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KIIT Ranks 5th in India in Times Higher Education Impact Global Rankings 2025

1st position in Reduced Inequalities category in India 1st position in Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions category in India 3rd position in Quality Education in India Bhubaneswar : Times Higher Education (THE) ranks universities across the globe based on their social impact through an innovative evaluation process. In this context, universities that actively contribute to…

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Jindal Steel & Power Celebrates 11th International Day of Yoga

Angul, 21st June 2025: Jindal Steel & Power (JSP) celebrated the 11th International Day of Yoga with great enthusiasm and widespread community participation at its Angul plant and surrounding areas. This year’s theme, “Yoga for One Earth, One Health,” emphasized the deep connection between individual well-being and planetary health, resonating strongly with JSP’s vision of…

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Russia has told Israel there’s no evidence Iran wants nuclear weapons: Putin

Moscow, 21/6: Russia has repeatedly told Israel that there is no evidence Iran is aiming to get nuclear weapons, Sky News Arabia on Saturday quoted Russian President Vladimir Putin as saying in an interview. Russia, as well as the IAEA (International Atomic Energy Agency), has never had any evidence that Iran is preparing to obtain…

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Odisha govt planning to include yoga in school curriculum, public health programmes: CM

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi Saturday said the state government is taking initiatives to include yoga in the school curriculum and public health programme as this helps create a healthy, self-reliant and efficient India. Addressing a state-level programme on the occasion of International Yoga Day at Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar, he said yoga is…

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Woman Allegedly Kills Husband With Help Of Paramour In Balasore

Bhubaneswar: A woman allegedly murdered her husband with the help of her paramour at Jaleswar block in Balasore district. The deceased has been identified as Ramakant Ghosh, a resident of Gobarghata grampanchayat. The accused, identified as Jahnavi, wife of  Ramakant Ghosh and Manas Ghosh (lover), were detained by villagers after the body of Ramakanta Ghosh…

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CRUT Launches ‘Zero Accident Day’ Initiative To Enhance Road Safety

Bhubaneswar: As part of its unwavering commitment to ensuring road safety, Capital Region Urban Transport (CRUT) has intensified its efforts under the ‘Zero Accident Day’ initiative. Daily counselling sessions and the administration of the Road Safety Pledge are being systematically conducted across all CRUT depots and operational terminals. These sessions are designed to sensitise crew…

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Sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik creates yoga sculpture of PM Modi at Puri Beach to mark 11th International Day of Yoga

Puri: On the occasion of the 11th International Day of Yoga celebrations, renowned sand artist and Padma Shri awardee Sudarsan Pattnaik on Saturday created a striking sand sculpture of Prime Minister Narendra Modi performing Ustrasana (Camel Pose) at Puri Beach. Below the sculpture, the theme for this year, “Yoga for One Earth, One Health”, was written….

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