Cuttack: NGT has ordered a halt to all construction activities on 93.280 acres of land at Laxmiposi in Mayurbhanj district amid allegations that ecologically sensitive forest land is being diverted for a private hotel and resort project near Simlipal Tiger Reserve. Hearing a petition filed by Baripada-based social worker Rakesh KumarMohanty, NGT’s East Zone bench…
Rourkela: Two youths were arrested in Sundargarh district on Sunday for allegedly raping a 15-year-old girl.According to police, the survivor visited her relative’s home in the district on May 28. “The survivor and another girl were outside the house late at night when two local youths assaulted them. While one girl escaped, the other was…
Bhubaneswar: In a boost to technology-driven wildlife conservation, an innovative device developed with the support of KIIT Deemed to be University has secured a design patent. The invention, titled ‘Intelligent Sensor Device for Automated Wildlife Monitoring’, is aimed at enhancing biodiversity conservation through non-invasive and intelligent wildlife tracking.The project was conceptualised under the guidance of…
MUMBAI: While the majority of forecasters and market participants expect Reserve Bank of India‘s Monetary Policy Committee meeting to vote for a status quo on interest rates, the forthcoming MPC statement on June 5 will be observed minutely.With disruptions owing to the West Asia conflict now approaching 100 days, this is no longer a short-term…
Delegates at the 5th international paid period leave conference in London Bhubaneswar: Members of the Odia diaspora in London hosted the 5th international conference on paid period leave at the House of Lords in the UK Parliament on World Menstrual Hygiene Day bringing together representatives from India, the UK, Ghana, Nigeria, China, France, Spain and…
NEW DELHI: Foreign investors continued to pare their exposure to Indian equities, withdrawing Rs 32,963 crore in May. Besides FPIs, analysts expect developments around the West Asia war, crude oil prices, and the RBI’s interest rate decision to determine the equity-market trend in the event-heavy week ahead.In 2026 so far, the total outflow by foreign…
Balangir: A home guard posted at Jaipatna police station of Kalahandi district was suspended on Sunday after facing allegations of extortion and misuse of his position.Police said Pabitra Mohan Nayak allegedly used his position to collect money from illegal liquor sellers, betting and gambling operators, and ganja traders. Sources said he also intimidated residents and…
Bhubaneswar: The three-day National Executive Council (NEC) meeting of Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) concluded in Bhubaneswar on Sunday with the adoption of four resolutions on educational reforms, national security, women’s safety and global challenges.A key highlight of the concluding day was the ABVP’s call for greater investment in research and development (R&D) by Indian…
Bhubaneswar: The incidence of child marriages is on the decline in Odisha, which was once infamous for posting a high number of such weddings in the country, with data showing at least one in three girls were married off during childhood.National Family Health Survey (NFHS)-6 for 2023-24 reveals that 18.6% of women in the age…
Planning a bank visit in June? You might need to check the bank holiday list first! Customers should plan their bank trips in advance as branches in several states are headed for holidays in the month of June. Since these holidays differ from state to state, it is better to check the holiday list first…
