Physical relationship between consenting unmarried adults no ground to show poor character: Supreme Court

New Delhi, 8/6: The Supreme Court has held that physical relationship between two consenting unmarried adults cannot be a ground to draw an adverse impression about the character of the person in that relationship. A bench of Justices Manmohan and Manoj Misra made the observation while directing the Telangana State Level Police Recruitment Board to…

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Darshan Suspended at Puri Srimandir for 4 Hours Today Due to ‘Paita Lagi’ Ritual

Puri: The Srimandira, the famous Lord Jagannath temple in Puri of Odisha, will be closed to devotees for four hours this evening for the Paitalagi ritual. Devotees will not be allowed to have darshan of the deities during this time.According to the temple administration, the Paitalagi ritual will be performed for the deities on Monday, Baisakha…

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General Anil Chauhan , Chief Of Defence Staff Visits INS Chilka 

Chilka, 2/6:General Anil Chauhan, the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) visited INS Chilka, the premier ab-initio training establishment of Indian Navy for Agniveers on 01 Jun 24.The CDS was briefed on the pivotal role played by INS Chilka in shaping future sea warriors of the Indian Navy. An overview of training activities along with analysis…

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Rohit Sharma tests positive for Covid-19 days before England Test; isolated in team hotel

London, 26/6: India’s preparations for the re-scheduled fifth Test against England at Edgbaston, Birmingham from July 1 have suffered a setback as captain Rohit Sharma has tested positive for Covid-19.     The BCCI confirmed early on Sunday morning that Rohit Sharma had tested positive via a Rapid Antigen Test (RAT) on Saturday, with the…

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Minor dies at Capital Hospital, family alleges medical negligence

Bhubaneswar, March 24: Serious allegations of medical negligence have been levelled against Capital Hospital following the death of an 11-year-old boy. The grieving family has accused doctors of improper treatment and a staff nurse of administering a wrong injection, leading to the minor’s death.According to reports, the deceased, Sai (11) from Tangi Kalupada, sustained injuries…

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Two Kanwariyas swept away in Anugola canal, one missing

Anugola: Two Kanwariyas were swept away by strong currents in the Lingara canal near Tipirisingha in Anugola district while collecting water for ‘Jalabhisheka’, sources said Monday.One of the men was rescued by local residents in a critical condition and taken to the Angola district headquarters hospital for treatment. The other remains missing, they added.The incident…

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No class promotion examination for class 1 to 8 students

Bhubaneswar, 12/3 (AO Bureau)This year, as in previous years, students in first to eighth grades will pass without exams. Students will be admitted to the upper classes without an annual examination. The Department of Mass Education is reportedly preparing for the outbreak. With just a month to go before the start of the new school…

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President Droupadi Murmu To Visit Her Hometown On Dec 3

Bhubaneswar: President of India Droupadi Murmu will visit her hometown in Mayurbhanj district from December 3 to 7. She arrives at Biju Patnaik International Airport in Bhubaneswar on December 3, followed by engagements in Bhubaneswar and Puri.During her stay, President Murmu will connect with locals, visit significant sites, and inaugurate key infrastructure projects.As per her…

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