United stand against delimitation bill will honour Biju Babu: Naveen
Bhubaneswar: Asserting that "Odia Swabhiman" (pride) is in great danger as the BJP-led central government moves to pass the delimitation bill in Parliament, BJD president Naveen Patnaik Friday said a united fight against it would be the "greatest tribute" to...
Minor caught taking photos inside Jagannath Temple
Puri: Questions have once again been raised over security arrangements at the Jagannath Temple after a minor was caught recording videos and taking photographs using a mobile phone inside the shrine Thursday. The 15-year-old girl, who had reportedly come from...
OFC face Mohammedan test at home
RISHABH PAREKH, OP Bhubaneswar: Following gritty fixtures on away soil resulting in one win and three losses, Odisha FC return for their home game after six weeks against Mohammedan SC in the Indian Super League Friday. Having slipped to 11th...
Unapproved CADWM projects spark concern
Hatadihi: Irregularities have surfaced in the Command Area Development and Water Management (CADWM) programme, with works reportedly executed without prior project approval or budget allocation, even as the scheme faces an acute staff shortage across four districts. Despite the government...
Bhitarkanika to be shut for tourists from May 1
Kendrapara/Rajnagar: Bhitarkanika National Park and the adjoining Bhitarkanika Wildlife Sanctuary will remain closed for tourists and local visitors from May 1 to July 31 to facilitate the breeding and nesting of estuarine (saltwater) crocodiles. Divisional Forest Officer (DFO) of the...
Women Reservation Act 2023 comes into force: Notification
New Delhi: The Women Reservation Act 2023, which gave 33 per cent quota to women in legislatures, came into force Thursday, according to a notification issued by the Union Law Ministry. It is, however, not immediately known why the 2023 act was notified with effect from April 16, in the...
Read moreDetails‘Delimitation will be political demonetisation’: Tharoor warns Centre
New Delhi: Congress leader Shashi Tharoor Friday warned in the Lok Sabha that the proposed delimitation exercise could amount to "political demonetisation," cautioning against linking it with women’s reservation and calling it a matter affecting the "very soul of our democracy." Addressing the House, Tharoor said, “This is a matter of the very soul of our democracy.” “For decades, women’s reservation has long been promised, discussed, and partially delayed. Today, we...
Read moreDetailsHarivansh elected Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha unopposed
New Delhi: Nominated member Harivansh was elected Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha unopposed Friday. It is the third term as Deputy Chairman for the journalist-turned-politician. The Office of the Deputy Chairman, Rajya Sabha, fell vacant after the term of Harivansh ended April 9. Union minister and Leader of the House J P Nadda moved the first motion for electing Harivansh as the Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha. Prime Minister Narendra...
Read moreDetailsHelicopter crash in Indonesia’s Borneo kills eight
Jakarta (Indonesia): A helicopter flying between palm oil plantations on Borneo Island crashed, killing the eight people on board, Indonesian officials said Friday. The Airbus H130 owned by PT Matthew Air Nusantara lost contact Thursday, five minutes after it took off from Melawi district in West Kalimantan province. It was on its way to another palm oil plantation in the Kubu Raya district. Searchers later located the wreckage and recovered the...
Read moreDetailsIndia flags concern over Hormuz attacks, stays neutral on UNSC veto
United Nations: While expressing concern over the attacks on commercial shipping in the Hormuz Strait, India has taken a neutral stance on the veto by Russia and China of a Security Council resolution demanding that Iran stop attacks. Speaking Thursday at a General Assembly meeting on the veto, India’s Permanent Representative skirted the issue and said, “We have urged all states to promote dialogue and diplomacy and de-escalation of tensions, and...
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‘Delimitation will be political demonetisation’: Tharoor warns Centre
New Delhi: Congress leader Shashi Tharoor Friday warned in the Lok Sabha that the proposed delimitation exercise could amount to "political demonetisation," cautioning against linking it with women’s reservation and calling it a matter affecting the "very soul of our democracy." Addressing the House, Tharoor said, “This is a matter of the very soul of our democracy.”...
Minor caught taking photos inside Jagannath Temple
Puri: Questions have once again been raised over security arrangements at the Jagannath Temple after a minor was caught recording videos and taking photographs using a mobile phone inside the shrine Thursday. The 15-year-old girl, who had reportedly come from Hyderabad in Telangana, was intercepted by security personnel. According to reports, after offering prayers, the minor took...
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Harivansh elected Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha unopposed
New Delhi: Nominated member Harivansh was elected Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha unopposed Friday. It is the third term as Deputy Chairman for the journalist-turned-politician. The Office of the Deputy Chairman, Rajya Sabha, fell vacant after the term of Harivansh ended April 9. Union minister and Leader of the House J P Nadda moved the first motion...
