Powerful earthquake in Russia’s Far East causes tsunami, Japan and Hawaii order evacuations

Hawaii, 30/7: A powerful magnitude 8.8 earthquake off Russia’s far eastern Kamchatka Peninsula triggered 4-metre (13-foot) tsunami waves and sparked evacuation orders in Hawaii and across the Pacific on Wednesday. The shallow earthquake damaged buildings and injured several people in the remote Russian region, while much of Japan’s eastern seaboard – devastated by a 9.0…

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Bumrah set to miss fifth Test at The Oval, Akash Deep likely replacement: Report

London, 30/7: India pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah is set to miss the series-deciding fifth Test against England, starting Thursday at The Oval, as part of workload management, with Akash Deep likely to replace him, according to a report. The 31-year-old world No 1 pacer appeared off-colour during the drawn fourth Test at Old Trafford, where…

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BJD Student & Youth Wings To Protest Rising Incidents Of Violence Against Women

Bhubaneswar: Intensifying its criticism of the BJP-led state government, the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) on Tuesday announced a statewide campaign by its student and youth wings to protest the rising incidents of violence against women and students in Odisha. Speaking at a press conference in Bhubaneswar, senior BJD leaders voiced concern over what they described as…

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Man Murders Wife And Mother-in-Law, Buries Them In Backyard; Arrested

Baripada: In a chilling case that has sent shockwaves through the Nuagaon area under Kuliana police limits of Mayurbhanj district, a woman and her daughter, who had been missing since July 19, were found brutally murdered and buried in the backyard of their own home. The accused, Debasish Patra — son-in-law of the deceased and husband…

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TPNODL Prioritises Electrical Safety During Floods: Employees on Duty Overcoming All Challenges

Balasore – July 29, 2025 – As flood conditions persist across parts of northern Odisha, employees of TP Northern Odisha Distribution Limited (TPNODL) continue to work relentlessly to carry out repair and restoration work, braving challenging and often risky environments. Continuous rainfall has led to waterlogging and swampy terrain, increasing the risk of accidents, including…

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Mission Shakti Signs MoU With Weavers’ Service Centre To Promote Traditional Weaving Enterprises

Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s traditional weaving sector is receiving renewed momentum through the active involvement of women-led Self Help Groups (SHGs), said Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida. At an event held at the Mission Shakti Bhawan Auditorium, an MoU was signed between the Department of Mission Shakti and the Weavers’ Service Centre, office of Development Commissioner Handlooms, Government…

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TPCODL Celebrates Ethics Day on the 121st Birth Anniversary of Bharat Ratna J.R.D. Tata

Bhubaneswar, July 29, 2025: TP Central Odisha Distribution Limited (TPCODL), a joint venture of Tata Power and the Government of Odisha, observed Ethics Day across all its offices to mark the 121st birth anniversary of Bharat Ratna J.R.D. Tata — a visionary who laid the foundation for ethical business, principled leadership and national development. Shri…

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