New Delhi: People using cannabis may be four times more at risk of developing diabetes, according to a large study of over four million adults on Monday. Cannabis use is increasing globally, with an estimated 219 million users (4.3 per cent of the global adult population) in 2021, but its long-term metabolic effects remain unknown.While some studies…
Bhubaneswar: Ahead of the holy Kartik month, the registration process for Habisyali has commenced in Puri from today.According to reports, the online registration process will start from September 19. Eligible widows and married women can apply through the website (https/edistrict.odisha.gov.in) to avail accommodation service.Approximately 2,500 Habisyali are expected to participate in the event. They will…
Bhubaneswar: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a weather alert for Odisha, predicting heavy rain and thunderstorms with lightning and gusty winds in several districts till September 20.According IMD prediction for tomorrow, heavy rain and thunderstorms with lightning accompanied by gusty surface winds reaching 30-40 kmph are likely to occur at one or two…
Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Majhi on Monday is set to distribute appointment letters to 1,686 candidates who have been selected across seven departments.As per reports, the departments that will be issuing these appointment letters include the Agriculture and Farmer Empowerment Department, Finance Department, Water Resources Department, Law Department, Fisheries and AnimalResourcesDevelopment Department, Health and Family…
Dubai,15/9: Pakistan have lodged a protest with the Asian Cricket Council over the Indian players’ refusal to shake hands with them following their Asia Cup game, labelling it “unsporting” and escalating the tension between two sides. In a statement late on Sunday night, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) said India’s actions were against the spirit of…
New Delhi, 15/9: The Supreme Court on Monday stayed two key provisions in the Waqf Amendment Act 2025 The provisions stayed include (i) collector cannot decide if property is Waqf — the court noted that the clause violates separation of powers; (ii) that a person should be a practitioner of Islam for 5 years to…
Dubai,15/9: What happens when one of the world’s most politically charged and intense sporting contests is played under the cloud of lingering hostility? Sunday’s India-Pakistan Asia Cup cricket match provided the answers. A seven-wicket win for India ended on a hard-edged note as their players refused the customary handshake with their counterparts from Pakistan after…
Dubai, 14/9:India secured a dominant seven-wicket win over Pakistan in a one-sided Asia Cup Group A league match on Sunday. Spinners Kuldeep Yadav (3/18) and Axar Patel (2/18) played a crucial role in limiting Pakistan to 127 for nine after Salman Agha chose to bat first. In response, India chased down the target in 15.5…
New York, 14/9: India brags about having 1.4 billion people but won’t buy even a small amount of American corn, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has said, asserting that New Delhi must bring down its tariffs or face a “tough time” doing business with US. Lutnick made the comments during an interview on Saturday when he…
Kathmandu, 14/9: Nepal Prime Minister Sushila Karki on Sunday said that those involved in violence and destruction across the country during the anti-government protests last week will be brought to justice. Karki, 73, who assumed office at the newly-built Home Ministry building at Singhdurbar Secretariat in Kathmandu at around 11 am, also announced that those…
