The Statesman Bhubaneswar - January 13, 2025

The Statesman Bhubaneswar - January 13, 2025

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January 13, 2025
Indonesian Prez likely to be R-Day chief guest
The newly-elected President of Indonesia Prabowo Subianto is likely to be the Chief Guest for the 76th Republic Day celebrations of India, it is learnt.
1 min
Yuva Shakti to Make India a Developed Nation
PM Modi expressed his immense trust in the nation's youth
2 mins
EAM Jaishankar to represent India at Donald Trump's inauguration
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will represent India at the inauguration of Mr Donald Trump as the President of the United States on 20 January.
1 min
Maoist ammunition dump busted in Odisha-Chhattisgarh border
The Odisha police busted an ammunition dump suspected to have been used by the Maoists for illegal manufacturing and repair of weapons along the Odisha-Chhattisgarh border in Malkangiri district, a senior police official said on Sunday.
1 min
KiiT International School Celebrates 18th Annual Day
The KiiT International School marked its 18th Annual Day Celebration with a spectacular event themed \"Breathe, Believe, Become.\"
1 min
Prafulla Samantara rejects pension as MISA detainee
Decries imposition of undeclared emergency
1 min
Transparency through IT intervention is need of the hour: CVO CIL
Brajesh Kumar Tripathy, Chief Vigilance Officer, Coal India Ltd emphasized that vigilance is not limited to a department, it should be a culture in any organization.
1 min
Palamau tiger enters Bengal
The fugitive Palamau tiger has finally sneaked into the Bengal forests, crossing the Subarnarekha River in the early hours of today, in a similar manner to tigress Zeenat - an escapee from Similipal Tiger Reserve, Odisha - who intruded on 20 December last.
2 mins
Turtle patrol vessel attacked mid-sea in Gahirmatha, 10 arrested
The crew of a sea-worthy fishing trawl allegedly attacked a turtle patrol vessel in prohibited seawaters of Gahirmatha marine sanctuary, a forest official said on Sunday.
1 min
Rlys introduces special Maha Kumbh Mela trains
The East Coast Railways on Sunday announced the operation of special trains for the convenience of pilgrims traveling to the upcoming Maha Kumbh Mela for pilgrims from the State.
1 min
Midnapore: Left & BJP protest Over Substandard Saline Issue
Allegations Of Corruption and negligence have fueled public anger in Midnapore
2 mins
Moves to study majestic flamingos' migratory pattern through GPS-GSM trackers
The majestic flamingos, which adds to the serene beauty of Chilika Lake during the winter months after their migration from Caspian Sea, Lake Baikal from November to February, have been fitted solar-powered GPS-GSM trackers for the first time for studying the migratory paths of these enchanting feathered guests.
1 min
Experts Provide Tips, Strategies for Success of 'Millets in Every Plate' Mission
A three-day Conference on \"Millets as Future Food for Sustainable Planet,\" held at Central University of Odisha (CUO), Koraput in brainstorming sessions laid emphasis on amplifying awareness about increasing millet consumption through intensification efforts.
1 min
Dhanu Yatra will be promoted at an Intl level: CM
Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Sunday announced that the state government will construct a permanent Raj Mahal for King Kansa with more than Rs 12 crore in Bargarh.
1 min
CM flags off high-end premium bus services for Maha Kumbh Mela
Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Sunday virtually flagged off the Special Bus Services for the Maha Kumbh Mela providing 50% fare concession for women passengers.
1 min
Odisha CM to Sign MoU for Ayushman Bharat
Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi will sign an MoU for implementation of the Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY at Delhi on Monday in the presence of Union Health Minister JP Nadda.
1 min
Massive police deployment made to facilitate production
Massive police deployment made to facilitate production
1 min
Tribals Prepare to Celebrate Makar Festival with Rituals and Cultural Fervor
The Makar festival holds special significance for the people of Mayurbhanj, particularly the tribal communities.
1 min
ICMR study reveals 15 lakh annual surgical site infections in India
A recent report by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has revealed that approximately 15 lakh patients in India suffer from Surgical Site Infections (SSIs) annually.
1 min
T'gana CM blames lack of ideology in politics for defections
Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Sunday blamed lack of ideology and student politics for increasing defections.
2 mins
BJP and NDA opt out of TN bypoll blaming ruling DMK
Close on the heels of the principal opposition AIADMK and its ally, DMDK, announcing boycott of the 5 February, bypoll to the Erode East assembly constituency, the BJP-led NDA too followed suit, staying away from the electoral contest on the pretext that the ruling DMK will not allow a fair and free poll.
2 mins
TN Governor responds to Stalin's 'Childish' jibe, says CM's 'arrogance' not good
Stalin alleged that Ravi's actions stemmed from his inability to 'digest' Tamil Nadu's progress
1 min
U-turn on NEET promise: TN BJP seeks unconditional apology from Udhayanidhi Stalin
The Tamil Nadu BJP has demanded an unconditional apology from Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin for allegedly reneging on his promise to abolish the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET).
