Over 11,000 Children in Odisha at Risk of Child Marriage, NCPCR Report Reveals

A recent report by the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) has highlighted a concerning issue in Odisha, where over 11,000 children are vulnerable to child marriages. The findings are based on data from the 2023-24 academic session, which revealed high rates of school absenteeism and dropouts.The NCPCR’s comprehensive survey covered 26,415 schools…

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Drugs and contraband goods worth Rs 4 crore seized from Bhubaneswar Airport, 1 detained

Bhubaneswar: Contraband goods worth Rs 4 crore were seized from the Biju Patnaik International airport, Bhubaneswar on Wednesday morning. The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence and the Customs Department seized the contraband goods and drugs.According to sources, a man of Kerala origin was found carrying the contraband goods from Bangkok to Bhubaneswar when the intelligence nabbed…

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AAP responsible if I die: BJP’s Poonawala begins fast-unto-death over false allegations

New Delhi, 15/1: BJP leader Shehzad Poonawala announced that he was beginning a fast-unto-death over AAP spreading false allegations about him, late Tuesday night. In a post on X, he said, “Dear friends, If i die – @AamAadmiParty is solely responsible for it. I am starting a fast unto death because of the lies spread…

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ED gets Modi govt nod to prosecute Arvind Kejriwal, Manish Sisodia in liquor scam case

New Delhi, 15/1: The Union Home Ministry has authorised the Enforcement Directorate (ED) to prosecute former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and AAP leader Manish Sisodia under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) for his alleged involvement in money laundering related to the liquor scam case, ANI reported citing sources. This comes ahead of…

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NCP(SP) leader and former Solapur mayor Mahesh Kothe dies of heart attack after holy dip at Maha Kumbh

Mumbai, 14/1: Former Solapur Mayor and NCP (SP) leader Mahesh Kothe passed away following a massive heart attack in Prayagraj in Uttar Pradesh while attending Maha Kumbh festivities on Tuesday morning. Kothe (60), passed away some time after he took the holy dip in the Ganga river during the grand celebrations. Kothe along with some…

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Youth Day organized by Hitech Group at Constitution Club

Bhubaneswar:(Correspondent):- National Youth Day was celebrated at a grand function organized by Hi-Tech Group and Vigyan Bharati Charitable Trust at the Deputy Speaker Hall of the Constitution Club, New Delhi.  Union Tribal Welfare Minister Sj. Juel Oram, MP Manoj Tiwari and founder chairman of Hitech Group Dr.  Tirupati Panigrahi has joined and honored the young…

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JSW Foundation’s ‘Share the Warmth Drive’ Brings Comfort to Vulnerable Communities Amid Cold Waves

Sambalpur; JSW Foundation, the CSR arm of JSW BPSL, recently organized the “Share the Warmth Drive” to support vulnerable communities in Sambalpur and Jharsuguda, Odisha. This initiative aimed to provide relief from the cold waves by distributing 350 blankets to those in need across various locations, including Banjari in Jharsuguda, Bhuiladihi in Lapanga Gram Panchayat,…

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Rift in team: BCCI to evaluate Gambhir’s future post ICC Champions Trophy

New Delhi, 14/1: Gautam Gambhir’s position as head coach will be “revaluated” on the basis of India’s Champions Trophy performance next month amid concerns that there is discontent in the dressing room due to his push to end the long-prevalent  superstar culture in the team. Since Gambhir took over in July last year, the Indian…

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