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Rajasthan dominates 2nd Federation Cup Lacrosse Cship
Excelsior Sports Correspondent KATRA, Dec 7: The 2nd Federation Cup Lacrosse Championship 2025 concluded at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Sports Complex, Katra, after three days of spirited competition and exemplary sportsmanship. The championship, organised by J&K Lacrosse Association under the aegis of the Lacrosse Association of India, witnessed participation from 15 States including Gujarat, Assam, Tamil Nadu, Chhattisgarh, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Maharashtra, Telangana, Rajasthan, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, Punjab, Delhi, and J&K. Around 280 male and female players showcased talent, [] The post Rajasthan dominates 2nd Federation Cup Lacrosse Cship appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
NSU Sexual Abuse Case: MPs to Move Adjournment Motions in Parliament
The case involves a 22-year-old B.Ed student from Odisha who has accused assistant professor in the education department, Laxman Kumar, of sexually exploiting her.
Severe cold grips north India; IMD warns of cold wave, fog across multiple states
NEW DELHI: Cold conditions prevailed across north India on Sunday, with the Amarnath yatra base camp being the coldest recorded place in Jammu and Kashmir at minus 4.3 degrees Celsius and parts of Punjab, Haryana, and Rajasthan reporting minimum temperatures between three and seven degrees Celsius. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) said cold wave conditions were very likely to prevail in isolated pockets over Madhya Pradesh, Vidarbha in Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, and Odisha on Monday and Tuesday. In Delhi, the minimum temperature was recorded at eight degrees, up from 6.8 degrees a day ago and yet 1.6 notches below normal. The maximum temperature was 24.7 degrees Celsius, 0.1 notch below normal, while the relative humidity was 92 per cent in the morning. For Monday, the weather department forecast a minimum of 10 degrees Celsius and a maximum of 25 degrees Celsius, with mist expected. Pollution levels in Delhi remained in the very poor category on Sunday, prolonging the spell of toxic air that has hung over its residents for several weeks now. The city logged a 24-hour average AQI of 308. According to the Central Pollution Control Board, an AQI between 0 and 50 is classified good, 51 and 100 satisfactory, 101 and 200 moderate, 201 and 300 poor, 301 and 400 very poor and 401 and 500 severe. Further in the north, the night temperatures in Kashmir rose by several degrees but stayed below the freezing point, officials said. The Pahalgam resort in south Kashmir, which serves as the base camp for the annual Amarnath yatra, was the coldest recorded place in Jammu and Kashmir as the minimum settled at a low of minus 4.3 degrees Celsius. The minimum temperature in Srinagar -- the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir -- settled at minus 0.9 degrees Celsius, a rise of 3.2 degrees compared to the previous night. The gateway town to the valley, Qazigund, recorded a low of minus one degree Celsius, while the minimum settled at minus 0.8 degree Celsius in north Kashmir's Kupwara, and 1.1 degrees Celsius in south Kashmir's Kokernag, according to officials. The meteorological department said the weather would remain generally cloudy but dry on Sunday, and a brief spell of light snowfall at isolated places in the higher reaches of north and central Kashmir is likely on December 8. In Himachal Pradesh, The IMD predicted dense fog in parts of the state until Wednesday. A yellow alert for dense fog was also issued in parts of the reservoir area of the Bhakra dam in Bilaspur district and over some parts of the Balh valley in Mandi district during early morning till Monday. In Punjab, Faridkot remained the coldest place, with the minimum temperature settling at 4.4 degrees Celsius, while in Haryana, Narnaul saw the lowest temperature at 4.6 degrees Celsius, according to the local meteorological department. Chandigarh, the common capital of the two states, recorded a minimum temperature of 8.2 degrees Celsius. In Punjab, Bathinda and Gurdaspur recorded a minimum temperature of 4.6 degrees Celsius, while Ferozepur recorded 6 degrees, Amritsar 6.1 degrees, Ludhiana 6.8 degrees, and Patiala 8.9 degrees. In Haryana, Bhiwani recorded a low of six degrees, Hisar 6.2 degrees, Sirsa 6.6 degrees, Karnal seven degrees, Rohtak 7.8 degrees, and Ambala 9.8 degrees. Rajasthan, similarly, reeled under intense cold, the Meteorological Centre here said. Fatehpur in the Sikar district continued to record the lowest minimum temperature, albeit at 3.5 degrees Celsius, slightly up from 2.3 degrees a day ago. According to the weather department, Lunkaransar (Bikaner) recorded a low of 5 degrees Celsius, followed by Dausa at 6 degrees, Churu at 6.3 degrees, Vanasthali (Tonk) at 6.4 degrees and Jhunjhunu at 7.2 degrees Celsius on Sunday morning. The department said a fresh but weak western disturbance is likely to cause partly cloudy skies in some parts of the state over the next few days. Under its influence, the minimum temperature is expected to rise by two to three degrees Celsius, providing relief from the cold wave, it said. Meanwhile, in Jharkhand, eight districts recorded minimum temperatures below 10 degrees Celsius, the IMD said, noting a cold wave in parts of the state. Gumla recorded the lowest temperature in the state at 3.5 degrees Celsius up from three degrees Celsius while Khunti logged five degrees Celsius, the IMD weather bulletin stated. The minimum temperature in Jharkhand's capital, Ranchi, was 7.5 degrees Celsius, while Daltonganj recorded 6.5 degrees and Jamshedpur recorded 9.6 degrees Celsius. Deputy Director of the Ranchi Meteorological Centre, Abhishek Anand, said, North-westerly winds prevailing in the lower tropospheric levels over Jharkhand have caused the drop in mercury. Dry weather conditions are likely to prevail across the state over the next five days.The minimum temperature may rise by 2-3 degrees Celsius during the next 72 hours, he added. In West Bengal, the mercury dipped below the 10-degree mark for the first time this winter in the state's plains with Sriniketan in Birbhum districts recording a minimum temperature of 9.8 degrees Celsius on Sunday, the IMD said. Its forecast for West Bengal suggested dry weather across all districts of West Bengal for the next week, with shallow to moderate fog likely in the northern districts. Darjeeling was the coldest in the hills at 6.2 degrees Celsius, while the other Himalayan tourist town of Kalimpong was warmer at 10.5 degrees Celsius. The other places which recorded low night temperatures are Alipurduar (11 degrees), Kalyani (11.4 degrees), Purulia (11.4 degrees) and Panagarh (11.9 degrees). Kolkata recorded a minimum temperature of 15.2 degrees Celsius, the IMD said, forecasting mist in the morning on Monday. IMD further predicted dense fog conditions in isolated pockets of Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, and Tripura between December 8 and 12. It was also very likely in parts of west Madhya Pradesh on Monday and in Odisha until Tuesday. In west India, a gradual fall by two to three degrees over the next three-four days is expected, and no significant change is anticipated thereafter, the IMD said.
Odisha: Krushna Patra Launches Kharif Paddy Procurement, Opens Mandis In Nuapada
Shares meal with farmers; assures MSP payment within 48 hours
Punjab records maximum food stock damage in past five years in India
CHANDIGARH: Punjab, considered the food bowl of India, recorded food stock damage of 8,226.04 metric tonne (MT) of Food Corporation of India (FCI) in the last five years. Punjab topped the list, followed by Tamil Nadu, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra and Odisha. These figures were placed on record in the Lok Sabha by the Union Minister for state of consumer affairs, food and public distribution Nimuben Jayantibhai Bambhaniya in reply to an unstated question asked by Delkar Kalaben Mohanbhai, Member of Parliament from Dadra and Nagar Haveli. As per the figures placed in the parliament showed that the cumulative loss over five years in Punjab stood at 8,226.04 MT of this the lowest was in 2020-21 at 25 MT, then 100 MT in 2021-22, then 264 in 2022-23, then 7,746 MT in 2023-24 and 91.04 in 2024-25. The second highest was in Tamil Nadu with 3,001.39 MT damaged in 2024-25, as only 7 MY in 2023-24 bringing its total to 3,008.39 MT. Then followed by Haryana at 2,511-MT loss in 2023-24, Uttar Pradesh the highest 2,254.32 MT in 2024-25, before that 2 MT in 2023-24, 47 MT in 2022-23, 78 MT in 2021-22 and 69 MT in 2020-21 taking its overall figure to 2,450.32 MT. Meanwhile, Maharashtra recorded an accumulated 2,856.68 MT of damaged stock over five years, including highest 1,985.68 MT in 2024-25 and Odisha reported 1,157 MT, mostly from 1,145 MT in 2020-21. But Punjab recorded the sharpest single-year damage, several other states reported sizeable losses. Also year-wise and commodity-wise assessments of damaged wheat and rice along with valuation were given. The highest recorded value of damaged food grains in the period was for rice in 2024-25, amounting to Rs 13.06 crore, linked to 0.072 lakh tonnes of damaged stock against an off take of 259.55 lakh tonne, translating to a 0.028% loss. For 2023-24, rice damage stood at 0.012 lakh tonnes, valued at Rs 2.06 crore. Wheat losses were recorded as 0.01 lakh tonnes in 2020-21, 0.004 lakh tonnes in 2022-23, and 0.0067 lakh tonnes in 2024-25, with corresponding values of Rs 0.64 crore, Rs 0.46 crore, and Rs 0.814 crore. The reply also stated that no central pool foodgrains got damaged due to insufficient FCI godowns. The overall storage capacity of Punjab is 174 lakh MT, comprising 124 lakh MT under the Food Corporation of India and another 49 LMT with state agencies.
