Under pressureOdisha police have come under fire for prioritising visibility on social media over presence on the streets, following a surge in crimes across the state. Critics argue that instead of curbing criminal activity, cops focus largely on traffic violations, frequently showcasing these enforcement drives online. Social media users have been quick to troll the…
Government head-hunter Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB) has recommended Ashok Kumar Panda, Director (Finance) at Steel Authority of India Ltd (SAIL), for the post of Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) at the state-run steel major, PTI reported.Panda was among 10 shortlisted candidates interviewed for the top post at India’s largest public-sector steel-making entity.The position will…
Rourkela: Two men were arrested by K Balang police in Bonai sub-division of Sundargarh district on Wednesday for allegedly killing a woman and burying her body in a forest 17 days ago. Police said the prime accused had planned to murder her husband but ended up strangling the woman instead.The accused have been identified as…
Leos, get ready for a day filled with soaring self-assurance and promising financial opportunities! Your older siblings will be there to lend a helping hand, while social engagements will call for your most graceful demeanor. When it comes to romance, it’s the little things that matter most today—singles, remember to be upfront yet gentle. A…
CM Mohan Charan Majhi virtually joining the meeting from Bhubaneswar on Tuesday Bhubaneswar: In a major push to strengthen rural drinking water delivery systems, Odisha on Tuesday signed MoUs with the Union govt as part of the nationwide rollout of reform-linked implementation under Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) 2.0.The MoUs were signed in the presence of…
The stakeholders’ dialogue in progress Bhubaneswar: The state on Saturday unveiled the Odisha State Energy Action Plan (OSEAP), inaugurated two 150-m wind resource assessment masts in Ganjam and oversaw the signing of agreements for a 125 MW/500 MWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), marking a major push towards renewable energy and climate-resilient growth. The announcements…
Kolkata: ITC Ltd has reported a 5% year-on-year rise in standalone net profit from continuing operations for the fourth quarter of the last fiscal, at Rs 5,113.3 crore. The growth came despite a higher GST rate and a steep increase in excise duties, while West Asia conflict weighed on profitability.The Kolkata-headquartered company had seen a…
ईरान के इस्लामिक रिवोल्यूशनरी गार्ड कॉर्प्स (आईआरजीसी) ने चेतावनी दी है कि अगर अमेरिका और इजरायल के हमलों के दौरान ईरान के तेल और गैस संयंत्रों पर हमला होता है तो वह मिडिल ईस्ट में मौजूद एनर्जी इंफ्रास्ट्रक्चर को निशाना बनाएगा. ईरानी सरकारी मीडिया द्वारा जारी एक बयान में सेना के खातम अल-अनबिया केंद्रीय मुख्यालय…
1 (Those born on the 1st, 10th, 19th and 28th of any month, are ruled by the Numerology number 1)8th April 2026 looks like one of those packed days where your mind keeps firing. Ideas come quickly, and you’ll want to test them out aloud. Use that energy well: schedule the call you’ve been postponing,…
Your heart leans towards faith and good deeds today. The Moon supports your spiritual side, so you might get involved in religious work, visit a temple, help in a community activity, or simply pray with more feeling than usual. Children’s support fills you with joy and energy. Their words or small acts—sharing food, completing homework…
