Bengaluru, 23/7: Over a month after it set aside the social and educational survey (caste census) conducted by the Kantharaj Commission in 2015, the Karnataka government has decided to conduct a fresh social and educational survey for 15 days from September 22 to October 7. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah convened a top-level meeting on Wednesday, where…
Bhubaneswar: Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida on Wednesday met the 15-year-old girl from Balanga in Puri district who is currently undergoing treatment at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi. The teenager sustained critical burn injuries after being allegedly set on fire by three unidentified miscreants while returning home from a friend’s house…
Noida: In a major development, an illegal embassy running in Ghaziabad has been busted by the Noida unit of UP STF and arrested Harsh Vardhan Jain. According to reports, the STF busted an illegal embassy running in Ghaziabad and arrested the man who was running an illegal West Arctic Embassy by taking a rented house in…
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…
