Thiruvantparam,3/8: Kerala Chief Minister V D Satheesan said on Monday that as the state intensified rescue and relief operations amid continuing heavy rain, the death toll in rain-related incidents across the state has risen to 15.After reviewing the flood situation in the state with top officials, the CM as of 9 am on Monday said…
New Delhi, 3/8: The Tamil Nadu government on Monday moved the Supreme Court seeking appropriate directions for the timely release of its due share of Cauvery water from Karnataka. Acting on the advice of senior advocates, Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay instructed the filing of the petition after Karnataka allegedly failed to release water on…
Patna, 3/8: Jan Suraaj Party candidate Prashant Kishor on Monday widened his lead over BJP’s Neeraj Kumar Sinha to 6,011 votes in the Bankipur Assembly byelection as the counting progressed in Bihar. While political strategist-turned-politician Kishor bagged 20,059 votes, Sinha got 14,048 votes and RJD’s Rekha Gupta stood third with 3,983 votes after 10 rounds…
Glasgow, 3/8: The Glasgow Commonwealth Games concluded with Scotland handing over the flag and baton to India, who will host the centenary edition, on Sunday. The 2030 Games is scheduled in Ahmedabad, with the Scottish officials handing over the CWG flag and baton to Indian representatives — Olympic gold medallist Neeraj Chopra, IOA president PT…
Chhatrapur: Ganjam Cyber Crime and Economic Offences (CC&EO) police station Sunday arrested a 31-year-old man from Kandhamal district for allegedly helping defraud a widow of about Rs 60 lakh through a matrimonial website, while the prime accused remains at large, police said.The accused, identified as Uttam Kumar Sahu of Tala sahi village under Chakapada police…
Anandapur, Aug 3: A youth was arrested for allegedly posting a video containing objectionable remarks against the Chief Minister on his Facebook page. The accused, identified as Sushant Das of Ichhapur village under Nandipada Police Station in Anandapur subdivision, was taken into custody by police following a complaint.According to reports, Sushant had uploaded a video…
Bhubaneswar: The Ganjam district administration has declared a comprehensive No-Flying Zone (including a complete ban on drones) in preparation for the Hon’ble President of India’s three-day visit to the state, which begins today.The restrictions apply to the President’s entire travel route from Brahmapur Railway Station to Taptapani, covering Gosaninugaon, Andhapasara Road, Haridakhandi and Digapahandi Road…
Bhubaneswar: A fire broke out at a cotton factory and cloth godown in Patrapada under Tamando police limits in Bhubaneswar today in Khordha district of Odisha.According to the received information, after getting alerted about the fire mishap, personnel from Tamando Fire Service Department were immediately reached the spot and started dousing the flames.Apart from that…
Dasharathpur (Jajpur): Even as floodwaters continue to inundate villages under Dasharathpur block in Odisha’s Jajpur district, residents are now battling another serious threat—snakebites and encounters with other venomous reptiles.Flooding caused by the overflowing Baitarani River and its tributary, the Kani River, has submerged village roads, marketplaces, temples and homes across the block. Household belongings are…
New Delhi, 3/8:Former MP and chief of Wrestling Federation of India Brij Bhushan Singh on Monday was acquitted by Delhi’s Rouse Avenue Court in the sexual harassment case filed by multiple women wrestlers. The court also acquitted another accused, suspended assistant secretary of WFI, Vinod Tomar
