Panic grips Gaza as Israel demands 1.1 million people evacuate in 24 hours

Gaza, 13/10: Frightened Palestinians packed belongings and left their homes in northern Gaza on Friday after Israel’s military demanded that more than 1 million civilians move to the south of the blockaded coastal strip within 24 hours, a possible precursor toground invasion but one that the United Nations warned could be calamitous. Israel’s buildup of…

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Minister Tukuni Sahu Distributed Lifesaving Equipments To Boat Owners Of Chilika 

Chilika ,23/5:Commerce & Transport (Com) Department, Government of Odisha have introduced a new safety scheme called “SAHID BAJI ROUT NOUJATRA SURAKSHA YOJANA” for distribution of above lifesaving equipments.   As per the Scheme, the lifesaving equipment (Lifebuoy, Life Jacket and Fire Extinguisher) will be procured and distributed among the passenger boat owners as one time…

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1 Indian crew member dead, 4 injured after dhow catches fire near Strait of Hormuz

New Delhi, May 9: A wooden dhow carrying general cargo with 18 Indian crew members capsized near the Strait of Hormuz after catching fire, leaving one Indian national dead and four receiving burn injuries, said a Government source.The incident occured on Friday near the strategic waterway, with authorities still working to determine the exact cause…

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Siddaramaiah’s meeting with state MPs, Oppn leaders postponed, says deputy CM DK Shivakumar

New Delhi, 3/12: Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Wednesday said that the state government postponed the meeting convened by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah with state MPs and Opposition Leaders at Delhi on December 8. Several Union ministers from Karnataka requested us to reschedule the meeting as they were busy with an ongoing winter session of…

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Ambika Soni declined Sonia Gandhi’s request to become Punjab CM after Amarinder Singh’s exit

New Delhi, 6/8: Sonia Gandhi wanted Ambika Soni to succeed Amarinder Singh as Punjab Chief Minister after his resignation but a new book says the senior leader refused to play into the Gandhi family’s hands and lead the party to an “impending defeat”. A trusted lieutenant of Sonia Gandhi, Soni told her that choosing a…

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Major fire ravages No. 1 Haat in Bhu Major fire ravages No. 1 Haat in Bhubaneswar; Over 40 shops gutted

Bhubaneswar: A massive fire broke out late last night at No. 1 Haat’s Plastic Market, gutting more than 40 shops and reducing property worth lakhs of rupees to ashes.The blaze, reported at 1:38 am via the 112 control room, spread rapidly through the densely packed market, causing extensive damage before it was brought under control.Fire services…

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