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Odisha Yatri App Expands with ‘Ama Bus’ and Chilika Boating Ticketing

Bhubaneswar, 1st September, 2025 : The Commerce & Transport Department, Government of Odisha, today announced a major expansion of the Odisha Yatri app with the rollout of two landmark features—‘Ama Bus’ ticket booking and ticketing for Chilika boating services starting with Satapada. This marks a significant step in transforming mobility and tourism experiences in the…

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SCO strongly condemns Pahalgam attack; concurs with India that double standards to fight terrorism unacceptable

Tianjin, 1/9: The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) on Monday strongly condemned the Pahalgam terror attack and concurred with India’s position that “double standards” in the fight against terrorism are unacceptable. The influential grouping listed its strong resolve to combat terrorism in a declaration that was unveiled at the end of its two-day annual summit at…

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PM Modi, Xi Jinping call for partnership despite large number of soldiers deployed along LAC

New Delhi, 1/9: India and China are development partners, and not rivals, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Xi Jinping agreed on Sunday, even as the two nations continued to have large numbers of soldiers deployed on both sides of the disputed boundary in Himalayas. Modi and Xi met in Tianjin in northern China but…

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India Post suspends bookings of all categories postal service to US in absence of rule clarity

New Delhi, 31/8: India Post has suspended all categories of mail operations destined to the US in the absence of clarity over new rules issued by the US Customs Department, an official statement said on Sunday. Earlier, the country’s postal department had temporarily suspended postal services for gifts valued above $100 due to the new…

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Men’s Hockey Asia Cup: India secure Super 4s spot with 3-2 win over Japan

Rajgir: The Indian Men’s Hockey Team continued their winning form in the Hero Men’s Asia Cup Rajgir, Bihar 2025 with a 3-2 victory against Japan in their second Pool A fixture at the Rajgir Hockey Stadium, in Rajgir, Bihar, on Sunday.Captain Harmanpreet Singh (5”, 46”) and Mandeep Singh (4”) scored goals for India while Kosei Kawabe…

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Ramanand Sagar’s son Prem Sagar dies at 84, ‘Ramayan’ actor Arun Govil pays tribute

Mumbai: Prem Sagar, son of legendary filmmaker Ramanand Sagar and father of producer Shiv Sagar, passed away on Sunday morning at the age of 84.As the son of Ramanand Sagar, who created the iconic TV series Ramayan, Prem Sagar grew up surrounded by stories, cinema, and devotion. While his father became a household name, Prem Sagar…

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JK: Schools in Jammu to remain closed till September 1 due to heavy rainfall

Jammu: The Directorate of School Education Jammu (DSEJ) stated on Sunday that all government and private schools in Jammu Division will remain closed until September 1.This step has been taken in response to persistent heavy rainfall and landslides that have been affecting the hilly areas of the region.Earlier today, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah…

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Minister Suryabanshi Suraj inaugurates audio and chroma recording studio at Utkal Sangeet Mahavidyalaya

Bhubaneswar: Odia Language, Literature and Culture Minister Suryabanshi Suraj along with other dignitaries inaugurated a state-of-the-art Audio and Chroma Recording Studio at Utkal Sangeet Mahavidyalaya on Sunday.Speaking on the occasion, the Minister said, “The newly established Audio and Chroma Recording Studio at Utkal Sangeet Mahavidyalaya is dedicated to the promotion of Odisha’s rich traditions in music,…

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