Rahgir’s folk act electrifies
Bhubaneswar: Viral folk singer Rahgir set the stage ablaze at the Dharitri Youth Conclave 2025 Monday, becoming the highlight of the two-day event held at a city hotel to mark the 52nd anniversary of Dharitri daily. Rahgir, whose real name...
Panel unites for strong climate pitch
Bhubaneswar: Arun Krishnamurthy, environmentalist and founder of the Environmental Foundation of India (EFI), moderated a panel discussion on “Climate Change: Finding Solutions.” The panel featured Kartik Shanker, ecologist and founder-trustee of the Dakshin Foundation; Meet Sijariya, VC–Partnerships & Stakeholders at...
Parking banned on key City stretches to ease congestion
Bhubaneswar: The Twin City Commissionerate Police Monday issued a sweeping order prohibiting parking on several major roads across the Capital City, aiming to ease growing traffic congestion and enhance commuter safety. The official order was signed by Commissioner of Police...
Missing for months, lawyer’s body found in pond; kin cry foul
Baripada: The decomposed body of a lawyer, who had been missing for more than two months, was recovered Monday from a pond in Silphodi Upparbeda village under Jharpokharia police limits in Mayurbhanj district. The body was found inside his car,...
78th NCC Day celebrated with pride at Cuttack HQ
Cuttack: The 78th National Cadet Corps (NCC) Day was celebrated with enthusiasm and patriotic fervour at the NCC Group Headquarters, Cuttack, under the leadership of Group Commander Colonel Satyabrata Swain. The event saw cadets, instructors, officials, and guests come together...
President Trump has ‘nuanced and commonsense opinion’ on H-1B visas: White House
New York/Washington: US President Donald Trump has a “very nuanced and commonsense opinion” on the issue of H-1B visas and does not support American workers being replaced, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said. To a question on American workers being replaced with H-1B visa holders and Trump's position on...
Read moreDetailsDelhi chokes under smog as air quality slips to ‘very poor’ category
New Delhi: A layer of pollution continues to blanket Delhi and its neighbouring cities, with air quality remaining firmly in the ‘very poor’ category, raising health concerns among residents. At 7:30 am Tuesday, the Air Quality Index (AQI) in Delhi was recorded at 435, according to the air quality tracker aqi. in. Particulate matter levels in the capital remain dangerously high. The PM 2.5 concentration stood at 294 μg/m³ at 7...
Read moreDetailsCarriers cancel flights; DGCA issues advisory to airlines, airports on volcanic ash plumes
New Delhi: Aviation regulator DGCA Monday issued an advisory to airlines and airports to deal with possible disruptions due to the ash plumes from the volcanic activity in Ethiopia. Akasa Air, IndiGo and KLM are among the airlines that cancelled some flights due to the ash plumes Monday. Ash clouds from the recent eruption of the HayliGubbi volcano in Ethiopia are impacting flight operations, and there are reports suggesting that clouds...
Read moreDetailsIndian envoy meets Canadian leader, discusses bilateral ties
Ottawa: In a significant step towards enhancing India-Canada bilateral ties, Indian High Commissioner to the North American country, Dinesh K Patnaik, met the Premier of the Canadian province of Alberta, Danielle Smith. Both sides discussed important areas of bilateral partnership, including energy, trade, agriculture, technology collaboration, research, and people-to-people connections. “Honoured to meet Premier Danielle Smith. We had an excellent discussion on key aspects of our bilateral partnership — energy, trade,...
Read moreDetailsSecurity tightened in Ayodhya as Modi to hoist Ram Mandir flag
Ayodhya: Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to hoist the sacred flag at the Ram Janmabhoomi Temple, extensive security arrangements have been put in place at all entry gates of the Ram Mandir. Special 'prasad' has also been delivered to the temple for the devotees expected to attend the flag-hoisting ceremony inside the premises. Apart from this, Ram Path in Ayodhya has also been beautifully decorated with flowers. Prime Minister...
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President Trump has ‘nuanced and commonsense opinion’ on H-1B visas: White House
New York/Washington: US President Donald Trump has a “very nuanced and commonsense opinion” on the issue of H-1B visas and does not support American workers being replaced, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said. To a question on American workers being replaced with H-1B visa holders and Trump's position on it, Leavitt said the President's stance on...
