Trump Calls Strait of Hormuz ‘New US Territory’ as Iran Keeps Waterway Closed
US President Donald Trump has intensified tensions with Iran over the Strait of Hormuz. Trump posted a map on Truth Social that labelled the strategic waterway as “new US territory”.…
Vijay Apologises in Assembly After Minister Refers to Karunanidhi Without Honorific
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay apologised in the Assembly after Forest Minister RV Ranjith Kumar referred to former Chief Minister M Karunanidhi by name without using the customary…
Jharkhand Scraps TDPL Exams, Orders Probe Into Recruitment Tests Since 2014
Ranchi: Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren on Monday announced the cancellation of all examinations conducted by TDPL and recruitment processes carried out through the agency amid protests by students over…
Former PACS Secretary Held In Rs 42.31 Lakh Paddy Procurement Fraud Case
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Vigilance on Monday arrested Sanoj Kumar Mishra, former secretary of Tusura Primary Agricultural Cooperative Society (PACS) Ltd in Balangir district, over alleged financial irregularities in paddy procurement during…
Bhubaneswar Civic Body Launches Annual Sports Fest For Staff, Corporators
Bhubaneswar: The Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation’s (BMC) annual sports festival began on Monday with competitions in chess, carrom, cricket and badminton. The event is being organised as part of the Self-Government…
Pravati Parida Launches Five-Day Training For 58 New CWC Members
Bhubaneswar: Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida on Monday inaugurated a five-day training programme for the second batch of newly joined Child Welfare Committee (CWC) members at the State Institute for…
Jajpur schools will remain closed on August 18 due to the dire flood situation
Jajpur: In view of the prevailing flood situation, waterlogging in several parts of the district and the possibility of heavy rainfall, the District Education Office, Jajpur, has ordered the suspension…
PRESS RELEASE: Rotary Connect 360 Web Application Launched at OKCL; AI Capacity-Building Programme for Rotary Leaders Begins
Bhubaneswar, 17 August 2026: The Rotary Connect 360 Web Application, developed as part of the collaborative initiative between Odisha Knowledge Corporation Limited (OKCL) and Rotary International District 3262, was formally…
Kerala to Become Keralam as President Murmu Approves Name Change Bill
President Droupadi Murmu has given her assent to the Kerala (Alteration of Name) Bill, 2026, paving the way for the state to officially be known as Keralam. The bill was…
Why Homes in Gurgaon Cost Crores Despite Bad Roads and Traffic
Gurgaon’s luxury property market continues to attract buyers despite concerns over traffic, potholes and drainage. The city’s strong corporate base, connectivity, and limited supply of premium land are helping to…