Odisha observes ‘Chhena Poda Dibasa’; know this iconic sweet’s history
Bhubaneswar/Nayagarh: Odisha observed 'Chhena Poda Dibasa' Saturday, marking the significance of state’s iconic sweet. Chhenapoda is a sweet dish made from cheese (chhena), sugar, cardamom and cashew nuts. Since 2022, the state has been observing ‘Chhenapoda Dibasa’ April 11, marking...
Delhi Police nab youth from Bhubaneswar over alleged anti-national activities
Bhubaneswar: Delhi Police have arrested a youth from Bhubaneswar over alleged anti-national activities and suspected links with Pakistan. The accused, identified as Sheikh Imran, was arrested Friday night from the Capital police station area by a special team of the...
Outer Ratna Bhandar inventory nears completion
Puri: The counting of ornaments in the outer Ratna Bhandar of Lord Jagannath Temple continued for the fourth day, Saturday, officials said. The process, which began earlier this week, is likely to be completed Saturday, with nearly 80–90% of the...
IPL 2026 Toss: Punjab Kings opt to bowl against SRH
Mullanpur: Punjab Kings skipper Shreyas Iyer won the toss and opted to bowl first against Sunrisers Hyderabad in their Indian Premier League match Saturday. Priyansh Arya came in for Nehal Wadhera in the PBKS XI, while SRH is fielding Salil...
Ambulance rams into truck in Dhenkanal; attendant killed
Dhenkanal: An ambulance attendant was killed, and the driver critically injured after a private ambulance rammed into a truck on National Highway 55 near Haladiabahal under Motanga police limits in Dhenkanal district Saturday morning. According to reports, ambulance was returning...
Lost sea mines threaten shipping through Strait of Hormuz: Report
Washington: A fresh complication has emerged in the already tense geopolitical landscape, with Iran reportedly facing difficulties in reopening the strategically crucial Strait of Hormuz after laying sea mines during recent hostilities. According to a report by The New York Times, citing US officials, Tehran is unable to locate all...
Read moreDetailsIndia-flagged LPG tanker Jag Vikram crosses Strait of Hormuz after US-Iran ceasefire
New Delhi: An India-flagged liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) tanker, Jag Vikram, has crossed the Strait of Hormuz, marking the first such transit by an Indian vessel since a temporary two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran was announced, according to ship-tracking data. The tanker moved through the strategic waterway between Friday night and Saturday morning and was located in the Gulf of Oman, east of the Strait Saturday afternoon, proceeding...
Read moreDetailsFrom US aid to Saudi rift: Report flags Pakistan’s shifting stance
Kabul: Pakistan’s commitment under the bilateral defence pact with Saudi Arabia appears to be largely symbolic, with Islamabad's response to Iranian strikes in the Kingdom proving hollow, a report has mentioned. According to Afghan Diaspora Network, Pakistani Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar, addressing the Senate March 3, said that he reminded the Iranian Foreign Minister of the Strategic Mutual Defence Agreement (SMDA) with Saudi Arabia. However, citing a treaty is not...
Read moreDetailsUS Vice President Vance, Iranian Parliament Speaker Ghalibaf reach Islamabad for peace talks
Islamabad: US Vice President J D Vance and Iranian parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf arrived in Pakistan Saturday to hold high-stakes peace talks, as the international community awaits a breakthrough to end the escalating conflict in West Asia that has triggered widespread economic disruptions. While Vance is accompanied by special envoy Steve Witkoff, and Jared Kushner, President Donald Trump's son-in-law, the Ghalibaf-led Iranian delegation comprised Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, Supreme National...
Read moreDetailsIndia brings back 312 fishermen from Iran via Armenia: Jaishankar
New Delhi: External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, Saturday said that another 312 Indian fishermen were safely evacuated from Iran to India through Armenia. He further thanked the government of Armenia for making it possible. EAM S. Jaishankar took to social media 'X' and said, "Another 312 Indian fishermen safely evacuated from Iran to India through Armenia. Thank the Government of Armenia and my friend Ararat Mirzoyan for making it possible." Another...
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India-flagged LPG tanker Jag Vikram crosses Strait of Hormuz after US-Iran ceasefire
New Delhi: An India-flagged liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) tanker, Jag Vikram, has crossed the Strait of Hormuz, marking the first such transit by an Indian vessel since a temporary two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran was announced, according to ship-tracking data. The tanker moved through the strategic waterway between Friday night and Saturday morning and...
