Chandigarh: The Border Security Force (BSF) on Friday said it has recovered a pistol and heroin dropped by Pakistani drones along the border fence in Punjab. The BSF said that in two operations, the troops achieved significant success in thwarting cross-border smuggling attempts involving Pakistani drones.In the first operation, a packet of heroin weighing 520 grams,…
Khallikote: In a shocking incident, a notorious criminal was killed brutally by his nephew on Wednesday. This incident happened in Haripur village under Khallikote police station in Ganjam district. The deceased has been identified as Rabi Das. His nephew allegedly killed him following previous enmity. According to information, his nephew slaughtered his head using a…
New Delhi, 1/6 (AO Bureau): India was in the grip of the second wave of Corona, now trying to increase the pace of vaccination program. Meanwhile, Dr. Balaram Bhargava, Chief of ICMR, a leading institution of medical research, has said that by July-August, there will be such a vaccine in the country that one crore…
Bengaluru, 20/2: Bengaluru has received a fresh Rs 116-crore grant from the Central government for projects to improve air quality. This is the third tranche of grants sanctioned under the National Clean Air Project (NCAP). The Centre earlier released Rs 419 crore under the project. Sources in the Urban Development Department (UDD) said the…
Bhubaneswar, 18/7: The result of Swachh Survekhan 2024-25 has come out today ranking state capital at 9th position in the country. The award giving ceremony conducted in the premises of Vigyan Bhawan New Delhi, was quite remarkable where Hon’ble President and Central Ministers of Housing and Urban Development Affairs conferred awards to the respective cities….
Rourkela: A young man died while saving his friend from drowning in Tarkara dam under Raghunathpali police limits in Rourkela.According to sources, the two friends Rabindra Sahu and the deceased Managobinda Patra had gone to the dam to take a bath. Rabindra reportedly lost balance and got swept away while bathing.Seeing his friend in danger,…
Bhubaneswar, 8th October 2025: As part of the ongoing Special Campaign 5.0, Khurda Road Division of East Coast Railway organised “Amrit Samvaad” at Puri Railway Station on 8th October 2025 evening. The programme aimed at fostering meaningful interaction between Railway officials and passengers, focusing on Cleanliness, Safety and Improvement of Passenger Amenities. During the Amrit Samvaad, passengers appreciated the Station’s cleanliness and overall…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Police on Saturday hoisted the national flag in 10 uninhabited islands along the state’s coast ahead of the Republic Day celebrations. The Tricolour was unfurled at Subarna Dweep in Balasore, Naya Tapu Dweepp, Udabali, Kanika, Long Wheeler, Short Island and Small Wheeler in Bhadrak district, and Boitarkud, Jatadhari Tanda and Barkud islands…
Bengaluru, 27/5: The new Karnataka government, which is likely to be headed by D K Shivakumar, may have multiple deputy chief ministers as hectic discussions are underway within Congress on the formation of a fresh Cabinet. It is possible that deputy chief ministers from the Muslim, Dalit, Lingayat or OBC communities will be appointed, sources…
J&K, 23/12 (AO Bureau): The round of counting in the District Development Council (DDC Election 2020) election in Jammu and Kashmir has also been almost completed. This election was very special for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Even though the Gupkar Alliance has succeeded in securing a majority, the saffron party has emerged as the…
