Bhubaneswar: The water level in the Baitarani River at Akhuapada stood at 18.29 meters on Wednesday—slightly below the official danger mark but still above the warning threshold—according to Chandra Sekhar Padhi, Chief Engineer of the Water Resources Department. Quoting data from the Central Water Commission, Padhi said the river level is not expected to rise…
Beijing: The aftermath of Beijing’s recent torrential rainstorms continues to unfold grimly, with officials confirming 44 deaths and nine people still missing. The storms, which triggered widespread flooding and infrastructure collapse, have left a trail of destruction across the capital, especially in northern mountainous districts. One of the worst-hit locations was an elderly care home…
New Delhi: In a significant diplomatic outreach, Philippine President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. will undertake a State Visit to India from August 4 to 8, marking his first official visit since assuming office in 2022. The visit is expected to deepen cooperation between the two nations, particularly in the areas of defence, maritime security, and…
Mangaluru: The investigation into the alleged mass graves near the Dharmasthala temple town took a dramatic turn on Thursday as the Special Investigation Team (SIT) recovered human bones from one of the suspected burial sites in Karnataka’s Mangaluru district. The remains—two bones—were found during the excavation of the sixth site, located in a forested stretch….
Dhenkanal: Panic gripped Bagha Dharia village in Odisha’s Dhenkanal district on Thursday morning after a rogue elephant went on a rampage, killing three villagers in separate attacks under Hindol police limits. The victims have been identified as Jhulan Dehuri (55), Karunakara Dehuri (60), and Shashi Sahu. Eyewitnesses said the attack began when Jhulan was out…
Chennai: A 22-year-old American student was detained at Chennai International Airport on Thursday after a satellite phone—banned under Indian law—was found in his possession during routine security checks. The incident occurred just before the departure of a Scoot Airlines flight to Singapore at around 12:30 am. The passenger, identified as Oakley Jackson, was traveling to…
Guwahati: Prominent Assamese film actress Nandini Kashyap was arrested early Wednesday in connection with a hit-and-run incident that resulted in the death of a 21-year-old youth in the Dakkhingaon area of Guwahati. Kashyap, who recently played the lead in the box office hit Rudra, was allegedly behind the wheel of an SUV that fatally struck…
New Delhi: Former US President Donald Trump’s recent claim of signing a deal with Pakistan to develop “massive oil reserves” has raised eyebrows, especially as energy experts point out that Pakistan has limited domestic oil potential and remains heavily reliant on imports. Trump made the announcement on Truth Social, stating, “We have just concluded a…
Chennai: Defying age, expectations, and life’s many hurdles, a 49-year-old woman from Tenkasi, Tamil Nadu, is preparing to don a white coat and step into a medical classroom—chasing a dream she has held close for over a decade. Amuthavalli, a physiotherapist by profession, had always aspired to become a doctor. However, family responsibilities and financial…
Bhubaneswar: Imagine a farm where solar panels rise above rows of crops, turning barren spaces into power stations and traditional fields into sources of dual income. That’s the vision behind Agro-Photovoltaics (APV) — and Odisha is stepping forward to make it a reality. At the SunKranti APV 2025 Summit held in Bhubaneswar, stakeholders from government,…
