Ratna Bhandar inventory to be videographed
Puri: Law Minister Prithiviraj Harichandan Monday said elaborate arrangements, including videography, photography and 3D mapping, have been made for the inventory of Puri Srimandir’s Ratna Bhandar, scheduled to begin March 25 after a gap of 48 years. He said the...
Centre seeks report on tree-felling plan at NIT
Bhubaneswar: The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC) has asked the Forest, Environment and Climate Change department of the state to take necessary action and subsequently submit an action taken report (ATR) regarding the alleged proposal to fell...
Big jolt! Odisha eateries trim menus, shift to coal and firewood amid LPG shortage
Bhubaneswar/Berhampur: Hundreds of roadside eateries and small restaurants in Odisha have been forced to cut down their menus, increase prices and in several cases switch to coal and firewood amid a shortage of commercial LPG cylinders. Prasant Kumar Bhatt, manager...
Padma Shri awardee Purnamasi Jani hospitalised
Phulbani: Padma Shri awardee and tribal spiritual leader Purnamasi Jani has been hospitalised at the district headquarters hospital. She was initially admitted to Khajuripada Community Health Centre after feeling unwell Sunday morning and was later shifted to Phulbani District Headquarters...
Around 15 Maoists remain active in Odisha,CM tells Assembly
Bhubaneswar: Around 15 Maoists are active in the areas along the borders of Kandhamal, Kalahandi and Rayagada districts in Odisha, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi informed the state Assembly Monday. As per the Security Related Expenditure (SRE) scheme of the...
US pauses power plant strikes, gives 5-day extension on Strait of Hormuz
Dubai: President Donald Trump has extended his deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, saying the US will hold off on power plant strikes for five days. Trump announced on his Truth Social site Monday, just hours ahead of a deadline later in the day. Writing in all...
Read moreDetailsOil slides as Donald Trump delays Iran attack
Washington: Oil prices fell, and markets rallied after Donald Trump postponed strikes on Iran, a development closely watched in India for its economic impact. Trump, in a Truth Social post, said the United States would hold off on attacks on Iranian energy infrastructure for five days after what he described as “very good and productive conversations” with Tehran on ending the conflict. He said the pause would remain “SUBJECT TO THE...
Read moreDetailsGold, silver prices drop sharply over rising geopolitical tensions
New Delhi: Gold and silver prices plummeted further Monday, over profit‑taking, a stronger US dollar and rising real yields. MCX gold April futures lost 6.91 per cent to Rs 1,34,506 per 10 grams around 3.30 pm on an intraday basis. Meanwhile, MCX silver May futures declined 8.84 per cent to Rs 2,06,716 per kg. Analysts said that the sharp selloff has wiped off roughly $2 trillion in market value within hours,...
Read moreDetailsAIADMK finalises NDA seat sharing; BJP to contest on 27 seats
Chennai: The AIADMK Monday formally unveiled its seat-sharing arrangement with key allies for the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, bringing clarity to weeks of negotiations within the National Democratic Alliance (NDA). However, the party stopped short of announcing the number of constituencies it will contest, leaving a crucial piece of the electoral puzzle unresolved. The announcement came shortly after Union Minister and BJP’s Tamil Nadu election in-charge, Piyush Goyal, arrived in...
Read moreDetailsStrait of Hormuz open to friendly nations: Iran’s envoy to Sri Lanka
Colombo: The Strait of Hormuz remains open to friendly countries, the Iranian envoy to Sri Lanka said Monday, stressing that Tehran is ready to supply oil or other essential goods to the island nation if the need arises. The conflict in West Asia, involving the US, Israel, and Iran, has led to the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping route through which 20 per cent of the world's...
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In a major development on 23 March, US President Donald Trump said in a Truth Social post 23 days after the US-Israel war against Iran that he has instructed the defence department to postpone all airstrikes against Iranian power plants and energy infrastructure for a five-day period. This is subject to the “success” of ongoing “meetings and...
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From career choices and financial concerns to family moments and emotional well-being, today’s horoscope offers a blend of caution, encouragement and comfort. Ganesha’s insights for all 12 zodiac signs point out when to take initiative, when to ease off and how to navigate the day effectively. Aries: The stars urge you to focus on your finances and...
Ratna Bhandar inventory to be videographed
Puri: Law Minister Prithiviraj Harichandan Monday said elaborate arrangements, including videography, photography and 3D mapping, have been made for the inventory of Puri Srimandir’s Ratna Bhandar, scheduled to begin March 25 after a gap of 48 years. He said the use of technology is aimed at ensuring transparency and proper documentation of the temple’s ornaments and other...
Centre seeks report on tree-felling plan at NIT
Bhubaneswar: The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC) has asked the Forest, Environment and Climate Change department of the state to take necessary action and subsequently submit an action taken report (ATR) regarding the alleged proposal to fell more than 2,000 full-grown trees for the construction of a new building at National Institute of Technology...
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‘Drishyam 3’ release postponed; set for Mohanlal’s birthday
Mumbai: Fans of Malayalam cinema will now have to wait a little longer to witness their beloved superstar Mohanlal on the big screen in his next Drishyam 3. On Monday, the makers announced the new release date of the highly discussed drama. The third instalment in the popular Drishyam franchise will now reach the cinema halls May...
Oil slides as Donald Trump delays Iran attack
Washington: Oil prices fell, and markets rallied after Donald Trump postponed strikes on Iran, a development closely watched in India for its economic impact. Trump, in a Truth Social post, said the United States would hold off on attacks on Iranian energy infrastructure for five days after what he described as “very good and productive conversations” with...
Gold, silver prices drop sharply over rising geopolitical tensions
New Delhi: Gold and silver prices plummeted further Monday, over profit‑taking, a stronger US dollar and rising real yields. MCX gold April futures lost 6.91 per cent to Rs 1,34,506 per 10 grams around 3.30 pm on an intraday basis. Meanwhile, MCX silver May futures declined 8.84 per cent to Rs 2,06,716 per kg. Analysts said that...
Big jolt! Odisha eateries trim menus, shift to coal and firewood amid LPG shortage
Bhubaneswar/Berhampur: Hundreds of roadside eateries and small restaurants in Odisha have been forced to cut down their menus, increase prices and in several cases switch to coal and firewood amid a shortage of commercial LPG cylinders. Prasant Kumar Bhatt, manager of a vegetarian restaurant in Bhubaneswar, said they had to drastically reduce their menu due to the...
US pauses power plant strikes, gives 5-day extension on Strait of Hormuz
Dubai: President Donald Trump has extended his deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, saying the US will hold off on power plant strikes for five days. Trump announced on his Truth Social site Monday, just hours ahead of a deadline later in the day. Writing in all capital letters, he said the US and...
