DK Shivakumar said he will stick to Congress’s decision to sing only the first two stanzas of Vande Mataram at government and public programmes.Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Wednesday said his government will stick to the Congress’s decision to sing only the first two stanzas of Vande Mataram, affirming that he stands by the…
Hyderabad: A private bus carrying 42 passengers rammed into iron rod-laden truck during which five people lost their lives and 20 people sustained injuries in Telangana. The incident occurred in Hyderabad- Vijayawada highway when the bus was en route from Hyderabad to Eluru in Andhra Pradesh today.The bus is identified as a traveller bus and…
A 23‑year‑old woman was found hanging inside her rented house in the Shri Ram Nagar area in Sundaragada district.The deceased, identified as Sushmita Tirkey of Subdega locality, was working as a nurse at Shanti Lata Hospital. Preliminary information suggests she may have taken her own life by hanging herself with a scarf.Town police reached the spot soon after being informed…
Nuapada: Komna Tehsildar and an Assistant Revenue Inspector (ARI) have been suspended in connection with a land fraud case in Odisha’s Nuapada district, after an inquiry found irregularities in the alleged sale of land belonging to two siblings without their knowledge.The case relates to Satyanarayan Pradhan and his sister Kumudini Pradhan of Chandopala village under…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha has so far received 2.77 lakh tonnes of urea, DAP and other fertilisers, with 28,197 tonnes currently available in stock, Cooperation Minister Pradeep Bal Samanta said on Tuesday, asserting that the distribution process was proceeding smoothly across the state.Samanta said 2,76,973 tonnes of fertilisers had been received so far, of which 2,48,676 tonnes…
Gunupur, Rayagada, August 25, 2026: Anganwadi workers and helpers in Gunupur block of Rayagada district launched an indefinite strike on Tuesday, pressing for fulfilment of their demands.The protesters first submitted a memorandum to the Sub-Collector’s office and later gathered outside the office of the Child Development Project Officer (CDPO), where they began their demonstration.The workers’…
Mumbai, August 25: It seems actor Taapsee Pannu is tired of being repeatedly asked by the media about her past feud with actor-politician Kangana Ranaut.On Tuesday, Taapsee Pannu attended a press meet for her upcoming film ‘Gandhari’. However, she appeared irked when a reporter brought up her past war of words with actor-politician Kangana Ranaut…
Rourkela / Jaleswar: Two siblings died after being bitten by a snake in Sundargarh district of Odisha on Tuesday. The brother and sister were sleeping at home when the snake bit them.The tragic incident occurred at Hatioda village under Lathikata police station in Sundargarh.After the snake bite, both brother and sister fell unconscious. Family members…
Colombo: Indian bowlers flicked on their beast mode to reduce Sri Lanka to 216 for seven at tea on the third day, firming up the grip around the second and final Test here Tuesday.Sonal Dinusha (52) and Keshara Nuwantha (13) were batting at the break, and the hosts now trail by 287 runs.In the pre-lunch…
Chandigarh: Dera Sacha Sauda head Gurmeet Ram Rahim, who is lodged in Sunaria Jail in Haryana’s Rohtak serving a sentence for raping two female followers, has again been granted a 21-day parole. This marks his 17th release from prison since his conviction of 20 years in 2017.According to officials, Ram Rahim is permitted to leave…
