Bhubaneswar, Dec. 16: The Odisha Open and 15 th International Grandmasters Chess Festival kicked off at the Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan Deemed to be University (SOA) here on Sunday with around 700 participants from 20 countries vying for the top honours. The tournament was declared open by the former Governor of Andhra Pradesh and Chhatisgarh Mr….
Subarnapur-, Subarnapur District Excise Department has succeeded in arresting three people along with a rusted vehicle today. Today, a rusted Mahindra vehicle from Shagda area of early morning Boudh district was crossing the town of Subarnapur on Binika Road when the officers of the Excise Department raided the vehicle. During the search, found two bags…
Bhubaneswar: The headmaster of Saruabilli Upper Primary School in Jajpur district was suspended on Tuesday following allegations of subjecting students to corporal punishment involving stinging plants.According to reports, the incident occurred on April 17, when headmaster Basudev Dehuri allegedly ordered students to bring stinging plants and place them inside their trousers as a form of punishment….
New Delhi: Gold prices dipped 1.36 per cent during the week as a stable dollar and stronger than expected US inflation data reinforced expectations that the US Federal Reserve may raise interest rates later this year.On Friday, MCX gold June futures dipped 0.59 per cent while MCX silver May futures lost 0.94 per cent. Currently,…
Balasore: In a heart-wrenching incident, a young man lost his life after being hit by an express train near Balasore railway station. The victim was crossing the railway tracks while talking on headphones and failed to hear the train’s horn, leading to the fatal accident. The identity of the deceased youth has not been established…
Bhubaneswar, May 28: Renowned social worker, educationist, and Founder of KIIT and KISS, Dr. Achyuta Samanta, was conferred with the honorary Doctor of Literature (D.Litt.) degree (Honoris Causa) by Himalayan University, Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh. The prestigious honour was formally bestowed upon him during the Grand Convocation Ceremony held today. The Academic Council and Board of…
Tehran, 11/7: Amid the rapid escalating tensions between US and Iran, Trump has “left instructions to bomb Iran” if Tehran succeeds in assassinating him. United States President Donald Trump has reiterated that he has been number one on the kill list for Iran. On Saturday, taking to his Truth Social account, Trump warned Iran and…
New Delhi, 5/4: The Congress is set to contest the fewest seats — around 300 — in any Lok Sabha elections since 1951, with the party forging alliances in an unprecedented manner across the country in its effort to dethrone the BJP. So far, the party has announced 236 candidates for 29 states and Union…
New Delhi, 30/8: A Delhi Court on Friday granted bail to alleged conman Sukesh Chandrasekhar in a bribery case related to the AIADMK’s “two leaves” election symbol. Special Judge Vishal Gogne granted the relief to him on a personal bond of Rs 5 lakh.
Bhubaneswar: Over 20 passengers were reportedly injured while 10 of them are said to be critical as a speeding truck slammed into the back of the bus they were traveling today in Balasore district. A private bus named ‘MAMA’ bearing registration number OD 05 K 7514 was on its way to Udala from Nilagiri when a…
