Mumbai: The Maharashtra government has given an affidavit in the Bombay High Court that it will facilitate all the household Ganpati idols’ immersion in artificial ponds only, according to an official statement from the Maharashtra Culture Ministry. According to the statement, the larger idols of Ganeshotsav Mandals will be immersed in the sea as per their…
Patna: In a shocking incident, an argument broke out between two groups in Ramse Bigaha village under Kalpa police station area of Jahanabad in Bihar over drying wheat. A minor disagreement quickly turned into a violent fight. With over a dozen people from one group attacking Kali Yadav with sticks and rods leading to the man…
Jammu: Jammu-Srinagar National Highway blocked due to mudslide on Down Lane at Seri, Ramban. Restoration work is underway by highway authorities. Heavy rainfall in the Kalakote division of the Rajouri district for three consecutive days has triggered landslides, damaging houses and leading to road blockades. The Assistant Development Commissioner (ADC) of Kalakote, Tanveer Hussain Khan, reported…
Bhubaneswar: The Jagannath temple in Puri will remain closed for devotees for four hours between 2:30 pm to 6:30 pm tomorrow due to Chitalagi ritual. This was announced by the Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) for the smooth conduct of Chitalagi niti of holy Trinity that falls on Shravana Krishna Amavasya. Every ‘Amavasya’ has its…
Bhubaneswar: The Governor of Odisha, Hari Babu Kambhampati, has revoked the appointment of the Vice-Chancellor (VC) of Utkal University, Professor Jagneshwar Dandapat. The decision was communicated to the Odisha High Court by the Advocate General on July 22. The appointment of the VC was challenged in court, with allegations of illegality. Based on a petition…
Nuapada: More than 16 cases of diarrhoea were reported from Nangalbod village under Sinapali block of Nuapada district on Wednesday. According to reports, The disease has been spreading in the village for the past three days. Of the affected, six persons are reported to be in serious condition. Two have been referred to the Nuapada District…
Bhubaneswar: The Government of Odisha has sanctioned the creation of 1,944 posts across various ranks for the establishment of two new Odisha Industrial Security Force (OISF) Battalions in the State. A letter has been issued in this regard and read, “… creation of 1944 posts in various ranks for creation of 02 (two) new Odisha Industrial…
Umerkote: A girl student has attempted self-killing by consuming poison in Nabarangpur district of Odisha after her intimate photos were made viral recently. These days she is struggling for life. She became victim of a youth’s ‘one-sided love’ for her. The incident took place in Dumuri Munda village of Raighar block in Nabarangpur district. According to…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Vigilance launches DA searches at four locations in relation to Jagannath Pattnaik, Executive Engineer of BMC in Bhubaneswar. On the allegation of possession of disproportionate assets( DA) to the known sources of income by Jagannath Pattnaik, Executive Engineer, Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC), Bhubaneswar, simultaneous house searches are being conducted by Odisha Vigilance led by…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha is likely to experience very heavy rainfall from July 24-26 under influence of a low-pressure area, which is likely to form after a cyclonic circulation (remnants of Tropical Cyclone Wipha) emerges over north Bay of Bengal in the next 24 hours. “A cyclonic circulation (Remnant of Tropical Cyclone Wipha) is likely to emerge over…
