Bhubaneswar: Amid a walkout by the Opposition MLAs, the Odisha Assembly Tuesday passed an appropriation Bill, allowing the state government to spend Rs 3.10 lakh crore from its consolidated fund during the financial year 2026-27. Speaking in favour of the Bill, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, who also holds the Finance portfolio, said the budget estimation for...

Bhubaneswar: The Bhubaneswar Development Authority (BDA) Tuesday signed an agreement with a Singapore-based firm for the preparation of a comprehensive master plan for a new city adjacent to the Odisha capital. The agreement was signed by BDA secretary Manas Ranjan Padhi and the Singaporean firm Surbana Jurong's deputy director Manideep Dutta here. The proposed new city will...

Berhampur: A 17-year-old girl fleeing sexual abuse by her stepfather in Andhra Pradesh was allegedly drugged and raped by two persons in Odisha, police said Tuesday. Odisha Police arrested two persons and took a boy into custody in connection with the incident. The girl was allegedly drugged and raped by two men in Berhampur city March 29,...

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Assembly Tuesday passed a resolution to observe Odia Pakhya, a 14-day cultural festival, from April 1 across the state. The initiative aims to reconnect people with Odisha's rich cultural heritage and traditions during the fortnight, Odia Language, Literature and Culture Minister Suryabanshi Suraj said. The resolution was moved in the Assembly by Suraj and...

Mullanpur: A disciplined bowling effort helped Punjab Kings restrict former champions Gujarat Titans to 162 for six in an Indian Premier League match Tuesday. Vijaykumar Vyshak (3/34) was the most successful bowler with three wickets, while Yuzvendra Chahal (2/28) and Marco Jansen (1/20) snared two and one respectively after PBKS opted to bowl. For GT, skipper Shubman...

Mumbai: The Board for Cricket Control of India (BCCI) has expressed deep sorrow following the untimely death of veteran broadcast engineer Ian William Langford, who was part of the Indian Premier League’s (IPL) 2026 production crew in Mumbai. In an official statement, the board said, “The IPL Governing Council and all stakeholders involved express their deepest condolences...

Changing jobs is a common career move, especially in a dynamic employment market like India. Whether driven by better pay, growth opportunities, or work-life balance, job transitions are part of professional life. However, when loans are involved, especially personal loans, a job change can raise questions about approval, repayment, and continuity. Understanding how a job change affects...

Raipur/Bijapur: In a major boost to anti-Naxal operations in Chhattisgarh, 25 Maoist cadres associated with the Dandakaranya Special Zonal Committee have surrendered and returned to the mainstream. This development occurred under the “Poona Margem” rehabilitation to rejuvenation initiative Tuesday. The surrendering cadres, which include 12 women, had a collective reward of Rs 1.47 crore declared on them....

Dubai: President Donald Trump expressed frustration Tuesday with allies who have been unwilling to do more to support the US war effort, telling them to "go get your own oil" as the conflict with Iran and its closure of the Strait of Hormuz sent average US gas prices past USD 4 a gallon. The social media post...

Dubai: Authorities in Dubai said Tuesday morning they "contained" a Kuwaiti oil tanker after it came under attack from Iran. Officials said there was "no oil leakage and no injuries reported." The Dubai Media Office earlier said a drone hit the Kuwaiti tanker in Dubai waters. Meanwhile, US gas prices jumped past an average of USD 4...