Berhampur: Forest officials on Monday arrested 11 fishermen for illegally entering the banned area of Nalaban, a wildlife sanctuary in Chilika Lake. Two mechanized boats, two motor engines, super dubinets (13) and bamboo oar (two), thermocol boxes (two) were seized from their possession. During patrolling in the lake by the staff of Chilika range, they…
NEW DELHI: Petrol prices breached the Rs 100-a-litre-mark in the capital on Monday after state-owned oil companies effected the fourth hike in retail fuel rates in 11 days, raising petrol prices by another Rs 2.61 to Rs 102.12 a litre to cut losses from selling auto fuels below market cost. Petrol price was last past…
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Rourkela: Devotees of Lord Jagannath expressed concern after Iskcon went ahead with an “untimely” Rath Yatra in London on Sunday, defying protests and objections.A memorandum had been submitted to the organisers ahead of the event, urging adherence to the ritual calendar of the Jagannath Temple in Puri.Devotees alleged that Iskcon continues to hold events that…
The rupee appreciated by 34 paise to close at 95.26 against the US dollar on Monday, marking its third consecutive session of gains, amid improving global sentiment over a possible peace agreement between the United States and Iran.According to news agency PTI, the rupee strengthened as optimism grew around easing tensions in West Asia and…
Horoscope Today: Read daily horoscope predictions for May 26, 2026. Know all about the astrological events and influences that will be affecting each of the 12 zodiac signs. Our astrologer has analyzed the movements of the planets and the alignment of the stars to bring you the most accurate and up-to-date horoscope predictions for the…
An eco retreat in Sonapur Bhubaneswar: The state govt is considering a new mechanism for leasing land to short-gestation tourism and hospitality projects such as tent cities and glamping facilities.Tourism commissioner-cum-secretary Balwant Singh has written to Industrial Infrastructure Development Corporation (Idco), seeking a framework for leasing govt land for such projects for shorter durations, instead…
Stock markets are set for a shortened trading week, with the National Stock Exchange and BSE scheduled to remain closed on Thursday, May 28, on account of Bakri Eid.This will be the second trading holiday in May after markets remained shut earlier this month on May 1 for Maharashtra Day.The holiday means equity, equity derivatives…
Bhubaneswar: A recent study has flagged serious gaps in fungal disease diagnosis across Odisha, raising concerns over timely detection and treatment of infections that account for millions of deaths globally.According to the study, published in Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology on May 15, 90.5% of medical colleges in Odisha has independent mycology sections, but none…
File photo The government on Monday said it is closely monitoring fuel supplies across the country and taking immediate corrective measures to prevent shortages, amid panic buying and dryouts reported at petrol pumps in parts of Gujarat, Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh.Sujata Sharma, joint secretary in the ministry of petroleum and natural gas, said India has…
