The Statesman Bhubaneswar - January 18, 2025

The Statesman Bhubaneswar - January 18, 2025

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January 18, 2025
Budget Session of Parliament from 31 Jan to 4 April
The Budget Session of Parliament will commence from January 31 and will continue till April 4, the Lok Sabha Secretariat said on Friday evening.
1 min
S'pore President's visit boosts Odisha-Singapore collaboration
The President of Singapore, Mr. Tharman Shanmugaratnam, accompanied by a business delegation, visited the World Skill Center in Bhubaneswar on Friday, marking a significant milestone in the growing partnership between Singapore and Odisha.
2 mins
Twelve Indians Killed in Service of Russian Armed Forces, MEA Confirms
At least 12 Indian nationals have died while serving the Russian Army in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, the Ministry of External Affairs confirmed on Friday.
1 min
Indo-US ties will be more tech-based now than ever before: EAM Jaishankar
The Indo-US relationship will be based on technology more than ever before in the years to come in this era of AI, EVs, space and drones, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Friday.
1 min
RG Kar rape-murder case: Kolkata court to deliver judgment today
The verdict in the trial of the accused for the brutal rape and murder of a 31-year-old woman postgraduate trainee (PGT) doctor at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College Hospital on 9 August last year will be delivered on Saturday.
1 min
India Has Need & Aspiration for Growth of Auto Industry: PM
PM Modi was speaking at the inauguration of the Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025
2 mins
₹2,500 for women, pension for senior citizens among key promises in BJP's 'Sankalp Patra'
BJP national president JP Nadda on Friday launched the first part of the party's manifesto for the 5 February Delhi assembly polls, with several key promises, including Rs 2,500 monthly monetary assistance to poor women, medical insurance of up to Rs 10 lakh to every resident, Rs 2,500 pension for senior citizens and Rs 500 subsidy on LPG cylinders.
1 min
Senior OAS officer gets 4-yr jail in corruption case
A senior OAS officer, who was arrested and handed out compulsory retirement from service after Rs 3.2 crore cash was seized from him two years back, was sentenced to undergo four-year rigorous imprisonment by the Special Judge Vigilance Court on corruption charges.
1 min
Police Deployment at Similipal Beefed Up
The State Police has decided to deploy 90 security personnel (APR) for the protection of the Similipal Tiger Reserve.
1 min
World Magic Day Celebrated in Dhenkanal
Food Supply and Consumer Welfare, Science and Technology Minister Krushna Chandra Patra urged people to serve traditional Magji sweet to guests and incorporate it into festive hospitality during the celebration of World Magji Day at Dhenkanal Town Hall.
1 min
300 Students Participate in Inter School Exhibition at Ispat School, RSP
The 20th Inter-School Science Exhibition-2025 & 2nd Inter School Art & Craft Exhibition organised at Ispat English Medium School, of Rourkela Steel Plant (RSP) was inaugurated on Friday by Mr. A K Behuria, ED (F&A), RSP.
1 min
ECoR Facilitates New Export Initiative to Nepal
East Coast Railway (ECoR) has successfully enabled a new export initiative for BSRM Steel Re Rolling Mills, marking the first shipment of Soft Billets from Nayagarh and Keonjhar district to Nepal.
1 min
64th CGPB Meeting on 19 January
The Geological Survey of India (GSI), Ministry of Mines, will host the annual event of 64th Central Geological Programming Board (CGPB) meeting Chaired by V.L. Kantha Rao, Secretary, Ministry of Mines on 19 January at the State Convention Centre, Lokseva Bhavan here.
1 min
Chinsurah rape & murder: Mamata hails Court Verdict
The Gurap police had swung into action, detaining the accused and slapped various sections of BNS against him; verdict came exactly 55 days after the crime date
2 mins
AITUC threatens stir over non-payment PF dues
The Ganjam wing of All India Trade Union Congress (AITUC), a CPM affiliated outfit, has decided to stage dharna in front of provident fund office in Berhampur to register its protest against the callous attitude by authorities for payment of decade-old dues.
1 min
Bypoll boycott by AIADMK & BJP yielding opposition political space to NTK of Seeman
With the principal opposition AIADMK and the BJP boycotting the February 5 crucial bypoll for the Tamil Nadu Assembly from Erode East constituency, both are apparently yielding the opposition political space to a resurgent 'Naam Tamilar Katchi' (NTK) of filmmaker Seeman, espousing Tamil nationalism.