Delhi chokes under smog as air quality slips to ‘very poor’ category
New Delhi: A layer of pollution continues to blanket Delhi and its neighbouring cities, with air quality remaining firmly in the ‘very poor’ category, raising health concerns among residents. At 7:30 am Tuesday, the Air Quality Index (AQI) in Delhi was recorded at 435, according to the air quality tracker aqi. in. Particulate matter levels in the...
Carriers cancel flights; DGCA issues advisory to airlines, airports on volcanic ash plumes
New Delhi: Aviation regulator DGCA Monday issued an advisory to airlines and airports to deal with possible disruptions due to the ash plumes from the volcanic activity in Ethiopia. Akasa Air, IndiGo and KLM are among the airlines that cancelled some flights due to the ash plumes Monday. Ash clouds from the recent eruption of the HayliGubbi...
Indian envoy meets Canadian leader, discusses bilateral ties
Ottawa: In a significant step towards enhancing India-Canada bilateral ties, Indian High Commissioner to the North American country, Dinesh K Patnaik, met the Premier of the Canadian province of Alberta, Danielle Smith. Both sides discussed important areas of bilateral partnership, including energy, trade, agriculture, technology collaboration, research, and people-to-people connections. “Honoured to meet Premier Danielle Smith. We...
Security tightened in Ayodhya as Modi to hoist Ram Mandir flag
Ayodhya: Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to hoist the sacred flag at the Ram Janmabhoomi Temple, extensive security arrangements have been put in place at all entry gates of the Ram Mandir. Special 'prasad' has also been delivered to the temple for the devotees expected to attend the flag-hoisting ceremony inside the premises. Apart from...
Rahgir’s folk act electrifies
Bhubaneswar: Viral folk singer Rahgir set the stage ablaze at the Dharitri Youth Conclave 2025 Monday, becoming the highlight of the two-day event held at a city hotel to mark the 52nd anniversary of Dharitri daily. Rahgir, whose real name is Sunil Kumar Gurjar, captivated the audience with his signature blend of satire, emotion, and social commentary....
Panel unites for strong climate pitch
Bhubaneswar: Arun Krishnamurthy, environmentalist and founder of the Environmental Foundation of India (EFI), moderated a panel discussion on “Climate Change: Finding Solutions.” The panel featured Kartik Shanker, ecologist and founder-trustee of the Dakshin Foundation; Meet Sijariya, VC–Partnerships & Stakeholders at the Youth Climate Change Network (CYCN); Debabrata Swain, former PCCF and Lokayukta member of Odisha; and Adyasha...
Parking banned on key City stretches to ease congestion
Bhubaneswar: The Twin City Commissionerate Police Monday issued a sweeping order prohibiting parking on several major roads across the Capital City, aiming to ease growing traffic congestion and enhance commuter safety. The official order was signed by Commissioner of Police S Dev Datta Singh. According to the official notification, indiscriminate roadside parking has emerged as a major...
Missing for months, lawyer’s body found in pond; kin cry foul
Baripada: The decomposed body of a lawyer, who had been missing for more than two months, was recovered Monday from a pond in Silphodi Upparbeda village under Jharpokharia police limits in Mayurbhanj district. The body was found inside his car, which had sunk in the pond. Police identified the deceased as Gulesh Chandra Gochhayat, 42, a resident...
78th NCC Day celebrated with pride at Cuttack HQ
Cuttack: The 78th National Cadet Corps (NCC) Day was celebrated with enthusiasm and patriotic fervour at the NCC Group Headquarters, Cuttack, under the leadership of Group Commander Colonel Satyabrata Swain. The event saw cadets, instructors, officials, and guests come together in a vibrant display of unity, discipline, and patriotism. The occasion highlighted the NCC’s steadfast contribution to...

























































































