The Statesman Bhubaneswar - March 08, 2025
The Statesman Bhubaneswar - March 08, 2025
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In this issue
March 08, 2025
H&UD Minister Mahapatra reviews summer preparedness
Housing and Urban Development Minister Dr. Krishna Chandra Mahapatra reviewed various steps taken in urban areas in view of the summer heat and directed that the dormant tube wells should be made operational and 24x7 control rooms should be set up to ensure that there is no shortage of drinking water.
1 min
Villagers Join Hand With Forest Dept. To Protect Wildlife
The residents of villages lying on the fringes of Odisha's Debrigarh wildlife Sanctuary, which is a home to protected wild animals like cheetal, sambar deer, wild boar, Gaur, bear and leopard among other animals, have joined hands with the forest department to save the wildlife from electrocution.
1 min
BJD Paralyzes Assembly Over Alleged 'Insult' to Biju Patnaik
The Odisha Assembly witnessed tumultuous scenes on Friday with the BJD occupying the center and raising slogans even before the commencement of the day's proceedings.
1 min
RI offices built a year ago remain unused
Several newly constructed revenue inspector (RI) offices around the town area are lying defunct.
1 min
Kalahandi Tribals Urge CM Majhi to Conduct Gram Sabha for Lanjigarh Bauxite Mines
Tribal groups and residents of Kalahandi called for the immediate conduct of a Gram Sabha for the Lanjigarh Bauxite Mine, emphasizing the need for socioeconomic development in their region.
1 min
Hindi row: Amit Shah counters Stalin's 'LKG student lecturing PhD holder' taunt
Punching holes into the ruling DMK's claim as the vanguard of protecting and developing Tamil, BJP stalwart and Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday asked Chief Minister MK Stalin to take steps to implement Tamil in the curriculum for medicine and engineering and offer the courses in Tamil at the earliest.
2 mins
MEA reacts to Jaishankar's heckling incident
In a veiled criticism of the United Kingdom, New Delhi on Friday said the heckling of External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar by Khalistani extremists in London brings out both the license accorded to such forces as well as the indifference to their intimidation, threats and other actions, aimed at impeding India's legitimate diplomatic activities in the UK.
2 mins
PM Reaffirms Commitment to Affordable Healthcare
Jan Aushadhi initiative promotes high-quality, affordable medicines
2 mins
ECI to resolve issue of duplication of voter card numbers within 3 months
In the wake of criticism from Opposition parties, including Congress, over the duplication in Election Photo Identity Card (EPIC) numbers, the Election Commission of India (ECI) on Friday said this \"long-pending\" issue will be resolved within the next three months.
1 min
Samsung strike ends at TN plant, workers set to return to work
With the month-long strike by the Centre of Indian Trade Unions (CITU)-backed Samsung India Workers Union (SIWU) at the company's manufacturing unit in Sriperumbudur ending on Friday, the South Korean tech giant said it welcomes the employees' decision to call off the \"illegal strike\".
1 min
Cadaver dogs, robotic experts deployed for Telangana tunnel rescue operation
The rescue operation in the partially-collapsed Srisailam Left Bank Canal (SLBC) in Telangana's Nagarkurnool district was in full swing on the 14th day on Friday with the deployment of 'cadaver' dogs from Kerala and a robotic expert team to trace eight missing persons.
1 min
Indian Navy successfully concludes TROPEX 2025, strengthening maritime readiness
The Indian Navy's flagship Theatre Level Operational Exercise (TROPEX) 2025 successfully concluded after a rigorous three-month-long operational campaign.
1 min
Telangana govt calls meeting with all party MPs to get Central nod for stalled projects
The Congress government in Telangana will hold an all-party meeting with the state's MPs on Saturday at Praja Bhavan to discuss unresolved issues between the state and the Centre.
1 min
Big relief to CM Siddaramaiah in MUDA case: Karnataka HC quashes ED summons
On a day he presented his 16th budget, Karnataka Chief Minister S Siddaramaiah received some good news from the courts - with Karnataka High Court dismissing Enforcement Directorate summons to his wife and another minister in the alleged MUDA scam.
2 mins
K'taka CM presents state budget; Oppn dubs it 'Muslim League budget'
The Chief Minister also listed out a slew of measures aimed at all-round development and growth of Karnataka and welfare measures for SCs, STs, backward classes and minorities
2 mins
ED, IT conduct raids, searches in many places in Rajasthan
The sleuths of the Enforcement Directorate (ED) and the Income Tax (IT) department on Friday conducted a search-survey operation at more than 20 places in Rajasthan.
1 min
SC Refuses to Stay Adani's Mumbai Dharavi Slum Redevelopment Project
A Supreme Court bench comprising Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna and Justice Sanjay Kumar rejected a plea on Friday (7 March), which had sought a stay on the Dharavi Slum Redevelopment Project, which is being executed by the Adani Group.
1 min
Oppn Should Join Development Journey To Make Maharashtra Prosperous: Eknath Shinde
The Deputy Chief Minister announced that the flagship Ladki Bahin Yojana will not be shut down but will be implemented in future too
2 mins
How Dalits Practise Untouchability
In his 350 BCE book Metaphysics, Aristotle said, \"Knowing yourself is the beginning of all wisdom.\"
2 mins
Security Breach
The debate over India's delimitation exercise has once again exposed the growing fault lines between the northern and southern states.
4 mins
Two 'first women'
When our globalized world commemorates International Women's Day, the homage to Savitribai Phule and Fatima Sheikh — the two 'first women' teachers — seems not only appropriate but also a timely reminder on how social justice, equality, higher education and upward mobility have brought women on to the centre-stage in our caste-ridden hierarchical society
5 mins
'Caste census has no sanctity'
The Congress government in Telangana has claimed to have conducted a caste census, and promised to bring a bill to enhance backward classes reservation to 42 per cent.
