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Paper leak: HC rejects plea against blacklisting of J'khand exam agency

A day after staying the results of the Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level (JSSC-CGL) examination, the Jharkhand High Court rejected a petition challenging the blacklisting of the agency that conducted the examination.

Diljit's Chandigarh concert exceeded noise level limits

THE Chandigarh administration told the Punjab and Haryana High Court on Wednesday that the noise levels exceeded the prescribed limits during Punjabi singer-actor Diljit Dosanjh's concert here on Saturday and that \"strict action\" has been recommended against the violators.

Believe it or not! Gujarat tantric goes to govt hospital ICU to cure patients

AN occultist gained access to the ICU of a government hospital in Gujarat, one of Asia's most renowned hospitals, and performed rituals to \"cure\" a patient, triggering outrage among the public.

No allocation of portfolios amid Maha knot over home

Fadnavis launches dept site indicating he wants to keep the ministry

Oppn turns heat on govt over Shah remarks, seeks apology

AS the political row over Home Minister Amit Shah's remarks on BR Ambedkar escalated on Wednesday, the Opposition parties demanded the minister's resignation.

Robust framework in place to counter drug trafficking: Govt

THE Centre on Wednesday informed the Rajya Sabha that it has been taking measures jointly with state governments to strengthen the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) and other enforcement agencies to ensure effective implementation of the anti-drug law to curb trafficking of the banned substances across India's borders with other countries.

Priyanka in 31-member JPC on 'One Poll'

The government on Wednesday set up a 31-member parliamentary panel that will scrutinise the two bills proposing simultaneous Lok Sabha and assembly polls.

Some retired HC judges drawing 'pitiable' pension of ₹10-15K per month: SC

The Supreme Court on Wednesday said it was \"pitiable\" that some retired high court judges were getting pensions ranging between ₹10,000 and ₹15,000.

NIA conducts raids in 17 places across 4 states in Muzaffarpur arms haul case

THE anti-terror federal probe agency NIA on Wednesday conducted raids at 17 locations, including 12 in Bihar, in connection with its investigation into a case linked to the recovery of AK-47 assault rifle and ammunition in Muzaffarpur in May this year, officials said.

THE PETROV DILEMMA & AI

N 1983, the Soviet Union's Oko early-warning system issued a critical alert, signaling an imminent nuclear strike from the US.

THE NEED FOR A JUDICIAL CODE OF CONDUCT

The latest case of a judge crossing lines of propriety is part of an alarming trend. With its 1997 code on judicial values breached, the Supreme Court needs to frame new rules

Omfed inks pact with NDDB for process boost

OMFED has inked a pact with the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) for overall development of the federation.

GOVT FOCUS ON RECOVERY OF PENDING POWER DUES

Energy dept asked to explore legal options to recover ₹1,096.3 cr

Child in Nellore suspected to have contracted Zika virus

A six-year-old boy is suspected to have contracted the Zika virus at Venkatapuram village in Marripadu mandal of Nellore district.

Painter Fuppon's gift to Burla High School

Noted painter Sudhakar B Fuppon presented his painting 'Gyana Brikhya Devta' (The Deity of the Wisdom Tree) to Burla High School, his alma mater, during the closing ceremony of its platinum jubilee celebrations.

Kaptipada IIC injured in attack by sand mafia

THE inspector-in-charge (IIC) of Kaptipada police station sustained injuries after being attacked by the sand mafia at Dahisahi area here on Wednesday morning.

Gadkari urged to ensure completion of NH-53 project

FORMER finance minister and senior BJD leader Prafulla Chandra Ghadai on Wednesday wrote a letter to Union Road Transport and Highways minister Nitin Gadkari urging him to complete the ongoing road expansion work between Chandikhole and Duburi stretch of the NH-53 in a time-bound manner.

21-year-old youth held for suicide abetment charge

Gopalpur police on Wednesday arrested a 21-year-old bio-technology student on charges of abetment of suicide of a 19-year-old woman.

Dy director of STR reaches Jharkhand to track Zeenat

EVEN as the Forest department is yet to make a headway in bringing back tigress Zeenat from Jharkhand, a deputy director of the Similipal Tiger Reserve (STR) on Wednesday reached Chakulia in the neighbouring state to take stock of the big cat's movement.

Bheden farmers dump paddy bags, block road over delay in procurement

PEEVED over the alleged delay in procurement of paddy from the Kubedega mandi in Bargarh's Bheden block, farmers of the area on Wednesday staged a roadblock by dumping their stock on the Bargarh-Bheden road as a mark of protest.

5-yr-old K'para student's finger severed in mishap

A five-year-old student of Saraswati Vidya Mandir at Rajagada village in Kendrapara district lost part of his right thumb after it got stuck between two iron desks in his classroom on Wednesday.

CONGRESS MEET ON OPCC CHIEF NEXT WEEK

THE All India Congress Committee (AICC) has convened a meeting of senior leaders from the state at New Delhi next week to hold discussions on restructuring Odisha Congress including appointment of its new president.

BJD's price rise demo on Jan 6, Naveen asks leaders to raise voice

BJD president and former chief minister Naveen Patnaik on Wednesday called upon party leaders to raise voice against the BJP government's failure to control price rise which he said has hit the poor and middle class.

Asst collector suspended

The state government on Wednesday placed assistant collector in Jagatsinghpur district Umesh Chandra Lenka on suspension for allegedly misbehaving with a woman employee.

CM to attend GST, fin min meets

Extend invitation to PM Modi, Shah and Nadda for Pravasi Bharatiya Divas event

Potential of state shown at Vancouver

The Consulate General of India in Vancouver has urged the Indian diaspora to explore Odisha's offerings firsthand during the Pravasi Bharatiya Diwas 2025 scheduled to be held in Bhubaneswar from January 8 to 10.

FIR against asst prof for 'forging' signature

CUTTACK collector Dattatraya Bhausaheb Shinde has filed an FIR in Lalbag police station against an assistant professor of Ravenshaw University for forging the signature of the district election officer for her personal gain during the 2019 general elections.

Monumental Tricolour on RD University campus

A 108-ft monumental National Flag installed by the Flag Foundation of India on the premises of Rama Devi Women's University was unveiled by deputy chief minister KV Singh Deo on Wednesday.

CBI court grants bail to three accused in ₹10 lakh Bridge & Roof bribery case

THE group general manager of Bridge and Roof Company (India) Limited, Chanchal Mukherjee and two others who were arrested by the Central Bureau of Investigation over the alleged ₹10 lakh bribery case were granted bail by Special CBI Court here on Wednesday.

Border talks back on track as Doval meets Wang in Beijing

IN what is seen as a major step towards normalisation of India-China ties, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi held \"substantive discussions\" during the Special Representatives dialogue in Beijing on Wednesday.