Kolkata, 31/7: In a major announcement ahead of the festive season, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday declared that the state government would provide a grant of Rs 1.10 lakh to each of the approximately 40,000 Durga Puja committees across the state. Last year, the grant amount was Rs 85,000 to Durga Puja…
New Delhi,31/7: Air India’s Boeing 787-9 aircraft, which was to fly to London, aborted takeoff at the Delhi airport due to a technical issue on Thursday. “Flight AI2017, operating from Delhi to London on July 31, returned to the bay due to a suspected technical issue. The cockpit crew decided to discontinue the takeoff run…
London,31/7: India lost their openers Yashasvi Jaiswal and K L Rahul on a green top but did well to reach 72 for two at lunch on day one of the series-deciding fifth Test against England here on Thursday. India made four changes to their playing eleven, bringing in a fit-again Akash Deep, Prasidh Krishna, Karun…
Koraput: In a striking instance of superstition overriding scientific reasoning, two young men from Patruda village in Odisha’s Koraput district were declared “dead while alive” after witnessing an unusual sight — two crows mating. Located barely 10 kilometers from the district headquarters, Patruda is home to tribal communities who continue to observe age-old customs. According to…
A shocking video went viral on social media and sparked serious concerns on the education system after Chhattisgarh school teachers failed to spell ‘eleven’, ‘eighteen’ and ‘nineteen’. The incident was reportedly from a government school in Balrampur district of Chhattisgarh where the school teachers were unable to write spellings of elementary school words ‘eleven’, ‘eighteen’…
Srinagar: After the Yatris were allowed to move towards the holy cave shrine from Baltal base camp on Thursday, the annual Amarnath Yatra 2025 has crossed the four lakh mark. J&K Lt Governor Manoj Sinha, who is also the chairman of the Shri Amarnath ji Shrine Board (SAAB), shared the information on his X handle….
Bhubaneswar: In a shocking incident, serious allegations against an OAS officer currently posted in OSDMA has shocked everyone. The wife of Deputy General Manager (DGM) has brought serious allegations of cruel and irresponsible behaviour towards her and her newborn child. She has sought justice from the Mahila Police station and lodged a complaint against her husband…
Bhubaneswar, NTPC Bongaigaon concluded the four-week-long Girl Empowerment Mission (GEM) 2025 under Prime Minister's flagship program "Beti Bachao Beti Padhao" on 30th July,2025 with its cultural programme and de-registration at its Salakati township, marking the successful completion of a transformative residential program for 40 young girls from nearby communities. The valedictory ceremony was graced by…
New Delhi, 31/7: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday said everybody except Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman know that the Indian economy is “dead”, as he alleged that the BJP-led government has destroyed the country’s economy. Speaking with reporters in the Parliament House complex, the Leader of Opposition in the Lok…
Bhubaneswar,31/7: The Rotary Club of Bhubaneswar Temple City held its Installation Ceremony on July 31 2025, marking the annual change of leadership and formally inducting the new team of office bearers for the Rotary year 2025–2026, under the inspiring theme “Unite for Good.” The event also featured a special felicitation programme to honour eminent doctors…