1 min
SC denies bail to former PFI chairman Abubacker in UAPA case
The Supreme Court on Friday denied bail to E Abubacker, former chairman of banned outfit Popular Front of India (PFI) – who is incarcerated under the anti-terror law Unlawful Activities Prevention Act and had sought his release on medical grounds.
1 min
Law & Order Deteriorated in Karnataka Due to Appeasement Politics: Vijayendra
Karnataka BJP President and MLA B.Y. Vijayendra has accused the Congress-led state government of letting the law and order situation deteriorate due to appeasement politics.
2 mins
Arlekar's first policy address emphasizes on Kerala's fiscal constraints
Kerala Governor Rajendra Viswanath Arlekar, in his maiden policy address to the state Assembly on Friday, marking the start of the Budget session, emphasized the fiscal constraints the state is grappling with due to diminished Central support.
1 min
CAT Orders IAS Officer B Ashok to Continue as Agriculture Principal Secretary
The Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT), Ernakulam Bench, on Friday ordered IAS officer B Ashok (photo) to continue as principal secretary to the Government (Agriculture) and as Agricultural Production Commissioner in Kerala government.
1 min
Naidu hails Centre's revival package for Vizag steel plant
The revival of the plant was a key electoral promise made by the TDP and Jana Sena leaders
2 mins
Shah Reviews Implementation of New Criminal Laws in Madhya Pradesh
Union Home Minister Amit Shah, on Friday, reviewed the implementation of three new criminal laws in Madhya Pradesh in the presence of Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav.
1 min
J-K CM orders speedy probe as number of unexplained deaths rises
JAMMU, 17 JANUARY
1 min
No arrests made yet in actor Saif Ali Khan stabbing case
The police are in the process of questioning workers from the residential building in Bandra West
2 mins
Defence Minister Stresses Need for Enhanced Defence Capability Amid Geopolitical Tensions
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh emphasised the urgent need to fortify India's offensive and defensive capabilities, given the current global turmoil and the evolving rules-based international order.
1 min
Shaping our world
Sadly, we are unable to counter the realpolitik practiced by the West, particularly the USA, which has always been an unreliable ally, failing to provide material support to us when we were attacked; by Pakistan in 1965 and 1999 and by China in 1962 and 2020. During the Indo-Pak war of 1971, the US actively supported Pakistan. Shorn of rhetoric, the main interest of the US Government vis-a-vis India is to sell us highly priced, defanged military equipment, and prevent us from buying arms from alternative sources
6 mins
Budget Must Address the Needs of Small Farmers
India prepares to unveil its Budget 2025; there is a growing need to ensure that the interests of small and marginal farmers are at the forefront of agricultural policymaking.
7 mins
Assam, Meghalaya CMs to resume border dispute talks after district council elections
Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma has said that the border dispute with Assam will be discussed after the district council elections in the state are over.
1 min
Dilip Saikia appointed as Assam BJP chief, tasked with leading party to panchayat and assembly polls
Lok Sabha MP from Darrang-Udalguri, Dilip Saikia, has been named the new president of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Assam unit, replacing Bhabesh Kalita.
1 min
Manipur leads north-east in MSME growth, Women entrepreneurs shine: CM
Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh on Friday announced that the state has achieved a significant milestone, recording the highest number of micro, small, and medium enterprise (MSME) registrations in the northeastern region.
1 min
UP govt changes DMs of 14 districts including Lucknow
The important transfer was appointment of Aligarh DM Vishak G as the new DM of Lucknow replacing Surya Pal Gangwar who has been made Secretary in the CM's office
2 mins
Housing sales decline by 26 per cent across eight major cities in Dec quarter
During the December quarter, the housing sales declined 26 per cent to 1,06,038 units across eight major cities.
1 min
CIL Brings Down Original Production Target From 838 MT To 810 MT, Aims At 4-5 Pc Production Growth In FY'25
The State-run coal behemoth Coal India Ltd (CIL) has set a realistic production target of 806-810 million tonnes in the current fiscal, bringing it down from the original target of 838 million tonnes.
