Odisha villagers say no to crackers for a noble cause
Paradip: While most of us were busy bursting firecrackers and distributing sweets to celebrate Diwali, some villagers on the outskirts of Paradip chose to bring smile on the face of a cancer…
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1 Killed, 4 Injured In Diwali Mishaps In Odisha
Bhubaneswar: One person was killed while four others were injured in different mishaps across the State during Diwali celebrations today. A youth sustained electric shock while decorating…
Diwali Celebrations Begin In Odisha With Many Offering ‘Paya Shraddha’ To Ancestors
Bhubaneswar: On the occasion of Diwali also known as festival of lights, festive fervour gripped residents of Odisha as they thronged firecracker markets, sweetmeat shops and also conducted…
Raids Continue On Illegal Cracker Units In Cuttack, 3 Detained
Cuttack: In a bid to curb illegal manufacture and sale of the firecrackers ahead of Diwali, police conducted raids on several illegal firecrackers manufacturing units at Padmapur,…
Emirates Celebrates Diwali With Indian Treats For Fliers
Bengaluru: Emirates is celebrating Diwali by serving Indian sweets and savouries to its passengers on board its flights departing and travelling to India till October 31, the airline said on…
7th Pay Commission Update: Pay Hike Likely After Diwali For Central Govt Employees
7th Pay Commission: While much has been said so far about the minimum pay hike of the Central government employees, it seems some good news is in the offing for the lakhs of employees.…
Snapchat, Oneplus To Let You Create AR Experiences This Diwali
Bengaluru: In a bid to gain ground among the Indian millennials, Snapchat on Thursday teamed up with OnePlus to launch a unique Diwali campaign. The brands have created special Lenses…
80 Cracker Shops Sealed In Odisha For Flouting Safety Norms
Berhampur: In a major crackdown on illegal sale of cracker ahead of Diwali, local administration officials sealed as many as 80 shops at Balunkeswar cracker market in Berhampur. As per…
Samantha Akkineni’s Promise On Diwali For Furry Friends
Diwali is just a few days away and not only commoners but also celebrities are counting the days for the special occasion. In the meantime, South Indian film actress Samantha Akkineni has…
Delhi terror threat: 400 sensitive buildings, markets on watch
New Delhi: An alert has been sounded and security has been beefed up in Delhi with Pakistan-based terror group Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) planning to target more than 400 sensitive buildings and…