3 mins
Digitisation of grief and mourning
In recent times, social media has become a part of our identity. It is like an open diary, where the posts we create and share reveal a part of our personality, from which the viewers can sense an individual's persona.
4 mins
Russia Attacks Ukraine's Energy Grid as Zelenskyy Plans Talks With the USA
Russia targeted Ukraine's energy infrastructure in a large-scale missile and drone bombardment during the night, officials said Friday, hours after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said talks with the USA on ending the three-year war will take place next week.
1 min
Canada to halt second wave of tariffs on American goods
Canadian Finance Minister Dominic LeBlanc has said that Canada will halt the second wave of tariffs on American goods until 2 April.
1 min
EU Leaders Pledge Unity After Trump Urges Europe to Defend Itself
Emergency talks held in Brussels to discuss security measures, EU leaders commit to boosting defense spending
2 mins
Our age-tech platform offers emotional support, a sense of belonging & meaningful engagement to seniors
From a bright corporate career to become a social entrepreneur, she has traversed some distance and learnt everything the hard way.
3 mins
90 percent of rural women entrepreneurs save portion of monthly income and around 56 percent opt for bank deposits
According to a recent survey, at least 90 per cent of rural women entrepreneurs save a portion of their monthly income.
1 min
Women-led Tech Startups See Record 25 Percent Decline in Funding at $1 Billion
A recent report on Friday has said that the tech startups co-led by women secured only USD 1 billion in funding in 2024, a 25 percent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) decline.
1 min
Markets regulator will improve transparency including board conflicts: SEBI chief Pandey
SEBI chairperson Tuhin Kanta Pandey on Friday said India's markets regulator will improve transparency in its functioning, including revealing any conflicts of interest of its board members, as a way to build trust.
1 min
SC Notice on CBI's Plea to Cancel Dheeraj Wadhawan's Bail in DHFL Loans Scam Case
The Supreme Court on Friday issued notice on the Central Bureau of Investigation's (CBI) plea seeking the cancellation of bail of Dheeraj Wadhawan, the former promoter of the Dewan Housing Finance Corporation Ltd (DHFL), in a multi-crore rupees bank loan scam case.
1 min
Market ends flat in range-bound session
The top gainers were Reliance, Nestle, Bharat Electronics, Hindalco and Tata Motors
1 min
CM Majhi inaugurates 14 new police stations
Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi inaugurated 14 newly constructed police stations in various districts of the state through virtual mode.
1 min
Marine fishers call to prevent overcrowding at fishing harbour in Paradip
A day after the outbreak of fire at Paradip Fishing Harbour, reducing 14 mechanized sea-worthy vessels to ashes, the Odisha Marine Fish Producers Association (OMFPA) has pressed for full compensation for affected marine fishers and adequate measures to prevent vessel overcrowding at the fishing harbour.
1 min
SUBHADRA: A Game-Changer in Women-Led Development in Odisha
True to its electoral promise, the BJP government in its very first cabinet meeting on 17 June 2024 approved SUBHADRA Yojana marking the beginning of the biggest ever scheme for women empowerment in the state and today coinciding with the International Women's Day.
3 mins
Manager Slot Praises Hard Work of 'Lucky' Liverpool
After Liverpool head coach Arne Slot claimed his side were 'lucky' to get away with a win against Paris Saint-Germain in the first leg of the Round of 16, the Dutchman has now stated a lot of their luck has to do with the hard work the side puts in on a daily basis.
1 min
Sakshi Rana excited with dream senior team debut
At just 17, Sakshi Rana made headway into the Indian squad and showed incredible potential at the FIH Hockey Pro League 2024/25, her debut senior international tournament in Indian colours, at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar.
2 mins
Indian Wells: Fonseca battles into 2nd round
Joao Fonseca pulled a stern first-round test from Jacob Fearnley in Indian Wells to add a maiden Paribas Open win to his breakout 2025 season on Friday (IST).
1 min
Mohun Bagan aim to carry winning streak into ISL playoffs
Both reigning champions Mohun Bagan Super Giant (MBSG) and FC Goa will aim for a positive end to their respective campaigns in the league stage of the Indian Super League (ISL) when they meet in a top of the table clash at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata on Saturday.
1 min
Europa League: Real Sociedad hold Man Utd, late heartbreak for Bilbao
Former European champions earn 1-1 draw in Spain while Shomurodov strikes late as Roma beat Athletic Bilbao
2 mins
ISL: NEUFC eye winning end to league stage
Having already qualified for the Indian Super League (ISL) playoffs, NorthEast United FC will aim to end the league stage on a winning note when they host East Bengal FC at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Shillong on Saturday.
2 mins
ICC Champions Trophy 2025: India on fire in all aspects ahead of title clash against New Zealand
Despite losing four tosses on the bounce in their 2025 Champions Trophy campaign, the Indian team has been unstoppable in their quest to win the trophy for the first time since 2013.
2 mins
Shubman Gill Nominated for ICC Player of the Month Award
Australian batting icon Steve Smith, Indian opener Shubman Gill, and New Zealand all-rounder Glenn Phillips were shortlisted for the ICC Men's Player of the Month for February 2025 by the ICC on Friday.
1 min
Champions Trophy 2025: Kiwi coach wary of Chakravarthy ahead of final
New Zealand camp worried over star spinner following his impressive performance in group clash
2 mins
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Language: English
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