Forensic probe found aluminium powder caused explosion in Gujarat godown that killed 21: Police

Deesa, 2/4: A forensic investigation has confirmed that the presence of aluminium powder, one of the ingredients to make firecrackers, caused the huge explosion and blaze which ripped through the warehouse near Deesa town in Gujarat killing 21 persons a day ago. Apart from aluminium powder, a team from the forensic science laboratory (FSL) also…

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Manipur Governor calls all-community meet days after groups rejected CM’s offer for talks

Manipur, 14/7: Days after several groups belonging to both the Kuki and Meiteis rejected CM N Biren Singh’s call for talks, Manipur Governor Anusuiya Uikey has decided to convene an all-community meeting at Raj Bhavan soon in order to find a solution to the long conflict. The Governor informed about the plan for the all-community…

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Child Marriage Persists in Nabarangpur; 4,241 Minors Pregnant in Three Years

Despite awareness campaigns, laws, and administrative measures, child marriage continues in Nabarangpur district, leaving a direct impact on adolescent girls’ health and future.Government data shows that in the past three years, 4,241 minors became pregnant, underscoring the scale of the problem.While the number of teenage pregnancies has declined—from 1,790 in 2023 to 833 in 2025‑26—the…

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Iran’s Revolutionary Guard says re-opening Strait of Hormuz does not depend on talks with Oman

Washington DC, 13/8: Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has rejected claims that talks with Oman could lead to the reopening of the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, saying the waterway will only be reopened if the United States agrees to conditions set by Tehran. A U S official on Thursday reported progress between Iran…

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Baba Siddique case: Zeeshan received threats; both father, son were targets, claim accused

Mumbai, ,14/10: Zeeshan Siddiqui, a Congress MLA and the son of slain NCP leader Baba Siddiqui, had received threats a few days before the shooting on Saturday, news agency ANI reported. The accused said during interrogation that both Zeeshan and Baba Siddiqui had been on their target list and that they were ordered to fire…

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Subarnarekha Port Private Limited Hosts Successful 4th Mega Health Check-Up Camp

Baliapal :Subarnarekha Port Private Limited (SPPL) recently organized the 4th Mega Health Check-Up Camp at Pathadurga Sanskrit College, Sringla, Basta. A total of 860 patients received comprehensive medical exams and treatments, with the department-wise breakdown as follows: 190 patients were diagnosed in Ophthalmology, 144 in Dermatology, 69 in Gynaecology, 105 in Paediatrics, and 352 in…

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