From US aid to Saudi rift: Report flags Pakistan’s shifting stance
Kabul: Pakistan’s commitment under the bilateral defence pact with Saudi Arabia appears to be largely symbolic, with Islamabad's response to Iranian strikes in the Kingdom proving hollow, a report has mentioned. According to Afghan Diaspora Network, Pakistani Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar, addressing the Senate March 3, said that he reminded the Iranian Foreign Minister of the...
Adivi Sesh’s ‘Dacoit: Ek Prem Katha’ collects Rs 15 crore on opening day
Mumbai: Action drama Dacoit: Ek Prem Katha, headlined by actor Adivi Sesh, grossed over Rs 15 crore on day one at the worldwide box office, the makers said Saturday. Also featuring Mrunal Thakur and filmmaker-actor Anurag Kashyap, Dacoit is directed by first-time filmmaker Shaneil Deo, who co-wrote the screenplay with Sesh. The bilingual project, shot in both...
Odisha observes ‘Chhena Poda Dibasa’; know this iconic sweet’s history
Bhubaneswar/Nayagarh: Odisha observed 'Chhena Poda Dibasa' Saturday, marking the significance of state’s iconic sweet. Chhenapoda is a sweet dish made from cheese (chhena), sugar, cardamom and cashew nuts. Since 2022, the state has been observing ‘Chhenapoda Dibasa’ April 11, marking the birth anniversary of Sudarshan Sahoo, the man credited with accidentally discovering the iconic dessert. The origin...
US Vice President Vance, Iranian Parliament Speaker Ghalibaf reach Islamabad for peace talks
Islamabad: US Vice President J D Vance and Iranian parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf arrived in Pakistan Saturday to hold high-stakes peace talks, as the international community awaits a breakthrough to end the escalating conflict in West Asia that has triggered widespread economic disruptions. While Vance is accompanied by special envoy Steve Witkoff, and Jared Kushner, President...
Delhi Police nab youth from Bhubaneswar over alleged anti-national activities
Bhubaneswar: Delhi Police have arrested a youth from Bhubaneswar over alleged anti-national activities and suspected links with Pakistan. The accused, identified as Sheikh Imran, was arrested Friday night from the Capital police station area by a special team of the Delhi Police following an investigation. Read Also : Lawyer shot dead in Mirzapur, attackers flee after bike...
Outer Ratna Bhandar inventory nears completion
Puri: The counting of ornaments in the outer Ratna Bhandar of Lord Jagannath Temple continued for the fourth day, Saturday, officials said. The process, which began earlier this week, is likely to be completed Saturday, with nearly 80–90% of the ornaments in the outer treasury already counted and documented. On the third day Friday, the counting was...
IPL 2026 Toss: Punjab Kings opt to bowl against SRH
Mullanpur: Punjab Kings skipper Shreyas Iyer won the toss and opted to bowl first against Sunrisers Hyderabad in their Indian Premier League match Saturday. Priyansh Arya came in for Nehal Wadhera in the PBKS XI, while SRH is fielding Salil Arora in place of Liam Livingstone and handed debut to Praful Hinge. Teams: Sunrisers Hyderabad: Travis Head,...
Shehbaz Sharif highlights strong ties during Saudi Arabia minister visit
Islamabad: Pakistan is committed to expanding its economic ties with Saudi Arabia, said Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in a meeting with the kingdom's finance minister. Saudi Minister of Finance, Mohammed Bin Abdullah Al-Jadaan, who was on a one-day visit to Pakistan, met Prime Minister Sharif Friday. Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Muhammad Ishaq Dar and Chief...
Lost sea mines threaten shipping through Strait of Hormuz: Report
Washington: A fresh complication has emerged in the already tense geopolitical landscape, with Iran reportedly facing difficulties in reopening the strategically crucial Strait of Hormuz after laying sea mines during recent hostilities. According to a report by The New York Times, citing US officials, Tehran is unable to locate all the mines it deployed in the vital...
























































































