The United States has officially withdrawn from the World Health Organization (WHO), completing the process after over a year of warnings and discussions. The move comes as the Trump administration criticized the global body for its handling of the COVID-19 pandemic. US President Donald Trump had expressed his intention to leave WHO on the first […]
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New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has extended his greetings on the occasion of Parakram Diwas, commemorating the birth anniversary of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose. In his message, Modi described the day as a proud occasion, noting that Netaji’s bravery and courage continue to inspire the nation. The main Parakram Diwas celebrations are being organized […]
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Jammu-Kashmir: The ongoing heavy snowfall in Jammu has led authorities to suspend the Mata Vaishno Devi pilgrimage until further notice. National highways, including the Jammu-Srinagar route, and other roads have been closed to traffic. Schools in hilly districts have also been ordered to remain shut. Pilgrims have been advised to stay at base camps, and […]
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Puri: Preparations for the annual Rath Yatra have officially begun in Puri, with the traditional rituals marking the auspicious approval of the chariot wood completed this week. Every year, the process starts from Basanta Panchami, while the actual construction of the chariots begins from Akshaya Tritiya. For 2026, the rituals were performed on Friday, when […]
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Bhubaneswar: Supporters of Patkura MLA Arvind Mahapatra staged a show of strength at Shankha Bhavan, urging the Biju Janata Dal leadership to reconsider the decision to suspend him from the party. A delegation submitted a memorandum to senior leaders Devi Mishra and Pratap Jena, asserting that Arvind Mahapatra is a young leader who has not […]
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Cuttack: The private bus owners’ association has withdrawn its proposed strike after holding positive discussions with the state government. The association stated that the decision was taken after the government agreed to address their key demands, bringing relief to commuters who were facing the possibility of disrupted transport services across the state. According to the […]
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Bhubaneswar: The process for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections has formally begun, with the Election Commission of India writing to election officers of 10 states, including Odisha. A total of 37 Rajya Sabha seats are scheduled to fall vacant in April 2026 due to the retirement of sitting members. In this context, the Commission has […]
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Malkangiri: The Maoist organisation has suffered a significant setback as nine hardcore Maoist cadres surrendered with weapons in a major success for security forces. The surrender took place before the Inspector General of Police, Raipur Range, and the Superintendent of Police of Dhamtari district in neighbouring Chhattisgarh. The surrendered cadres were carrying a combined cash […]
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Bhubaneswar: Residents of Odisha have received some relief from the biting cold as temperatures have risen under the influence of a western disturbance, reducing the intensity of winter conditions across the state. According to the Bhubaneswar Meteorological Centre, the maximum daytime temperature in the capital touched 32.3 degrees Celsius. Day temperatures crossed 30 degrees Celsius […]
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Bhubaneswar: Another road accident involving an ‘Ama Bus’ was reported in the city on Thursday after the bus collided with a motorcycle on a main road. Following the accident, angry locals vandalised the Ama Bus, creating a tense situation in the area. The incident occurred between Master Canteen Square and Rajmahal Square, where unrest prevailed […]
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