Bhubaneshwar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Tuesday said Odisha escaped major damage from severe cyclonic storm Montha, which made landfall on the Andhra Pradesh coast around 7 pm, bringing relief to the state even as precautionary measures remained in force. Majhi, who reviewed the post-landfall situation at the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA) control…
Amaravati: Severe cyclonic storm Montha is likely to maintain the intensity for a period of six hours after its landfall over interior Andhra Pradesh and the adjoining areas, including south Odisha, the Meteorological Department said on Tuesday. The Met Department forecast very likely light to moderate rainfall at most places in Andhra Pradesh and Yanam…
The Modi government is set to begin the new year on a decisive note. By approving the 8th Pay Commission’s recommendations, effective January 1, 2026, the Union Cabinet has not only fulfilled a long-pending administrative expectation but also delivered a genuine New Year gift to nearly 50 lakh Central government employees and 68 lakh pensioners…..
When governance becomes more about ego than service – with emotions dying in files, with the face of power becoming void of empathy, democracy becomes a machine with more rules and less relationships. The greatest tragedy of our time is not that society is filled with injustice, but that empathy is being lost. In a…
In the annals of Indian cricket history, few names evoke the spirit of dedication and excellence quite like Edulji Bujorji “Eddie” Aibara. Born on April 25, 1914, Aibara’s journey through Indian cricket spanned over five decades—an illustrious playing career followed by an equally remarkable coaching tenure that left an indelible mark on the sport in…
The sage Ugraśravā, in the quiet groves of Naimiṣāraṇya, told the hermits of the burning of the Khāṇḍava forest and of the marvel that followed. When the fiery tumult had ceased, the master-sculptor Maya, rescued from the blaze by Arjuna, came into the presence of Dharmaja Yudhishthira. Bowing low, his heart alight with gratitude, he…
Godhaneswar Temple is located in Godhaneswar village, near Ulunda in Subarnapur District, Odisha. Godhaneswar Temple is located on the picturesque bank of the Mahanadi River. The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva, worshipped here as Godhaneswar, meaning *“the Lord of the Cow Wealth.”*The temple is believed to be over 900 years old, dating back to…
New Delhi: In a significant verdict, the Supreme Court on Tuesday said threatening any person to give false evidence is a cognizable offense and offered a clarification on the ambiguity of a provision inserted in the Indian Penal Code (IPC) in 2006 that led different high courts to give contradictory interpretations. A bench of Justices…
Islamabad: Pakistan’s economy has expanded by three per cent in fiscal year 2025 (FY25), and the growth rate is expected to remain the same in the next fiscal year, the World Bank said on Tuesday. The bank launched its latest report called ‘Pakistan Development Update: Staying the Course for Growth and Jobs’, highlighting the hopes…
Patna: The INDIA bloc on Tuesday released its manifesto for the Bihar assembly polls, promising, among other things, a government job to one member of every household, restoration of the old pension scheme, and 200 units of free power. The 32-page-long ‘Bihar ka Tejashwi Pran’ (Tejashwi’s resolve) was released at a crowded press conference where…
