The Singhadwar police in Puri took nine individuals from Bangladesh into custody when they attempted to enter the sacred Jagannath temple on Sunday. Reports indicate that all nine were residing in a hotel within Puri Town. Among the detainees, four allegedly breached the sanctum of the 12th-century shrine, while the remaining five were intercepted outside the…
In a poignant act of generosity, an 18-year-old from Pattamundai, Kendrapara district, Odisha, has bestowed the gift of life upon two individuals through organ donation, following his untimely demise due to a brain tumor. Om Shibu, son of Ramesh Das, underwent treatment at the SCB Medical College and Hospital in Cuttack after being diagnosed with…
In a significant blow to the Odisha Congress, Vice-President Rajat Choudhury has tendered his resignation from the party, marking yet another setback for the organization’s state unit. Choudhury’s departure comes amidst a series of exits by prominent leaders, posing challenges for the party’s prospects in the upcoming 2024 elections. Rajat Choudhury, who previously held key…
Odisha’s Gross GST (CGST+ IGST+ OGST + Cess) collections witnessed a remarkable surge, marking a 13.64% increase to reach an all-time high of Rs 5135.81 crore in February 2024 compared to Rs 4519.35 crore in the same period last year, according to officials. The state’s progressive gross GST collection for the fiscal year 2023-24, up…
In an exclusive interview with ANI, Bill Gates, renowned philanthropist and co-chair of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, praised India as a global leader in vaccines and highlighted the country’s significant strides in the field of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Gates expressed his optimism about India’s future, emphasizing the remarkable rate of improvement across various…
A tense atmosphere enveloped Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) in Delhi as clashes broke out between members of the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) and Left-backed groups, resulting in three students sustaining injuries. The altercation, which occurred on Thursday night, originated from disagreements over the selection of election committee members at the School of Languages. According…
Following complaints of spreading hatred and communal disharmony, the News Broadcasting & Digital Standards Authority (NBDSA), under the leadership of retired Supreme Court judge Justice AK Sikri, has imposed fines on Times Now Navbharat and News18 India, while issuing a warning to Aaj Tak. The regulatory body, responding to complaints lodged by activist Indrajeet Ghorpade,…
President Droupadi Murmu conferred honorary doctorates upon three distinguished individuals, including Prime Minister’s Principal Secretary Pramod Kumar Mishra, at the 53rd convocation of Utkal University in Bhubaneswar on Thursday. Accompanied by Odisha Governor Raghubar Das and Higher Education Minister Atanu Sabyasachi Nayak, President Murmu presented honorary DLit degrees to Pramod Kumar Mishra, Director General of…
In an ambitious move signalling its intent for a third consecutive term, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is poised to announce the names of approximately 100 candidates for the upcoming 2024 Lok Sabha elections. This anticipated first list is anticipated to include prominent figures such as Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah….
Recognizing outstanding contributions to the performing arts, the Sangeet Natak Akademi in New Delhi has bestowed honors upon six distinguished Odia artists for the years 2022 and 2023. Among them, notable vocalist and scholar Sangita Gosain will be honored with the prestigious Sangeet Natak Akademi Award for her remarkable contributions to Odissi music in 2023….
