Odisha CM Majhi mourns Dharmendra, calls his passing end of an iconic film era
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi Monday condoled the death of veteran actor Dharmendra, and said his legacy will continue to inspire generations of artistes and cinema lovers. Dharmendra died in Mumbai Monday, police confirmed. He was 89. “Deeply...
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CM Majhi stresses priority to people’s issues at ‘Jan Abhijog Sunani’
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Dharitri Youth Conclave 2025: Live updates
Bhubaneswar: Dharitri, one of Odisha’s most widely read dailies, is hosting the fifth edition of its flagship environment conclave, 'Dharitri Youth Conclave 2025: Climate Change – Finding Solutions', Monday at Hotel Swosti Premium, Bhubaneswar. The conclave comes at a crucial time as the world grapples with an escalating climate crisis....
Read moreDetailsVeteran actor Dharmendra passes away at 89
Mumbai: Veteran Hindi film star Dharmendra, aged 89, has passed away. Sources close to IANS confirmed the news. The octogenarian November 12 was discharged from Breach Candy Hospital in Mumbai and was said to be in a stable condition and recovering well at home. At that time Dr. Rajiv Sharma from the hospital told IANS that the legendary star has gone home “fully satisfied” after receiving the required treatment. Sharing an...
Read moreDetailsJustice Surya Kant sworn in as new CJI, PM Modi congratulates
New Delhi: Justice Surya Kant, who has been part of several landmark judgments, was sworn in as the 53rd Chief Justice of India (CJI) Monday and Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his greetings and conveyed best wishes for his tenure. PM Modi took to his social media platform ‘X’ and said, “Attended the oath-taking ceremony of Justice Surya Kant as the Chief Justice of India. Best wishes to him for his...
Read moreDetails2nd Test Day 3: India reach 102 for 4 at tea
Guwahati: Four Indian wickets tumbled in the opening session of the third morning as they reached 102 for 4 at tea in reply to South Africa's first innings total of 489 in the second Test here Monday. Stand-in captain Rishabh Pant and Ravindra Jadeja were at the crease on 6 and 0, respectivel,y at the break. Yashasvi Jaiswal made 58 off 97 balls while his senior opening partner KL Rahul and...
Read moreDetailsIndia, Nepal to launch 19th ‘Suryakiran’ military exercise in Uttarakhand tomorrow
Dehradun: India and Nepal are set to conduct the 19th edition of the annual bilateral military Exercise Suryakiran from November 25 (Tuesday) to December 8 in Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand. According to the Indian Army, the exercise with the Nepal Army aims to strengthen operational synergy in conducting jungle warfare and counter-terrorism operations in mountainous terrain. It also focuses on integration of niche technology to enhance interoperability while sharing best practices, reflecting the...
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Hindi film industry mourns: Celebrities pay tribute to late Dharmendra
Mumbai: The passing of veteran actor Dharmendra has sent shockwaves across the Hindi film industry, leaving an irreplaceable void in Indian cinema. From senior icons to young performers, celebrities took to social media to express their grief and share memories of the “He-Man” of Hindi films. Akshay Kumar: Dharmendra ji was the hero every boy wanted to...
Odisha CM Majhi mourns Dharmendra, calls his passing end of an iconic film era
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi Monday condoled the death of veteran actor Dharmendra, and said his legacy will continue to inspire generations of artistes and cinema lovers. Dharmendra died in Mumbai Monday, police confirmed. He was 89. “Deeply saddened to learn about the passing of legendary actor Shri Dharmendra ji. He captivated audiences for decades...