2 mins
Market Snaps Three-Day Winning Streak
At close, the Sensex was down 423.49 points or 0.55 percent at 76,619.33, and the Nifty was down 108.60 points or 0.47 percent at 23,203.20
1 min
India's Exports of Food Goods Jump 11% to $17.8 Billion in April-December
India's exports of agricultural and processed food products registered a robust 11 percent growth to $17.77 billion during April-December of the current financial year compared to the same period of the previous year, according to official figures.
1 min
Proposals Worth ₹32,500 Crore Received at MP's Investors' Meet
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav has said that investment proposals worth more than Rs 32,500 crore in various sectors were received during the Regional Industry Conclave (RIC) held in Shahdol, and they are expected to generate employment for more than 30,000 people in the state.
1 min
Centre Urged To Hike Import Duties On Aluminium Products
A panel of industry experts and retired bureaucrats has called for urgent policy intervention to raise import duties on primary and downstream aluminium products to 10 per cent and impose a 7.5 per cent duty on aluminium scrap to check the surge in cheap imports coming into the country.
2 mins
Piyush Goyal encourages first-time vehicle buyers in India to choose EVs
Union Commerce & Industry Minister Piyush Goyal at the second edition of the Bharat Mobility Global Expo emphasised the importance of encouraging first-time vehicle buyers in India to choose electric vehicles (EVs) over fossil fuel-based cars.
2 mins
Centre Keeping Close Watch on Food Prices, Farm Production Poised to Rise
The Centre is closely monitoring the prices and availability of essential food commodities to ensure affordability to the consumers and to maintain a stable price regime, the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution said in a statement issued on Friday.
1 min
Chief Minister flags off Senior Citizen Pilgrimage train
Implementation of the Ayushman Bharat scheme and enhancing the pension for the old to Rs 3500 per month are some of the steps taken by our government in just seven months of assuming power, said CM Mohan Charan Majhi while reaffirming his commitment to take care of the old and infirm.
1 min
Three workers feared trapped at DBCL plant mishap site
At least three workers are feared buried for over twenty-four hours at the Dalmia Bharat Cement Limited plant in Rajgangpur following a mishap on Thursday.
1 min
Odisha Govt. hikes salary of newly-recruited junior teachers
The Odisha government on Friday announced a hike in the monthly remuneration of contractual junior teachers (schematic) of primary and upper primary schools.
1 min
Minor Rape Survivor Consumes Poison in Court Premises
A 16-year-old minor rape survivor attempted suicide by consuming poison in the court premises in Kendrapara on Friday, said police officials.
1 min
Tribals gather at Damudar Ghat for ancestral rituals
'Jilling Dahar' Festival
1 min
Aus Open: Djokovic overcomes struggles to beat Machac, enters 4th round
Former World No. 1 Novak Djokovic overcame struggles as the record 10-time champion surged to a 6-1, 6-4, 6-4 triumph against Tomas Machac to advance to the fourth round at the Australian Open for a 17th time on Friday.
2 mins
Premier League is tougher than Eredivisie, says Slot
Liverpool head coach Arne Slot claims he realised that the Premier League is much more difficult than the Dutch first league, Eredivisie.
1 min
ISL: BFC meet Hyderabad, hope to reignite title ambitions
Bengaluru FC will be eager to regain the second spot in the Indian Super League (ISL) points table when they take on Hyderabad FC at the G.M.C. Balayogi Athletic Stadium on Saturday.
2 mins
India Open: Big blow for Indian fans as PV Sindhu bows out with loss in quarterfinals
Two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu bowed out of the ongoing India Open 2025 after losing 9-21, 21-19, and 17-21 to Paris Olympics bronze medallist Gregoria Tunjung in the women's singles quarterfinal of the BWF World Tour Super 750 event, here on Friday.
2 mins
Kerala Blasters Eye Third Straight Win vs NEUFC
NorthEast United FC will aim to stay in contention for qualification to the play-off spots when they meet Kerala Blasters FC in an Indian Super League (ISL) encounter at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Kochi on Saturday.
2 mins
BCCI Takes Ruthless Measures to Curb 'Indiscipline' in Team India
The move comes after embarrassing losses to New Zealand and Australia in consecutive Test series
2 mins
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