Patnaik urges BJD leaders to counter BJP’s ‘lies’
Odisha man held for posting fake video of chief minister Mohan Majhi
Odisha’s prosperity tied to ST, SC development, says CM Majhi
Congress protests gang rape of college student in Odisha
Schools in Bhubaneswar, Cuttack to remain shut June 20 ahead of PM Modi’s visit
Iran vows no surrender, says US action would bring ‘irreparable damage’
Dubai: Iran's supreme leader Wednesday rejected US calls for surrender in the face of blistering Israeli strikes and warned that any military involvement by the Americans would cause “irreparable damage” to them, in an official statement read by a state TV anchor. The remarks from Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who has...
Read moreIsrael-Iran conflict: First evacuation flight with Indians to land early Thursday
New Delhi: The first evacuation flight bringing back a batch of Indian nationals being moved out of Iran is likely to arrive in India in the early hours of Thursday, officials said. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said in a statement Tuesday that Indian students in Tehran have been moved out of the city for safety reasons through arrangements made by the Indian Embassy. The officials said Wednesday that the...
Read moreEmployees under Unified Pension Scheme now eligible for retirement, death gratuity benefits
New Delhi: All central government employees part of the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) will now be eligible for retirement and death gratuity benefits available under the Old Pension Scheme (OPS), Union Minister Jitendra Singh said Wednesday. Responding to this long-pending demand by a large section of government employees, he said, the move addresses a significant demand of government staff and brings parity in retirement benefits. Singh, the Minister of State for...
Read moreGovt to launch FASTag-based annual pass of Rs 3,000 for private vehicles from Aug 15: Gadkari
New Delhi: Union Minister Nitin Gadkari Wednesday said the government will introduce a FASTag-based annual pass for private vehicles, priced at Rs 3,000, effective from August 15, in a step towards hassle-free highway travel. In a post on X, Gadkari said the pass is valid for one year from the date of activation or up to 200 trips, whichever comes first. The pass is designed exclusively for non-commercial private vehicles such...
Read moreTrump to host Pak Army chief Asim Munir for lunch
Washington: US President Donald Trump will host Pakistan Army chief Asim Munir for lunch at the White House Wednesday. “The President has lunch with the Chief of Army Staff of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan,” an advisory issued by the White House said. The lunch will take place at 1 pm (local time) in the Cabinet Room of the White House. Trump had cut short his trip to Kananaskis, Canada, for...
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In preparation for Naba Joubana Darshan, local artisan paints idol of Lord Jagannath at Chitrakar Sahi in Dargha Bazar, Cuttack All Odisha Open 6-Red Snooker Championship press meet at Vintage Club in Nayapalli, Bhubaneswar
Patnaik urges BJD leaders to counter BJP’s ‘lies’
Bhubaneswar: BJD president Naveen Patnaik Wednesday asked his party leaders to expose the “lies” of Odisha's ruling BJP which would celebrate the first anniversary of its government in the state June 20. Patnaik, who is also the Leader of the Opposition in the state assembly, said this while addressing a gathering of youths and student wing members...
Odisha man held for posting fake video of chief minister Mohan Majhi
Bhubaneswar: The crime branch of Odisha Police Wednesday arrested a man for allegedly posting a doctored video of Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on a social media platform. The accused, a native of Rayagada district, works at a construction company in Tikri, police said. The arrest was made on the basis of a complaint lodged by a...
Israel-Iran conflict: First evacuation flight with Indians to land early Thursday
New Delhi: The first evacuation flight bringing back a batch of Indian nationals being moved out of Iran is likely to arrive in India in the early hours of Thursday, officials said. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said in a statement Tuesday that Indian students in Tehran have been moved out of the city for safety...
ENG v IND: Shubman Gill to bat at No. 4 in Leeds Test, confirms Pant
Leeds: India captain Shubman Gill is set to take up the iconic No. 4 spot in the batting order for the first Test against England at Headingley, Leeds, beginning Friday. Gill's deputy and wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant confirmed the decision during a press conference Wednesday, ending weeks of speculation following Virat Kohli’s retirement from Test cricket. “I think...
Air India cancels 3 international flights due to maintenance, technical and other issues
Mumbai: Air India has cancelled three of its international flights Wednesday owing to various reasons, including maintenance and technical issues. Two of these flights were cancelled after the passengers had already boarded the aircraft, the airline said. The airline said it had to cancel its Toronto-Delhi flight AI188 of June 18 due to extended maintenance and consequently...
Odisha’s prosperity tied to ST, SC development, says CM Majhi
Baripada: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi Wednesday said empowering tribals and Dalits is not just a slogan but a strategic necessity for building a prosperous Odisha by 2035, as the state approaches its centenary in 2036. Addressing the state-level 'Adivasi Shakti Samabesh' (tribal power congregation) here at the district headquarters of Mayurbhanj and the native place of...
INS Arnala commissioned as Navy’s first shallow-water anti-submarine ship
New Delhi: In a significant stride towards enhancing coastal defence and maritime capabilities, the Indian Navy Wednesday commissioned INS Arnala, the first of the Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft, into the Eastern Naval Command, in the presence of Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan, at the Naval Dockyard in Visakhapatnam. Designed for a broad range of...
206 victims identified in Ahmedabad crash; 169 bodies returned to kin
Ahmedabad: Six days after the tragic Air India plane crash that claimed 279 lives, the process of identifying the deceased through DNA matching is underway on a war footing. By Wednesday, DNA samples of 206 victims had been successfully matched, and 169 bodies had been handed over to their families, according to an update from Gujarat Health...
Congress protests gang rape of college student in Odisha
Bhubaneswar: A scuffle Wednesday broke out between the workers of Congress party and Odisha Police near the residence of Chief Minster Mohan Charan Majhi in Bhubaneswar during a protest by the opposition party over the gang rape of a college student at Gopalpur sea beach in Ganjam district, that took place June 15. The tussle ensued after...