New Delhi: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and his American counterpart Pete Hegseth have agreed to firm up a 10-year framework to further expand defence and strategic ties between India and the US. The decision on the defence framework was mentioned in a Pentagon statement that was released Wednesday, a day after Singh and US Defence Secretary Hegseth...

Rudraprayag: Amid relentless rainfall and deteriorating weather conditions in Uttarakhand, around 40 devotees returning from the Kedarnath Dham were rescued by the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) Thursday after being stranded near the Sonprayag landslide zone. The pilgrims were trapped following a sudden landslide that caused debris to block the route around 10 p.m. Wednesday, making movement...

Accra: Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred with ‘The Officer of the Order of the Star of Ghana', the country's national honour, for his "distinguished statesmanship and influential global leadership". Modi received the award Wednesday from the Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama. "Honoured to be conferred with ‘The Officer of the Order of the Star of Ghana',"...

Keonjhar: Kanjipani Ghat, one of the most well-known tourist destinations in Keonjhar district, is captivating nature lovers with its unique charm and breathtaking monsoon scenery. Nestled amidst dense forests and hills, the ghat’s allure intensifies particularly during the rainy and winter seasons. With the onset of this monsoon, floating clouds and gentle rain have transformed Kanjipani into...

Keonjhar: In a sign of utter lawlessness, a man beheaded a 58-year-old widow with a spade over suspected past enmity at Bhalughera Sahi of Phula Pahadi village under Patana police station in this district early Wednesday morning. The victim was identified as Tulasi Majhi, 58, wife of late Kade Majhi and the accused as Debadutta Naik, son...

Keonjhar: At least three persons were killed in a landslide triggered by heavy rain while extracting manganese illegally from a mine in Keonjhar district, police said Wednesday. The incident took place at a manganese mine near Bichakundi Dalpahar under Joda police limits when some people were illegally extracting minerals from the manganese mine Tuesday, they said. Deputy...

Berhampur: A day after a youth killed his lover after inviting her to a lodge near New Bus stand under Baidyanathpur police limits in the Silk City here and later surrendered to police, police took the accused to the lodge to reconstruct the crime scene Wednesday. The deceased, Priya Kumari Moharana, 24, was a resident of Reddyka...

Barbil: More than 70 people have been injured in Barbil area of Keonjhar district in the past week due to stray dog attacks, health officials at Barbil community health centre (CHC) said. The victims include pedestrians and two-wheeler riders, many of whom have sustained bleeding and injuries after being bitten by roaming dogs. On average, around 10...

RESHMI YADAV, OP Bhubaneswar: Ahead of International Plastic Bag Free Day (July 3), Bhubaneswar stands out with spirited citizen-led initiatives. From students and homemakers to environmentalists, people across the City are promoting sustainable alternatives and raising awareness about the hazards of plastic pollution. In Bhubaneswar, change is taking root at both the individual and community levels. Gyanaranjan...

Bhubaneswar: The East Coast Railway (ECoR) has announced to temporarily add extra AC-3 Tier coaches to the Rajdhani and Puri-Gunupur Express trains to handle the surge in passengers. This move aims to provide travelers with a more comfortable and hassle-free journey during the peak travel season. As part of this initiative, Train No 22823/22824 Bhubaneswar–New Delhi–Bhubaneswar Rajdhani...