Abu Dhabi: India became the first team to confirm their place in the Super 4 stage of the Asia Cup 2025 from group A after the United Arab Emirates (UAE) secured their maiden win of the tournament, defeating Oman by 42 runs in Abu Dhabi Monday. The result not only kept UAE in contention for the next...

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi Monday said that the recent arrest of young officers on corruption charges should serve as a warning for other employees. Addressing newly appointed government employees at a 'Nijukti Mela' (appointment fair) here, Majhi asserted that his administration is adhering to its policy of "zero tolerance for corruption". "I may sound...

Mumbai: The Economic Offences wing of Mumbai police has recorded the statement of Shilpa Shetty and her husband Raj Kundra in a 60 crore alleged fraud case. Mumbai Police shared an update in the case and stated, “Investigations are going on against actress Shilpa Shetty and her husband Raj Kundra in an alleged fraud case of 60...

Digapahandi/Patapur: Students of Ramajee Degree College at Bhismagiri village under Digapahandi block in Ganjam district took a pledge to protect elephants and forests during Hati Sabha, a special awareness meeting on elephant conservation, Monday. The programme was organised by Dharitri, Orissa POST, Tree Foundation, Sheragada and Bikash Saathi. Students vowed never to harm elephants, engage in poaching...

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi Monday claimed that over 1 lakh jobs in both government and private sectors have been given during the 15 months of BJP dispensation in the state. Addressing the 11th 'Nijukti Mela' (appointment fair) here, Majhi said 30,032 people got government jobs and 77,894 got private jobs during the period. "During...

Dubai: Nizakat Khan’s unbeaten 52 off 38 balls powered Hong Kong to a competitive 149/4 against Sri Lanka in their Asia Cup Group B clash at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium Monday. On a fresh pitch, Nizakat used his feet well, and capitalised on pace from the Sri Lankan bowlers to hit just the second fifty by...

Artisan gives final touches to Vishwakarma idol at Kumbhar Sahi, Cuttack, Monday

New Delhi: In a major move to curb misuse of its ticketing system and ensure benefits for genuine passengers, Indian Railways Monday said that it has made Aadhaar authentication mandatory for booking general reserved tickets online during the first 15 minutes after the opening of reservations. The new rule will come into effect from October 1, the...

Bhubaneswar: A 86-year-old woman, who was presumed dead, was found alive Monday moments before her last rites were to be performed at a crematorium in the pilgrim town of Puri. The woman, P Laxmi, hailed from neighbouring Andhra Pradesh, and she was presumed dead when she was on a visit to her son-in-law's house in the Polasara...

Bhubaneswar: Odisha's prominent writer Devdas Chhotray will receive the prestigious 'Sarala Puraskar' for his short-story collection 'Matinee Show'. The award is given annually by Indian Metals and Ferro Alloys Limited's charitable trust IMPaCT (Indian Metals Public Charitable Trust). Chhotray will be presented with the 46th Sarala Puraskar at the award ceremony, which will take place in Bhubaneswar...