A cavalcade on Bhubaneswar’s streets Bhubaneswar: Expressing concern over the leakage of sensitive details about VVIP movements on social media, Odisha govt has directed authorities to curb such practices to safeguard against potential security breaches.In a letter to the DGP, director (intelligence), district collectors and SPs, the state home department on Thursday instructed strict compliance…
The government is finalising a new policy to promote coal gasification-based urea manufacturing as part of efforts to reduce dependence on imported natural gas and boost self-reliance in fertiliser production, PTI reported.An official said the policy is expected to be ready within a month.“We are in the process of making our new policy for coal…
A soft breeze runs through your day, Aries. You won’t be able to carry everything on your own and that’s the biggest advantage here. The Moon is helping to strengthen your partnership zone, and Venus provides warmth to your voice So your spouse or a friend steps into the picture with practical assistance at the…
Naresh Chandra PattanyakKeonjhar: Two youths died and two others were severely injured after a car carrying four persons fell off a bridge near Rasol village on Brahmanipal-Harichandanpur-Keonjhar road in Keonjhar district on Thursday.The deceased were identified as Debabrat Das and Shivaswarup Rout, both 30 years old. The injured, Samaresh Swain (28) and Iswar Prasad Beura…
US stocks hovered near record levels on Thursday even as oil prices climbed again amid renewed tensions linked to the Iran conflict, with strong corporate earnings continuing to support investor sentiment.The S&P 500 slipped 0.1 per cent from its record high reached a day earlier, reported AP. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 219 points,…
At last, some emotional relief. You’ve been carrying more tension than you realize, but the knot begins to unravel. The Moon your ruler is in a more calming position and Jupiter is a protective hand to help you move away from anxiety and into an actual connection. That alone changes the day.Family and friends become…
Police said 10 people from both groups have been arrested in connection with the incident so far. (Image credit-Social Media) BHUBANESWAR: Around a dozen people, including two police personnel, were injured after a clash broke out between two theatre groups during the staging of ‘Mahabharat’ in Odisha’s Ganjam district, police said on Thursday.The incident took…
The US economy grew at a slower pace than initially estimated in the first quarter of 2026, with consumer spending and investment revised downward, government data showed on Thursday, AFP reported.Gross domestic product (GDP) in the world’s largest economy expanded at an annual rate of 1.6 per cent during the January-March period, according to the…
You’re in fine form today, Gemini. The mind is quick, the mood is upbeat, and your usual curiosity turns into something useful instead of scattered. The Moon is helping your confidence, and Mercury, your ruler, is supporting speech and study. So yes, this is one of those days where things click faster.There’s also a sociable…
Berhampur: Eighty-seven-year-old Sasibhusan Moharana of Boripadar in Ganjam district’s Kaithakhandi panchayat is very worried. He has not received his monthly old-age pension under National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP) for the last two months. He goes to the bank every alternate day to inquire about it.Similarly, B.Dandasi Reddy (75) of Kotharsing in Rangeilunda block is also…
