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Professor Chandi Prasad Nanda Assumes Charge As New Vice-Chancellor Of Utkal University

Bhubaneswar.Professor Chandi Prasad Nanda Assumes Charge As New Vice-Chancellor Of Utkal UniversityBhubaneswar: Professor Chandi Prasad Nanda formally took charge as the Vice-Chancellor of Utkal University on Monday.A distinguished historian with nearly three decades of experience in teaching and academic administration, Professor Nanda has previously served as Head of the Odisha Research Centre. His appointment has…

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Stone-Pelting Erupts as Noida Wage Protest Turns Violent

Workers’ wage hike demand escalates into violent clashes in NoidaA fresh wave of unrest swept through Noida’s Sector 80 on Tuesday as thousands of workers demanding higher wages clashed with police, leading to stone-pelting and vandalism.The agitation, which began peacefully, escalated when protesters insisted on a minimum monthly wage of Rs 20,000 and accused employers…

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Two students die of suspected drug overdose during Mumbai concert, 5 arrested; probe on

Mumbai, 14/4: Two students lost their lives and another remains in critical condition after allegedly consuming drugs at a music concert in Mumbai on Tuesday. The students were reportedly from a reputed South Mumbai institution and were studying MBA. Police have arrested five people in connection with the case, including one of the event organisers,…

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BJD MP Sasmit Patra flags China’s ‘warning shot’, raises concerns over Strait of Hormuz tensions

New Delhi, April 14: While speaking on the ongoing West Asia conflict, BJD MP Sasmit Patra expressed concern over developments in the Strait of Hormuz, particularly regarding China allegedly firing a warning shot at the United States. He said the blockade is very serious as it has opened a new front in the conflict. FtExplaining…

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Odia Professor Removed as HOD Hours After Student’s Complaint at Balasore’s FM College

In a prompt response highlighting concerns for student safety and due process, authorities at Fakir Mohan (Autonomous) College in Balasore have removed Dr Santosh Kumar Nayak from his position as Head of the Department (HOD) of Odia following a formal complaint lodged by a female student.The student submitted an allegation petition against Dr Nayak on…

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Two Youths Killed In Hit-and-Run Accident While Returning From Meru Yatra In Anugul

Angul: In a tragic incident, two persons were killed after an unidentified vehicle rammed into their motorcycle late on Monday night while they were returning from the Meru Jatra festival in Purunakote police station area of Angul district.The victims have been identified as Dhirendra Sahu (23) and Purnachandra Sahu (41) of Badahinsar village under Jarapada…

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Nitish Kumar’s blue-eyed boy Samrat Choudhary not some BJP leaders’ favourite pick as Bihar CM

New Delhi, 14/4: Even as a sustained buzz surrounds Samrat Choudhary for his possible appointment as the BJP’s first chief minister in Bihar, sources in the party said a section of BJP leaders is unhappy with the development. Surprisingly, the deputy chief minister has found support from members of NDA ally Nitish-led Janata Dal United,…

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ED arrests I-PAC director Vinesh Chandel in West Bengal coal scam case

New Delhi, 13/4: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Monday arrested Vinesh Chandel, a director and co-founder of political consultancy firm I-PAC, in connection with a money-laundering case linked to an alleged coal scam in West Bengal, officials said. Chandel was taken into custody under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) in…

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