National News Updates

Malkangiri: After a brief lull, the red rebels are making their presence felt again in ‘Swabhiman Anchal’ – the remote cut-off areas in Malkangiri district. It seems repeated appeals by police and administration to shun violence and join the mainstream failed to make an impact on these left-wing extremists. “Tulsi Pahad area, Kalimela area and […]

Patna: Polling began Wednesday morning in 71 assembly constituencies of Bihar in the first phase of three-phase elections amid tight security and COVID-19 guidelines in place. Of the nearly 2.15 crore electors eligible to exercise the franchise, 1.12 crore are male, 1.01 crore female and 599 are categorised as third gender, according to data provided […]

Srinagar: Two terrorists have been killed in an ongoing encounter that started between terrorists and security forces on Tuesday evening at Mochua area in Central Kashmir’s Budgam district, officials said. The firefight between terrorists and security forces took place after security forces cordoned off the area and launched a search operation on the basis of […]

United Nations: An Indian organisation that leverages tourism and technology to help remote communities access solar energy has won a prestigious UN award for its efforts to combat climate change amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The Global Himalayan Expedition (GHE) is among the winners of the 2020 UN Global Climate Action Award. GHE is one of […]

Bhubaneswar: Tightening screws on the enforcement of Covid-19 norms in Odisha in order to put a lease on the steady rise in positive cases in the State, the Odisha Police…

Koraput: After a massive search operation, the Odisha Disaster Rapid Action Force (ODRAF) team on Tuesday fished out the bodies of two of the three youths, who went missing after a boat capsized in Jalaput Reservoir here on Sunday. One person is still missing in the mishap. The youths, whose bodies were recovered, were identified […]

Berhampur: A woman from Ramagada village under Buguda block in Ganjam district, who is suffering from chronic ailment, has written a letter to Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik seeking permission for euthanasia as her pain has become unbearable. The woman, Anita Pradhan, who is said to be mentally unstable, is suffering from chronic stomach ulcer. According […]

Balasore: Protesting the alleged illegal sale of liquor and inaction by police and district administration, women of Baunsabania panchayat under Oupada block of Balasore district organised a protest rally. Shouting slogan like ‘Jiban Chanhu, Mada Nuhen’, hundreds of women of the panchayat took out the protest rally from Dakhina Kuanrpur to Gobardhanpur. They alleged that […]

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday urged voters to cast their votes in the first phase of the Bihar Assembly election and participate in the “festival of democracy” while taking precautions against COVID-19. Polling began Wednesday morning in 71 assembly constituencies of Bihar in the first phase of three-phase elections amid tight security […]

Sambalpur: A baby girl allegedly sold by a couple for Rs 15000 was rescued by police from Rairakhol area in Sambalpur district on Wednesday morning. The baby, aged one month and seven days, was rescued by Charmal police after a complaint was lodged by the Childline members in this regard. According to sources, the couple […]

Bhubaneswar: Servitors and several devotees across the State on Wednesday resumed protest by beating gongs, ringing bells and blew conchs urging the Odisha government to reopen temples with COVID-19 restrictions in place. The protest, which was called by Odisha Mandira Sebayat Sangha (OMSS), witnessed participation of servitors and devotees at major religious places across the […]

Udala: The body of an elderly woman was found inside a house at Beladiha village under the Kaptipada police station in Mayurbhanj district on Wednesday morning amid suspicion that she had been murdered. The deceased has been identified as Sarmamani Sethi (65). According to sources, the wall of the house, where the body was found, […]

New Delhi: The lockdown due to coronavirus affected everyone’s livelihood significantly. The lockdown has adversely affected the future of circuses as there is no audience for the shows. Many circus operators don’t even have money to recharge their phones. Clowns, who bring smiles to many people, animals like lions, tigers and elephants who perform on […]

Sonepur: In a tragic incident, two minor sisters died after they were reportedly bitten by a venomous snake while sleeping on Tuesday night. The deceased have been identified as Nikita Jagdala (12) and Archita Jagdala (13) As per reports, the two sisters were sleeping in their house at Panchmahala village under Ulunda police station when […]

Dubai: Indian expats living in the UAE can now provide their local address abroad to be added in their passports. Siddhartha Kumar Baraily, Consul, Passport and Attestation, at the Indian Consulate in Dubai said the Indian government had decided to allow its overseas citizens to add their local address in their country of residence mainly […]