Bhubaneswar: BJD withdraws Bhubaneswar bandh that the party had called on September 24, said latest reports on Monday. The information of the strike being called off was given in a presser by Biju Janata Dal.Further it is worth mentioning that, the party decided to call off the strike as the government agreed to an independent investigation.The…
Puri: Hundreds of people made a beeline at Chhaitana Bazar in Puri City for free Chicken Pakoda, distributed by some poultry traders possibly with the aim to combat the bird flu fears.Though it was not clear why the chicken pokada was distributed freely, it is suspected that a group of poultry traders, after facing loss due…
New Delhi, 23/10: BJP leader Subramanian Swamy on Monday approached the Supreme Court, seeking the constitution of an independent committee monitored by the Supreme Court to examine the allegations of use of animal fat to make laddus served at the Tirupati temple.
New Delhi, 23/10: The Supreme Court on Monday held that failure to delete, or keeping child pornography material from any individual device would constitute an offence under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act. In its “landmark” judgment, a bench of Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud and Justices J B Pardiwala and…
Washington: Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas in the United States on Sunday and expressed deep concern at the humanitarian situation in Gaza. He reiterated India’s support for the restoration of peace and stability in the region.“Met President Mahmoud Abbas in New York. Reiterated India’s support for the early restoration of…
Bhubaneswar, 23/9: In a major development , Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has ordered a judicial probe into the alleged custodial torture of an Army officer and his fiancee inside a police station in Bhubaneswar. The state government is committed to taking strict action against all persons or officials found guilty, said the CM.
Colombo, ,22/9: Marxist leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake on Sunday was declared winner of the Sri Lankan presidential election by the country’s Election Commission after an unprecedented second round of counting of votes. Dissanayake, 56, the leader of the Marxist Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna party’s broader front National People’s Power (NPP), defeated his closest rival Sajith Premadasa…
Guwahati, 22/9: A total of 15 people, including three women, have been arrested from across Assam in connection with the banned ULFA(I) “planting explosives at 24 locations to trigger serial blasts” on Independence Day. Assam Police Chief Public Relations Officer Pranabjyoti Goswami, in a statement, said that the force carried out the operations in collaboration…
Bhubaneswar, Sept 22: KIIT-DU hosted a momentous event on Sunday honouring the students of the Varsity who represented India at the recently concluded Paris Olympics and Paralympics. The Founder of the University Dr. Achyuta Samanta led the celebration, which showcased the achievements of these remarkable athletes and highlighted the vital role of sports in education. Each athlete…
Budapest 22/9: The Indian men’s team comprising Gukesh D, Praggnanandhaa R, Arjun Erigaisi, Vidit Gujrathi, Pentala Harikrishna and Srinath Narayanan (Captain), have won the gold medal in the 45th FIDE Chess Olympiad in Budapest. The Indian team has secured victory in at least one tie in their match against Slovenia, thereby ensuring the gold medal…
