Gold breaches Rs 1 lakh-mark with global jitters about US Fed overhaul

New Delhi, 22/4: Gold prices surged by Rs 1,800 to zoom past the crucial Rs 1 lakh-mark for 10 grams in the national capital on Tuesday amid buying rush by local jewellers and stockists in anticipation of increased demand during Akshaya Tritiya and weddings season even as global macroeconomic uncertainties continued to fuel safe-haven chase.According…

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Karnataka CM condemns road rage incident involving IAF officer

Bengaluru, 22/4: Reacting to the road rage incident in Bengaluru, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, on Tuesday, said that he has instructed the Commissioner of Police to take appropriate legal action against the individuals involved, irrespective of their position and rank.   “The State Government is treating this matter with the utmost seriousness and is committed to…

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Odisha Girl Ritika Rath Shines In UPSC 2024 With AIR 48

Bhubaneswar: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) on Tuesday announced the results of the Civil Services Examination 2024. Odisha’s Ritika Rath has emerged as the state topper, securing an All India Rank (AIR) of 48. A former student of SAI International School in Bhubaneswar, Ritika completed her Class X in 2017. With this achievement, she has…

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Allegation of distribution of low-quality chhatua in Birmaharajpur

SUBARNAPUR : Free food chhatua for children and pregnant women is being sold in the market. It has been prepared in low quality using cow feed. In Subarnapur district, a woman has been seen selling chhatua in various villages under the Integrated Child Development Scheme of Birmaharajpur. The State Women and Child Development Scheme provides…

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District Development Coordination and Review Committee (DISHA) meeting held at Malkangiri

Malkangiri, AO correspondent 22/4:A meeting of the Committee (DISHA) formed to coordinate and review various rural development programs was held at the Malkangiri District Council Conference Hall under the chairmanship of Nabarangpur Lok Sabha MP Sri Balabhadra Majhi. The meeting was attended by District Council Chairperson Samari Tangul, Chitrakonda MLA Mangu Khila, District Collector Ashish…

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Kandhamal STF seizes one leopard skin in Kandhamal, 2 miscreants arrested

Kandhamal: Acting on a tip off, a team of STF seized one leopard skin and arrested two miscreants on Phubani-Baliguda road near Dahapadar Chhack under Phulbani Sadar Police Station of Kandhamal District. The two criminals who apprehended were identified as Pradip Mallick, 35 years S/o-Das Mallick of Budruma village and Gutusha Pradhan, 56 years S/o. Late…

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UPSC Civil Services 2024 Final Result Declared: Shakti Dubey Tops, 1,009 Selected

Bhubaneswar: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has announced the final results of the Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2024. Candidates who appeared for the prestigious examination can now access their results on the official UPSC website. A total of 1,009 candidates have been selected for appointments across key services including the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), Indian…

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Dy CM KV Singh Deo Assures No Power Cuts During Peak Summer Hours In Odisha This Year

Bhubaneswar: With Odisha currently grappling with intense heatwave conditions, Deputy Chief Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo has assured consumers that there will be no power cuts during the peak hours of the summer season this year. Singh Deo, who holds the Energy portfolio in the state government, has instructed the electricity distribution companies (discoms) to refrain…

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