Odisha govt’s investor outreach event opened doors for huge FDI: CM Majhi
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi Sunday said his business trip to the UAE has opened avenues for huge FDI for the state, as he termed the state government's investor outreach programme there a "huge success". According to the...
Six arrested with pangolin scales in Malkangiri
Malkangiri: Six people were arrested with 352 pangolin scales in Odisha's Malkangiri district, an official said Sunday. The operation was conducted on the Padmarigi-Pandripani Road Saturday, Malkangiri DFO Sai Kiran DN said. The seized scales weighed around 2 kg, he...
Hirakud reopens four sluice gates as inflow rises
Sambalpur: The Hirakud reservoir administration reopened four sluice gates Sunday as rising rainfall in the upper catchment increased the inflow of floodwater into the reservoir, which is nearing its maximum storage level. With the latest opening, a total of five...
Odisha govt forms 5-member panel to oversee care of rescued orangutans
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government constituted a five-member technical committee to oversee the care of five baby orangutans rescued from Balasore district, officials said Sunday. The baby orangutans are at present kept at the Nandankanan Zoological Park in Bhubaneswar, they said....
Man wanted in 24 cases injured in exchange of fire with Odisha police
Sambalpur: A man wanted in more than 24 criminal cases was injured in an exchange of fire with police in Odisha's Sambalpur district Sunday, police said. Md Irfan, a resident of Sunapali, was wanted in cases related to dacoity, robbery,...
BRICS Summit: Modi warns technology, critical minerals weaponisation could hinder progress
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Sunday that increasing geopolitical tensions are adversely impacting ordinary lives globally, emphasising that BRICS must unite to address these challenges and drive inclusive growth, particularly across the Global South. In an address at the BRICS summit, the prime minister also flagged serious...
Read moreDetailsSearch underway for about 130 people missing after Indonesian passenger ship overturns
Jakarta: Indonesian rescuers say about 130 passengers and crew are missing after a ferry carrying more than 240 people sank in bad weather in the Java Sea Sunday. At least 107 people were rescued and the bodies of six passengers were recovered as the search operation expanded in waters around the vessel's last known position. The ferry was travelling from Surabaya in East Java to Banjarmasin in South Kalimantan province, officials...
Read moreDetailsIranian commercial vessel hit in Strait of Hormuz, one crew member killed
Cairo: An Iranian commercial vessel was struck early Sunday off Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz, with one person killed and four wounded, Iranian state media said, a day before Tehran seeks to brief regional countries on its contested efforts to manage shipping traffic there. State-run IRNA news agency quoted the Qeshm governor as blaming a terrorist enemy. He also said the person killed was among the cargo vessel's 10-member...
Read moreDetailsThree minors detained after CCTV captures alleged temple vandalism in Nalanda
Patna: Three minors, aged between four and five years, have been detained in connection with the vandalism inside a Shiva temple in Bihar's Nalanda district, officials said Sunday. The incident took place Saturday at a Shiva temple in Sherpur of Nalanda district. According to locals, some children allegedly pelted stones and bricks within the temple premises and also attempted to damage the idol inside the temple. The entire incident was reportedly...
Read moreDetailsTamil Nadu govt sets October 31 deadline for digital asset declarations
Chennai: The Tamil Nadu government has directed all state government employees and officials to submit comprehensive details of their assets and liabilities by October 31 as part of its efforts to improve transparency and accountability in public administration. The government has now formally announced the deadline and procedures for filing the declarations following an amendment made to the relevant rules in January. Employees must disclose their assets and liabilities as of...
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Odisha govt’s investor outreach event opened doors for huge FDI: CM Majhi
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi Sunday said his business trip to the UAE has opened avenues for huge FDI for the state, as he termed the state government's investor outreach programme there a "huge success". According to the Odisha government, it has secured investment proposals worth over Rs 2.43 lakh crore across various sectors during...
Search underway for about 130 people missing after Indonesian passenger ship overturns
Jakarta: Indonesian rescuers say about 130 passengers and crew are missing after a ferry carrying more than 240 people sank in bad weather in the Java Sea Sunday. At least 107 people were rescued and the bodies of six passengers were recovered as the search operation expanded in waters around the vessel's last known position. The ferry...
Six arrested with pangolin scales in Malkangiri
Malkangiri: Six people were arrested with 352 pangolin scales in Odisha's Malkangiri district, an official said Sunday. The operation was conducted on the Padmarigi-Pandripani Road Saturday, Malkangiri DFO Sai Kiran DN said. The seized scales weighed around 2 kg, he said, adding that three vehicles transporting them were also seized. The pangolin is a Schedule I protected...
Hirakud reopens four sluice gates as inflow rises
Sambalpur: The Hirakud reservoir administration reopened four sluice gates Sunday as rising rainfall in the upper catchment increased the inflow of floodwater into the reservoir, which is nearing its maximum storage level. With the latest opening, a total of five sluice gates are now releasing additional floodwater into the Mahanadi, according to information available at 12:30 pm...
Iranian commercial vessel hit in Strait of Hormuz, one crew member killed
Cairo: An Iranian commercial vessel was struck early Sunday off Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz, with one person killed and four wounded, Iranian state media said, a day before Tehran seeks to brief regional countries on its contested efforts to manage shipping traffic there. State-run IRNA news agency quoted the Qeshm governor as blaming a...
BRICS Summit: Modi warns technology, critical minerals weaponisation could hinder progress
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Sunday that increasing geopolitical tensions are adversely impacting ordinary lives globally, emphasising that BRICS must unite to address these challenges and drive inclusive growth, particularly across the Global South. In an address at the BRICS summit, the prime minister also flagged serious concerns over the weaponisation of technology and...
Xi Jinping leaves India after BRICS Summit, stresses strategic ties with Modi
New Delhi: Chinese President Xi Jinping departed from New Delhi Sunday after attending the 18th BRICS Summit hosted by India. Xi Jinping participated in the two-day BRICS Summit at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. He joined leaders of BRICS member countries in a joint tree plantation drive in New Delhi. Xi and leaders of other BRICS member...
Odisha govt forms 5-member panel to oversee care of rescued orangutans
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government constituted a five-member technical committee to oversee the care of five baby orangutans rescued from Balasore district, officials said Sunday. The baby orangutans are at present kept at the Nandankanan Zoological Park in Bhubaneswar, they said. The panel will assess issues related to the welfare and upkeep of the rescued animals and provide...
Shilpa Shetty joins ‘VIBE’ trend, cheers Kunal Kemmu, Preity Zinta
Mumbai: Actress Shilpa Shetty has joined the ongoing ‘VIBE’ trend, giving her own fun spin to it while cheering for actor-filmmaker Kunal Kemmu and actress Preity Zinta. Taking to Instagram, the Hungama 2 actress shared a video of herself participating in the trend and wrote, “Bitten by the #VIBE bug @kunalkemmu fab stuff, can’t wait to see...
Ram Gopal Varma, Mohit Suri cook up new gangster-themed project
Mumbai: Ace filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma announced through his latest post on X (earlier known as Twitter) that he is working on something exciting with Saiyaara maker Mohit Suri. On Sunday, RGV took to the micro-blogging site and shared a selfie with Mohit Suri, claiming that the two filmmakers are “cooking a love dish full of gangster...