Delhi fourth most polluted city in India; all top 10 cities from Haryana, UP: Study
CHANDIGARH: Delhi ranked fourth among the most polluted cities in the country in November, as per a report released by Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA). Ghaziabad topped the list, followed by Noida, Bahadurgarh, Delhi, Hapur, Greater Noida, Baghpat, Sonipat, Meerut and Rohtak. Despite a significant reduction in stubble-burning, 20 out of 29 cities in National Capital Region (NCR) recorded higher pollution levels than the previous year. Punjab and Haryana had been blamed in the past for being the primary cause of air pollution in the NCR; the two states have registered an 80 to 90 per cent drop in farm fire cases over the last four years. The Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA)s November 2025 Monthly Air Quality Snapshot, draws data from real-time continuous ambient air quality monitoring stations (CAAQMS) PM2.5. The report indicates a substantial deterioration in air quality across the country. Ghaziabad emerged as the most polluted city in the country in November this year with a monthly average PM2.5 concentration of 224 g/m, violating the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) on every day of the month, the report stated. It further said the city experienced 19 Very Poor days, 10 Severe days, and one Poor day. The report further reads, Uttar Pradesh accounted for six of the top ten cities, followed by Haryana with three, along with Delhi. All cities in the top 10 list recorded higher PM2.5 levels than the previous year, except for Delhi. Delhi ranked as the fourth most polluted city, recording a monthly average PM2.5 concentration of 215 g/m in November, about twice its October level of 107 g/m. The city experienced 23 Very Poor days, six Severe days, and one Poor day throughout November, the report stated. Despite widespread pollution, the contribution of stubble burning was an average of 7 per cent in November, down from 20 per cent last year. Peak contributions of stubble burning reached 22 per cent, significantly lower than 38 per cent recorded in the previous year. Except for Bahadurgarh, none of the top ten cities recorded even a single day within the safe daily NAAQS limit. Several other cities, including Charkhi Dadri, Bulandshahr, Jind, Muzaffarnagar, Gurgaon, Khurja, Bhiwani, Karnal, Yamunanagar and Faridabad, also recorded PM2.5 levels above NAAQS every day of the month. Sonipat recorded very poor' air quality with PM 2.5 at 121-250 g/m on 29 of the 30 days, while Bahadurgarh remained the second most polluted with a PM 2.5 average of 215 g/m, it added. While seven cities of Punjab exceeded the standard as Mandi Gobindgarh was the most polluted in Punjab with PM 2.5 at 93 g/m. Despite a significant reduction in stubble-burning influence, 20 out of 29 NCR cities recorded higher pollution levels than the previous year, and many still did not register a single day within NAAQS limits. This clearly indicates that the dominant drivers are year-round sources such as transport, industry, power plants, and other combustion sources. Without sector-specific emission cuts, cities will continue to breach standards, said Manoj Kumar, analyst at CREA. At the state level, Rajasthan had the largest number of polluted cities, with 23 of 34 exceeding the NAAQS in November. Haryana had 22 of 25 such cities, while Uttar Pradesh had 14 of 20 above the standard. Pollution levels were also high across other states, with 9 of 12 cities in Madhya Pradesh, 9 of 14 in Odisha, and 7 of 8 in Punjab recording concentrations above NAAQS.
Yashasvi Jaiswal To Join Mumbais Squad For SMAT: Report
Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy: After smashing a century in the final ODI against South Africa in Visakhapatnam, India opener Yashasvi Jaiswal is reportedly set to join the Mumbai squad for the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT). As per the Cricbuzz report, a senior Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) official has confirmed Jaiswal's availability for SMAT. He has made himself available for the SMAT campaign, the official said on Sunday Defending champions Mumbai, captained by Shardul Thakur, are currently stationed in Lucknow and sit atop Elite Group A with five wins in six outings. Their final league clash is slated for December 8 against Odisha. From there, the top two teams in each of the four Elite Groups will progress to the Super League. The next stage will be played in Pune on December 12, 14, and 16, culminating in the championship final on December 18. Jaiswal, who last featured in the 202324 quarter-final, skipped the previous edition owing to international duties. Across 28 appearances in the competition, the 23-year-old has accumulated 648 runs from 26 innings, averaging 27 with a strike rate of 136.42, and has three fifties to his name. The Indian national selection committee rested Jaiswal for the upcoming five-game T20I series against South Africa while naming a 15-member squad led by Suryakumar Yadav on December 3. Jaiswal, who last featured in the 202324 quarter-final, skipped the previous edition owing to international duties. Across 28 appearances in the competition, the 23-year-old has accumulated 648 runs from 26 innings, averaging 27 with a strike rate of 136.42, and has three fifties to his name. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Jaiswals inclusion in Mumbais squad will strengthen the teams chances as the youngster will be entering the tournament on the back of an unbeaten ODI century. He notched up a magnificent 116* in 121 deliveries to help India chase a 271-run target with ease and clinch the three-game series 2-1. Article Source: IANS
Odisha College Student Attempts Self-Immolation After Harassment; Fifth Such Case In 6 Months
Police have arrested a 25-year-old man for allegedly harassing the college student. They said preliminary investigation indicates the man had been troubling her.
Odisha targets to have 15 fully operational airports by 2047
Odisha plans to have 15 airports operational by 2047. This initiative aims to boost the state's aviation sector. The government is focusing on infrastructure development and enhancing connectivity. Revenue generation from aviation services is also a key target. The state is also looking to promote flight training organizations and attract investments in aviation manufacturing and MRO facilities.
Nalco plans to start Pottangi bauxite mines by mid-2026
NEW DELHI, Dec 7: State-owned National Aluminium Company Ltd (Nalco) is aiming to start its Pottangi bauxite mines in Odisha by June next year as the company plans to ramp up its mining capacity supporting its goal of expanding its integrated aluminium business. Dilip Buildcon Ltd had emerged as L-1 bidder for the development and operation of Pottangi bauxite mines. our target is June next year we will be starting the mines, NALCO CMD Brijendra Pratap Singh said. The [] The post Nalco plans to start Pottangi bauxite mines by mid-2026 appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
ODISHA: Two factory workers and three fire brigade personnel were hospitalized following a chlorine gas leakage at a chemical factory in Jaora Industrial Area of western Madhya Pradeshs Ratlam district on Saturday evening. Chaos prevailed in and around a chemical factory in the industrial area, following the leakage of gas from the chlorine tank in the unit. The unit manufactured Ferric Sulphate for Pharma companies. The leakage was reported at around 6 pm from the tank having a capacity of 40 kg. The workers present at the unit first attempted to plug the leakage, but failed. Following it, fire tenders and other rescue teams were rushed to the concerned factory, official sources in Ratlam told TNIE . When the fire brigade personnel rushed to the factory, two workers at an adjoining factory had already developed health problems due to the leaked gas. Three fire brigade personnel also developed health problems and had to be rushed to the government medical college hospital in Ratlam city, where the condition of all five persons is stated out of danger. Two workers who were first admitted at the hospital have already been discharged, while the three fire brigade personnel are stated out of danger, Ratlam district police superintendent Amit Kumar said. Meanwhile, teams from chemical units of Nagda Industrial Area in neighbouring Ujjain district and Ipca Laboratories Pharma company in Ratlam district were called to stop the leakage, which was finally controlled after three hours at around 9.15 pm. According to official sources, the chemical factory where the chlorine gas leak happened in the evening, was not functioning since the last few days and the staff present there, failed to control and plug the leak from the tank. Investigations have started and the concerned chemical units owners and management will be booked for negligence, a senior Ratlam district police officer said. As a precautionary measure, the operations in around ten factories in the vicinity of the chemical unit have been halted till further orders.
