India needs to engage with Nepal despite political uncertainty

Kathmandu, 5/3: Even as Nepal suffers from the economic fallout of the Ukraine conflict in terms of higher food, fuel and fertilizer costs and reduced growth on the one hand and is buffeted by the US-China contestation for influence witnessed in the acrimonious debates on the US-sponsored MCC (Millennium Challenge Corporation) versus Chinese BRI (Belt…

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Delhi air quality very poor on Diwali

New Delhi, 24/10:Delhi’s air quality turned “very poor” on Monday morning as unfavourable meteorological conditions allowed accumulation of pollutants, and emissions from firecrackers and stubble burning compounded the situation.     On Sunday evening, the city reported a 24-hour average air quality index (AQI) of 259, which was lowest for the day before Diwali in…

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CM purchased the first ticket for India South Africa T20 match at Barabati.

Bhubaneswar, 6/6: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik today purchased the 1st ticket of the upcoming T 20 international match between India and South Africa at Barabati Stadium in Cuttack on 12th June 22.    Shri Pankaj Lochan Mohanty, President Odisha Cricket Association , Shri Sanjay Behera, Secretary , Odisha Cricket Association (OCA) gave the ticket to…

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“This is a form of seva,” says Odissi dancer performing at Puri Rath Yatra

Puri: An Odissi dancer set to perform at the commencement of the annual Jagannath Rath Yatra in Puri on Friday described the performance as a form of ‘seva’ (service) to Lord Jagannath. While speaking to ANI, the dancer said, “This is a form of ‘seva’. I will be performing before Lord Jagannath today. The experience of…

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All eyes on EC over PM Modi’s hate speech; Congress demands disqualification of such candidates

New Delhi,23/4: All eyes are on the Election Commission over Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s “hate speech” at a campaign rally with the Congress on Monday demanding that candidates who create division among people be disqualified as candidates. Parties like CPI(M) and CPI(ML)L too joined in seeking action, including a ban from campaigning, against him, even…

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Central Government may increase Legal Smoking Age To 21

New Delhi, 6/1 (AO Bureau): The Central Government has prepared a bill for raising the age for allowing the sale of cigarettes and tobacco products to 21 years from the current 18 years. The government has drafted the Cigarettes and other Tobacco Products (Prohibition of Advertisement and Regulation of Trade and Commerce, Production, Supply, and…

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