Odisha: Farmers threaten stir over tardy paddy procurement
Bargarh: The kharif paddy procurement process in Bargarh has come to a grinding halt barely days after the process started November 28, sparking anger among farmers as mandis remain clogged with unsold grains. The delay has also kept thousands of...
Violence, arson rock Malkangiri village
Korukonda: Tension ran high, as residents of Rakhalguda village under this block in Malkangiri district Sunday marched to MV-26 village and allegedly vandalised several houses and set some of them on fire, demanding the arrest of the accused in a...
Biting cold wave grips G Udayagiri
G Udayagiri: A severe cold wave has gripped the G Udayagiri area in Kandhamal district as temperatures continue to fall, affecting normal life of the residents. According to the Meteorological Centre, Bhubaneswar, the minimum temperature in G Udayagiri was recorded...
Traffic advisory issued ahead of Barabati clash; details here
Bhubaneswar: The Commissionerate Police (CP) has issued traffic advisory ahead of India vs South Africa match December 9 and practice session December 8, scheduled at Barabati Stadium in Cuttack. Ahead of the T20 match and practice sessions, Cuttack will witness...
Barpali Railway Station gets facelift under Amrit Bharat Station Scheme
Bargarh: Barpali Railway Station has undergone a major transformation under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme, one of the flagship initiatives of the Centre, aimed at ensuring modern, inclusive, and future-ready railway infrastructure across the nation. This initiative reflects the Centre’s...
Goa nightclub fire: Four arrested, officials’ failure to enforce rules under scanner
Panaji: A jampacked nightclub in North Goa turned into a death trap around midnight as a massive fire tore through it, claiming 25 lives and bringing to the fore illegalities along with the laxity of government officials in enforcing rules. Fireworks were the likely cause of the blaze at `Birch...
Read moreDetailsIMF to review rapid financing request as Sri Lanka battles cyclone Ditwah aftermath
Colombo: Sri Lanka's request for a Rapid Finance Instrument is being considered as a priority by the IMF in view of the recovery efforts after the devastating cyclone Ditwah, the global lender said Sunday. Catastrophic floods and landslides following Cyclone Ditwah have left Sri Lanka grappling with severe infrastructure collapse as search operations continue for those buried under landslides, little more than a week after the disaster struck the country. As...
Read moreDetailsManish Tewari moves bill to allow independent voting by MPs
New Delhi: Congress MP Manish Tewari has introduced a private member's bill in Lok Sabha that seeks to allow parliamentarians to take an independent line in voting on bills and motions other than those affecting the government's stability in a bid to free them from whip-driven tyranny and promote good lawmaking. Tewari, who introduced the bill last Friday to amend the Anti-Defection Law, said his proposed legislation seeks to flag who...
Read moreDetailsDelhi air quality stays ‘very poor’ as AQI hits 308
New Delhi: Pollution levels in Delhi were "very poor" Sunday, prolonging the spell of toxic air that has hung over its residents for several weeks now. The city logged a 24-hour average AQI of 308. Among the recorded monitoring stations, 29 remained in the "very poor" category Sunday evening, according to CPCB's Sameer App, with Bawana reporting the highest Air Quality Index (AQI) at 336. The app showed that at 10...
Read moreDetailsForest fire along LoC triggers multiple landmine blasts in Poonch
Jammu: A forest fire along the Line of Control (LoC) in J&K's Poonch district Sunday triggered several landmine blasts, officials said. Officials said that more than half a dozen landmines exploded due to the forest fire in Poonch. "Forest fire broke out in the Balakote forest along the zero line at around 10 am, detonating over six landmines in the anti-infiltration obstacle system," an official said. "There was no report of...
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Horoscope December 8: Sagittarius reminded to stay tough; speak up when needed
From unexpected gains to moments of introspection, November 8 promises a mix of opportunities and challenges for every zodiac sign. Here’s what Ganesha predicts for all today, helping you navigate work, relationships, and personal growth. Aries: Today, you will have to give in to your spouse's demands for improving the environment at home. In your own interest, it...
GELS 2025: Summit concludes with Draft Puri Declaration
Puri: India’s first COP-style platform for interstate energy coordination, the Global Energy Leadership Summit (GELS) 2025, concluded in Puri Sunday with the launch of the draft Puri Declaration and the signing of four strategic Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) to accelerate the nation’s clean-energy transition. Based on discussions over the two-day summit and inputs from the Union Power...
Santali book stall opens at book fair
Bhubaneswar: A dedicated Santali stall, set up by Santali Saoanhed Akhada, was inaugurated at 7th Odisha State Book Festival–2025, organised by state government at Exhibition Ground in Bhubaneswar. This is the only stall representing the Santali language at the fair. The stall was formally inaugurated by eminent Santali writer Rambai Hembram. Others, including Kailash Chandra Baskey, Surukuni...
Odisha: Farmers threaten stir over tardy paddy procurement
Bargarh: The kharif paddy procurement process in Bargarh has come to a grinding halt barely days after the process started November 28, sparking anger among farmers as mandis remain clogged with unsold grains. The delay has also kept thousands of farmers waiting for procurement tokens, while millers are reportedly staying away from lifting operations. At a meeting...
Violence, arson rock Malkangiri village
Korukonda: Tension ran high, as residents of Rakhalguda village under this block in Malkangiri district Sunday marched to MV-26 village and allegedly vandalised several houses and set some of them on fire, demanding the arrest of the accused in a case wherein a decapitated body of a woman was found three days back. Police recovered the body...
Biting cold wave grips G Udayagiri
G Udayagiri: A severe cold wave has gripped the G Udayagiri area in Kandhamal district as temperatures continue to fall, affecting normal life of the residents. According to the Meteorological Centre, Bhubaneswar, the minimum temperature in G Udayagiri was recorded at 4.4°C at 8am Sunday. The minimum temperature stood at 5.4°C Saturday. Government data show that several...
Traffic advisory issued ahead of Barabati clash; details here
Bhubaneswar: The Commissionerate Police (CP) has issued traffic advisory ahead of India vs South Africa match December 9 and practice session December 8, scheduled at Barabati Stadium in Cuttack. Ahead of the T20 match and practice sessions, Cuttack will witness heavy traffic on all major routes leading to the venue. Police have urged commuters to plan their...
Barpali Railway Station gets facelift under Amrit Bharat Station Scheme
Bargarh: Barpali Railway Station has undergone a major transformation under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme, one of the flagship initiatives of the Centre, aimed at ensuring modern, inclusive, and future-ready railway infrastructure across the nation. This initiative reflects the Centre’s broader vision of providing world-class public amenities even in semi-urban and rural regions, thereby ensuring balanced regional...
Traffic woes subside as Sunabeda Municipality clears vendors from NH
Koraput: The Sunabeda municipal administration Sunday carried out a major eviction drive to clear makeshift stalls and unauthorised business setups along the national highway passing through Semiliguda town, aiming to ease chronic traffic congestion and improve road safety. Municipal officials, supported by enforcement staff and police, began the operation early Sunday to avoid crowding and ensure a...
Employee found dead at Badmal ordnance factory
Saintala: Police Sunday recovered the body of a Chemical Process Worker (CPW) from the Badmal ordnance factory premises in Bolangir district. The cause of death remains unclear, officials said. According to police, two explosive-laden vans from the Aruvankadu factory in Tamil Nadu arrived at the Badmal unit Saturday evening under the supervision of CPW D. Balakrishna. The...



























































