Woman Student Attempts Setting Her Self Ablaze In Odisha, 5th Case In 6 Months
An undergraduate female student suffered about 90 per cent burn injuries after allegedly attemptingself-immolation in Odishas Sundergarh district, police said on Saturday.
India records highest ever non-fossil capacity addition of 31.25 gigawatts in current fiscal year
PURI: India has recorded its highest ever non-fossil capacity addition of 31.25 gigawatts (GW), including 24.28 GW of solar energy, in the current fiscal, said Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi on Saturday. Addressing the inaugural session of the three-day Global Energy Leaders Summit 2025 (GELS 2025) in Puri, Joshi also announced 1.5 lakh rooftop solar units for Odisha which would benefit over 7 lakh people in the state, particularly from the economically weaker sections. The units would be provided under the New Utility Led Aggregation Model under the PM Surya Ghar Yojana which is consumer owned. In the last 11 years, the countrys solar capacity has grown from 2.8 GW to around 130 GW, a rise of more than 4,500%. Between 2022 and 2024 alone, India contributed 46 GW to global solar additions, becoming the third-largest contributor, Joshi said. This ensured that India is a key driver of an explosive global surge in renewable energy. After taking nearly 70 years to reach 1 Terawatt (TW) of renewable energy capacity in 2022, the world achieved 2 TW by 2024, adding the second terawatt in just two years, the minister added. India holds the worlds fifth-largest coal reserves and is the second-largest consumer of coal. Even with this abundance, India is steadily balancing coal with renewable energy as the transition gathers pace. With global mechanisms now shaping industrial competitiveness, Indias shift towards renewable energy has become even more urgent and strategically important, he added. Odisha advances in renewable energy adoption With over 3.1 GW of installed renewable capacity, clean energy now accounts for more than 34% of the states total installed power capacity. Under the PM Surya Ghar Yojana, 1.6 lakh households have applied for rooftop solar installations. A total of 23,000 installations have been completed, and more than 19,200 families have received subsidies exceeding 147 crore directly into their bank accounts, he said. Joshi said the overall ecosystem created by PM Modi -- ease of doing business, investor confidence, infrastructure, demand-driven schemes and strong Centrestate cooperation -- has driven Indias renewable energy expansion. Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi stressed upon the need for uninterrupted power, particularly for rural and poorer masses. Citing Odishas high percentage of more than six percent of the states GDP allocated to capital expenditure, he said, Odisha was investing in future generations and electricity was a top priority and critical infrastructure. An official release said the summit in Puri was the first step in building a vibrant Community of Practice that brings together policymakers, innovators and industry leaders to accelerate Indias clean energy transition. The focus of the summit is to shape the future of energy in the country. GELS 2025 will be the first pan-India initiative bringing together the Union, states, industry, researchers, institutions and global leaders, it added.
Shree Jagannath Temple, Puri owns over 60,000 acres of land: Minister
The Shree Jagannath Temple in Puri possesses vast land holdings across Odisha and other states. Recent revelations indicate illegal occupation of temple properties. Authorities are actively working to secure these valuable assets. Legal actions are underway to reclaim encroached lands. The temple administration is committed to protecting its property.
India emerging as a major hub of renewable energy generator, says Union Minister Pralhad Joshi
India has added 31.25 GW renewable energy including 24.28 GW solar power in the current year, he says at energy summit in Odisha
Ganja worth Rs 3 lakh Secunderabad railway station, two arrested
Hyderabad: The Government Railway Police, along with the EAGLE team of Telangana Anti-Narcotics Bureau, apprehended two persons for allegedly smuggling ganja at Secunderabad station. The police seized 6.86 grams of ganja worth Rs 3,43,150. The accused are Muna Prusty alias Muna Kumar, 20 years, a resident of Odisha and Tikash Kumar Barik alias Babu, 23 Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Two arrested while transporting ganja from Odisha to Mumbai via Hyderabad
Two held for smuggling 14 kg ganja from Odisha to Hyderabad
Hyderabad: The Prohibition and Excise special enforcement team caught a man on Saturday, smuggling ganja from Odisha to Hyderabad. On information, the enforcement team caught P Varun, a resident of Mallapur, Nacharam, at Ghatkesar, when he arrived from Odisha by train. Varun went to Odisha and bought 11 kilograms of ganja. He took a train Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Andhra Pradesh Police Question Students Who Visited Maoist Encounter Site
Police are alert as they have information about heavy movement on the Odisha border now
Bihar CM Nitish Kumar's name included in World Book of Records for taking oath for 10th time
PATNA: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar is set to get global recognition as World Book of Records (WBR), London has listed his name for being the only individual to be sworn-in as chief minister of any state in independent India for 10th time. WBR congratulated Nitish for taking the oath of office as chief minister of Bihar for a record 10th time. In its congratulatory letter, WBR said that from 1947 to 2025, Nitish is the only individual to take the oath ten times. The milestone has set a benchmark in the countrys democratic system, reflecting rare continuity of leadership. It signifies his commitment, visionary leadership and unwavering trust of people of Bihar. Leading a state for ten times is not a remarkable personal achievement but also a moment of honour for entire country, WBR letter said. The letter pointed out that Nitishs consistent efforts in governance, development, social welfare and maintaining administrative stability has inspired millions of people across the country and will continue to motivate both present and future generations. As a mark of rare achievement, Nitishs name has been included in the list of WBR. The organisation will provide an official certificate acknowledging his record-setting milestone. On December 20, Nitish took the oath of office as CM along with 26 ministers. Reacting to WBRs initiative to list Nitishs name in its global list, Janata Dal (United) MLC and spokesperson Neeraj Kumar said that it was a moment of pride not only for Bihar but for the entire nation. This is recognition to Nitishs relentless efforts and vision for Bihars development. It will inspire workers of JD(U) who have been the backbone of the partys achievements, Neeraj said, adding that Nitish became the longest serving CM of Bihar as well. The list of other longest serving chief ministers includes Pawan Kumar Chamling (Sikkim), who served over 24 years, 5 months, and 14 days, followed by Naveen Patnaik (Odisha) with over 24 years and Gegong Apang (Arunachal Pradesh) for 22 years. Jyoti Basu (West Bengal) severed for 23 years. M Karunanidhi (Tamil Nadu) had the most terms and longest days across several stints. Lal Thanhawla (Mizoram) and Virbhandra Singh (Himachal Pradesh) served for nearly 22 and 21 years, respectively. WBR, London is a leading international institution dedicated to identifying, certifying and documenting extraordinary world records and outstanding achievements. The organisation honours eminent personalities, institutions, and historically significant sites worldwide for their contributions, impact and cultural heritage value.
