PM Modi conferred with Guyana’s ‘The Order of Excellence’, dedicates it to people of India

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred with Guyana’s highest civilian honour, 'The Order of Excellence', by President Mohamed Irfaan Ali, for his visionary statesmanship, championing the rights of developing countries on the global stage, exceptional service to the global community and for his commitment to strengthening India-Guyana relations. While accepting the award, PM Modi dedicated the honour to the people of India and the deep-rooted historical ties between the...

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India, Guyana ink 5 pacts; resolve to expand ties in diverse areas

India, Guyana, Narendra Modi, Mohamed Irfaan Ali

Georgetown: India and Guyana Wednesday agreed to ramp up cooperation in areas of defence, trade, energy, pharmaceutical and agriculture as Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Guyanese President Mohamed Irfaan Ali held extensive talks focusing on bolstering the overall relations. The two sides inked five agreements that will provide for cooperation in a range of sectors such as hydrocarbons, healthcare, culture and agriculture. In his media statement, Modi said Guyana will play...

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US will allow Ukraine to use American antipersonnel land mines against Russian forces

Kyiv: The Biden administration will allow Ukraine to use American-supplied antipersonnel land mines to help it slow Russia's battlefield progress in the war, U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said Wednesday, as the U.S. and some other Western embassies in Kyiv stayed closed after a threat of a major Russian aerial attack on the Ukrainian capital. Speaking to reporters during a trip to Laos, Austin said the shift in Washington's policy on...

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Mobile internet suspension extended in Manipur for three more days

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Imphal: The Manipur government Wednesday extended suspension of mobile internet services for three more days in seven districts, according to an order. Amid escalating violence, the administration suspended the services on November 16 for two days to prevent anti-social elements from spreading content that might create law and order problems. It had been extended for two more days on Monday. “The state government after reviewing the prevailing law and order situation...

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PM Modi conferred with Guyana’s ‘The Order of Excellence’, dedicates it to people of India

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred with Guyana’s highest civilian honour, 'The Order of Excellence', by President Mohamed Irfaan Ali, for his visionary statesmanship, championing the rights of developing countries on the global stage, exceptional service to the global community and for his commitment to strengthening India-Guyana relations. While accepting the award, PM Modi dedicated...

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Adani Group buys 112.86 acre land near Gandhamardan hills

Bolangir: Adani Group, through its subsidiary Mahanadi Mines and Minerals Pvt. Ltd., has acquired 112.86 acres of land in Bolangir district reportedly for compensatory afforestation. The land spans three locations -- 18.39 acres in Bharuamunda mouza under Khaprakhol tehsil, 61.2 acres in Bhalujori mouza under Patnagarh tehsil, and 33.27 acres in Dudukamal mouza under Belpada tehsil. According...

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‘Spurious’ liquor claims two lives

Jagatsinghpur: Mystery surrounds the death of a man and his nephew, residents of Shirasta village under Tirtol police limits in this district. While some have alleged that the two breathed their last due to food poisoning, relatives of the deceased said that the liquor the two had consumed was ‘spurious’. The two have been identified as Bibhuti...

Six gangrape accused sentenced to life term

Bhawanipatna: A local court in Kalahandi district sentenced six persons to life imprisonment after convicting them in 2019 gangrape of a woman in Ghana jungle near Banamalipur village under Junagarh police limits. Dharamgarh Additional District and Sessions Judge Suresh Chandra Pradhan passed the verdict after examining the statements recorded by the witnesses, police chargesheet and other relevant...

Lady Tarzan’s fight for forest preservation

Bhubaneswar: In a world racing against time to save its dwindling green cover, Jamuna Tudu has emerged as a fierce advocate for India’s forests, dedicating her life to this cause. Born in Odisha’s Mayurbhanj district, Tudu’s environmental journey began in Jharkhand's Potka village, where she witnessed the destruction of forests at the hands of the timber mafia...

Organic date palm jaggery shines at IITF 2024 Odisha Pavilion

New Delhi/Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s organic date palm jaggery, known as ‘Odisha Khajuri Guda’, has emerged as a major attraction at the ongoing India International Trade Fair (IITF) 2024 in New Delhi. The GI-tagged natural sweetener has quickly become a best-seller at the ‘Odisha Mandap’, located in Hall Number 2 of Bharat Mandapam. The stall showcasing this traditional delicacy...

Music amplifies voices: Rumit Walia

What was the drive that made you work on music about environmental issues? Like everybody else, we started with Rock music. Our speciality was Sufi Rock. We are also part of the environmental group ‘Tears of the Earth.’ At the outset, we worked on songs about the environment by recreating popular Bollywood numbers. Our works resonated with...

‘Uncle’ held for raping 6-yr old

Barang: A six-year-old girl was allegedly raped by his ‘uncle’ in Trisulia area Tuesday evening, police said Wednesday. Cuttack DCP Jagmohan Meena Addressing the media said the minor’s condition is critical. He also informed that the accused had been arrested. “She is currently undergoing treatment at the intensive care unit (ICU) of SCB Medical College and Hospital...

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Horoscope November 21: Scorpio likely to complete all pending tasks, while Aquarius will overcome his frustrations

Horoscope gives you glimpses into your future through zodiac signs and rules of astrology. Astrologers have analyzed the stars and aligned the cosmos to provide accurate predictions for all zodiac signs, including Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius, and Pisces. Discover what the celestial bodies have in store for you and make...

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