Odisha extends Cyclone Arnab relief to all blocks in three districts
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government Wednesday decided to extend emergency relief assistance to all blocks in Ganjam, Gajapati and Kandhamal districts to support households affected by Cyclone Arnab. The decision follows the relief package announced by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi,...
Odisha chief secretary denies ‘Manmade flood’ allegations
Bhubaneswar: Odisha government Wednesday rejected the opposition's charge that the widespread flooding in Ganjam district following last month's Cyclone Arnab was 'manmade', pointing out that unprecedented rainfall over three consecutive days had caused the deluge. Asserting that there was no...
Odisha signs MoU on agriculture, biodiversity
Bhubaneswar: Odisha government and the MS Swaminathan Research Foundation (MSSRF) have signed an MoU, aiming to strengthen nutrition security, women's empowerment and biodiversity conservation, officials said Wednesday. The agreement was signed Tuesday in the presence of Chief Secretary Anu Garg...
Deprived Schools: 163-yr-old school struggles for basic infrastructure
JAGANNATH DHAL, OP Kendrapada: A 163-year-old educational institution in the district, Town High School, Kendrapada, is struggling with dilapidated classrooms, a shortage of teachers and inadequate basic facilities, raising concerns over the academic environment and the safety of around 500...
Royal Bengal Tiger thrills tourists in Debrigarh, hunts Sambar deer
Bhubaneswar: Tourists sighted a Royal Bengal tiger that recently strayed into Debrigarh Wildlife Sanctuary in Baragada district, and it later hunted a sambar deer in the sanctuary's core zone, suggesting it has adapted to the habitat. Locally known as 'Mahabala...
Hijack threat note found on Air India flight, aircraft isolated
Kolkata: A hijack threat note found in the washroom of a Mumbai-bound Air India flight before take-off Wednesday morning prompted security officials to park the aircraft in an isolation bay of the airport here, an official said. The flight was scheduled to depart at 10.20 am. The note threatening that...
Read moreDetailsCentre makes EVs default choice for government staff cars
New Delhi: The Finance Ministry has issued a notification making electric vehicles (EVs) the "default and preferred choice" for the procurement of government staff cars in all ministries and departments of the Centre, with the order coming into force with immediate effect. The notification issued by the Finance Ministry’s Department of Expenditure has doubled the net dealer price ceiling for the procurement of EVs by central government ministries and departments to...
Read moreDetailsNepal, Bhutan fail to secure mountain issues agenda at COP31
Antalya (Turkiye): Proposals by Nepal and Bhutan, and separately by Kyrgyzstan, to secure formal agenda items on mountain-related issues at the 31st UN Climate Change Conference (COP31) failed to secure the backing of major negotiating blocs, Nepal's Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal has said. Speaking to PTI at COP31 Tuesday, Khanal said the three countries would continue to face challenges in securing stronger formal recognition of mountain-related issues without the support of...
Read moreDetailsAdityanath dismisses Diwali pollution concerns
Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath Wednesday played down concerns over pollution caused by Diwali celebrations, saying it would subside and questioned why those raising the issue remain silent about people who had allegedly polluted the system through corruption. Addressing a government programme in Lucknow, Adityanath said people had celebrated Diwali with enthusiasm, and there was no need to be overly concerned about the pollution issue. "Some people are saying...
Read moreDetailsKangana questions Sonia Gandhi’s 15-year wait for Indian citizenship
Mumbai: Actress and BJP MP Kangana Ranaut questioned the timing of Congress leader Sonia Gandhi acquiring Indian citizenship, pointing to her marriage to former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi in 1968 and her decision to become an Indian citizen in 1983. In a post on Instagram, Kangana linked the timeline to the death of Sanjay Gandhi in 1980 and questioned why Sonia Gandhi, who has come out with a memoir, "Belonging: A...
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Israeli strike kills one in Gaza City amid ongoing ceasefire
Gaza City: An Israeli strike Wednesday morning killed one person in Gaza City, according to Shifa Hospital, where the body was taken. The Israeli military said it targeted a militant, without providing additional details. Large-scale fighting has slowed since Israel and Hamas reached a ceasefire deal in October 2025. However, Israel continues to launch near-daily strikes on...
Centre makes EVs default choice for government staff cars
New Delhi: The Finance Ministry has issued a notification making electric vehicles (EVs) the "default and preferred choice" for the procurement of government staff cars in all ministries and departments of the Centre, with the order coming into force with immediate effect. The notification issued by the Finance Ministry’s Department of Expenditure has doubled the net dealer...
Odisha extends Cyclone Arnab relief to all blocks in three districts
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government Wednesday decided to extend emergency relief assistance to all blocks in Ganjam, Gajapati and Kandhamal districts to support households affected by Cyclone Arnab. The decision follows the relief package announced by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, under which every affected family in all blocks of the three districts will receive 50 kg of...
Nepal, Bhutan fail to secure mountain issues agenda at COP31
Antalya (Turkiye): Proposals by Nepal and Bhutan, and separately by Kyrgyzstan, to secure formal agenda items on mountain-related issues at the 31st UN Climate Change Conference (COP31) failed to secure the backing of major negotiating blocs, Nepal's Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal has said. Speaking to PTI at COP31 Tuesday, Khanal said the three countries would continue to...
Bangladesh violence: Over 100 crude bomb blasts, arson attacks leave one dead
Dhaka: Bangladesh witnessed a fresh surge of violence, with over 100 crude bomb explosions, vehicle arson attacks and violent demonstrations erupting across several districts, leaving one person dead, local media reported Wednesday. According to the police, more than 100 explosions occurred near the Padma Bridge toll plaza in Shariatpur district during an overnight blockade. The blast disrupted...
Iran designates Argentine Navy, Air Force as terrorist organisations after IRGC row
Tehran: Iran's Foreign Ministry announced Wednesday that the country has designated the Argentine Navy and Air Force as terrorist organisations. The move came in response to the Argentine government's decision in late March to designate Iran's Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist entity, the ministry said in a statement. The ministry described Argentina's decision as...
Three CRPF personnel injured in terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kulgam
Srinagar: Three Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel were injured in a terrorist attack in J&K’s Kulgam district Wednesday, and joint forces have swung into action and surrounded the area to trace the assailants. Official sources said two motorcycle-borne terrorists opened fire at a CRPF party in Kulgam district around 2.15 p.m. and fled from the spot...
Odisha chief secretary denies ‘Manmade flood’ allegations
Bhubaneswar: Odisha government Wednesday rejected the opposition's charge that the widespread flooding in Ganjam district following last month's Cyclone Arnab was 'manmade', pointing out that unprecedented rainfall over three consecutive days had caused the deluge. Asserting that there was no lapse in flood management and operations of reservoir gates, Chief Secretary Anu Garg expressed satisfaction that the...
Huma Qureshi calls ‘Maharani 5’ return special
Mumbai: Actress Huma Qureshi has opened up about returning with the fifth season of her popular political drama series 'Maharani.’ She shared her excitement about Rani's evolving journey. Calling the upcoming season particularly special, Qureshi teased unexpected twists and developments, adding that she believes the new chapter will surprise audiences in many ways. Speaking about the new...
Adityanath dismisses Diwali pollution concerns
Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath Wednesday played down concerns over pollution caused by Diwali celebrations, saying it would subside and questioned why those raising the issue remain silent about people who had allegedly polluted the system through corruption. Addressing a government programme in Lucknow, Adityanath said people had celebrated Diwali with enthusiasm, and there was...
