Jharsuguda: Brajrajnagar Police have arrested two persons and seized 2.3 kg of Ganja and 10 grams of suspected Brown Sugar during an operation under the ongoing Operation ‘Netra’ campaign in Jharsuguda district, dealing a blow to the suspected illegal drug trade. The arrested persons have been identified as Mrunal Kanti Bhoi (42), a resident of…
New Delhi / Washington: The United States government has stopped eight major technology companies from applying for permanent green cards for their foreign workers. The decision has upset top businesses and triggered strong criticism from the Indian government. BuyMapsThe ban comes from the US Department of Labor, led by Secretary Keith Sonderling. It blocks new…
Bhubaneswar: A young mason from Gajapati district, who had migrated to Chennai to earn money for his two unmarried sisters’ weddings, died of electrocution while at work. His body has been brought back to the village, leaving the family in deep mourning and complete distress.The deceased has been identified as Muna Karji of Bariabandha village…
Bhubaneswar: In a global recognition of its research strength, 29 faculty members and a research graduate of the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Rourkela have secured places among the world’s top 2 per cent of scientists in a prestigious Stanford University-backed ranking.The list, prepared by Stanford professor John PA Ioannidis and his team, identifies the…
Odia folk singer Barnali Hota strikes the ‘C’ chord on KBC tonight.Odia folk sensation Barnali Hota graces the Kaun Banega Crorepati stage tonight in a special musical celebration. She joins celebrated vocalists Abhijeet Sawant, Prajakta Shukre, Myscmme Bosu, and Ashish Kulkarni for an exclusive medley. This carefully designed performance honours the enduring romance between Hindi…
In a major development for India’s aviation and infrastructure landscape, the Uttar Pradesh Cabinet, led by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, has officially approved a proposal to name the landmark Noida airport as ‘Narendra Modi International Airport’.The greenfield aviation project, situated in Noida-Jewar, serves as the second international airport for the National Capital Region (NCR) alongside…
Bhubaneswar: The Enforcement Directorate (ED), Bhubaneswar Zone, on Friday conducted searches at 10 premises in Odisha and West Bengal in connection with the alleged question paper leak in the Odisha Sub-Inspector (SI) recruitment examination.The searches, conducted on October 9, 2026, cover premises linked to Silicon Techlab Private Limited, Panchsoft Technology Private Limited, their directors and…
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay launched the ‘Dream Olympics’ initiative and honoured athletes from the state who won medals and represented India at the 2026 Asian Games and the 46th Chess Olympiad.The felicitation ceremony, organised by the Sports Development Authority of Tamil Nadu (SDAT), took place at The Leela Palace in Chennai. During…
New Delhi: Small business owners, village traders, and factory operators are set to see a lot less red tape under a fresh wave of tax changes agreed upon by the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council.At its 57th meeting on October 8, 2026, held in New Delhi, the Council focused on stripping away paperwork, speeding…
Khordha: Farmers in Wilkinson Nagar, popularly known as Saheb Nuagaon, under Khordha tehsil, are worried after two elephants entered agricultural fields and damaged standing paddy crops. Farmers expressed resentment over the absence of Forest Department officials at the spot.As the area lies at the junction of two Assembly constituencies, two forest divisions and two police…
