Bhubaneswar: Odisha reaffirmed its leadership in sanitation reform as the two-day National Conference on “Ensuring Dignity, Safety, and Inclusion of Core Sanitation Workers” concluded in Bhubaneswar with the adoption of the Bhubaneswar Declaration. The declaration signals a collective national commitment to strengthen rights, dignity, and welfare for sanitation workers. Organised under the state’s flagship GARIMA…
Jerusalem: In a bid to alleviate the deepening humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has announced a daily tactical pause in military activity in select areas, starting Sunday. The pause will take place between 10 a.m. and 8 p.m. local time each day, and will apply to regions not currently…
Seoul: As tensions grow over potential reciprocal tariffs from the United States, new data highlights just how heavily South Korea’s economy leans on manufacturing and exports—making it particularly vulnerable to global trade disruptions. In 2023, manufacturing made up 27.6% of South Korea’s GDP, according to figures released by the National Assembly Budget Office (NABO) on…
Birbhum: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is set to lead a fresh wave of political protests starting Monday, voicing strong opposition to what she alleges is the systematic mistreatment of Bengali-speaking individuals in states governed by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). The campaign, described by Banerjee as a new-age “Bhasha Andolan” (Language Movement), will…
Malkangiri: A wave of shock and concern has swept through Malkangiri district following reports of two distinct alleged rape incidents involving minor girls. Law enforcement agencies are actively pursuing both cases, with one accused already apprehended. The first heart-wrenching incident unfolded in the Mudulipada area of Malkangiri. According to detailed accounts, a minor girl from…
A routine takeoff turned into a high-stakes emergency at Denver International Airport on Saturday, when an American Airlines flight bound for Miami was forced to abort its departure after smoke and fire erupted from the aircraft’s landing gear. Flight AA-3023, operated by a Boeing 737 MAX 8, was accelerating down the runway around 2:45 p.m….
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Saturday unveiled a life insurance scheme worth ₹10 lakh for sanitation workers, reaffirming the state’s commitment to their safety and dignity. The announcement came during the two-day national workshop ‘GARIMA’ held at Lok Seva Bhawan in Bhubaneswar, aimed at transforming core sanitation work through enhanced safety, dignity,…
Bhubaneswar: After a three-month hiatus, Odisha’s iconic Bhitarkanika National Park in Kendrapara district is all set to reopen for tourists from August 1. The park had remained closed from May 1 to July 31 to ensure an undisturbed breeding season for saltwater crocodiles, a key wildlife species thriving in the region’s unique mangrove ecosystem. The…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha is charting a bold new course in maritime development, positioning itself as a rising hub in India’s coastal economy through policy-driven reforms and infrastructure expansion. Spearheaded by the Odisha Maritime Board under the Commerce & Transport Department, the state’s focused efforts are transforming its ports into engines of economic growth, trade, and industrial…
Kurnool: Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully conducted flight trials of the third version of the Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Launched Precision Guided Missile (ULPGM-V3) at the National Open Area Range (NOAR) in Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh. The ULPGM-V3 represents an advanced iteration of the previously developed ULPGM-V2 missile. It boasts a high-definition dual-channel seeker…
