London, 22/7:After receiving major legal relief from the Appellate Tribunal in the long-running 2009 IPL South Africa foreign exchange case, former IPL chairman Lalit Modi on Wednesday said that he plans to visit India later this year or early next year. In a video message, Modi said that the tribunal’s verdict had finally established the…
The Rengali Police in Sambalpur district have arrested three persons, including two minors, for allegedly attacking two youths with knives and tridents over a theft suspicion in Betripada village.According to police sources, the incident occurred on July 19 afternoon near the village Shiva temple when a dispute over an old theft case turned violent. The prime accused,…
New Delhi, July 22: Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Wednesday convened a two-day national conclave of State and Union Territory Education Ministers in New Delhi, emphasising that the upcoming sixth anniversary of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 will serve as a launchpad for the next phase of national educational initiatives.Addressing state ministers and…
Kochi: Actor Mohanlal’s daughter and actress Vismaya Mohanlal has come under a massive cyber attack after expressing support for the CJP-led student agitation in New Delhi against alleged irregularities in the NEET examination and questioning the brutal police crackdown on protesters.Thousands of students had marched from Jantar Mantar towards Parliament demanding Union Education Minister Dharmendra…
Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Wednesday directed officials to adopt a scientific, technology-driven approach to crowd management for the upcoming Bahuda Yatra in Puri, stressing the need for rapid response mechanisms and seamless coordination to ensure the safe completion of the annual pilgrimage’s remaining rituals.Reviewing preparations for the Bahuda Yatra, scheduled for July…
New Delhi,, 22/7: The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) on Wednesday said it is ready to hold talks with the government to resolve the ongoing agitation over alleged irregularities in competitive examinations, but insisted that the discussions should take place at a neutral venue instead of a minister’s residence.
New Delhi, 22/7: Activist and educator Sonam Wangchuk said on Wednesday he would end his indefinite hunger strike if the Centre would give a clear assurance that no retaliatory or punitive action would be taken against the individuals who participated in the protest against examination irregularities.In a letter to the two ministers, Wangchuk said that…
Bhubaneswar: Amid recent media reports on the Covid-19 situation, the Odisha Government on Wednesday said there is no reason for panic.In a statement, the state’s health and Family Welfare Department said, as per information shared by the Government of India, current data indicates only a low, seasonal uptick in cases.The Centre has conducted an independent…
New Delhi, July 22: The Delhi High Court on Wednesday sought responses from the Centre and Delhi Police on three PILs alleging excessive use of force during the July 20 protest march organised by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP). The court also directed authorities to preserve CCTV footage and other electronic records related to the…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Police have issued a notice to former IAS officer V.K. Pandian, directing him to appear before investigators in connection with the alleged disappearance of two inquiry commission reports from the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO).The notice, served by Capital Police in Bhubaneswar, asks Pandian to appear before the Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP),…
