Nandankanan Zoo Mourns the Loss of White Tigress ‘Sneha’

Bhubaneswar: The Nandankanan Zoological Park bids farewell to one of its cherished inhabitants, ‘Sneha’, the 14-year-old white tigress. Tragically, Sneha succumbed to her ailments while undergoing treatment at the zoo on Friday. Sneha’s health had taken a downturn on Thursday, prompting immediate medical attention. Regrettably, despite the best efforts of the zoo’s veterinary team, her…

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BSF Unearths Maoist Dumps in Malkangiri, Seizes Explosives

Malkangiri: The Border Security Force (BSF) conducted a joint operation in the Bejangiwada Reserve Forest area of Malkangiri, uncovering two Maoist dumps laden with explosives on Thursday. The operation, carried out by BSF troops from COB-Bodigetta, COB-MPV 21, Tactical Headquarters of 142 Battalion, and the Intelligence Team of Sector HQ BSF Malkangiri, led to the…

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AFMS and IIT Kanpur Collaborate for Healthcare Advancements

New Delhi: To enhance the healthcare facilities for armed forces personnel, the Armed Forces Medical Services (AFMS) inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the prestigious Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur on April 18, 2024. The MoU, aimed at fostering collaborative research and training initiatives, was signed by Director General Armed Forces Medical Services…

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CPI(M) Announces Candidates for Lok Sabha and Assembly Elections in Odisha

Bhubaneswar: Ahead of the upcoming General and Assembly elections in Odisha, the Communist Party of India (Marxist) [CPI(M)] announced its candidates for one Lok Sabha constituency and seven Assembly constituencies in the state. Senior CPI(M) leader Janardan Pati addressed a press conference in Bhubaneswar today, unveiling the party’s lineup for the electoral battle. The CPI(M),…

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ED Seizes Properties Worth ₹97.79 Crore Linked to Raj Kundra in Bitcoin Ponzi Scam Probe

Mumbai: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has confiscated properties worth ₹97.79 Crore associated with Raj Kundra, husband of Bollywood actor Shilpa Shetty, as part of an investigation related to a Bitcoin Ponzi scheme. The probe, initiated based on multiple complaints filed by Maharashtra and Delhi Police against Variable Tech Private Limited, late Amit Bhardwaj, Ajay Bhardwaj,…

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Election Commission of India Ready for Phase 1 of General Elections 2024

New Delhi: With the onset of elections to the 18th Lok Sabha and Legislative Assemblies in four states, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has completed all necessary preparations to facilitate the smooth conduct of Phase 1, which begins tomorrow. Emphasizing its unwavering commitment to ensuring a free, fair, peaceful, accessible, participative, and inducement-free poll,…

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Commissionerate Police Launches Team HER to Ensure Women’s Safety in Bhubaneswar and Cuttack

Bhubaneswar: To enhance the safety of women in public spaces, the Commissionerate Police has established a dedicated team to address harassment incidents in the twin cities of Bhubaneswar and Cuttack. Under the leadership of ACP Anjana Tudu, the team named HER (High Efficiency Response) has been deployed to swiftly respond to any form of harassment…

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