New Delhi ,27/2: Emotions ran high at the Delhi airport as the anxious wait of several parents to reunite with their children arriving from Ukraine ended in joy with the landing of the third evacuation flight on Sunday morning. On the other hand, scores of parents, whose children are still stuck in the violence-hit country,…
New Delhi: The government has directed oil refineries to divert a portion of the feedstock normally used for producing cooking gas (LPG) to industries affected by the ongoing petrochemical shortage, which spans sectors from packaging to condom manufacturing.The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, April 1, directed refineries to allocate a portion of propylene to the…
Angul: In a horrific incident, a man and his brother-in-law were critically injured in a firing in Angul district. Five supari killers were arrested in the firing. A man and his brother-in-law were brutally shot at by contract killers. The two have been admitted in the hospital in a critical condition. The incident happened in…
Bhubaneswar: As India observes the 11th National Handloom Day today, Bollywood icon Madhuri Dixit attended a state-level celebration held at Janata Maidan in Bhubaneswar, reaffirming support for the country’s rich handloom heritage and its skilled artisans.The Bollywood Diva was a special guest at the Exhibition-cum-Knowledge Sharing for Textile Advantage (EKTA), an event inaugurated by Odisha Chief…
Manipur, 4/1: Are Starlink satellites being leveraged by militants to circumvent internet shutdowns in conflict-ridden Manipur? Despite Elon Musk’s denial, reports suggest they certainly are. According to a report by The Guardian, which cited “multiple sources” within militia groups and the state police, Starlink internet has been working in several areas of Manipur, and has…
New Delhi, 6/1: Aviation regulator DGCA on Saturday directed domestic airlines to immediately carry out inspection of emergency exits of all Boeing 737-8 Max planes in their fleet. The directive comes in the wake of the Alaska Airlines incident involving Boeing 737-9 Max aircraft. On Friday, the Alaska Airlines plane’s outer section, including a window,…
Angul, March 31, 2024: Drawing inspiration from the altruistic endeavours of Shri OP Jindal, the visionary and founder of OP Jindal Group, Jindal Steel & Power (JSP) organised Mega Blood Donation Camps on March 30, 2024, at various locations in side the Angul unit to commemorate his 19th Punyatithi. Showcasing an incredible sense of community…
Kashmir, 11/1: The Enforcement Directorate has summoned National Conference (NC) president Farooq Abdullah on Thursday for questioning in a money laundering case, official sources said on Wednesday. The 86-year-old politician is understood to have been called in connection with the federal agency’s investigation into alleged irregularities in the Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Association (JKCA).
Beijing: Nine people died, one was missing, and 70 were injured after four tourist boats capsized due to sudden gales on a river in Qianxi, southwest China’s Guizhou province, according to state media. A total of 84 people fell into the water following the accident on Sunday afternoon, and the search for the last missing person…
Bhubaneswar, 13/4: In a major development,Abhay, IPS (Retd) is appointed as Chairman, Odisha Staff Selection Commission.This appointment is done in accordance with the provisions of Rule-3 of the Odisha Staff Selection Commission (Method of Recruitment and Conditions of Service of the Chairman and Members) Rules, 1995, said the State General Administration department through a notification…
