Kendrapara villages face extinction

Kendrapara: The absence of a long-term plan to prevent natural calamities is posing serious threats to several villages under Mahakalapada block of Kendrapara district. Locals alleged that every year the administration holds meetings to tackle the situation in the aftermath...

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Gross irregularities surface at RGH

Rourkela: With allegations of rampant corruption doing the rounds at Rourkela Government Hospital (RGH), the medical superintendent and acting director of the medical facility, Dr Ganesh Dash had ordered a probe. A number of sub-committees were formed March 28 to...

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PM Modi files nomination from Varanasi

Varanasi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi filed his nomination Tuesday from Varanasi Lok Sabha seat, aiming for a larger victory margin compared to his previous two wins in 2014 and then in 2019. The Prime Minister got down from his car at the gates of the district collectorate and walked to the...

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Elgar Parishad case: Supreme Court grants bail to Gautam Navlakha

Gautam Navlakha

New Delhi: The Supreme Court Tuesday granted bail to activist Gautam Navlakha in the Elgar Parishad-Maoist links case. A bench of Justices MM Sundresh and SVN Bhatti refused to extend the stay imposed by the Bombay High Court order on the bail granted to Navlakha in the case. It also directed Navlakha to pay Rs 20 lakh towards expenses for security in house arrest. "We are inclined to not extend the...

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Firing outside Salman Khan’s home: One more member of Lawrence Bishnoi gang arrested

Mumbai: The Mumbai Police have arrested one more member of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang in connection with firing outside superstar Salman Khan's residence here last month, officials said Tuesday. The accused, identified as Harpal Singh (34), a resident of Fatehabad in Haryana, was apprehended by a team of the Mumbai crime branch from his hometown Monday evening, an official said. Singh was brought to Mumbai in the early hours of Tuesday...

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Mumbai hoarding crash toll mounts to 14

Mumbai hoarding crash

Mumbai: The overnight death in the Mumbai hoarding crash climbed to 14, with four more persons succumbing to their injuries in hospital, the BMC Disaster Control said here Tuesday. Besides, another 43 were injured, including some who were critical, while more than 30 injured victims were discharged after treatment. After a sudden duststorm accompanied by strong winds and followed by rains wreaked havoc in the city Monday noon. A gigantic advertising...

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Indian staff member working with UN killed in Gaza

Indian staff member working with UN killed in Gaza

United Nations: An Indian personnel working with the United Nations was killed in Gaza when the vehicle he was travelling in came under attack in Rafah, making it the “first international” casualty for the organisation since the start of the Israel-Hamas conflict. The individual was a staff member of the United Nations Department of Safety and Security (DSS). While the identity of the victim has not yet been revealed, sources confirmed...

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Barcelona beat Real Sociedad to return to second in LaLiga

Madrid: FC Barcelona returned to second place in LaLiga after a 2-0 home win over Real Sociedad  Monday night. This win helped Barcelona rebound from their 4-2 defeat to Girona last week, moving them above their Catalan neighbors with three games remaining in the season. Real Sociedad dropped to seventh place, behind Real Betis in their efforts...

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Kyiv: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived unannounced for a visit to the Ukrainian capital Kyiv Tuesday. "Blinken arrived in Ukraine today to meet with senior Ukrainian officials and highlight the United States' enduring support for Ukraine," US Department of State spokesman Matthew Miller said. While in Ukraine, Blinken will meet with President Volodymyr Zelensky, Prime...

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Elgar Parishad case: Supreme Court grants bail to Gautam Navlakha

New Delhi: The Supreme Court Tuesday granted bail to activist Gautam Navlakha in the Elgar Parishad-Maoist links case. A bench of Justices MM Sundresh and SVN Bhatti refused to extend the stay imposed by the Bombay High Court order on the bail granted to Navlakha in the case. It also directed Navlakha to pay Rs 20 lakh...

PM Modi files nomination from Varanasi

PM Modi files nomination from Varanasi

Varanasi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi filed his nomination Tuesday from Varanasi Lok Sabha seat, aiming for a larger victory margin compared to his previous two wins in 2014 and then in 2019. The Prime Minister got down from his car at the gates of the district collectorate and walked to the office where he filed his nomination papers....

‘Thank you for respecting privacy’: Virat, Anushka to shutterbugs

Mumbai: Star cricketer Virat Kohli and actress Anushka Sharma have thanked the paparazzi for their thoughtfulness towards protecting the privacy of their children, Vamika and Akaay. The power couple sent out gift hampers to the shutterbugs along with a note expressing gratitude for respecting the privacy of their children. In a heartfelt note, the couple wrote: “Thank...

Actress Nia Sharma feels ‘fillers are not a necessity’

Mumbai: Television actress Nia Sharma has talked about embracing ageing and shared that fillers are not a necessity. Nia took to her Instagram stories and shared a post featuring Cameron Diaz and Drew Barrymore. The actress shared the post with the caption: “Why are we still shocked when celebrities don’t photoshop their wrinkles, and aren’t ashamed to...

Shriya Pilgaonkar reveals reason behind her toned body

Mumbai: Actress Shriya Pilgaonkar strongly believes that “no maida, May has helped” her as she flaunted her toned body. Shriya took to Instagram and shared a mirror selfie from the gym dressed in a lavender-hued athleisure. The actress shared the picture with the caption: “No maida May has helped (laughing emoji).” Shriya is currently seen in the...

Substitute bags two late goals in Villa thriller with Liverpool

Birmingham: Substitute Jhon Duran was a late savior for Aston Villa Monday, scoring twice in the last five minutes against Liverpool to grab a remarkable 3-3 home draw and edge his team closer to next year's Champions League. Watched by Villa fan Tom Hanks, who was in the ground in a claret tracksuit top, Villa played its...

 

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