Puri: Today is the holy Akshaya Trutiya. As per the tradition, the construction of chariots for the upcoming world famous Rathyatra 2025 will begin today in Puri of Odisha. Also, the 42 day long famous Chandan Yatra will begin in the holy city of Puri today. After the ‘Dwarafita’ (opening of the gates) ritual at 4…
Bhubaneswar: In a push to upgrade healthcare infrastructure, the Odisha government has announced an investment of nearly Rs 9,200 crore to transform four of the state’s key medical institutions. The decision was taken during a high-level meeting chaired by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi in the presence of Health and Family Welfare Minister Mukesh Mahaling. VIMSAR…
New Delhi, 30/4: The Supreme Court in a 4:1 majority verdict, on Wednesday, held that courts can modify arbitral awards under 1996 law on arbitration, conciliation. The majority verdict by CJI Sanjiv Khanna said that the power to modify arbitral awards should be exercised with caution by courts. However, Justice K V Viswanathan dissented, saying…
Bhubaneswar: A couple sustained severe injuries after being attacked by a rogue elephant at Udayagiri village under Telkoi forest range in Keonjhar district. The injured have been identified as Labanya Palai and his husband Jadu Palai. According to reports, as the couple was heading towards the nearby cashew plantation on the outskirts of their village,…
Anandapur: In a tragic incident, a youth was found dead in Keonjhar district of Odisha. It has been suspected that he has been run over by a vehicle that is yet to be identified. His body was recovered from near Bankhidi Chhaka on the State Highway number 53 under Anandapur Police Station limits. The deceased youth…
Bhubaneswar: The youth who had been attacked with knife earlier this week in the capital city of Odisha, succumbed today to the critical knife attack injury on Wednesday. The knife attack victim and now deceased has been identified as Janmejaya alias Bapuni. As per reports, Janmejaya was living with his parents in the Science Park slum…
Bhubaneswar: The CM Kisan money was credited to the bank accounts of about 50 lakh farmers today in Odisha. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi transferred the money to the farmers’ accounts via DBT on Akshay Trutiya today in a special event. As per reports, 50 lakh farmers got Rs 4000 each in their respective bank accounts…
Hyderabad, 30/4: Andhra Pradesh Congress chief Y S Sharmila on Wednesday alleged that she has been placed under house arrest. Addressing CM Chandrababu Naidu, Sharmila wrote, “Why am I house arrested in my villa in Vijaywada? for what reason ? Pls tell the people of AP.”
Islamabad, 30/4: Pakistan on Wednesday claimed it has “credible intelligence” that India is planning military action against it in the next 24-36 hours and warned New Delhi that there would be consequences. The statement came hours after Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday told the top defence brass that the armed forces have “complete operational…
Chennai, 29/8: With an aim to protect economically weaker sections from loan sharks, the Tamil Nadu Assembly on Tuesday passed a bill that proposes stringent punishment for those who use coercion to recover loan money from borrowers. Deputy chief minister Udhayanidhi Stalin said the Tamil Nadu Money Lending Entities (Prevention of Coercive Actions) Bill, 2025,…
