Geneva: Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General of the World health Organisation (WHO), on Friday said that the organisation is scaling up its response to Nepal’s flood emergency further by releasing USD 150,000 in immediate funding.“WHO is scaling up its response to #Nepal’s flood emergency further, releasing USD150,000 in immediate funding, with additional resources expected to be…
Kataka: The Board of Secondary Education (BSE), Odisha, has extended the last date for online applications for Fresh, Renewal, and RUFO (Recognition Until Further Order) recognition.According to a release issued by the Board on August 28, the original deadline was August 30, 2026.In view of various requests received for an extension, the Board has now…
The Supreme Court has dismissed a curative plea by Richie Rich Cooperative Housing Society, keeping its pan-India directions on illegally diverted forest land in force.The Supreme Court has refused to roll back its directions requiring states and Union territories to constitute special investigation teams (SITs) to identify reserved forest land illegally diverted to private entities…
India women’s team had a fantastic run at the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026. The team narrowly missed out on the semifinal berth, courtesy of goal difference, but they were brilliant throughout the tournament and pulled off some magnificent results. India capped off a brilliant tournament after beating world No. 5 Germany 3-1 in the…
New Delhi: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi Saturday attacked the BJP-RSS over the ‘shuddhikaran’ (purification) ceremony carried out at the venue of a rally addressed by AICC president Mallikarjun Kharge in Haldwani earlier this month, saying it was a “crime”, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi must order the registration of an FIR in the matter.The Leader…
Sambalpur: A meat shop owner was shot dead over past enmity near Kibra Chhak under Burla police station limits on Saturday.According to sources, the deceased has been identified as Md Anish.Preliminary investigation has revealed that the reason behind the firing incident is allegedly due to a personal dispute and longstanding enmity between the deceased and…
A massive fire broke out at a car service centre near the bus terminal in Haldipadar in Odisha’s Berhampur in Ganjam district on Saturday. The fire reportedly caused extensive damage to vehicles and other materials on the premises.Upon receiving the information, fire services team rushed to the spot to control the blaze and prevent it…
Bhubaneswar: An Odisha-origin family living in the UK is among the British nationals reported missing following the devastating flash floods that struck the Nepal-Tibet border region on Wednesday.The family has been identified as Santosh Sahu, 46, his wife Surabhi Sahu, 44, and their children Spandan, 18, and Syna, 13. Reports said the family was on…
Bhubaneshwar: Biju Janata Dal (BJD) chief, Naveen Patnaik, Saturday wrote to Odisha BJP MPs over the passage of the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, in the Lok Sabha, describing the development as a “black day” for the state and warning that it has “far-reaching implications” for the people of Odisha.Patnaik, who…
A shocking case of alleged medical negligence has stirred public outrage in Nuapada, where a woman reportedly died after being administered a wrong injection.The deceased, Lachhanti Majhi (40) of Pandrapathar village under Komna police limits, was undergoing treatment for mild fever at the district hospital when the incident occurred.According to her family, Lachhanti was admitted…
