BHUBANESHWAR: A truck crashed into a car and dragged it for several kilometres in Bhubaneswar on the intervening night of Friday and Saturday.The truck driver was identified as Jagamohan Bhukta (40) from Kantiapada in Boudh district.The people inside the car were safe and no major injuries were reported. According to police, the PCR-6 team, comprising…
India’s economic story is expected to remain on a path of “cautious resilience” in the near term, even as global uncertainties continue to grow, the department of economic affairs (DEA) said in its Monthly Economic Review for May.However, it cautioned that the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, rising crude oil prices and the possibility…
June begins on a strong, uplifting note for you, Scorpio. You’re likely to feel more alert, more self-aware, and far more willing to invest in yourself. This is the kind of month where your outer personality and inner grit both ask for attention. You may spend on grooming, training, a short course, fitness support, or…
Bhubaneswar: Grappling with a surge in crimes, Odisha police face an equally troubling challenge stemming from recurring allegations of misconduct and highhandedness within the force.Over the past eight months, multiple officers have been suspended on charges ranging from corruption and abuse of power to custodial torture. Experts believe these disciplinary actions have left the department…
NEW DELHI: Gold demand in India has slipped by nearly 70 per cent after the government doubled import duty on the precious metal earlier this month.The higher fuel and food prices linked to the ongoing Iran conflict had further dragged down the consumer sentiment.Industry estimates showed gold demand fell to around 7.5 tonnes in the…
June asks you to balance sharp outer success with a more delicate inner adjustment. The month opens on a strong note for reputation, social standing, and the ability to impress people through intelligent planning. You are likely to come across as efficient, practical, and quietly powerful. Others notice that you can manage people as well…
A worker being rescued from the septic tank on May 26 Bhubaneswar: National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has taken suo motu cognisance of the death of six people by alleged suffocation after inhaling toxic gas inside a septic tank under construction in Kalahandi district on May 26.Issuing notices to the Odisha chief secretary (CS) and…
MUMBAI: Reports that India is expected to see its driest monsoon in a decade spooked investors on Dalal Street on Friday. In late trades, sensex fell sharply to close nearly 1,100 points (1.4%) lower at 74,776 points. HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank and Reliance Industries contributed the most to the day’s fall in the index, exchange…
June opens with your natural Cancerian gifts on full display. People are likely to seek your advice, and you may find yourself playing counsellor, planner, peacemaker, even unofficial problem-solver in family and professional circles. Your words carry weight this month. What you say, and the calm way you say it, can improve your standing in…
Bhubaneswar: DGP Y B Khurania on Friday warned that hit lists of wanted criminals are being systematically prepared across the state to ensure strict action against them. He emphasized that these hit lists are being compiled at the police station level, ensuring a more targeted and coordinated crackdown.“We continue to maintain a zero-tolerance stance against…