Ashwini Vaishnaw: India accelerates automatic train protection system rollout
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw told the Rajya Sabha that India is rapidly implementing the automatic train protection systemtechnology the world adopted decades ago but was delayed by previous governments. He said the nationwide rollout, including in Odisha, is progressing fast and delivering strong safety results
IndiGo meltdown throws KIA into chaos
BENGALURU: Thousands of passengers were stranded at the Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) on Friday as Terminal 1, known for its iconic design, descended into chaos, overcrowding and exhaustion, resembling a refugee camp. As 292 IndiGo flights were cancelled and abrupt disruptions continued for the fourth day on Friday, there was little clarity and passengers frustration only grew. Arguments broke out between passengers, airline staff and Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) personnel. Fares on other airlines skyrocketed to Rs 1 lakh for routes to Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata and Chennai. With limited seating available, families and solo travellers stretched out on the floors, some sleeping on jackets, while others leaning against luggage, turning the terminal into a crowded waiting hall. A family enroute to Haridwar for asthi visarjan was stranded, even as the daughter of the deceased held a urn that had the remains of her father. They had no option other than paying exorbitant sums for an alternative ticket. Even as passengers struggled, no food or alternative flight arrangements were made. Hyderabad-bound passenger Jayesh Menon told TNIE that flyers were initially informed about one-hour delays, that repeated multiple times before the flights were cancelled. But even a bigger crisis awaited flyers as many were unable to retrieve their checked-in baggage for four to five hours. People are angry, sad, every emotion you can think of, he added. Several stranded passengers continued waiting for their luggage late into the evening, while others scrambled to find alternative travel arrangements amid disruptions, he added. Airfares surge tenfold on certain routes on Saturday as IndiGo cancels 1,000 flights on Friday RANCHI TO BLURU: A 36-HR ORDEAL What should have taken a routine 2.5-hour journey from Ranchi to Bengaluru turned out to be a 36-hour ordeal for Sanjay Choraria and his wife. They started on Thursday at 7 am to reach the airport early for their 8.50 am IndiGo flight, only to face repeated one-hour delays that stretched endlessly until the airline abruptly cancelled the flight at 4 pm. The only alternative offered was a punishing detour - Ranchi to Kolkata to Chennai to Bengaluru. But a bigger nightmare awaited them on the Kolkata to Chennai with the 9.40 pm departure repeatedly pushed past midnight and to 2.30 am. It finally took off at 4 am after tensions boiled over. In Chennai, passengers were dealt another blow when the final flight to Bengaluru was cancelled. Exhausted and out of options, the couple hired a private cab and reached Bengaluru at 7 pm on Friday. HUBBALLI BRIDE, GROOM ATTEND RECEPTION ONLINE Hubballi: It was a full house at a marriage hall in Hubballi. There were close to 700 guests who arrived to bless the couple for their reception. But there were no bride and groom. They came on live on screen from Bhubaneshwar. Following countrywide delays in air traffic involving Indigo Airlines, the bride and groom could not make it. However, the brides parents were at the venue to complete the rituals. The parents of the bride, Medha, at the last minute decided to host the party and ensured the bride and groom got ready and came online at the marriage hall. Medha and Sangam Das were married on December 23 in Odisha and the reception was scheduled on December 3 in Hubballi. They were to fly to Mumbai on December 2 and then to Hubballi. -- Amit S Upadhye IndiGo pilots and crew say management failures left staff to face public ire amid mass cancellations
Odisha: Security Heightened Ahead Of India-Africa T20 At Barabati Stadium
Cuttack Police Commissioner Suresh Dev: Bhubaneswar-Cuttack Police Commissioner Suresh Dev Datta Singh on Monday said that comprehensive security arrangements have been put in place for the upcoming India-South Africa T20 match scheduled to be held at Barabati Stadium on December 9. Commissioner Singh said there is tremendous enthusiasm among fans ahead of the high-voltage match, with heavy ticket demand and large crowds expected. Police have made elaborate preparations to ensure a smooth and safe experience for spectators and players. He informed that around 1,700 police personnel will be deployed in and around the stadium, including special units such as the Special Tactical Unit, Bomb Disposal Squad, Disaster Response Force, and surveillance teams. Local police resources from Cuttack will also be mobilised to strengthen the security grid. Access control measures have been tightened, and crowd management plans have been finalised to avoid inconvenience to spectators. We aim to conduct the match in a very smooth manner with minimum hassle to the public. Strong and effective security measures have been arranged considering all possible situations, Singh said. Police have also made arrangements for the arrival and movement of both teams, including their practice sessions and hotel security. The Commissioner appealed to fans who could not secure tickets not to gather unnecessarily near the stadium, recalling past instances where large crowds created pressure during entry. He advised such fans to enjoy the practice sessions, which will also be open for viewing. The Commissioner assured that the police are fully prepared to ensure a safe, secure and well-managed international cricket event in Cuttack. Notably, the Twin City police have made extensive security arrangements for the safety of players, officials, and spectators. As per official sources, a total deployment of 22 platoons of force and 111 officers has been mobilised for Bhubaneswar at the place of stay and for route lining. Notably, the Twin City police have made extensive security arrangements for the safety of players, officials, and spectators. Also Read: Live Cricket Score It further added that for the smooth and incident-free conduct of the match, a total of 411 officers at Cuttack and 57 platoons of force, 420 Tr. Hav/ORs & Constables have been deployed at Barabati Stadium and all strategic locations of Cuttack. Article Source: IANS
Odisha MLA Alleges Death Threat at Railway Station; Complaint Filed with GRP
Incident reportedly occurred during late-night visit to Kantabanji station; police inquiry launched
Odisha Inked Rs 13 Lakh Crore Worth of MoUs at Utkarsh Odisha Conclave 2025: Minister Tells Assembly
The MLA had sought details on the level of investor participation during the conclave and the status of the projects pledged.
Odisha Govt, Opposition Clash Over Job Vacancies and Worker Migration in Assembly Debate
Law minister Prithiviraj Harichandan assures members continued efforts to accelerate recruitment, expand employment opportunities
Odisha fast becoming Indias green industrial hub, Deputy CM Kanak Singh Deo
In an interaction with The Hindu, he said that the state was firmly on course to achieve their renewable energy target for 2030
Current situation risks rendering ongoing operations untenable: ISL clubs to AIFF
The 12 ISL clubs are FC Goa, Sporting Club Delhi, NorthEast United FC, Jamshedpur FC, Bengaluru FC, Mohun Bagan Super Giant, Chennauyin FC, Mumbai City FC, Kerala Blasters, Punjab FC, Odisha FC and Mohammedan Sporting.
'Can't deport Bangla-speaking people to Bangladesh': TMC, BJP spar in Lok Sabha
Heated exchanges between Trinamool Congress and BJP members were witnessed in the Lok Sabha on Friday when TMC member Shatabdi Roy said Bangla-speaking people were being deported to Bangladesh and asserted that language cannot be the consideration for authorities for taking such steps. Raising the issue during Zero Hour in the House in Bangla, she referred to the case of a person being deported to Bangladesh in Odisha. When Krishna Prasad Tennati, chairing the proceedings, asked Roy to place her demand, she continued speaking. When her allocated time ended, her microphone was switched off. As Jugal Kishore of the BJP started speaking after her, Roy, along with fellow party MP Mahua Moitra, rushed across to the treasury benches to Kishore's seat and started speaking in his microphone. Tenati urged her to return to her seat, saying Kishore's seat was not her place. BJP MP Jagdambika Pal was seen convincing the agitated TMC members to return to their seats. Later, when she was allowed to conclude, Roy said that if Bangla speakers can be sent to Bangladesh, then BJP people should be sent to Pakistan for speaking Hindi and Urdu, leading to a fresh uproar.
Nepalese student death at KIIT: Probe report under examination, Minister tells Odisha Assembly
Odisha Higher Education Minister Suryabanshi Suraj said the committee has completed its inquiry and submitted its report to the government
Huge Crowd Outside Odishas Barabati Stadium For T20 Tickets; Police Resort To Lathicharge | Video
Thousands of people gathered outside Barabati Stadium for India-South Africa T20 tickets, prompting police to use mild lathicharge due to congestion.
Bekal to host Mani Ratnam, Manisha Koirala for Bombay anniversery
KASARAGOD: Bekal, one of the best-preserved forts of Kerala, has appeared in more than 50 films. Yet, it was Tamil song Uyire Tu Hi Re in Hindi from the Mani Ratnam-directorial Bombay (1995) that put it on the tourism map of the cine world. So, it is only fitting that Bekal host the 30th anniversary reunion of the acclaimed Tamil flick. The Bekal Resorts Development Corporation (BRDC) is organising the geet-together at Bekal Beach on December 20. The films director Mani Ratnam, lead actor Manisha Koirala and cinematographer Rajiv Menon, who captured the forts beauty in the monsoon, would participate in the event. Bombay was the first movie to popularise Bekal in a grand manner. We are conducting Bombay Reunion to reintroduce Bekal as the centre of cinema tourism, said BRDC MD Shijin Parambath. The decision to invite Mani Ratnam to Bekal was taken at the BRDC board meeting in August. Interestingly, this year also marks the 30th anniversary of BRDC. The 17th century fort gained prominence after the Union government in 1992 identified Bekal as one of the five Special Tourism Zones in the country to be developed for beach-based tourism. Puri in Odisha, Sindudurg in Maharashtra, Daman and Diu Islands and Mahabalipuram in Tamil Nadu were others. The state government formed BRDC to promote to develop tourism in and around Bekal. The corporation managed to develop three 5-star resorts out of the six proposed in the area while improving the tourism infrastructure around the fort. Bekal Fort was constructed by Keladi Nayakas, the feudal chieftains who ruled from Keladi (present day Shivamogga) in 1650. Hyder Ali took over when he invaded the Malabar region and his son Tipu Sultan fortified it with a watch tower. The fort faded into obscurity during the British Raj and remained one of the many ruined forts of Kasaragod district till the 1990s. Bombay features an inter-faith couple who are caught in the Bombay riots that followed the Babri Masjid demolition.
