Death toll of Odisha workers in Telangana factory blast rises to nine
Three Indians abducted in Mali; Odisha woman unable to contact son
Berhampur: A woman in Odisha's Ganjam district has moved police stating that she is unable to contact her son, who is working at a cement factory in the West African country of Mali, an official said Saturday. P Narasama, a...
Security tightened as Puri preps for Lord Jagannath’s ‘Bahuda Yatra’ days after stampede deaths
Work begins on Kalinga Maritime Museum
Bhubaneswar/Paradip: Construction work on the innovative Kalinga Maritime Museum, a landmark project aimed at redefining marine heritage preservation, officially began Friday with a groundbreaking ceremony at Paradip Port. The auspicious occasion was graced by the Chairman of Paradip Port Authority...
Vacant teacher, staff posts mar education in Koraput
Koraput: Severe shortage of teaching and non-teaching staff in schools across Koraput district has raised concerns within the district Education department, a report said. Currently, 1,834 teaching and 143 non-teaching posts remain vacant, significantly affecting the administration and quality of...
Lord Jagannath’s ‘Bahuda’ Yatra: Sibling deities take seat on chariots after ‘Pahandi’
Puri: Lord Jagannath's 'Bahuda' Yatra or return car festival began in Puri Saturday after the deities ascended on their respective chariots parked in front of Shree Gundicha Temple following the ceremonial 'Pahandi'. The sibling deities - Lord Balabhadra, Devi Subhadra and Lord Jagannath, were carried to Taladhwaja, Darpadalana and Nandighosa...
Read moreADR moves Supreme Court against ECI’s voter list revision in Bihar
New Delhi: In a development that could significantly impact the upcoming high-stakes Bihar Assembly elections, the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) filed a petition in the Supreme Court Saturday challenging the Election Commission of India's (ECI) decision to conduct a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral rolls in the poll-bound state. The petition alleges that the ECI’s move is arbitrary and could potentially disenfranchise millions of voters. ADR, a non-partisan...
Read moreI hope to live for 30-40 years more: Dalai Lama
Dharamshala: The Dalai Lama Saturday put to rest rumours surrounding the announcement of his successor, saying he hopes to live for another 30-40 years more to serve people. Speaking at the long life prayer ceremony ahead of his 90th birth anniversary Sunday at Tsuglagkhang, the main Dalai Lama temple in McLeodganj, Tenzin Gyatso said that he has "clear signs and indications" that the blessings of the Avalokiteshvara are with him. "Looking...
Read moreTrinidad & Tobago extends full support to India for UNSC permanent membership
Port of Spain: India and Trinidad and Tobago have inked six agreements to boost cooperation in several sectors, including infrastructure and pharmaceuticals, following talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his counterpart from the Caribbean nation, Kamla Persad-Bissessar. In the meeting held Friday, Prime Minister Modi announced a decision by India to issue Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI) cards up to the sixth generation of the Indian diaspora of Trinidad and...
Read more12 nations to get US tariff letters Monday: Trump
New Delhi/Washington: US President Donald Trump has signed tariff letters on exports from 12 countries, which are expected to be sent out July 7 (Monday). Speaking to the media aboard Air Force One, the US President said the names of the countries which would receive the letters would only be revealed Monday. "I signed some letters and they'll go out Monday, probably 12. Different amounts of money, different amounts of tariffs,”...
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ADR moves Supreme Court against ECI’s voter list revision in Bihar
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Death toll of Odisha workers in Telangana factory blast rises to nine
Bhubaneswar: The death toll of workers from Odisha in the explosion at the chemical factory in Telangana rose to nine, with authorities confirming the identity of one more person using DNA-based analysis, an officer said Saturday. The latest victim of the factory blast was identified as Purna Chandra Sahu, a native of Sukarpada in Cuttack district, said...
Anurag Basu’s ‘Metro…In Dino’ earns Rs 4 cr on day one in India
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I hope to live for 30-40 years more: Dalai Lama
Dharamshala: The Dalai Lama Saturday put to rest rumours surrounding the announcement of his successor, saying he hopes to live for another 30-40 years more to serve people. Speaking at the long life prayer ceremony ahead of his 90th birth anniversary Sunday at Tsuglagkhang, the main Dalai Lama temple in McLeodganj, Tenzin Gyatso said that he has...
Three Indians abducted in Mali; Odisha woman unable to contact son
Berhampur: A woman in Odisha's Ganjam district has moved police stating that she is unable to contact her son, who is working at a cement factory in the West African country of Mali, an official said Saturday. P Narasama, a resident of Samarajhol village under Hinjili police station limits, said she is worried about her 28-year-old son...
Lord Jagannath’s ‘Bahuda’ Yatra: Sibling deities take seat on chariots after ‘Pahandi’
Puri: Lord Jagannath's 'Bahuda' Yatra or return car festival began in Puri Saturday after the deities ascended on their respective chariots parked in front of Shree Gundicha Temple following the ceremonial 'Pahandi'. The sibling deities - Lord Balabhadra, Devi Subhadra and Lord Jagannath, were carried to Taladhwaja, Darpadalana and Nandighosa chariots respectively in a ritual called 'Pahandi'....
Trinidad & Tobago extends full support to India for UNSC permanent membership
Port of Spain: India and Trinidad and Tobago have inked six agreements to boost cooperation in several sectors, including infrastructure and pharmaceuticals, following talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his counterpart from the Caribbean nation, Kamla Persad-Bissessar. In the meeting held Friday, Prime Minister Modi announced a decision by India to issue Overseas Citizenship of India...
