs Before Plane Went Down

Those who survived the Azerbaijan Airlines plane crash said they heard at least one loud bang before the plane went down, Reuters reported.

B'deshi with fake Aadhaar card arrested

A Bangladeshi national was arrested on Thursday night on charges of illegally living in Kolkata city on the basis of fake documents for the past one year, police said on Friday.

Protests against Bihar civil service exam gather pace

THE ongoing protest by Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) candidates demanding the cancellation of the December 13 exam intensified after Jan Suraaj Party founder Prashant Kishor visited the protest site on Friday and pledged his support to the demonstrators.

First snow turns Valley into 'winter wonderland'

AFTER enduring intense cold wave conditions, with night temperatures plunging several degrees below freezing point, Srinagar and other plains of the Valley experienced their first snowfall of the season on Friday.

Minor Accuses Grandpa, Dad of Sexual Abuse

A minor from Bidhuna Kotwali area in UP's Auraiya district accused her grandfather, father, and uncle of incest, claiming that they sexually assaulted her, leaving her two-months pregnant.

BJP MP fires salvo, opposes Gujarat party decision over leadership pick

INTERNAL disputes clog the Gujarat BJP over appointments of Mandal, City, District, and Taluka presidents by state BJP chief CR Patil.