Pension sought for journalists

Sambalpur: Chorus has grown for fulfilment of the long-standing demand of pension for journalists with the Senior Journalists Association holding a zonal conference at the Journalists’ Building under the aegis of Sambalpur District Journalists Association. Journalists from Sambalpur, Baragada, Jharsuguda,...

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Rajasthan HC takes up Gen Z, Gen Alpha concerns, asks govt’s response on slew of directions

Jodhpur: The Rajasthan High Court, Jodhpur, has taken suo motu cognisance of issues concerning Gen Z, Gen Alpha and Gen Beta, expressing concern over junk food, excessive screen time, paper leaks, inadequate infrastructure in rural schools and the possible erosion of basic learning skills in the age of artificial intelligence. People born between 1997 and 2012 are considered Gen Z, while those born between 2013 and 2024 are considered Gen Alpha....

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EAM Jaishankar holds wide-ranging talks with Russian FM Lavrov on bilateral, global issues

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Moscow: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held a wide-ranging conversation with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, with the two leaders discussing bilateral cooperation, regional hotspots, global challenges and multilateral issues. EAM Jaishankar shared details of his conversation with Lavrov in a post on X, highlighting the broad range of issues discussed during the engagement. “A wide-ranging conversation this evening with FM Sergey Lavrov of Russia. Discussed our bilateral cooperation, regional hotspots,...

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15% decline in Indian students seeking admission to undergraduate courses in US

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Washington: Amid the tightening of immigration policies, the number of Indian students seeking admission to US colleges declined by 15 per cent in 2025-26 over the previous year, according to a report. A report, representing over 1,100 institutions, released by the Common App, shows that although application volume for undergraduate admission in the upcoming 2026-27 academic year rose overall, the number of international applicants through March 1 fell 10 per cent,...

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Gurmeet Ram Rahim granted 21-day parole again; set for 17th jail release

Chandigarh: Dera Sacha Sauda head Gurmeet Ram Rahim, who is lodged in Sunaria Jail in Haryana's Rohtak serving a sentence for raping two female followers, has again been granted a 21-day parole. This marks his 17th release from prison since his conviction of 20 years in 2017. According to officials, Ram Rahim is permitted to leave prison and travel to the Dera Sacha Sauda headquarters in Sirsa, where he is expected...

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Elderly woman’s body found plastered under kitchen slab in Puri

Odisha: Woman’s body found encased in concrete under kitchen slab

Puri: Police Tuesday recovered the body of an elderly woman encased in concrete beneath the kitchen slab in Puri's Kumbharapada area. The son of the deceased woman, Madan Dalai (45), suspected of killing her, has reportedly fled the spot. The case came to light after a foul smell was noticed coming from beneath the kitchen slab of...

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EAM Jaishankar holds wide-ranging talks with Russian FM Lavrov on bilateral, global issues

Moscow: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held a wide-ranging conversation with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, with the two leaders discussing bilateral cooperation, regional hotspots, global challenges and multilateral issues. EAM Jaishankar shared details of his conversation with Lavrov in a post on X, highlighting the broad range of issues discussed during the engagement. “A wide-ranging conversation...

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15% decline in Indian students seeking admission to undergraduate courses in US

Washington: Amid the tightening of immigration policies, the number of Indian students seeking admission to US colleges declined by 15 per cent in 2025-26 over the previous year, according to a report. A report, representing over 1,100 institutions, released by the Common App, shows that although application volume for undergraduate admission in the upcoming 2026-27 academic year...

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US proposes additional $1.03 lakh fee for H-1B visa cap-subject applications

Washington: US Monday proposed an additional fee of USD 103,265 for all H-1B visa cap-subject applications, including those filed by applicants eligible for the advanced degree exemption. The US Congress currently limits the H-1B visa programme to 65,000 visas a year under the regular cap. An additional 20,000 visas are available for foreign workers who have obtained...

Govt committed to fulfilling farmers’ dreams: Odisha Deputy CM

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Deputy Chief Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo has said the state government is committed to fulfilling the dreams of farmers and ensuring their needs are addressed through various government schemes. Singh Deo, who is also the Minister of Agriculture and Farmers’ Empowerment and Pro‑Chancellor of the Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology (OUAT), made the...

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Heritage trail covers Khordha’s historic sites

Khordha: The first Khordha Heritage Walks was organised at historic Gada Khordha, bringing together heritage enthusiasts and explorers from across Odisha to highlight the region’s rich historical and cultural legacy. The walk began at Kunjabihari Temple, where participants were introduced to its historical and architectural significance. Senior Khordha intellectual Bimal Kumar Sarangi spoke about Khordha’s important place...

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Deprived Schools: Kids study in old dak bungalow for 27 years in Odisha

By Harshabardhan Behera, OP Jajpur: Despite various measures to improve education infrastructure, many schools in Jajpur district continue to lack basic facilities, including classrooms, toilets and drinking water. Azimabad Primary School in Sayedpur panchayat under Binjharpur block is a glaring example and a case in point. The school, established in 1989 through efforts of local residents, was...

 

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