Hyderabad: Telangana High Court on Friday granted interim bail to Tollywood actor Allu Arjun, minutes after a city court sent him to judicial custody for 14 days in the case relating to a stampede at a theatre during the premier show of ‘Pushpa 2: The Rule’ that killed a woman. The High Court gave interim bail…
Dehradun/Pune: On the third day of his official visit to India, General Ashok Raj Sigdel, Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) of the Nepali Army, focused on fortifying defence collaboration between India and Nepal. His engagements spanned key interactions with Indian defence industries in Pune and preparations to oversee the prestigious Passing Out Parade at…
Hyderabad: A Hyderabad court on Friday sent actor Allu Arjun to judicial custody for 14 days in connection with a stampede at Sandhya Theatre during the premiere of his film Pushpa 2: The Rule. The tragic incident, which occurred on December 4, claimed the life of a woman and left her son critically injured. The…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has instructed officials to maintain strict vigilance over middlemen during the ongoing paddy procurement process at mandis across the state. The directive was issued during a review meeting on paddy procurement, where the Chief Minister emphasized the importance of transparency and farmer welfare. In his address, Chief Minister…
Bhubaneswar: The Bharat Gopichand Odisha Badminton High-Performance Centre, a state-of-the-art facility designed to elevate the standards of badminton in India, was inaugurated today at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar. Spread across 77,000 square feet, the centre boasts eight air-conditioned badminton courts, seating for 400 spectators, and cutting-edge amenities to accommodate 36 players. Inspired by the…
Bhubaneswar: The Chief Minister’s Public Grievance Hearing Program is set to be held on December 16 at Unit-V in Bhubaneswar. The session is exclusively for individuals who had registered for the grievance hearing on October 28, 2024, according to an announcement by the General Administration and Public Grievance Department. Registered participants are required to bring…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant boost to Odisha’s law enforcement capabilities, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi announced the recruitment of 5,000 Home Guards to strengthen the state police force. The announcement was made during the launch of 30 new Emergency Response Support System (ERSS) vehicles for the Cuttack-Bhubaneswar Commissionerate Police. Addressing the event, Chief Minister Majhi…
Bhubaneswar: The Cuttack-Bhubaneswar Commissionerate Police on Thursday received 30 state-of-the-art Emergency Response Support System (ERSS) vehicles, marking a significant step toward enhancing public safety and emergency response in the Twin City. Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Majhi handed over the vehicles at a formal ceremony, emphasizing the importance of a robust emergency response framework. The new…
Singapore: D Gukesh, the 18-year-old chess prodigy from Chennai, has etched his name in history by becoming the youngest-ever World Chess Champion, defeating China’s Ding Liren in a nail-biting 14-game match held in Singapore. Gukesh secured the championship with a 7.5 to 6.5 score, capitalizing on a critical blunder by Ding in the decisive final…
Puri: In a move aimed at improving accessibility for senior citizens and differently-abled devotees, the Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) has announced plans to construct a six-lane ramp facility at Puri’s iconic Srimandir. The proposed facility was discussed in a meeting between temple officials and the Odisha Bridge & Construction Corporation (OBCC) authorities. SJTA Chief…
