AQI breaches 400 mark in Delhi NCR, reaches severe category

New Delhi: According to the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM), Delhi pollution has worsened further, with levels again breaching the 400 mark and falling into the ‘severe’ category. At 7 AM on Tuesday, Delhi’s air quality index (AQI) was 421. AQI values in areas including Anand Vihar, Ashok Vihar, Bawana, Jahangirpuri, and Alipur ranged from…

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Two killed, six injured in Wisconsin school shooting; juvenile shooter also dead

Wisconsin: As many as two people were killed and six others sustained injuries in a shooting incident at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison, Wisconsin on Monday, CNN reported citing officials.The juvenile shooting suspect was also found dead at the scene, Madison Police Chief Shon Barnes said. The suspect appears to be a student at the…

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Border-Gavaskar Trophy: K L Rahul’s gritty fifty takes India to 167 for six at lunch on Day 4 of 3rd Test

Brisbane, 17/12: K L Rahul displayed admirable technical nous to withstand the stern test posed by the Australian bowlers, making a resolute fifty that formed the backbone of India’s still underwhelming 167 for six at lunch on the fourth day of the third Test. A nine toes down Rahul (84, 139b, 8×4) and an equally…

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12 Indians found dead at restaurant in Georgia’s mountain resort of Gudauri: Indian mission

Tbilisi, 16/12: Twelve Indian nationals were found dead at a restaurant in Georgia’s mountain resort of Gudauri, according to the Indian mission here. Georgia’s Ministry of Internal Affairs said in a statement that no signs of injuries or signs of violence were detected in an initial inspection. All victims died from carbon monoxide poisoning, local…

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TMC’s Abhishek Banerjee pushes for Bengal CM’s bid to lead I.N.D.I.A. bloc

New Delh, 16/12: Wading into the controversy over I.N.D.I.A. bloc’s leadership question, Trinamool Congress General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee on Monday insisted on “senior-most” Mamata Banerjee’s suitability for the post while he appeared to take a potshot on the Congress over its stand on Electronic Voting Machines. His comments came days after National Conference leader and…

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State Level E-Governance Workshop and Artificial Intelligence Exhibition inaugurated at NIC, State Centre

Bhubaneswar: 16th December 2024 A three-day State Level e-Governance workshop has commenced today at Dr. N. Sheshagiri Memorial Hall, National Informatics Centre (NIC), Bhubaneswar, Odisha. The event was inaugurated by Shri Manoj Ahuja, IAS, Chief Secretary of Odisha. During the inaugural session, young scientists from NIC showcased their expertise and creativity across 14 topics using…

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500 Divyangjan in Odisha receive e-Rickshaws under MCL’s CSR initiative

Sambalpur:(Correspondent) :-Around 500 divyangjan (Persons with Disabilities) of 30 districts of Odisha are being made “Swambalambi” (self-reliant) by way of provision of 500 E-Rikshas under the flagship CSR programme “Saksham” of Mahanadi Coalfields Limited (MCL), in association with the Dept. of Social Security and Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, Govt of Odisha, as implementing agency….

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AM/NS India equips rural students with study material

Barbil, December 16, 2024: ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India (AM/NS India), a leading steelmaker, under its CSR initiative- ‘Padhega Bharat’ has taken a major step in enabling education of rural students by providing study materials to 10 th class students of Government Girls High School and St. Mary's Odia High School in Barbil, and Kalmang High…

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KiiT International School Celebrates 10th Foundation Day of SEN Globe

Bhubaneswar, Dec 16: KiiT International School marked the 10th Foundation Day of SEN Globe, witnessing emotional and inspiring speeches by prominent dignitaries, including the Speaker of the Odisha Legislative Assembly, Surama Padhy, and the Founder of KIIT and KISS, Dr. Achyuta Samanta. Speaking as the Chief Guest, the Speaker expressed admiration for the unique initiative of…

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THERE IS NEED FOR A PHYSIOTHERAPIST IN EACH PHC: MINISTER

Bhubaneswar, Dec. 16: With physiotherapy emerging as a key component of treatment for various diseases, the Odisha government will consider appointment of a physiotherapist in each Public Health Centre (PHC) in the state, Minister for Law, Excise and Works, Mr. Pruthiraj Harichandan has said. “Physiotherapy has become a vital part of treatment and it now…

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