1 min
Telangana MLAs almost come to blows in review meeting
Two Telangana MLAs almost came to blows at a ministerial review meeting held on Sunday at Karimnagar in the presence of senior Congress ministers.
1 min
Maha Voters Buried Politics of Betrayal Played by Sharad Pawar and Uddhav Thackeray: Amit Shah
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday claimed that Maharashtra's grand victory of BJP-led MahaYuti has brought the country's politics back on track as it buried the politics of betrayal played by Sharad Pawar and Uddhav Thackeray.
2 mins
SC Ruling: A Landmark Decision Protecting Rights of Genuine Railway Passengers: RPF
The recent judgment by the Supreme Court is a landmark decision in protecting the rights of genuine railway passengers, according to Director General of the Railway Protection Force Manoj Yadava.
1 min
Jaishankar to Visit Spain on 13-14 January, His First as Foreign Minister
External Affairs Minister, S Jaishankar, is set to embark on a diplomatic visit to Spain on 13-14 January.
1 min
J&K: Unprecedented security ahead of PM Modi's visit to inaugurate Sonamarg Tunnel
Extraordinary security arrangements were in place on Sunday throughout the Kashmir Valley as areas around Sonamarg and Gagangir in Ganderbal district were literally security-sealed to keep miscreants and anti-national elements at bay ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's arrival on Monday.
2 mins
Chhattisgarh: 3 Maoists killed in encounter with security forces in Bijapur
At least three Maoists have been killed in an encounter with security forces on Sunday in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district, said Bijapur Police.
1 min
SC to Hear on 15 Jan Cong Plea Challenging Amendments to Conduct of Election Rules
The Supreme Court is slated to hear on Wednesday a plea filed by senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh challenging the amendment to the Conduct of Election Rules, 1961, which restricts public access to election materials, such as CCTV footage unless explicitly listed by the Election Commission of India (ECI).
1 min
Bihar bandh in support of job aspirants evokes mixed response
The day-long state-wide strike on Sunday over alleged irregularities in the 70th Combined Competitive Exams (preliminary) conducted by the BPSC on 13 December 2024, evoked mixed response.
1 min
Race Against 'China Tech'
China stands as one of South Korea's most significant trading partners while also emerging as a formidable rival in domains where Korean firms have traditionally excelled in technological prowess and market competitiveness.
2 mins
German Divide
The rise of the far-right political outfit, AfD, with a plank of anti-immigration was considered to be a fringe element reflecting continued economic disparity but was not in a position to threaten the national consensus. However, capturing power in two important provinces defies economic logic when, with growing prosperity, many are moving from western to the eastern parts. The difference in unemployment between the two regions is insignificant as faster economic growth has attracted massive investments from reputed brands like Tesla and Intel. The level of immigration in eastern Germany is lowest
4 mins
Fanaticism in the name of science
My first industrial job after graduating with a PhD in theoretical physics was that of an R&D engineer at RCA, which at the time was a major conglomerate in the US. They manufactured TV sets among many other products which used cathode ray tubes (CRTs) as display devices.
5 mins
I was an Indian in my previous life, says Italian Yoga instructor Emma at Mahakumbh
The grandeur and spiritual significance of the Mahakumbh in Prayagraj continue to attract visitors not only from across India but also from around the world.
1 min
UP's 100-Day Intensive TB Campaign Identifies 9,340 Cases in First Month
Under the directives of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, a 100-day intensive tuberculosis (TB) campaign is underway across Uttar Pradesh.
1 min
Plan to establish Al Qaeda training camp in Jharkhand uncovered
The Delhi and Jharkhand Police have uncovered a plan to establish a training camp for the terrorist organisation Al Qaeda in the Indian Subcontinent (AQIS) on Nakata Hill, located at the border of Ranchi and Latehar districts in Jharkhand.
1 min
Youth can make parliamentarians discharge their duties: VP Dhankhar
Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar said here on Sunday that the youngsters can make parliamentarians and public representatives discharge their constitutional duties.
2 mins
BJP Will Win Milkipur Assembly Bypolls With Record Margin: UP Dy CM Brajesh Pathak
Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak has claimed that the BJP would win the Milkipur by-election with record margin and said the HMPV virus which is spreading rapidly in the country is a mild virus.
1 min
UP govt's herculean efforts enable 2 lakh devotees to bathe hourly at Sangam Nose
The Uttar Pradesh government has undertaken massive efforts to facilitate a smooth and spiritually significant Sangam bath experience for millions of devotees during Mahakumbh 2025.
1 min
Kalpvas begins today with Amrit Snan on Paush Purnima at Mahakumbh
Mahakumbh 2025 will begin with the auspicious Paush Purnima bath on Monday, marking the start of Kalpvas at the Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj.
2 mins
5 Workers Still Missing in Umrangso Coal Mine Tragedy: Rescue Ops Continue Amidst Recovery of 4 Bodies
The search for five missing workers trapped in a flooded rat-hole coal mine in Dima Hasao continues, with joint rescue operations by the Indian Army, Indian Navy, NDRF, and other agencies entering their sixth day.
