Odisha schools to remain closed from April 18 to 20 due to heatwave
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Man held 11 months after wife’s murder
Measures in place to save Bhitarkanika wildlife from heatwave, poaching, fires
Kendrapara: The authorities of Bhitarkanika National Park have taken adequate measures to prevent poaching and forest fires, and protect animals from the scorching heat. DFO of Rajnagar Mangrove Forest and Wildlife Division, Sudarshan Gopinath Yadav, stated that the anti-poaching squad...
Injured wild boar enters Keonjhar pharmacy shop
BJD announces fresh candidates’ list; CM Naveen Patnaik to contest from two seats
Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s ruling Biju Janata Dal (BJD) Wednesday released its fifth list of candidates for Assembly polls. Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik will contest two Assembly segments- Hinjili seat in Ganjam and Bijepur in Bargarh. While announcing party's candidates' list today via a video message Wednesday, Patnaik said that he will...
Read moreControl of corporates over govt has grown, farmers don’t trust BJP manifesto: Rakesh Tikait
New Delhi: Farmers do not trust the BJP's 2024 Lok Sabha poll manifesto, farmer leader Rakesh Tikait said as he alleged that the party's government at the Centre is working at the behest of capitalists. India is being seen as a source of cheap labour and the control of corporates over the government has grown, he said, while asking farmer organisations to be strong to deal with issues and achieve their...
Read more‘Surya Tilak’ illuminates Ram Lalla idol’s forehead in Ayodhya
Ayodhya: The lights dimmed at noon but the sun rays filtered through to kiss the forehead of Lord Ram and performed ‘Surya Tilak’ -- an event that had been much awaited. This phenomenon lasted for a duration of approximately three minutes, during which the ‘aarti’ was performed amidst the blowing of conch shells. The ritual, known as Surya Abhishek or Surya Tilak, involved the sunrays directly touching the forehead of the...
Read moreFirst phase of LS polls: Eight Union ministers, two former CMs, one ex-governor in fray
New Delhi: Eight Union ministers, two former chief ministers and one ex-governor are among those who are set to test their electoral fate in the first phase of elections April 19 when 102 seats across 21 states and Union territories will go to polls. Union Road and Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari is seeking a hat-trick of win from the Nagpur seat. In 2014, he had defeated seven-time MP Vilas Muttemwar by...
Read moreStorm dumps heaviest rain ever recorded in desert nation of UAE; roads, Dubai’s airport flooded
Dubai: The desert nation of the United Arab Emirates attempted to dry out Wednesday from the heaviest rain ever recorded there after a deluge flooded out Dubai International Airport, disrupting travel through the world's busiest airfield for international travel. The state-run WAM news agency called the rain Tuesday “a historic weather event” that surpassed “anything documented since the start of data collection in 1949.” That's before the discovery of crude oil...
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Control of corporates over govt has grown, farmers don’t trust BJP manifesto: Rakesh Tikait
New Delhi: Farmers do not trust the BJP's 2024 Lok Sabha poll manifesto, farmer leader Rakesh Tikait said as he alleged that the party's government at the Centre is working at the behest of capitalists. India is being seen as a source of cheap labour and the control of corporates over the government has grown, he said,...
‘Surya Tilak’ illuminates Ram Lalla idol’s forehead in Ayodhya
Ayodhya: The lights dimmed at noon but the sun rays filtered through to kiss the forehead of Lord Ram and performed ‘Surya Tilak’ -- an event that had been much awaited. This phenomenon lasted for a duration of approximately three minutes, during which the ‘aarti’ was performed amidst the blowing of conch shells. The ritual, known as...
Zendaya has no idea about ‘Euphoria’ season 3
Los Angeles: Hollywood star Zendaya says she has no idea when the third season of her popular HBO series Euphoria will begin production. The Dune actor, who played Rue in the first two seasons of the Sam Levinson-created series and also executive produced the series, said she is "not in charge" of the show's development when asked...
First phase of LS polls: Eight Union ministers, two former CMs, one ex-governor in fray
New Delhi: Eight Union ministers, two former chief ministers and one ex-governor are among those who are set to test their electoral fate in the first phase of elections April 19 when 102 seats across 21 states and Union territories will go to polls. Union Road and Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari is seeking a hat-trick of win...
Storm dumps heaviest rain ever recorded in desert nation of UAE; roads, Dubai’s airport flooded
Dubai: The desert nation of the United Arab Emirates attempted to dry out Wednesday from the heaviest rain ever recorded there after a deluge flooded out Dubai International Airport, disrupting travel through the world's busiest airfield for international travel. The state-run WAM news agency called the rain Tuesday “a historic weather event” that surpassed “anything documented since...
Janhvi Kapoor accused of selling national secrets in ‘Ulajh’ teaser
Mumbai: The teaser of the upcoming Janhvi Kapoor and Gulshan Devaiah-starrer film Ulajh was unveiled Wednesday. It shows Janhvi’s character, a diplomat called Suhana, caught up in an internal conflict. The teaser starts off with the notes of ‘Saare Jahan se Accha’ playing in the background. Janhvi is shown in the company of several top brass in an...
IPL 2024: KKR skipper Shreyas Iyer fined Rs 12 lakh for slow-over rate offence
Kolkata: Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) captain Shreyas Iyer has been penalised for maintaining a slow over-rate in the IPL 2024 match against Rajasthan Royals (RR). In the match at the Eden Gardens, KKR suffered a two-wicket loss on the last ball after posting a huge total of 223/6 as Rajasthan Royals equalled the record for the highest...
Odisha schools to remain closed from April 18 to 20 due to heatwave
Bhubaneswar: All government and private schools in Odisha will remain closed for three days from April 18 to 20 in view of the heatwave conditions in the state, informed the Information & Public Relations Department Wednesday. In a press statement, the School and Mass Education Department said the government has decided to close down all schools including...
Rinku Singh credits Gautam Gambhir for Narine’s transformation as ‘specialist opener’
Kolkata: Sunil Narine opening for Kolkata Knight Riders in this IPL has proved to be a masterstroke and credit for the West Indian's move up the order should go to team mentor Gautam Gambhir, reckons Rinku Singh. Narine smashed his maiden T20 hundred on Tuesday, a 56-ball 109 against Rajasthan Royals. His form at the top this...
India’s population estimated at 144 crore, 24% in 0-14 age bracket: UNFPA report
New Delhi: India's population is estimated to have reached 144 crore, with 24 per cent in the 0-14 age bracket, according to a recent report by the UNFPA. The United Nations Population Fund's (UNFPA) State of World Population - 2024 report -- "Interwoven Lives, Threads of Hope: Ending Inequalities in Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights" --...