Political Protection for Criminals is Over: Odisha CM Majhi Warns Lawbreakers
Says crime rates have declined sharply, police given free hand; government pushes recruitment of 60,000 youths in 2 years into public service
Odisha Drama Teacher Arrested For Sexually Harassing Girl Student: Cops
A guest faculty of Odisha government-run Utkal Sangeet Mahavidyalaya in Bhubaneswar was arrested on Thursday for allegedly sexually harassing a girl student, police said.
National T20 Cricket Tournament: Cricket Association of Blind (CAB) Haryana dominated CAB Madhya Pradesh, while CAB Odisha outclassed Bihar with a flawless 6-wicket win in the Nagesh Trophy Mens National T20 Cricket Tournament for the Blind 2025 (8th Edition) at the Ranital Sports Complex in Jabalpur on Thursday. Cricket Association of Blind (CAB) Haryana delivered a clinical all-round performance to defeat CAB Madhya Pradesh by 8 wickets in the opening clash of the day. Madhya Pradesh posted 137/9 in their 20 overs, built around skipper Deepak Pahades 32 (off 32), while Haryanas disciplined attackled by Gaurav Singh and Deepak Malikkept the pressure on throughout. Haryana made the chase look effortless, racing to 138/2 in just 12.5 overs. Skipper Deepak Maliks blazing 40 not out off 26 balls and Chandan Thakurs composed 28 off 21 stitched a match-winning stand that sealed the game with authority. Deepak Malik of CAB Haryana was adjudged Player of the Match for a skippers knock that finished the contest in style. In the second match of the day, CAB Odisha romped to a dominant victory, chasing down Bihars 152-run target in a mere 11.4 overs in what is a statement of power and precision. Bihars total was held together by Bicky Oraon (36) and Balkaran Kumar (35), but 30 wides proved costly. Odishas bowlers maintained control, backed by two sharp run-outs that tightened the screws. Odishas reply was electric. Dhanapati Gauda launched the innings with a commanding 55 off 30 balls (7 fours), supported by quick-fire contributions from Lalprasad Soren and Anjan Singh, as Odisha sealed the chase with overs to spare. Bihars total was held together by Bicky Oraon (36) and Balkaran Kumar (35), but 30 wides proved costly. Odishas bowlers maintained control, backed by two sharp run-outs that tightened the screws. Also Read: Live Cricket Score . Article Source: IANS
Uproar In Odisha Assembly Over BJP MLAs Controversial Remark On Mahatma Gandhi
Odisha Assembly saw uproar after BJP MLA Santosh Khatua blamed Mahatma Gandhi for partition, sparking protests by Congress and BJD and demands for apology and removal of remarks.
The Indian Deaf Cricket Association: The Indian deaf cricket team will tour the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for a three-match bilateral T20 series against the UAE deaf cricket team from December 11 to 13, 2025. The opening T20 is scheduled for December 11, followed by the remaining two matches on December 12 and 13. For this tour, Mohammad Imran has been appointed as the fitness trainer of the Indian side. A resident of Dhaneepur in Gonda district of Uttar Pradesh, Imran is also associated with the Delhi Premier League (DPL) as a trainer for the South Delhi team. He has previously served as the trainer for the DDCA Under-14 squad as well. The series aims to strengthen bilateral ties in deaf cricket and provide competitive exposure to both teams ahead of future international assignments. The Indian deaf cricket team emerged as the winner in the 3rd edition of the Deaf Cricket Asia Cup tournament held in India in 2017, beating Sri Lanka by a big margin of 156 runs in the final. The next year, India ended up as runners-up in the 2018 Deaf T20 World Cup after losing to Sri Lanka by 36 runs. A 15-member squad has been announced for the series. The Indian Deaf Cricket Association (IDCA) team comprises: Players: Virendra Singh (Captain, Himachal Pradesh), Shariq Majeed Gani (Jammu & Kashmir), R. Yashwanth Naidu (Andhra Pradesh), Santosh Kumar Mahapatra (Odisha), Ashwin Kaliyaperumal (WK, Tamil Nadu), Rahul Waghamshe (Gujarat), Ehjas Pattappill (Kerala), Samiullah Khan Ansar Khan Pathan (WK, Maharashtra), Pranil More (Maharashtra), Viraj Kolte (Maharashtra), Jigar Thakkar (Gujarat), Vaibhav Paranjpe (Madhya Pradesh), Deepak Kumar (Uttar Pradesh), and Faheemuddin (Delhi). Players: Also Read: Live Cricket Score Mukesh Kumar (Manager), Ashish Bajpai (Assistant Manager), Dev Dutt (Head Coach), Santosh Kumar Rai (Mentor), Mohammad Imran (Fitness Trainer), and Sharad Mudgal (Interpreter, ISL). Article Source: IANS
Odisha To Host Indias Energy COP: Global Leaders To Gather In Puri For GELS 2025
Principal secretary (energy) Vishal Kumar Dev, who is leading the Summit preparations, noted that Odisha is fully geared up to host this landmark event. He said the next decade of Indias energy sector will depend on strengthening institutions, coordination, and state-level collaboration
Odisha Man Sets Mother On Fire For Denying Money To Buy Liquor: Cops
An elderly woman suffered severe burn injuries after she was allegedly assaulted and set on fire by her son in Odisha's Bhadrak district, police said on Thursday. The incident took place at Galaganda village within Tihidi police limits.
Son Sets Mother On Fire Over Money For Liquor In Odishas Bhadrak
Woman battles for life with 80% burns; accused son absconding as police launch probe
Odisha Government terminates empanelment of IT firm involved in recruitment scam
The Tier-1 empanelment of Silicon Tech Lab was terminated for violation of multiple material clauses of its service agreement
Odisha Class 12 Exams 2026: Date Sheet Released, Details Here
Odisha Class 12 Exam Dates 2026: Project evaluation and viva voce for Commerce stream students will be carried out by school teachers in groups of 24 students.
The CHSE, Odisha, has released the detailed timetable for the 2026 Class 12 board examinations. Theory exams for Science, Commerce, and Arts streams are scheduled from February 18 to March 26, 2026, with practical exams taking place in December 2025 and January 2026. The complete schedule is available on the official website.
Odisha Assembly Clears Bill Allowing Women's Night Shifts, Raising Workday To 10 Hours
The Odisha Shops and Commercial Establishments (Amendment) Bill, 2025, was cleared amid a walkout by the opposition BJD and the Congress.
Japan's JFE, JSW forge 15,750-cr steel JV
In a landmark collaboration, JSW Steel is joining forces with JFE Steel in a massive 15,750 crore venture, acquiring Bhushan Power & Steel's facility in Odisha. This transformative agreement is anticipated to cut JSW Steel's debt load by nearly 50%, paving the way for accelerated growth and enhanced operational capacity at Bhushan Power & Steel beyond its current milestones.
More Than 20 Suspected Bangladeshi Nationals Detained in Odishas Jagatsinghpur
Late-night crackdown across coastal Odisha follows renewed alerts on unauthorised stay
AI Tools Used in Paddy Procurement to Safeguard Farmer's interest: Odisha Minister
Odisha ramps up tech-driven paddy procurement, assures transparency and timely payments
Odisha faces nearly Rs 7,000 cr in unpaid electricity bills
Odishas power consumers, including industrial, commercial and domestic users, owe nearly Rs 7,000 crore in unpaid electricity bills, the state government informed the Assembly.
