Sundergarh: In a major crackdown on illegal narcotics, the Sundergarh Town Police on Sunday arrested four persons for allegedly smuggling and selling codeine-based cough syrup to local youth near the Sundergarh Truck Owners’ Association office, police said on Monday.The accused have been identified as Hemant of Lephripara, Dharani Bagarti of Khamarbahal village, and Jitendra Kishan and…
Television actor and former politician Smriti Irani shared her experiences from the early days of her acting career. In the recent episode of Soha Ali Khan’s podcast, she stated that in the beginning, many people criticized her harshly and even called her a “crappy actor.”She further revealed that male actors were often paid more than…
New Delhi: In a X post earlier today, Union Home Minister Amit Shah has said that, Naxalism has been completely eradicated from the Bokaro region, that is in Northern Jharkhand.Union Home Minister Amit Shah wrote, “Naxalism has been completely eradicated from the Bokaro region in northern Jharkhand. Soon, the entire country will be free from the…
New Delhi, 15/9: Congress on Monday alleged that the ruling BJP is giving 1,050 acres of land in Bihar to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s “friend” Gautam Adani at Rs 1 for 33 years for a power project, just ahead of Assembly elections in the state, and allowing it to sell electricity to sell people at…
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…
