Odisha fully prepared to protect lives in flood-hit areas; over 95,000 evacuated: Minister
Bhubaneswar: With the flood situation persisting in several parts of Odisha, the state government has intensified rescue, evacuation, relief and restoration operations and evacuated more than 95,000 people to safer locations, Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari said. Reviewing...
Odisha BJP files police complaint against BJD MP Sulata Deo over social media post
Bhubaneswar: Odisha's ruling BJP Saturday lodged a police complaint against BJD MP Sulata Deo, accusing her of posting objectionable content on social media targeting party national president Nitin Nabin. A BJP delegation led by party spokesperson Satarupa Mishra submitted a...
Odisha govt orders probe into power co’s excess water discharge into river amid flood
Bhubaneswar/Kendujhar: Odisha government Saturday ordered a probe into the alleged discharge of excess water by a private power generation company into the Baitarani River "without informing" the authorities amid floods in Kendujhar district. Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari,...
Teacher electrocuted, three students injured while fixing flagpole in Odisha’s Baleshwar
Baleshwar: A teacher of a private school died of electrocution, and three students were injured while trying to fix an iron pipe to hoist the national flag on Independence Day in Odisha's Baleshwar district Saturday, police said. The incident took...
1st Test: Padikkal’s ton takes India to 288/2 against SL on Day 1
Galle: Devdutt Padikkal made a memorable return to Test cricket with a marvellous unbeaten 131, helping India construct a commanding 288 for two against Sri Lanka at stumps on the opening day of the first match Saturday. Padikkal, whose last...
Odisha floods: Over 95,000 moved to safer locations as situation remains grim in 6 districts
Bhubaneswar: The flood situation in six districts of Odisha remained grim Saturday as heavy rains triggered by a depression battered the state over the past 24 hours, prompting the government to move more than 95,000 people from low-lying areas to safer locations, officials said. According to the State Emergency Operation...
Read moreDetailsRecord wildfire scorches 2,000 hectares in Belgium
Brussels: Belgium's largest wildfire on record had scorched about 2,000 hectares of vegetation in the High Fens area of eastern Belgium by Saturday evening, according to local authorities. The Walloon Public Service confirmed that the blaze had set a national record for the largest area burned by a wildfire. Firefighting operations continued nearly 30 hours after the blaze broke out at around 2 p.m. Friday, reports Xinhua news agency. Around 600...
Read moreDetailsPrez Murmu, VP Radhakrishnan pay floral tributes to Atal Bihari Vajpayee at Sadaiv Atal
New Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu, Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, along with several other dignitaries, paid floral tributes to former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee at 'Sadaiv Atal' in New Delhi Sunday, marking his death anniversary. The leaders also attended a solemn prayer meeting held in Vajpayee's memory. Former President Ram Nath Kovind, Rajya Sabha Vice Chairman Harivansh, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla,...
Read moreDetailsGlobal partners extend greetings to India on 80th Independence Day
Kathmandu/Singapore: India's global partners, including the US, UK, France, Russia and Iran, Saturday extended greetings to the country on its 80th Independence Day, reaffirming their commitment to strengthening bilateral ties and regional cooperation. French President Emmanuel Macron, Russian President Vladimir Putin, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian were among leaders who hailed ties with India on the occasion. On behalf of the US, it was US Secretary...
Read moreDetailsIndia begin Hockey World Cup campaign with 3-1 win over Wales
Amstelveen (The Netherlands): India made a winning start to their men's Hockey World Cup campaign, defeating Wales 3-1 in a Pool D match Saturday, with captain Harmanpreet Singh scoring twice from penalty corners. Playing in front of a large crowd at the nearly 10,000-capacity Wagener Stadium on the country's Independence Day, India dominated for long periods and were 3-0 ahead before Wales scored late in the fourth quarter. Harmanpreet, who was...
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Odisha fully prepared to protect lives in flood-hit areas; over 95,000 evacuated: Minister
Bhubaneswar: With the flood situation persisting in several parts of Odisha, the state government has intensified rescue, evacuation, relief and restoration operations and evacuated more than 95,000 people to safer locations, Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari said. Reviewing the flood situation, Mr Pujari said the government was fully prepared to safeguard the lives and property...
Record wildfire scorches 2,000 hectares in Belgium
Brussels: Belgium's largest wildfire on record had scorched about 2,000 hectares of vegetation in the High Fens area of eastern Belgium by Saturday evening, according to local authorities. The Walloon Public Service confirmed that the blaze had set a national record for the largest area burned by a wildfire. Firefighting operations continued nearly 30 hours after the...
Prez Murmu, VP Radhakrishnan pay floral tributes to Atal Bihari Vajpayee at Sadaiv Atal
New Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu, Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, along with several other dignitaries, paid floral tributes to former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee at 'Sadaiv Atal' in New Delhi Sunday, marking his death anniversary. The leaders also attended a solemn prayer meeting held in Vajpayee's memory. Former President Ram Nath Kovind,...
Horoscope August 16: Gemini nears romance while Aries weighs key decisions
Planetary movements set the tone for the day ahead, bringing both opportunities and challenges. Today's horoscope covers love, career, finances and personal growth, helping each zodiac sign prepare for what lies ahead. Aries: For no reason whatsoever, you may clam up today. Of course, you will give credit to others wherever they've contributed. But you need to...
Odisha BJP files police complaint against BJD MP Sulata Deo over social media post
Bhubaneswar: Odisha's ruling BJP Saturday lodged a police complaint against BJD MP Sulata Deo, accusing her of posting objectionable content on social media targeting party national president Nitin Nabin. A BJP delegation led by party spokesperson Satarupa Mishra submitted a complaint at the Capital police station in Bhubaneswar, seeking action against Deo. "We have lodged the complaint...
Odisha govt orders probe into power co’s excess water discharge into river amid flood
Bhubaneswar/Kendujhar: Odisha government Saturday ordered a probe into the alleged discharge of excess water by a private power generation company into the Baitarani River "without informing" the authorities amid floods in Kendujhar district. Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari, after reviewing the flood situation in northern Odisha, said the discharge had aggravated the situation in parts...
Odisha floods: Over 95,000 moved to safer locations as situation remains grim in 6 districts
Bhubaneswar: The flood situation in six districts of Odisha remained grim Saturday as heavy rains triggered by a depression battered the state over the past 24 hours, prompting the government to move more than 95,000 people from low-lying areas to safer locations, officials said. According to the State Emergency Operation Centre (SEOC), the floods have affected around...
Global partners extend greetings to India on 80th Independence Day
Kathmandu/Singapore: India's global partners, including the US, UK, France, Russia and Iran, Saturday extended greetings to the country on its 80th Independence Day, reaffirming their commitment to strengthening bilateral ties and regional cooperation. French President Emmanuel Macron, Russian President Vladimir Putin, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian were among leaders who hailed ties...
Teacher electrocuted, three students injured while fixing flagpole in Odisha’s Baleshwar
Baleshwar: A teacher of a private school died of electrocution, and three students were injured while trying to fix an iron pipe to hoist the national flag on Independence Day in Odisha's Baleshwar district Saturday, police said. The incident took place at Maitapur in Simulia block, they said. The deceased was identified as Priyabrata Behera (26), a...
Govt cuts export duties on petrol, diesel and ATF
New Delhi: Central government cut export duties on petrol, diesel and aviation turbine fuel (ATF) from Saturday, setting the petrol levy at zero and cutting charges on diesel and ATF. The government reduced the petrol export duty to nil from Rs 3.5 per litre, cut the total levy on diesel to Rs 24 per litre from Rs...

























































































