Jerusalem: The Israeli military has said its initial investigation findings indicated that it was unexpected secondary explosions and fire that caused dozens of civilian deaths in its airstrike on Rafah, southern Gaza Strip, Sunday night. In a video posted Tuesday on the website of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), IDF Spokesman Daniel Hagari said that the army...

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will Wednesday campaign in West Bengal and Odisha, while Union Home Minister Amit Shah will be in Uttar Pradesh to hold multiple public meetings and a roadshow for the final phase of the Lok Sabha elections. The Prime Minister is scheduled to address a public meeting in West Bengal's Mathurapur at...

Berhampur: Over five lakh residents in Ganjam district have migrated in the last couple of decades due to lack of industrial development, sources said Tuesday. They said that both the Centre and successive state governments are responsible for the migration of residents of the district. Despite the state being ruled by both Congress and non-Congress governments, this...

Chhendipada: Mystery shrouds the death of a BJD leader and former sarpanch whose body was found lying near the basil plant on the ground floor of his residence at Jereng Dehuri Sahi village under Jarpada police limits in Angul district in the wee hours of Tuesday. The deceased was identified as Bibhuti Gadnaik, who had reportedly gone...

Baripada: Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s election campaign visit to Chhau Padia in this town Wednesday, a mock drill was conducted by the Indian Air Force (IAF) at Reserve Police Ground here in Mayurbhanj district, Tuesday. A team of senior military officers arrived at the Baripada Reserve Police Ground in a separate helicopter at 8 am...

Kendrapara: Under its skill development initiative ‘Daksh’, the leading steel maker ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India (AM/NS India) in collaboration with National Skill Development Corporation set up a Digital Skill Centre in Kendrapara December 7, 2023 to impart skill development training on to the local underprivileged youth. 100 local youths have completed the placement-linked IT/ITES training in the...

Rourkela: A united mass demonstration call has been given Tuesday by all trade unions active in Rourkela Steel Plant (RSP) at the Bisra Chowk from 8 am to 9 am Wednesday. A combined meeting of the trade unions was held at the office of the Rourkela Shramik Sangh (RSS), the recognised union of RSP affiliated with INTUC....

Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik assured all possible assistance to the people of Assam to bring back normalcy in the aftermath of cyclone Remal. Taking to social media account, the CM said, “Concerned to know about the situation in Assam affected by cyclone Remal. Deeply anguished over the loss of life and damage to the property. Odisha...

Bhubaneswar: City-based Aaina Foundation along with different organisations, educational institutes and UN agencies came together to observe Global Menstrual Health and Hygiene Day here Tuesday. The programme was aimed at creating awareness and breaking taboo around menstruation in general. On the occasion, several panel discussions were held on topics like ‘Menstruation and Climate Change’, ‘Inclusion and Menstruation’,...

Bhubaneswar: Continuing its crackdown against offensive social media content ahead of Phase IV elections in the state, the social media cell of Odisha Police Tuesday claimed the removal of 420 posts from platforms like Meta, Instagram, YouTube and X. Besides, five FIRs have been registered with the social media cell of Odisha Police and are currently being...