1 min
India Bloc Is Unbroken And Stands Strong: Akhilesh Yadav
I have always gone to Kumbh, if you want, I can share the picture, the SP president said
2 mins
Indian-origin MP bows out of Canada PM race, won't seek re-election
Anita Anand has bowed out of Canada's prime ministerial race and announced that she won't seek re-election to parliament either.
2 mins
North Korean troops in Ukraine gain battlefield experience, cementing alliance with Russia
For weeks, Ukrainian troops braced for an unfamiliar enemy: North Korean soldiers sent to bolster Moscow's forces after Ukraine launched a lightning-fast incursion and seized territory in Russia's Kursk region over the summer.
1 min
Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) unveils new underground missile base: Report
Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has unveiled a new underground missile base, local media reported.
1 min
Croatia's President Milanović overwhelming favourite to win reelection in a runoff vote
Croatia's incumbent President Zoran Milanović was the overwhelming favourite to win reelection as he faced a candidate from the ruling conservative party in a runoff presidential vote on Sunday.
1 min
Los Angeles Wildfires: Death Toll Rises Amid Fierce Winds
Five of the deaths were attributed to the Palisades Fire and 11 resulted from the Eaton Fire
2 mins
Israeli delegation to travel to Qatar for hostage deal with Hamas
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has instructed a senior delegation to depart to the Qatari capital, Doha, to continue advancing a deal with Hamas to release the Israeli hostages held in the Gaza Strip.
1 min
Renewable Energy Capacity Addition in India Increases by 113 pc in 2024: Centre
India added about 30 GW (Gigawatt) of new renewable energy capacity last year, 113 per cent higher compared to 13.75 GW added in 2023, according to the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy.
1 min
Foreign investors withdrew over ₹22,000 crore from Indian equities
In January so far, foreign investors have withdrawn Rs 22,194 crore from Indian equities.
1 min
Mega Entrepreneurship Development Conclave in Pune on Monday
The Centre is organising an Entrepreneurship Development Conclave, themed \"Empowering Entrepreneurs: Transforming Livestock Economies\" on Monday in Pune.
1 min
Maha Kumbh Likely to Generate Over Rs 4 Lakh Crore in Trade, Boost India's Economy
As Maha Kumbh sets to begin in Prayagraj at the holy confluence of the revered Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati rivers from Monday, the largest religious congregation on Earth is anticipated to generate more than Rs 4 lakh crore in trade in a significant boost to India's economy.
1 min
Market cap of top 50 APAC firms hits record $8.1 trillion in 2024, India third
Led by technology companies, the total market capitalisation of top 50 firms in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region surged to $8.1 trillion in 2024, reflecting a 20.6 per cent year-on-year increase, according to a new report.
1 min
India Stock Outlook: Inflation Data, Q3 Earnings on Investors' Radar
Last Friday, Nifty fell 573 points or 2.39 percent to close at 23,431, and Sensex fell 1,844 points or 2.33 percent to close at 77,378
1 min
Finance Ministry to Meet Heads of Banks on Wednesday
The Finance Ministry is set to review the progress of various financial inclusion schemes as it has called a meeting of the heads of Public Sector Banks (PSBs) on Wednesday.
1 min
Market valuation of 5 of top 10 most-valued firms tumble over ₹1.85 trillion
The combined market valuation of five of the top-10 most-valued firms tumbled Rs 1,85,952.31 crore last week.
1 min
CII Puts Forward 10-Point Suggestion for Union Budget 2025
Ahead of the Union Budget, the industry body Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) has put forward a 10-point specific suggestion before the central government to increase Ease of Doing Business.
1 min
When Paradise comes closer
During our village school days, while we used to graze our cattle on the vast rice field, we often witnessed a glowing series of hills on the northern horizon illuminated by the evening sunlight; it was the Land of the Thunder Dragon, officially known as the Bhutan Kingdom in the eastern Himalayan foothills.
7 mins
Has the Meitei community been let down by those who speak for them?
The Meitei tribal community likely admires individuals who consistently represent them in various media spaces.
5 mins
When Paradise Comes Closer
Assam and Bhutan share an enduring bond, a relationship nurtured over centuries through cultural, historical, and economic exchanges, commented Sarma, adding that the ancient trade routes connecting the two geographical territories were not merely conduits for goods like tea, silk and other commodities but were lifelines of mutual understanding and interdependence.
3 mins
I-League: Delhi FC snatch point against Rajasthan United
A 10-man resilient Delhi FC staged a brilliant comeback to secure a 1-1 draw against Rajasthan United FC in the I-League 2024-25 match at the Coach Ali Hassan Stadium in Mahilpur, Punjab on Sunday.
1 min
Aus Open: Sumit Nagal suffers early exit after losing to Tomas Machac
India's Sumit Nagal bowed out of the Australian Open after losing to Czechia's Tomas Machac in the first round of the men's singles event at Melbourne Park on Sunday.
1 min
2nd ODI: Jemimah's maiden ton seals series for India
Jemimah Rodrigues' maiden century, alongside half-centuries from Smriti Mandhana, Pratika Rawal and Harleen Deol powered India to 370/5, their highest-ever total in the format
2 mins
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