Balasore: Bear electrocuted after getting stuck in transformer while seeking honey from tree

Nilagiri: A bear was found dead of electrocution in Balasore district of Odisha on Monday. It was found entangled to an electric transformer in the Tailasahi village in Mitrapur Bit under Nilagiri Forest Division. It has been said that the bear might have died due to its greed for honey. It died after getting stuck in…

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Madras High Court orders CBI probe into Rs 5,800 crore illegal sand mining in Tamil Nadu

Chennai, 17/2: The Madras High Court on Monday ordered a CBI probe into the massive alleged illegal beach sand mining to the tune of Rs 5,832 crore by private mining companies in the coastal districts of Tirunelveli, Tutocorin and Kanyakumari in Tamil Nadu and wanted among others, the agency to investigate the role of officials…

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Shallow earthquake jolts Delhi, NCR; PM Modi says stay calm, alert for possible aftershocks

New Delhi, 17/2: Strong tremors were felt in the national capital and adjoining regions as an earthquake of 4.0 magnitude struck the region early on Monday. There were no immediate reports of any damage or injuries. Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged people in the region to stay calm and follow safety precautions while keeping alert…

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OUTR Hosts Workshop on PM Surya Ghar and Energy Literacy

Odisha University of Technology and Research (OUTR), in collaboration with the Government of Odisha, successfully hosted a one-day workshop on “Standards & Labeling with PM Surya Ghar and Energy Literacy-2025” on 15th February 2025. The initiative aimed to promote solar energy adoption by providing financial incentives for rooftop solar installations, enabling users to generate cost-free…

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Change of guard ceremony now in new format, Prez Murmu attends inaugural show

New Delhi, 16/2: The change of guard ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan will now be held in a new format, featuring an elaborate visual and musical performance against the backdrop of the presidential palace, an official statement said on Sunday. The new format includes military drills by troops and horses of the President’s Bodyguard, along with…

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