The Odisha government withdrew its directive that linked fuel supply to Pollution Under Control Certificates (PUCC).Officials submitted an affidavit in the High Court clarifying that petrol pumps cannot deny fuel to vehicles without a PUCC.Authorities explained that petrol pumps may advise customers to obtain PUCC, but enforcement remains the responsibility of transport and police departments….
Fats consumed should be less than 30% of your total energy intake. This will help prevent unhealthy weight gain and NCDs. There are different types of fats, but unsaturated fats are preferable over saturated fats and trans-fats. WHO recommends reducing saturated fats to less than 10% of total energy intake; reducing trans-fats to less than…
The Odisha government increased the official price of uniforms and shoes for Anganwadi children under the Malati Devi Prak Vidyalaya Yojana.According to the revised rates, the cost of boys’ uniforms rose from Rs 100 to Rs 175, while girls’ uniforms increased from Rs 150 to Rs 225. Similarly, the price of shoes went up from…
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Tuesday announced the conclusion of the long-awaited India–European Union free trade agreement (FTA), describing it as a historic milestone for bilateral relations. The leaders on both sides have referred to the pact as the “mother of all deals” due to its scale, economic significance, and far-reaching impact.The…
The Congress and CPI have expressed full support for the bandh call.Bhubaneswar: The Navnirman Farmers organisation has called for a bandh in Odisha tomorrow. The bandh has been called from 6 am to 2 pm.Along with the Navnirman Kishan Organization, the Navnirman Yuvachhatra Organization has also joined this bandh call.The Congress and CPI have expressed…
Mumbai: As actress Shehnaaz Gill celebrates her 31st birthday on Tuesday, brother Shehbaz Badesha wished his sister with an emotional post on social media.Shehbaz claimed that “Everything I am today is because of you and your love”.He took to his official Instagram handle and wished the ‘Bigg Boss 13’ contestant with the following words, “Happy Birthday…
A shocking case of cyber fraud surfaced in Bhubaneswar’s Old Town area when a woman fell victim to a “digital arrest” scam and lost Rs 30 lakh.Fraudsters posed as officials from TRAI and later claimed to be Mumbai Colaba Police officers. They contacted the victim through phone and WhatsApp video calls, showing fake arrest warrants…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday hailed the recently signed India-European Union Free Trade Agreement (FTA) as a milestone that empowers the shared commitment of both sides towards democracy and the rule of law, while complementing India’s existing agreements with the United Kingdom and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA).“Just yesterday, a massive agreement…
Despite a nationwide strike called by bank employees across India, banks will remain open today and continue to provide services to customers, according to official sources. The strike has been organised primarily to press the demand for a five-day workweek, with all Saturdays declared as holidays.The strike has been called by the United Forum of…
New Delhi, 27/1:Operations in public sector banks across the country are likely to be impacted on Tuesday with the United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU) deciding to go ahead with a nationwide strike to press for the immediate implementation of a five-day work week. Services such as cash deposits, withdrawals, cheque clearances, and administrative work…
