Koraput revokes order banning non-vegetarian food sales on Republic Day
Koraput: Koraput district administration Sunday withdrew its earlier order banning the sale of non-vegetarian food items on Republic Day. District Collector Manoj Satyawan Mahajan announced the decision in a post on social media platform X. Earlier, the district administration had...
Devotees take holy dip at Chandrabhaga beach on ‘Magha Saptami’
Puri: Thousands of devotees Sunday took a holy dip at Chandrabhaga beach in Odisha's Puri district on the occasion of 'Magha Saptami'. Magha Saptami is observed as the birthday of the Sun God and is held on the seventh day...
Row as schoolkids found intoxicated in Phulbani
Phulbani: A fresh controversy has emerged around a school run by the Scheduled Tribes and Scheduled Castes Development department in Kandhamal district after two students were found in an inebriated condition in a local market on Saraswati Puja. The incident...
Sexagenarian killed over sorcery; six held
Rayagada/Tikiri: Police arrested six persons in connection with the murder of a 65-year-old man who was allegedly murdered over suspicion of practising sorcery in Rayagada district. Five of the accused were arrested from Doraguda area, while another was apprehended from...
Bank accounts of cattle mafia frozen
Keonjhar: Keonjhar police have intensified their crackdown on the cattle mafia under a special anti-cattle smuggling drive, as they froze multiple bank accounts linked to the arrested accused Saturday. As part of a coordinated operation, police conducted simultaneous raids at...
Odia music composer Abhijit Majumdar dies after prolonged illness
Bhubaneswar: Renowned Odia music composer Abhijit Majumdar died after a prolonged illness, hospital sources said Sunday. He had been undergoing treatment at AIIMS Bhubaneswar following a critical health episode late last year. Majumdar was admitted to the emergency department September 4, 2025, in critical condition and was placed on ventilator...
Read moreDetailsCelebrating India’s silent workers: 45 ‘unsung’ heroes to be conferred with Padma Awards
New Delhi: Ahead of the 77th Republic Day celebrations, at least 45 people have been chosen for the coveted Padma Awards honour, under the ‘Unsung heroes’ category, for their distinguished and unwavering service to the nation. Kailashchand, Brij Lal Bhatt, Dr Shyam Sundar and many more are among the noted and distinguished personalities chosen for the honour, those privy to the Pamda Awards list said. An official announcement to this effect...
Read moreDetailsEAM Jaishankar meets US lawmakers; discusses bilateral ties
New Delhi: External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar Sunday met a US Congressional delegation comprising Mike Rogers, Adam Smith and Jimmy Patronis, along with US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor, in New Delhi to discuss strengthening bilateral ties, developments in the Indo-Pacific region, and the ongoing Ukraine conflict. Following their talks, EAM Jaishankar posted on X: "A good interaction with US Congressional Delegation comprising Representative Mike Rogers, Representative Adam Smith and Jimmy...
Read moreDetailsHindu man burnt alive while sleeping in Bangladesh’s Narsingdi
Dhaka: A horrifying act of violence against a Hindu minority member has shocked Bangladesh, coming just weeks ahead of the national elections, as a 23-year-old Hindu man, identified as Chanchal Chandra Bhowmik, was reportedly burned alive while sleeping in a garage in Narsingdi, around 50 km from Dhaka, raising renewed fears over the security of minority communities in the Muslim-majority nation. Bhowmik, son of Khokan Chandra Bhowmik and a resident of...
Read moreDetailsIndian products must stand for top quality, says PM Modi on Mann ki Baat
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi Sunday urged industry and start-ups to focus on quality and resolve to make excellence a benchmark in manufacturing. In his monthly 'Mann ki Baat' address, Modi said Indian products should be synonymous with top quality and urged the industry to manufacture zero-defect products. "Let us resolve to improve the quality of whatever we manufacture. Be it our textiles, technology, electronics, or even packaging, an Indian...
