Odisha mulls dedicated heatwave relief centres in high-temperature zones
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari Tuesday said the state government is mulling the establishment of dedicated heatwave relief centres across the state, particularly in heatwave-prone areas, to combat rising temperatures during the summer months. Highlighting the...
Worker from Odisha killed, four critical after toxic gas inhalation at ethanol plant in TN’s Tiruvallur
Chennai/Bhubaneswar: A tragic accident at an ethanol manufacturing unit near Gummidipoondi in Tamil Nadu's Tiruvallur district claimed the life of a migrant worker from Odisha and left four others in critical condition Tuesday after they were exposed to toxic gas...
BJD, Congress slams Odisha govt; minister vows strict action after man brings sister’s remains to bank
Bhubaneswar/Keonjhar: A day after a tribal man carried his sister's skeleton to a bank in Odisha's Keonjhar district to withdraw money, state minister Suresh Pujari said there was a "lack of humanitarian approach" and the government would ensure proper action...
Nor’westers likely to bring heavy rainfall in these Odisha districts
Bhubaneswar: After nearly two weeks of intense heatwave conditions, a change in weather is expected across several districts of Odisha from Tuesday, with Nor'westers likely to bring heavy rain and gusty winds. IMD officials said nor’wester rain activity is likely...
Odisha: Unrest over Kutrumali mines public hearing
Thuamul Rampur: Tension has been mounting in western Odisha ahead of a public hearing on a proposed large-scale bauxite mining project in the Kutrumali Hills, a resource-rich region on the border of Kalahandi and Rayagada districts, after environmental clearance procedures...
US unlikely to accept Iran proposal to end war without nuclear deal
Tehran: The Trump administration seemed unlikely Tuesday to accept Iran's offer to end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz if the US lifts its blockade on the country. The proposal would postpone discussions on the Islamic Republic's nuclear program, something that US Secretary of State Marco Rubio appeared...
Read moreDetailsAI, IndiGo, SpiceJet seek ATF price relief; say airline industry on verge of ‘stopping operations’
Mumbai: Air India, IndiGo and SpiceJet have told the government that the country's airline industry is under extreme stress and on the verge of "stopping operations", as they sought revision in ATF pricing and financial support. The West Asia turmoil has pushed up oil prices, and airspace restrictions have increased airlines' operating costs, especially on long-haul routes. Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) accounts for around 40 per cent of a carrier's operational...
Read moreDetailsRajnath meets Chinese Defence Minister Dong in Bishkek
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Read moreDetailsOdisha mining project protest: Congress seeks independent probe; alleges PESA, FRA violations
New Delhi/Thuamul Rampur: Congress Tuesday slammed the Centre over the protests by tribals against a bauxite mining project in Odisha's Sijimali and demanded an independent inquiry into the unrest. It also asked the government to ensure that Panchayat (Extension to Scheduled Areas) Act (PESA), 1996 and the Forest Rights Act, 2006, are implemented both in letter and spirit. Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh said Odisha is no stranger to...
Read moreDetailsGangster Dawood’s aide Salim Dola deported to India, to be handed over to NCB
New Delhi: In a significant breakthrough for Indian law enforcement and intelligence agencies, Salim Dola, a close aide of fugitive gangster Dawood Ibrahim and a key figure in an international drug syndicate, was deported Tuesday. The operation marks a major step in the country’s ongoing crackdown on transnational narcotics networks. According to sources, Dola was brought to Delhi airport in the early hours aboard a special aircraft following a coordinated operation...
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Worker from Odisha killed, four critical after toxic gas inhalation at ethanol plant in TN’s Tiruvallur
Chennai/Bhubaneswar: A tragic accident at an ethanol manufacturing unit near Gummidipoondi in Tamil Nadu's Tiruvallur district claimed the life of a migrant worker from Odisha and left four others in critical condition Tuesday after they were exposed to toxic gas inside a water tank, officials said. The incident took place at a private factory located in Thervoy...
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