Odisha Assembly Adjourned Till 11:30 AM Amid Protests Over SCB Hospital Fire Tragedy

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Assembly was adjourned till 11:30 am today amid protests over the SCB hospital fire tragedy that claimed 13 lives.As soon as Assembly proceedings commenced, BJD MLAs, wearing black t-shirts reading ‘weak Chief Minister’, demanded Health Minister Mukesh Mahaling’s resignation, alleging the state government’s inaction against him.Opposition members shouted slogans and staged a…

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Sexual relationship with woman’s consent, if under fear, amounts to rape: Allahabad High Court

Prayagraj, 15/9: Sexual relationship even with the consent of a woman who is under fear or misconception would amount to rape, the Allahabad High Court has ruled. Justice Anis Kumar Gupta dismissed a petition filed by Raghav Kumar, challenging the criminal proceedings going on against him in a case of rape on the pretext of…

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Haryana clashes: Elaborate security arrangements made at sensitive places, says Delhi Police

Gurugram, 2/8: Security has been beefed up at sensitive places in the national capital in the wake of violence in some districts of neighbouring Haryana, the Delhi Police said on Wednesday.     The Haryana Police on Tuesday said that mobs killed a cleric in a late-night attack on a mosque, torched an eatery and…

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FM announces credit support for MSMEs, Mudra loan limits increased to Rs 20 lakh

New Delhi, 22/7: Union Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday announced new mechanism for facilitating continuation of bank credit to MSMEs during their stress period without collateral or third party guarantee as she set out to present the Union Budget 2024. The limit for Mudra loans have also been increased from Rs 10 lakh to Rs…

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Students lathicharged for protesting against felling of forest in Hyderabad University

Hyderabad: The students holding protests against the felling of a forest located on the Hyderabad Central University campus were lathicharged on Wednesday morning. The police carried out a lathicharge to disperse the protesting students demonstrating against the actions of the Telangana government. Amid ongoing chaos over a 400-acre land dispute surrounding Hyderabad Central University, Bharat Rashtra…

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Odisha Schools Reopen After Summer Break; Safety Measures In Place Amid Diarrhoea Outbreak

Bhubaneswar: Schools across Odisha reopened today, after the summer break. As schools reopened after the summer vacation, students were visibly excited to step back into their classrooms, eager to reconnect with friends and teachers. The atmosphere was buzzing with chatter and laughter as students shared stories of their vacation adventures. With fresh notebooks, new uniforms,…

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CUET-UG 4th phase: Students claim centres changing at last minute, seek clarity on retest

New Delhi, 18/8: Change in centres at the last moment, far off centres and no clarity on retest options — students on second day of CUET’s fourth phase were a worried lot.     The first shift exam is underway on Thursday. The exam was cancelled at 13 centres on Wednesday following technical glitches affecting…

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Devotee’s Grand Gesture: Gold Crown Worth Rs 50 Lakh Donated To Ghatagaan Goddess Tarini

Bhubaneswar: A devotee showed his utter faith and devotion to Goddess Tarini of Ghatagaan by donating a gold crown worth Rs 50 lakh. He had had made a spiritual promise before the Goddess who listiened to his prayers and blessed him as per his wish. The devotee, Bajrang Agarwal, a resident of Sundargarh district gifted the…

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