Punjab records highest groundwater extraction in India, says CGWB report
CHANDIGARH: Groundwater extraction in the country is the highest in Punjab, followed by Rajasthan and Haryana, according to the latest National Compilation of Dynamic Ground Water Resources of India, 2025 report of the Central Ground Water Board (CGWB). The findings show that 25 per cent of the 6,762 total blocks in India have been categorised as over-exploited, critical or semi-critical, a situation concentrated in nine states, Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, Delhi and Puducherry. As per the report, groundwater extraction in Punjab stands at 156.36 per cent, the highest in the country, followed by Rajasthan at 147.11 per cent and Haryana at 136.75 per cent, all significantly above the national average of 60.63 per cent. At the national level, annual groundwater extraction has seen a marginal decline, from 27.66 billion cubic metres (BCM) in 2023 to 26.27 BCM last year. The total annual ground water recharge of Punjab has been assessed as 18.6 bcm and annual extractable ground water resource as 16.8 bcm. Out of total 153 assessment units including three urban areas taken for study, 111 assessment units (72.55 per cent) have been categorized as Over-exploited, 10 blocks (6.54 per cent) as Critical, 15 blocks (9.80 per cent) as Semi Critical and 17 blocks (11.11 per cent) as Safe, the report said. Similarly, out of 50175.27 square kilometers recharge worthy area of the state, 34294.3 sq km (68.35 per cent) area are under Over-Exploited, 4353.15 sq. km (8.68 per cent) under Critical, 4478.11 sq km (8.92 per cent) under Semi-critical and 7049.71sq km (14.05 per cent) under Safe category, reads the report. For Rajasthan, the report states,Out of the 302 assessment units (blocks and urban areas), 213 units (70.53 per cent) have been categorized as Over Exploited, 23 units (7.62 per cent) as Critical, 27 units (8.94 per cent) as Semi-Critical, 36 units (11.92 per cent) blocks as Safe and 3 units (0.99 per cent) as Saline. Similarly, out of 317010.74 sq km recharge worthy area of the state, 222266.46 sq km (70.11 per cent) area are under Over-Exploited, 19404.23 sq. km (6.12 per cent) under Critical, 22535.05 sq km (7.11 per cent) under Semi-critical, 43869.11 sq km (13.84 per cent) under Safe and 8935.89 sq km (2.82 per cent) area under Saline categories of assessment units. In Haryana, the situation is similar. While in Haryana, out of total 143 assessment units (blocks/Urban), 91 units (63.64 per cent) have been categorized as Overexploited, 6 units (4.20 per cent) as Critical, 15 units (10.49 per cent) as Semi Critical and 31 units (21.68 per cent) as Safe categories of assessment units. Similarly, out of 43,205.81 sq. km recharge worthy area of the State, 26,828.05 sq. km (62.09 per cent) area are under Over-Exploited, 1,170.46 sq. km (2.71 per cent) under Critical, 4,253.89 sq. km (9.85 per cent) under Semicritical, 10,953.42 sq. km (25.35 per cent) under Safe categories of assessment units, it added. The report assesses the total annual groundwater extraction of the entire country for 2025 at 247.22 bcm. Agriculture remains the largest consumer, accounting for 87 per cent, or 215.10 bcm, followed by 11 per cent for domestic use (27.89 bcm) and 2 per cent for industrial use (4.23 bcm). In the present assessment, total annual groundwater recharge has been pegged at 448.52 bcm, while the annual extractable groundwater resource stands at 407.75 bcm. The average stage of groundwater extraction at the national level is 60.63 per cent. Out of 6,762 blocks in the country, 730 units (10.80 per cent) are categorised as over-exploited, and 201 blocks (2.97 per cent) are classified as critical where extraction ranges from 90 to 100 per cent. Another 758 blocks (11.21 per cent) fall under the semi-critical category, while 4,946 units (73.14 per cent) are considered safe, with extraction below 70 per cent. Additionally, 127 blocks (1.88 per cent) have been listed as saline due to brackish or saline groundwater in phreatic aquifers. The report highlights that the percentage of over-exploited, critical and semi-critical blocks exceeding 25 per cent of total units is found only in nine states, Haryana, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, Delhi and Puducherry. It attributes the situation to region-specific factors, Over-exploitation of ground water resources could be due to various region-specific reasons. The assessment units located in the north-western part of the country (particularly in the states of Punjab, Haryana, Delhi and Uttar Pradesh) have plenty of replenishable ground water resources but because of the over extraction beyond the annual ground water recharge, many of these units have become Over-exploited. Overexploited units are also common in the western part of the country, particularly in Rajasthan and Gujarat where the prevailing arid climate results in low recharge of ground water and hence stress on these sources, the report stated. It further adds, In peninsular India, over-exploited units are wide spread in Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and parts of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana which could be attributed mainly to the low storage and transmission capacities of aquifers of the hard rock terrains, which results in reduced availability of the resource. The report also notes that in Arunachal Pradesh, Delhi, Goa, Kerala, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Tripura, Andaman and Nicobar, Chandigarh, Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh and Lakshadweep, domestic groundwater extraction exceeds 40 per cent. Groundwater extraction stands between 90 and 100 per cent in Delhi, and between 70 and 90 per cent in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry. In most other states and Union Territories, including Andhra Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Goa, Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Odisha, Sikkim, Telangana, Tripura, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, West Bengal, Andaman and Nicobar, Chandigarh, Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu, Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh and Lakshadweep, extraction levels are around 70 per cent. The report concludes that compared to the Dynamic Ground Water Resource Assessment of 2024, the total annual groundwater recharge has marginally increased from 446.9 bcm to 448.52 bcm.
Once a promising 90s Bollywood star, Chandrachur Singh is now embroiled in a land dispute over his ancestral haveli in Aligarh, alleging family members are attempting illegal possession. Singh, who previously shared screen space with Shah Rukh Khan and Aishwarya Rai, recently visited the District Magistrate's office seeking intervention.
Odisha Assembly Passes Jan Vishwas Bill To Decriminalise Minor Offences, Ease Business Rules
Amendment to 16 state laws replaces jail terms with civil penalties, aims to boost investment and trust-based governance
From Farmland To National Podium: Odisha Teen Rachana Majhis Rise In Indian Archery
A chance encounter at a village school transformed 17-year-old girl into a national gold medallist: Reports
Journalists Step In To Perform Last Rites Of Destitute Woman In Odisha
The woman, identified as Rangalata Sadangi, a resident of Lendura Bhagwanpur village under Kalamishri panchayat in the Cuttack Sadar Assembly constituency, passed away earlier this week.
Odisha Teacher Faces Probe for Reporting to School Drunk
BEO withholds days salary, issues show-cause notice following complaints of misconduct in Boudh district
Barabati Set for T20 Spectacle as IndiaSouth Africa Clash Nears
Odisha Cricket Association gears up with upgraded facilities, elaborate safety measures and seamless ticketing for Dec. 9 showdown
The marine fishermen, who hail from Kendrapara district, were sent to judicial custody after their arrest December 1
Odisha removes 6.95 lakh 'Ghost' ration cards under ongoing e-KYC verification drive
Odisha is actively removing ineligible beneficiaries from its Public Distribution System. An e-KYC drive has identified and cancelled over 6.95 lakh ghost ration cards. The verification deadline is now December 31. Meanwhile, opposition MPs are protesting the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls, citing concerns over voter deletions and the right to vote.
Odisha: Woman Doctor to Donate Entire Life Savings to AIIMS Bhubaneswar on Her 100th Birthday
Dr. Bai has conveyed her wish that the amount be utilised specifically for the treatment of women cancer patients, reflecting her lifelong dedication to womens healthcare.
49 Bangladeshis deported by Odisha govt.; two jailed for securing passports fraudulently
Two Bangladeshis had obtained Indian passports using fake documents and they have been sent to jail
49 Bangladeshi Nationals Repatriated from Odisha Following Crackdown: CM
Two others were found using forged passports, and criminal cases have been registered against them.
Odisha Youth Dies by Suicide After Girlfriend Allegedly Backs Out of Marriage
Relatives alleged that after obtaining the post, the woman distanced herself from him and backed out of their long-discussed marriage plans
IND vs SA: Odisha Cricket Association offers first Cuttack match ticket to Lord Jagannath
The Odisha Cricket Association has offered the first ticket for the India versus South Africa T20 match to Lord Jagannath. This gesture seeks divine blessings for the smooth conduct of the game. The ticket was placed at the deity's feet in Puri. Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has also purchased tickets for the upcoming international cricket match.
BC Associations Call Chalo Delhi for 50% OBC Quota in Assemblies, Parliament
Rajya Sabha member and association chairman R. Krishnaiah said the protest would begin with a series of national seminars, drawing large delegations from Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, and Odisha, along with professors, intellectuals, eight Union ministers, and 20 MPs from various parties.
Rare Pygmy Killer Whale Found Dead On Odisha Coast
A rare pygmy killer whale was found dead on the coast of Odisha's Bhadrak district, officials said on Sunday.
