Two kanwariyas swept away in Anugola canal, one missing
Anugola: Two kanwariyas were swept away by strong currents in the Lingara canal near Tipirisingha in Anugola district while collecting water to offer to Lord Shiva during the holy month of Shravan, officials said Monday. One of the two kanwariyas,...
AI, digital libraries set to transform information dissemination: Experts
Bhubaneswar: Artificial Intelligence (AI), online libraries and emerging digital technologies are set to redefine the way information is accessed, managed and disseminated, experts said at the 11th Annual Convention and Seminar of the Odisha Library Academy (OLA) held Sunday. The...
New site identified for Rushikulya river bridge
Chhatrapur: Authorities have identified a new site for the proposed bridge over the Rushikulya river, marking progress on a long-pending infrastructure project that is expected to improve connectivity and boost development in Ganjam district. The proposed bridge will originate at...
13 kanwariyas injured as mini truck overturn
Chhatrapur: At least 13 kanwariyas, including the driver, sustained injuries when a mini truck they were travelling in overturned Sunday on National Highway 16 near Mayapatana Square under Chamakhandi police limits in Ganjam district. Local residents, highway patrol personnel and...
Wild boar poaching: Prime accused held
Kendujhar: The Forest department Sunday arrested the main accused in a wildlife poaching case following a raid in the Telkoi forest range of Kendujhar district. The accused has been identified as Gurucharan Naik, a resident of Golgadia village near Bhimkand...
‘We are only semi-negotiating’ with Iran: Donald Trump amid Hormuz tensions
Washington: US President Donald Trump said that "we are only semi-negotiating" with Iran, noting that he is prepared to allow economic pressure on Iran to mount -- as opposed to ordering a new military offensive, Axios reported. "We are low keying it," Trump told Axios during a brief phone call,...
Read moreDetailsSC allows Abhishek Banerjee to travel abroad for three weeks for eye treatment
New Delhi: The Supreme Court Monday permitted Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee to travel abroad for three weeks for eye treatment. A bench of Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana passed the order while hearing the Diamond Harbour MP's plea challenging a Calcutta High Court order denying him permission to travel abroad for the treatment. The high court had August 5 dismissed Banerjee's...
Read moreDetailsWater cannons used as Jharkhand students break police barricades during Assembly march
Ranchi: The Jharkhand students’ march towards the state Assembly intensified Monday as security forces used water cannons after student protesters broke through police barricades. A protester climbed atop a police barricade as the Assembly march by JPSC-JSSC aspirants gained momentum. Thousands of students are marching towards the New Assembly building to press their demands over alleged irregularities in recruitment examinations conducted by the Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) and the Jharkhand...
Read moreDetailsLok Sabha adjourned till 2 pm amid Opposition protests
New Delhi: Lok Sabha proceedings were adjourned till 2 pm Monday amid loud protests by Opposition members, who continued to demand a response from the government over the police action against NEET protesters as well as the controversy surrounding theft of donations collected for the Ram Temple. The proceedings in the Lower House have been repeatedly disrupted throughout the ongoing Monsoon Session, with six of the eight Bills passed by the...
Read moreDetailsTamil Thai Vazhthu to be sung first at govt functions, Vijay to move resolution
Chennai: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay is set to move a special resolution in the State Legislative Assembly Monday seeking to make it mandatory for 'Tamil Thai Vazhthu', the state invocation song, to be rendered first at all government functions. The resolution assumes political significance amid controversy over the rendition of Vande Mataram at official functions attended by the Governor, an issue that has triggered protests and political debate...
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SC allows Abhishek Banerjee to travel abroad for three weeks for eye treatment
New Delhi: The Supreme Court Monday permitted Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee to travel abroad for three weeks for eye treatment. A bench of Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana passed the order while hearing the Diamond Harbour MP's plea challenging a Calcutta High Court order denying him permission...
‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ earns over Rs 500 crore at box office
New Delhi: Spider-Man: Brand New Day, featuring actors Tom Holland and Zendaya, has earned over Rs 500 crore in India at the box office. The film, which is directed by Destin Daniel Cretton, released in India July 30, a day before the global release. The film features Holland reprising his role of Spider-Man and Zendaya as Michelle...
Water cannons used as Jharkhand students break police barricades during Assembly march
Ranchi: The Jharkhand students’ march towards the state Assembly intensified Monday as security forces used water cannons after student protesters broke through police barricades. A protester climbed atop a police barricade as the Assembly march by JPSC-JSSC aspirants gained momentum. Thousands of students are marching towards the New Assembly building to press their demands over alleged irregularities...
Lok Sabha adjourned till 2 pm amid Opposition protests
New Delhi: Lok Sabha proceedings were adjourned till 2 pm Monday amid loud protests by Opposition members, who continued to demand a response from the government over the police action against NEET protesters as well as the controversy surrounding theft of donations collected for the Ram Temple. The proceedings in the Lower House have been repeatedly disrupted...
Two kanwariyas swept away in Anugola canal, one missing
Anugola: Two kanwariyas were swept away by strong currents in the Lingara canal near Tipirisingha in Anugola district while collecting water to offer to Lord Shiva during the holy month of Shravan, officials said Monday. One of the two kanwariyas, identified as Smruti Ranjan, was rescued by fire service personnel, while an operation was underway to trace...
SC to hear Tamil Nadu plea seeking immediate release of Cauvery water from Karnataka
New Delhi: The Supreme Court Monday agreed to hear August 13 a plea of the Tamil Nadu government seeking directions to the Karnataka government for immediate release of the share of Cauvery water to it. A bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana took note of submissions made by the counsel...
Assam flood toll touches 100 as 1.4 lakh people affected across 7 districts
Guwahati: The flood situation in Assam remained critical Monday as the toll touched 100 with two more deaths, while almost 1.4 lakh people reel under the deluge in seven districts, according to an official bulletin. An official of the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA) said several rivers are flowing above their danger mark, posing a threat...
Kapil Sibal questions govt, judiciary after two ex-TISS students denied bail
New Delhi: Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal Monday said it was a shame that two ex-TISS students were denied anticipatory bail by a court and claimed that it showed the government's intolerance as well as the state of the judiciary. A court in Mumbai Friday denied anticipatory bail to two former students of the Tata Institute of...
Over 5,300 applicants, 18 shortlisted for Ram temple trust CEO post
Ayodhya: Eighteen candidates have been shortlisted for the interview for the post of the Chief Executive Officer of the Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Teerth Kshetra trust, temple sources said Monday. More than 5,300 candidates had applied for the post, following which a screening committee shortlisted 18 candidates for the interview, they said, adding candidates with administrative experience are...
Lok Sabha adjourned till noon amid Opposition uproar
New Delhi: The Lok Sabha was adjourned till noon, seconds after reconvening Monday amid uproar by the Opposition benches. The Monsoon Session entered its last week Monday. However, the Opposition continued its protest over the NEET paper leak issue and the police action against the protesters July 20, as well as the Ram Temple donation theft row....

























































