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Koraput revokes order banning non-vegetarian food sales on Republic Day
Koraput: Koraput district administration Sunday withdrew its earlier order banning the sale of non-vegetarian food items on Republic Day. District Collector Manoj Satyawan Mahajan announced the decision in a post on social media platform X. Earlier, the district administration had issued an order prohibiting the sale of non-vegetarian food items across Koraput on the occasion of Republic...
Celebrating India’s silent workers: 45 ‘unsung’ heroes to be conferred with Padma Awards
New Delhi: Ahead of the 77th Republic Day celebrations, at least 45 people have been chosen for the coveted Padma Awards honour, under the ‘Unsung heroes’ category, for their distinguished and unwavering service to the nation. Kailashchand, Brij Lal Bhatt, Dr Shyam Sundar and many more are among the noted and distinguished personalities chosen for the honour,...
Devotees take holy dip at Chandrabhaga beach on ‘Magha Saptami’
Puri: Thousands of devotees Sunday took a holy dip at Chandrabhaga beach in Odisha's Puri district on the occasion of 'Magha Saptami'. Magha Saptami is observed as the birthday of the Sun God and is held on the seventh day of 'Magha' month of the Hindu calendar. The devotees waited at the beach at Konark for the...
Indonesia landslide: Rescuers struggle through mud, debris in search of dozens missing
Bandung(Indonesia): Indonesian rescuers struggled Sunday with mounds of mud, debris and water-soaked ground, searching for dozens still missing after a landslide triggered by torrential rains the day before on the country's main island of Java killed at least 11 people. The predawn landslide roared down the slopes of Mount Burangrang in West Java province Saturday, burying some...
EAM Jaishankar meets US lawmakers; discusses bilateral ties
New Delhi: External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar Sunday met a US Congressional delegation comprising Mike Rogers, Adam Smith and Jimmy Patronis, along with US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor, in New Delhi to discuss strengthening bilateral ties, developments in the Indo-Pacific region, and the ongoing Ukraine conflict. Following their talks, EAM Jaishankar posted on X: "A good...
Pakistan announce T20 WC squad; Babar, Afridi return, Rauf dropped
Lahore: Pakistan Sunday announced the Salman Agha-led squad for the ICC T20 World Cup, which will be played in India and Sri Lanka from February 7, with the veteran duo Babar Azam and pace spearhead Shaheen Shah Afridi making a return. Having recently become the all-time leading run-getter in Men’s T20Is, Babar Azam adds rich experience to...
Makers of ‘Patriot’ unveil Nayanthara’s first look poster
New Delhi: The makers of the upcoming Malayalam film Patriot released the first look poster of Nayanthara from the project. Also featuring Mammootty and Mohanlal in the lead roles, the film is directed by Mahesh Narayanan, known for acclaimed Malayalam titles Malik, Take Off, and Ariyippu. It also reunites Nayanthara with Mammootty after their 2016 release Puthiya Niyamam....
ICC warns Pakistan of massive sanctions if they withdraw from T20 WC: Report
New Delhi: The International Cricket Council (ICC) reportedly warned the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) of serious sanctions if they were to withdraw from the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 in support of Bangladesh after their ouster from the tournament for their refusal to play their matches in India. The International Cricket Council (ICC) announced Saturday that...
Release date of Shah Rukh Khan-starrer ‘King’ out
Mumbai: Hindi film industry superstar Shah Rukh Khan has officially announced the release date of his upcoming film King, with an announcement video that comes packed with a powerful punch. Taking to his social media account, the actor unveiled striking visuals from the film while confirming that King will “roar” into cinemas December 24, 2026. The first...
Hindu man burnt alive while sleeping in Bangladesh’s Narsingdi
Dhaka: A horrifying act of violence against a Hindu minority member has shocked Bangladesh, coming just weeks ahead of the national elections, as a 23-year-old Hindu man, identified as Chanchal Chandra Bhowmik, was reportedly burned alive while sleeping in a garage in Narsingdi, around 50 km from Dhaka, raising renewed fears over the security of minority communities...