Haryanas Nuh emerges as key operational base in white-collar terror module
BHOPAL:The Nuh district of Haryana has emerged as an alleged hideout, operational base for sourcing materials and recruitment ground for the white collar modules operatives. This comes against the investigations' progress into the white-collar terror module and the 10/11 Delhi blast case. The same southeastern Haryana district has also turned out to be the nucleus of Madhya Pradeshs biggest-ever inter-state cyber crime ring, which was busted by the police in early 2025. As the MP polices cyber crime unit accelerates its probe into the inter-state racket, men operating from Nuh (Haryana) have emerged as the kingpins and masterminds, which is believed to be worth more than Rs 3000 crore. Anatomy of a white collar terror module The cyber fraud ring involved more than 1000 bank accounts of people in the Vindhya and Mahakoshal region of MP, being used as mule accounts to park and circulate fraud money and hundreds of SIM cards sourced from MP were used by cyber fraudsters for committing crimes across the country. More than 25 persons, hailing from MP, Haryana and Bihar, have so far been arrested and charge-sheeted in the court in MP. The men in Nuh (mostly school dropouts) operated an illegal call centre at a flat in Gurugram, which was used to make calls to people for duping them via various kinds of cyber-crimes, including job offers, gaming and cryptocurrency investment frauds, etc. The SIM cards, which were sourced by the rackets kingpins from their operatives in MP and other states, reached through middlemen based in the Bihar capital Patna. Cybercrime police bust ATM card cloning racket, nab onefrom Haryana The bank accounts, which were used as mule accounts (around 70 per cent of them were originally held by low-income people in MPs Vindhya and Mahakoshal regions), served as the pipeline through which more than Rs 3,000 crore was routed to various destinations. The funds which were rotated through these accounts were actually proceeds of cybercrime committed in various parts of the country, religious charity money, as well as money from unknown sources suspected to have been used possibly for terror funding. A large sum of money was actually routed through the mule accounts to the Middle East, a MP police officer added. The men operating from Nuh even operated shell companies/firms in Hyderabad and parts of Maharashtra. These shell firms/companies were particularly used for cyber fraud and the transfer of illicit money. The 25-plus men who have been arrested in the case over the last 11 months have already been charge-sheeted in the court. Now we are going to zero in upon the real kingpins/masterminds of the racket in Nuh, the officer maintained. As per MP police sources, its not the first time that Nuhs name has cropped up in a major cybercrime case. Nuh has gradually emerged as a prime cybercrime hotspot in the country. Years back, it was Jamtara in Jharkhand, but a sustained crackdown witnessed newer hotspots emerge in West Bengal, adjoining parts of Odisha and later some parts of western UP. But over the last couple of years, Nuh in Haryana and adjoining districts of Rajasthan have come out as the prime cyber-crime hub of India, Madhya Pradesh polices SP (state cyber crime cell) Pranay Nagwanshi said. Children are linked to cybercrime in at least three of every 3,000 cases, say experts
BJD Faces Steady Erosion at Grassroots as Block Leaders Quit Across Odisha
A new wave of resignations in Bhadrak deepens the crisis for Naveen Patnaiks party amid growing signals of defections to the BJP.
Odisha Couple Marries by Taking Oath on Constitution
The Berhampur wedding promotes equality, social responsibility, and a message against caste and dowry practices
'We have sufficient forces present here': IG of BSF Frontier HQ on Naxal situation in Odisha
The spirited efforts of the Border Security Force in Odisha are proving effective against Naxal threats, bolstered by an impressive array of troops and state-of-the-art weaponry. The establishment of new bases in Kandhamal signifies a strong operational expansion. The BSFs use of advanced technologies, including drones and sophisticated arms akin to international border security, highlights their commitment.
Only 4% have access to palliative care in India
NEW DELHI: Nearly 7-10 million people require palliative care (PC) in India, but less than four per cent have access to it, said the latest study, which found that only Kerala and Chandigarh provide better accessibility to these centres as compared to states like Madhya Pradesh, Odisha and Bihar. The study, published in the ecancermedicalscience journal, said that the demand for palliative care in India is going to rise as four in ten people are estimated to have at least one chronic disease, and the burden is expected to rise to address serious health-related suffering, which is commonly associated with end-stage chronic diseases like cancer. It said there are various barriers to the poor delivery of palliative care in India, including an inequitable distribution of services and poor geographic access to health centres. Dr Parth Sharma, the lead author of the study, said, Our analysis shows that access to palliative care in the country remains extremely poor, forcing people living with serious pain to travel long distances for adequate relief. Yet improving access to palliative care and essential opioids for pain management does not require new infrastructure. Significant gains can be achieved simply by training more healthcare providers in palliative care and integrating these services across all levels of the existing health system, said Dr Sharma from the Association for Socially Applicable Research (ASAR), Pune. The study, which assessed the geographical accessibility of palliative care in India, said that in 2022, India had 526 palliative care centres-Pallium India (PCC-PI), with a density of four per 10 million population. Chandigarh, Delhi, Kerala, and Goa had good access to PCs, while most other states/UTs, especially in the north and northeastern parts of the country, need to improve accessibility in their regions. Siddhesh Zadey, the corresponding author of the study, added, Geography is often ignored in talks around universal health coverage, although its an important determinant. Where you are placed can change your life, including your health access. He said that the study is part of the larger work on timely access to healthcare within its flagship IndoHealMap project, under which they are building access-to-care maps for around 3,00,000 healthcare facilities.
Murder of pregnant woman: Second accused gets death penalty
ALAPPUZHA: The Alappuzha District Sessions Court III on Saturday sentenced the second accused, Rajani, to death in the murder of 32-year-old Anitha, a pregnant woman and mother of two. Anitha, daughter of Sasidharan from Punnapra Thekkemadam, was killed on July 9, 2021. Earlier, the court had handed down death penalty to the first accused, Prabeesh, a native of Nilambur. The second accused, Rajani, 38, of Pathissery House, Kainakary, was produced before the court on Saturday after being brought from a jail in Odisha in connection with an NDPS case. When Judge M Shuhaib asked whether she had anything to say prior to sentencing, she replied that she had nothing to say. The prosecution said both accused murdered Anitha around 9.30 pm, inside Rajanis bedroom. They allegedly strangled the victim, who was pregnant at the time, into unconsciousness and, assuming she was dead, took her in a boat and dumped her body in the Pookaitha stream. The body later surfaced, leading to the investigation.
Political Storm Erupts In Odisha Over Security Cover For Naveen Patnaiks Aide V.K. Pandian
The Congress accused the BJP-led state government of shielding Pandian, alleging a tacit understanding between the ruling BJP and the BJD: Reports
Odisha to set up 15 fast track courts for exclusive POCSO trials
State identifies locations for new POCSO courts as pendency crosses 18.7 lakh cases across Odisha judiciary
Odisha Sets March 2026 Deadline To Eliminate Last Vestiges Of Maoist Threat
The BSF and Odisha Police are leveraging advanced technology, including drones and satellite surveillance, to track and neutralise the remaining Maoist leadership
BSF committed to eradicate Maoists from Odisha by March 2026: IG Shiv Aadhar Shrivastava
The Border Security Force is committed to eliminating Maoists from Odisha by March 2026. Operations are underway in collaboration with state police. Significant progress has been made in neutralizing and apprehending Maoists. The force is also focusing on community trust and prosperity. Challenges persist in certain forest areas. The BSF celebrates its 61st Raising Day on December 1.
Odisha's Supplementary Budget lacks any vision, claims Leader of Opposition Naveen Patnaik
Odisha's Leader of Opposition Naveen Patnaik claimed the Supplementary Budget lacked any vision and would push the State towards a fiscal deficit situation
The Shahdara Railway Station is a key transportation hub, with trains operating from here to various destinations, including Western Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, Odisha, and other states. Read here to more details.
Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy | Mhatres explosive ton does the job for Mumbai
The openers maiden T20 century and Dubes quick 39 seal the chase against Vidarbha ;Kerala falls short by 32 runs against Railways; Andhra registers a 66-run win over Odisha
Antibiotic Residues: Shrimp Exports Face Challenge After Rejection in EU Market
Recently, seven containers of shrimps exported from Odisha failed quality tests due to presence of antibiotic residues in them in the European market, leading to their rejection
No Work, No Salary: Odisha Collector Freezes Pay of Officials Defying Digital Workflow Order
The directive mandates that salaries will be released only after the defaulting departments begin and complete their assigned tasks through OSWAS.
