Poor Air Quality Grips Six Urban Areas in Odisha, Raises Health Concerns

Bhubaneswar: The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has flagged the air quality in six urban areas of Odisha as “very poor”. Cities including Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, Balasore, Baripada, Keonjhar, and Rairangpur have been categorized under the “very poor” air quality by the CPCB. According to CPCB data, the Air Quality Index (AQI) reached 311 in Bhubaneswar,…

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Strong Backlash on Social Media Prompts Calls to Explore Lakshadweep Islands

New Delhi: In the wake of a strong backlash on social media, Maldives swiftly took action on Sunday, suspending two ministers for making derogatory remarks against Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Deputy Minister of Youth Empowerment Mariyam Shiuna and Deputy Minister of Transport & Civil Hassan Zihan faced suspension following India’s expression of concern over…

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