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Sidharth's 'Jabariya Jodi' based on forced marriages in Bihar

Mumbai: Actor Sidharth Malhotra, who has wrapped up shooting his upcoming film “Jabriya Jodi”, said the romantic comedy film is based on ‘Pakadwa Vivah’ (forced marriage), which is rampant in Bihar. Sidharth was interacting with the media at the wrap-up party of “Jabariya Jodi” along with his co-actor Parineeti Chopra and director Prashant Singh here on […]

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BJP workers attacked by 'BJD goons' during poll campaign in Bhubaneswar

Bhubaneswar: In yet another instance of pre-poll violence, as many as nine workers of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) were injured after being allegedly attacked by BJD workers near Mangala slum in Niladri Vihar area of the Capital city today. A complaint has been lodged by the BJP at Chandrasekharpur police station alleging that they […]

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Brand ‘Modi’ takes over BJP’s campaigns in Odisha, the UP way

Bhubaneswar: Seemingly buoyed by the turnout and feedbacks in the first phase polls in Odisha, the campaign style of Prime Minister Narendra Modi has apparently gone for a  paradigm change in the State now. The style and substance bear a stark resemblance to BJP’s 2017 poll campaign in Uttar Pradesh assembly polls, where Modi had […]

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Temperature to shoot up from April 25 in Odisha

Bhubaneswar: Odisha is likely to experience high temperatures in view of intense heat wave condition after April 25, informed the Regional Meteorological Department in Bhubaneswar predicted today. At present, the entire State is reeling under scorching heat and the mercury is rising with every passing day with Bhubaneswar recording the highest temperature of 43.7 degree […]

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Prashant Bhushan quits governing bodies of 3 NGOs

New Delhi: Advocate Prashant Bhushan has resigned from the governing bodies of NGOs Centre for Public Interest Litigation (CPIL), Common Cause and Swaraj Abhiyan. Bhushan said in a tweet: “People are asking if I have resigned from CommonCause, CPIL and Swaraj Abhiyan. I have resigned from the GBs (governing bodies) of these since the Bar […]

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Rs 2 lakh each for kin of dead in disaster: PM Modi

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday announced Rs 2 lakh ex-gratia for the family of each person who lost their life in the unseasonal rains and storms in various parts of the country on Tuesday night, and expressed his anguish over the incident. The Prime Minister also announced Rs 50,000 ex-gratia for those […]

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Thus tiny cell is good news for cancer survivors

Bengaluru: A scientist at the National Institute for Research in Reproductive Health (NIRRH) in Mumbai — an institute under the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) — says a new type of stem cell identified by her team can help restore fertility in men and women who have undergone treatment for cancer. Cancer treatment, or […]

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Dacoity bid foiled by police in Jajpur

Jajpur: Dharamsala Police arrested six dacoits while they were allegedly planning a robbery near Deuli hills in the district Tuesday evening. Soon after foiling their attempt, police confiscated a gun, two live bullets, two bikes, an ATM card and other weapons from their possession. Police sources informed that several cases are pending against the arrested […]

BSF Recruitment 2019: Notification Released For 1072 Posts, Here's Detail

The Border Security Force (BSF) has invited online application from interested and eligible candidates, both male and female, for the posts of Head Constable (Radio Operator) And Head Constable (Radio Mechanic) in Group ‘C’. The last date for submission of online application is June 12, 2019. Vacancy And Post Details Total number of posts: 1072 […]

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UPSC Recruitment 2019: New Vacancy Notification Released, Start Application Submission

The Union public Service Commission (UPSC) has released a recruitment notification for the positions of Director and Assistant Hydrogeologist posts. Interested and eligible candidates can apply for the positions before the deadline. The last date to apply for the UPSC positions is May 2, 2019. UPSC Recruitment 2019 Vacancy Detail Assistant Hydrogeologist: 50 Posts Director […]

Rains, thunderstorm leave nearly 50 dead in 4 states

Jaipur/Bhopal/Ahmedabad: Nearly 50 people were killed as rains coupled with thunderstorm and lightning hit several parts of Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat and Maharashtra overnight, officials said Wednesday. The unseasonal rains and storm also caused damage to property and crops in Gujarat and Rajasthan. Rajasthan witnessed the maximum casualties with 21 people killed in rain-related incidents […]

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Why TikTok ban may not have the desired results

New Delhi: With crores of people in India already using TikTok and all of them having the option to share the app with others, blocking its access on Google Play Store and Apple App Store may not have the desired results, say experts. TikTok, which is very popular among children, is facing criticism from different […]

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Ponting surprised at 'X-factor' Pant's exclusion

New Delhi: Delhi Capitals head coach Ricky Ponting is surprised that Rishabh Pant missed the bus to the World Cup in England and Wales, but adds it will be the perfect opportunity for the youngster to showcase his talent for DC in the Indian Premier League. “I had a quick chat with him on Monday […]

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BJP's Candidate taking on BJD Chief Naveen in Bijepur 'Attacked'

Bargarh: In yet another incident of pre-poll violence in the State, BJP’s Bijepur Assembly candidate Sanath Gartia was attacked on Wednesday. Gartia, who has been fielded by the saffron party against Odisha CM and BJD president Naveen Patnaik from the constituency, had reportedly gone to visit some of his supporters when the incident occured. Stones […]

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Customs official accused of demanding 'bribe' from air passenger at Bhubaneswar Airport

Bhubaneswar: A customs official at the Biju Patnaik International Airport in Bhubaneswar found himself in trouble after an air passenger accused him of threatening with dire consequences and forcefully demanding a bribe. As per sources, one Kuppuswamy Nagarajan, a native of Shevapet in Tamil Nadu, arrived at the BPI Airport from Bangkok in AirAsia flight […]

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