Crude Bombs Hurled Near School Gate In Odisha's Bhubaneswar, Probe Underway
According to police sources, bike-borne assailants hurled the bombs at the school gate, which usually sees heavy student movement in the morning.
Odisha revises Maoist policy; to provide surrender reward up to Rs 1.20 crore
Bhubaneswar: To eradicate left-wing extremism in the state, the Odisha government has launched a revised Maoist surrender and rehabilitation policy with a provision of maximum financial assistance up to Rs 1.20 crore and also enhanced reward money for surrendered firearms. Additional Director General of Police (Anti-Maoist operation), Sanjeeb Panda said: Top Maoist leaders like central Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Odishas Adarsha Vidyalayas Struggle With Massive Staff Shortage
Over 2,000 key posts lie vacant; Govt assures expedited recruitment to protect academic standards
Odisha CM Majhi Presents Rs 17,440-Crore Supplementary Budget
The Supplementary Budget comes on top of the Rs 2.90-lakh-crore main budget and seeks primarily to fund flagship programmes already under implementation.
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To honour the invaluable contribution made by private schools in elevating the stature of education, sports and culture in the country, Chandigarh University in collaboration with Federation of Private Schools and Associations of Punjab (FAP) felicitated principals, teachers and students from over 800 schools across India during the 5th edition of the FAP National Awards 2025 held at Chandigarh University campus. Haryana Governor, Prof Ashim Kumar Ghosh, addressing the awardees during the inauguration of 2-Day FAP National Awards 2025 Ogranised by Chandigarh University Governor of Haryana, Prof Ashim Kumar Ghosh, inaugurated the FAP National Awards 2025 as the Chief Guest. He was accompanied by his wife Mitra Ghosh. Besides Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha) and Chancellor, Chandigarh University, Satnam Singh Sandhu who presided over the event as Guest of Honour, the other dignitaries who graced the event included Dr G Immanuel, Chairman of Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (ICSE), singer, actor and lyricist Gurnam Bhullar, Chandigarh University Vice-Chancellor, Dr Raviraja N Seetharam, Senior Managing Director Chandigarh University Deepinder Singh Sandhu and President of FAP Dr Jagjit Singh Dhuri. On the opening day of FAP National Awards 2025, 782 schools, teachers, principals and meritorious students from 18 States & UTs were felicitated with the awards. During the inaugural ceremony, 20 awards were given for Lifetime Achievement, Academic Achievement, Pride of India- Academic Achievement and Pride of India- Sports Achievement Awards. In all, Lifetime Achievement Award was given to 50 principals and teachers, Pride of India- Academic Achievement Awards were given to 315 awards students of 105 schools and 41 schools were given awards for achievements in sports. Pride of India- Sports Achievement Awards were also given to 356 students. In the two-day award ceremony, awards will be given to teachers, students and schools from 18 States and Union Territories including Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Delhi, Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Jammu and Kashmir, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Kerala, Odisha, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Chandigarh, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam and Bihar. These Awards will be given in four categories including The Best School Award, Lifetime Achievement Award, Pride of School Award and The Best Student Award (Pride of India) for their futuristic vision and meritorious achievements in the domains of academic, sports, cultural and social contribution. In his inaugural address, Governor of Haryana, Prof Ashim Kumar Ghosh said, “ Private sector plays a pivotal role in elevating the standard of school education in our country. Of about 14.72 lakh schools in India, there are 3.40 lakh private schools which account for 23% of the total schools. I strongly feel that an organization like FAP must come forward in ensuring the children from weaker sections of society have their fair representation in private schools as well which will further promote equity and inclusiveness in education .” “ Our progress in education also reflects the visionary leadership of our Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi ji under whom historic reforms have strengthened India's position as a global education hub. The PM Shree scheme has modernized over 4,500 schools providing world class infrastructure and access. The National Education Policy has placed research, innovation, and knowledge at the center of learning. As a result, India's ranking in the Global Innovation Index has improved from 81 in 2014 when Prime Minister Modi ji had come to power to 39 in 2025 which is a remarkable achievement. Patent filings have grown up by 31% and India now ranks 4th globally with 1.3 million academic research publications in the last five years. The government's decision to reduce patent application fee is by 80% for institutions has accelerated this change ,” the Governor added. Prof Ashim Kumar Ghosh further said, “ Moreover, the education budget has risen from Rs 79,451 Crore in 2014 to a historic figure of Rs Rs 1,28,650 Crore in 2025-26. As we honor today's achievers let us reaffirm our collective commitment to shaping a brighter more innovative and inclusive future for India's children .” Commending the award recipients for their significant contributions in shaping the minds of the youth, Satnam Singh Sandhu, Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha) and Chancellor of Chandigarh University, said, “ As an educationist, I can say that whatever change that has come in the society has come because of teachers. Our visionary Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s has given the vision of a Atmanirbhar Bharat and Viksit Bharat by 2047. I am sure the biggest role in realizing this vision will be played by the provided educational institutions and private school teachers because it is not possible for government to do everything or even fulfil the need of quality education which is being fulfilled by the private institutions for making this vision a reality. So today India has emerged from the 11th largest economy in the world to become the fourth largest economy. Even children from the poorest of the poor backgrounds can touch the heights of progress with the power of education. Five years ago, no one had thought that private schools would get the same honor and respect as government schools. Which has been possible through these FAP Awards. ” “ Children from the poorest of backgrounds can touch the skies of progress with the power of education. Affectionate and devoted teachers play the most important role in giving strength to the flight of children. The new National Education Policy 2020 aims to make India a Global Knowledge Superpower. Our educational institutions and teachers have to contribute actively in school education, higher education and skill education to achieve this goal. I am sure our teachers will establish India as a Global Knowledge Superpower with their crucial contribution ,” he added. Dr G Immanuel, Chairman of Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (ICSE) said, “ Now around the world now there is a lot of competition happening and every school education board is trying to compete from with other board. The best practices are being transferred easily. Most of the boards are going for STEAM education now. Earlier, STEM education which means Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education was followed. Now, to this we added Art. Art is very important because Art is part of everything. In STEM education, Art is being added to make it more collaborative, more useful for everybody .” Warning against the dangers of digital information, Dr G Immanuel said, “ Learning doesn't happen and only within the school premises in the schools, colleges or universities. It happens everywhere anyway with lots of information freely flowing. Now one has to regulate this. Unless we regulate this information to decide which information should be taken in and which information should not be taken in, it may affect and cause a problem. Therefore, as educators we need to reach out to the children and have some regulatory system as unregulated information may cause a lot of havoc for everybody. Now, digital information is causing problems for everybody. There are countries and universities around the world who are going back to physical books and physical way of teaching because e-books, smart boards, they are causing lot of problems. ” In his address, President of FAP Dr Jagjit Singh Dhuri said, “ Private schools are playing a pivotal role in school education. But despite this, the contribution of private schools in India’s transformation in the education sector was ignored and the teachers at private schools were not given due recognition for the crucial role they are playing in providing quality education with utmost dedication and hard work. So, the purpose of FAP awards is to give due recognition to private schools and their teachers in society with these awards. This initiative not only recognizes the efforts of private schools who have reached the pinnacles but also encourages other schools to compete for achievements in the fields of academics, sports, cultural heritage, infrastructure and facilities .” “ We are honoured that FAP has become the only educational federation in the world to award 11001 management members, principals, teaching and non-teaching staff and students from across India with FAP National Awards between 2021 to 2025 for achievements in academic, sports and cultural domains at no financial cots to any recipient. The award for this record was presented to us today by Dr Aravind Lakshminarayanan, CEO of Nobel World Records Private Limited, during inauguration of the 5th edition of the FAP National Awards 2025 which is matter of great joy and satisfaction for us ,” he added. About Chandigarh University Chandigarh University is a NAAC A+ Grade University and QS World Ranked University. This autonomous educational institution is approved by UGC and is located near Chandigarh in the state of Punjab. It is the youngest university in India and the only private university in Punjab to be honoured with A+ Grade by NAAC (National Assessment and Accreditation Council). CU offers more than 109 UG and PG programs in the field of engineering, management, pharmacy, law, architecture, journalism, animation, hotel management, commerce, and others. It has been awarded as The University with Best Placements by WCRC. www.cuchd.in
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