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EC rules out foul play in Maha polls, invites Cong for meeting on Dec 3

IN its response to a complaint filed by the Congress, the Election Commission of India (EC) on Tuesday wrote to the party dispelling the misconceptions regarding the jump in voting percentage on the polling day of the recently concluded Maharashtra assembly election.

Selection process of NHRC chief fundamentally flawed, says Rahul

A day after retired Supreme Court Justice V Ramasubramanian was appointed as chairperson of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi and Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge on Tuesday stated that the selection process adopted by the committee was fundamentally flawed.

Key NDA meet at Nadda residence to chalk out Assembly polls strategy

Top National Democratic Alliance (NDA) leaders are set to meet on Wednesday to address the controversy surrounding Home Minister Amit Shah's remarks on BR Ambedkar, strategies for key state polls and 'one nation one election', among others, sources said.

MYANMAR JUNTA DIGS ITSELF A DEEPER HOLE

EARLY four years after the coup in Myanmar in February 2021, the world seems to have forgotten the tragic circumstances within the nation and the unresolved political crisis that has engulfed it. With bigger crises looming across the European theatre, Myanmar seems to have been pushed to the backburner and relegated to a matter of domestic politics.

MAKING WHOLE WITH CHARGE OF HALF A STATE

The Delhi government has always had to contend with the limited power it's given. A new book gives details of its governance model in health and education

Odia workers in Maldives will be back soon: High Commission

THE Indian High Commission in Maldives has stated that Odia workers stranded in the country will be paid their pending dues in two to three days following which they can return to India.

Sanction pension to freedom fighter: HC

THE Orissa High Court on Monday directed the state government to grant pension under Swatantrata Sainik Samman Pension Scheme -1980 to a 100-year-old freedom fighter of Mayurbhanj from the date of his application.

Allu Arjun grilled for three hours, applies for bail

ACTOR Allu Arjun, accused in the Sandhya Theatre stampede case, was on Tuesday grilled for more than three hours by the police.

Over 365 Indian fishing boats nationalised by SL govt, boat owners left in hardships

AMID the unending saga of arrests of Tamil Nadu fishermen by the Sri Lankan Navy, about 365 TN fishing boats worth more than ₹150 crore have been nationalised by the island nation in the last 10 years.

Throat slit over gutkha, one arrested

A 49-year-old man was arrested on Tuesday for allegedly slitting the throat of his brother-in-law after the latter refused to give him gutkha.

Trial run of dhadi system at Natamandap on Dec 27, 28

THE 'dhadi' (queue) system for darshan of the Trinity in Shree Jagannath temple's Natamandap will be introduced on a trial basis on December 27 and 28, said Puri collector Siddharth Shankar Swain on Tuesday.

2 pigeons perched on B'deshi vessel 'in custody' for probe

A security guard caught hold of two pigeons from a Bangladeshi vessel docked at Paradip and handed them over to Paradip police for investigation on Tuesday.

‘4C licence for Rourkela airport soon’

IN a significant development, Union Tribal Affairs Minister and Sundargarh MP Jual Oram on Tuesday exuded confidence that the Rourkela airport would soon be upgraded to 4C licence category to handle operation of bigger aircraft.

Stage set for 40 HIL matches, Sundargarh excited

THE return of Hero Hockey India League (HIL) after a hiatus of seven years has ignited excitement across Sundargarh district as Rourkela is all set to host 40 matches of the major global tournament from December 28.

11 arrested for tiger hide smuggling

AFTER arresting eleven persons in connection with smuggling of a tiger skin in Soro, forest officials of both Mayurbhanj and Balasore districts suspect involvement of more people and continue investigation into the case.

Milk vendor dies after falling into uncovered drain

Pradipta was reportedly urinating in the drain when he accidentally slipped and fell inside

Pipalapanka dam plan faces opposition

THE Ganjam administration on Tuesday held a public hearing for the proposed Pipalapanka dam over Rushikulya river amid strong opposition from local villagers.

Vedanta's Swarna Prashan drive covers 17K students

VEDANTA Aluminium has successfully completed the 4th phase of its 'Swarna Prashan' initiative, extending the benefits of the Ayurveda-based immunisation drive to over 17,000 students across the state.

17 held for illegal fishing in Gahirmatha sanctuary

Forest officials on Monday arrested 17 marine fishermen and seized their trawler containing 15 quintal of fish on the charge of illegal fishing within Gahirmatha marine sanctuary.

Majhi, Pradhan unveil statue of AB Vajpayee

FORMER prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee will always remain immortal for his extraordinary personality, said Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi after unveiling his life-size statue at Bellevue square in the city here on Tuesday.

Zeenat's capture difficult until its habitat hunt ends: PCCF

EVEN as efforts are underway to capture tigress Zeenat, state wildlife officials said it would be difficult to catch hold of the dispersing cat until it ends its search for a suitable habitat to establish its territory.

Govt to procure paddy not conforming to FAQ standards too: Minister

THE state government on Tuesday reassured the farmers that it will procure paddy affected by the recent rains under the price support system even if it does not conform to the FAQ (fair average quality) norms set by the central government.

Centre and Odisha govt working to improve teacher education in state: Pradhan

UNION Education minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Tuesday said the Centre in collaboration with the Odisha government is taking steps to improve teacher education in the state.

IOCL to set up naphtha cracker unit in Paradip, invest ₹61,000 crore

INDIAN Oil Corporation Ltd (IOCL) will set up a naphtha cracker project with an investment of more than ₹61,000 crore at Paradip soon.

Unauthorised shops to be razed soon: Mayor

AHEAD of the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) convention in January, the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) has announced a crackdown on unauthorised makeshift shops along the roadside in the city to ensure a clean and organised environment for the event.

Land allocation delay hits IT, ITeS and semicon projects

THE ambitious plan to position Bhubaneswar as an IT and electronics manufacturing hub has hit a roadblock due to delay in allotment of land and a shift in focus from the core objectives of the Infovalley project.

Extracellular vesicles can treat defects, regenerate bones: ILS

IN a significant study, scientists at the Institute of Life Sciences (ILS), Bhubaneswar have discovered that critical-sized bone defects can be successfully treated with regeneration of bones by utilising extracellular vesicles found in body fluids.

Lokpal calls Sebi chief for oral hearing

TAKING cognizance of complaints of impropriety and conflict of interest filed by Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra and two others, anti-corruption body Lokpal on Tuesday called Sebi chief Madhabi Puri Buch and the complainants for 'oral hearing' on January 28.

Teacher-politician Hari Babu is new Odisha Governor

A qualified engineer with a PhD and a teacher in Andhra University Engineering College for 24 years, the newly-appointed Governor of Odisha, Hari Babu Kambhampati has had a long political career to boot.

Beau is not afraid of Test challenges

IMAGINE being Beau Webster. You had just helped Tasmania beat New South Wales at the Sydney Cricket Ground in the Sheffield Shield game around late November. A 61 and 49 with the bat while taking five wickets across two innings. You get called up as cover for Mitchell Marsh ahead of the pink ball Test against India.