Sangram Keshari Mohapatra formally assumed charge as the Chairman (in-charge) of the Western Odisha Development Council (WODC) today at the council headquarters.Officers and staff members extended greetings and expressed their support during the joining ceremony.Mohapatra took charge as WODC Chairman after his appointment as Revenue Commissioner of Northern Odisha. He also continues to hold responsibilities…
New Delhi: Bollywood actor Anushka Sharma joined the celebrations after Royal Challengers Bengaluru clinched their second Women’s Premier League title with a six-wicket win over Delhi Capitals, hailing the historic achievement as a repeat triumph for the franchise.On February 5, RCB defeated DC in the WPL 2026 final, successfully chasing down a daunting target of 203…
The Odisha Finance Department has extended the deadline for refunding small depositors affected by the chit fund scam to March 31, 2026, giving thousands of families more time to claim their money. The earlier deadline was January 31, 2026.The extension covers two categories of depositors:Those who deposited up to Rs. 10,000 and were recommended by…
Rourkela: In a shocking incident, a Class X minor girl was killed in Rourkela, in Sundargarh district of Odisha yesterday. The deceased’s parents have claimed that she has been murdered following sexual abuse. The incident took place under Bishra Police Station limits.As per the police complaint, the minor girl student had gone to the school…
Mumbai:gold prices fell moderately, while silver lost over 3 per cent on Friday due to a stronger dollar and a rout in global technology stocks.MCX Gold falls nearly 1%, silver sees sharp intraday correctionMCX . February futures fell 0.97 per cent to Rs 1,50,590 per 10 grams around 10.40 am on an intraday basisMeanwhile,MCX silver March…
Chennai, 6/2: Madras High Court on Friday dismissed a writ petition filed by actor-politician Vijay challenging an order of the Income Tax Department directing him to pay Rs 1.5 crore penalty. The matter pertains to alleged non-disclosure of additional income derived by the top-rated star during the financial year 2015-16.
Cuttack: The Cuttack District Judge Court and Phulbani Court in Odisha are on high alert after receiving bomb threat emails, prompting evacuations and intense security checks. The emails, sent from unknown IDs, claimed bombs were planted in the court premises.In Cuttack, authorities evacuated the District Judge Court and deployed bomb squads, sniffer dogs, and additional police…
On Friday morning, President Murmu will depart from Gudugudia and visit Gudugudia Ground, where she will inaugurate a tribal community development initiative. As part of the programme, she will interact with tribal women and youth, highlighting the Government of India’s continued focus on inclusive growth, community welfare, and tribal empowerment.During her visit to Similipal, the…
Punjab, 6/2: leader of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) was shot dead outside a gurdwara in Punjab’s Jalandhar on Friday. The deceased was identified as Lucky Oberoi, a local AAP leader. According to initial reports, multiple shots were fired at Oberoi outside the gurdwara in Model Town and five bullets struck him while he was…
Bengaluru, 6/2: Doctors at Victoria Hospital are asking patients to buy medicines from a few select private pharmacies, patients allege. This has raised doubts about a possible nexus between the doctors and pharmacists. More than five private pharmacies are located opposite the Victoria Hospital gate. Besides verbally telling patients, doctors reportedly write the pharmacist’s name…
