The Statesman Bhubaneswar - March 20, 2025
The Statesman Bhubaneswar - March 20, 2025
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March 20, 2025
'Without firing a bullet': Rajnath Singh on Tawang's integration and revocation of Article 370
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh stated that India has emerged as a strong and organised nation, commanding attention on global platforms.
1 min
ASEAN defence ministers' meet: India reaffirms commitment to counter-terrorism cooperation
India reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to a zero-tolerance policy against terrorism at the 14th ASEAN Defence Ministers' Meeting - Plus Experts Working Group on Counter-Terrorism.
1 min
Tariffs, sanctions a reality in today's world: EAM
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday acknowledged that tariffs and sanctions have become a reality in the present global world order and various countries use them to protect their own economic interests.
1 min
Telecom service providers blacklist 1,150 entities, disconnect over 18.8 lakh resources
Telecom service providers have blacklisted 1,150 entities/individuals and disconnected more than 18.8 lakh resources, the government said on Wednesday, as it aims to further control the spread of spam calls and messages.
1 min
Earth missed you: Prez, PM welcome astronauts
NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore have returned to earth safely after their Crew 9 Dragon Spacecraft splashdown safely off the coast of Florida.
1 min
Tharoor praises PM's stance on Ukraine war
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's stance on the Russia-Ukraine conflict, emphasising the need for a diplomatic solution.
2 mins
Collector Issues Order to Prevent Demolition of Aurangzeb's Tomb
The Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar District Collector issued prohibitory orders on Wednesday for additional security to be provided to Aurangzeb's tomb in Khultabad, in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district (formerly known as Aurangabad) of Maharashtra.
1 min
Khordha Police Crackdown on Illegal Laterite Stone Quarries
Based on actionable intelligence inputs, the SP Khordha, Sagarika Nath formed a team headed by the Additional SP, Amrit Pal Singh which carried out raids on illegal laterite stone quarries on Wednesday near Haladipada.
1 min
National workshop on R&D in mineral and metal sector held
The Ministry of Mines, Government of India, in collaboration with CSIR-Institute of Minerals and Materials Technology (CSIR-IMMT) organized the National Workshop on \"Strengthening R&D in Indian Mineral and Metal Sector-Policy Framework for Sustainable Growth, 2025\" at CSIR-IMMT, Bhubaneswar on Wednesday.
1 min
Lecturer on the run after rape charge arrested from Gujarat
A lecturer of a private degree college at Balia, who had been on the run after being booked for allegedly attempting to rape a girl student, was arrested on Wednesday.
1 min
22nd National Drama Festival Inaugurated at Paradip
The 22nd National Drama Festival, organized by CANMASS, was inaugurated on Wednesday in the port city here.
1 min
Naushad blocks CM's convoy
Indian Secular Front (ISF) MLA Naushad Siddiqui had a heated exchange with the police after allegedly blocking the route of Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's convoy inside the Assembly premises on Wednesday.
1 min
IMD Predicts Rain and Thunderstorms From Today Across the State
Indian Meteorological department (IMD), Alipore, on Wednesday predicted Nor'westers accompanied with rain and thunderstorm across almost all districts in the state from Thursday.
1 min
Our Athletes Are Our Pride: Minister Suryabanshi Suraj
Our athletes are our pride. Odisha has carved out a distinct identity on the national and global sports stage due to the dedication and excellence of its athletes, said Sports Minister Shri Suryabanshi Suraj on Wednesday.
1 min
Tension in Baruipur ahead of BJP march led by Suvendu Adhikari
Baruipur experienced heightened political tension on Wednesday ahead of the BJP's scheduled march, led by the Leader of the Opposition in the Bengal Assembly, Suvendu Adhikari.
1 min
State Govt to Start Job Creation Process After Case in SC Resolved
There will be 2-3 lakh job opportunities in the state once the legal hurdle is cleared, the CM said
2 mins
Calcutta HC Clears Kunal Ghosh's Trip Abroad With Bengal CM, Checks Source Of Funds
The Calcutta High Court on Wednesday permitted Trinamul Congress' state General Secretary Kunal Ghosh to accompany West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on her coming tour to the UK where she will deliver a lecture at a college affiliated to the Oxford University.
1 min
Odisha Has Become an Elephant Graveyard: WSO
The state has acquired the dubious record of being the elephant graveyard of the country, alleged the Wildlife Society of Odisha, secretary Biswajit Mohanty.
1 min
Poverty-stricken grandmother gives grandson to stranger for better care
In a heartbreaking incident, a poverty-stricken grandmother who handed over her five-year-old grandson to a stranger in the hope of securing him better care was rescued by the Child Protection Unit in Mayurbhanj district on Wednesday.
1 min
EOW Takes Raja Chakra on Three-Day Remand
The OPID (Odisha Protection of Interests of Depositors) designated Court, Balasore on Wednesday has allowed a three-day remand of BJD leader Raja Chakra to the Economic Offenses Wing (EOW) of the Odisha Crime Branch on its prayer before the court.
1 min
Odisha Presents Its Vision for Blue Economy
Submits proposals for inclusion in Sagarmala 2.0
1 min
Family of Slain Naba Das Meets CM, Requests CBI Probe
The family of former minister Naba Kishore Das, who was assassinated in 2023, met Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Wednesday, formally requesting a CBI probe into the murder.
2 mins
Cable Landing Station to be set up in Puri
State aims at becoming a global digital hub
1 min
UK govt, Odisha and TERI join hands for Net Zero vision for Bhubaneswar
The UK Government, in collaboration with the Energy Department and GRIDCO organized a high-level workshop on 'Net-Zero Vision for Bhubaneswar'.
1 min
Handicraft & handlooms are the backbone of rural economy: CM
Noting that handicraft and handlooms are the backbone of rural economy, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Wednesday said the government will develop certain areas as heritage craft and weaving villages and 100 artisans will be provided bank finance to set up their own production units.
1 min
Patanjali Scientists' Research on Renogrit Among Top 100 Papers of 2024 in Scientific Reports
Inspired by the vision of Yoga guru Baba Ramdev and driven by evidence-based Ayurvedic research, scientists at Patanjali have achieved a significant milestone as their research paper on the herbal formulation Renogrit has been recognised among the top 100 research papers of 2024 in the prestigious Scientific Reports journal, part of the globally renowned Nature Portfolio publication.
1 min
Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar to Lead the World's Largest Happiness Weekend from 20-23 March
For over four decades, Gurudev has pioneered a movement to bring happiness to millions through the power of breath, meditation, and the transformative Sudarshan Kriya.
1 min
AI, a boon or bane - debate IT honchos as job loss scare haunts lower-rung IT employees
Fifty thousand IT jobs lost last year and many more expected to vanish as AI adoption and its disruptive nature is the fear gripping the IT industry workers.
3 mins
Battle between ruling Congress & opposition BJP-JD(S) heats up on corruption issue in K'taka
It is an interesting battle playing out in Karnataka between the ruling Congress and the opposition (BJP and JD-Secular) with the saffron party leveling gold smuggling accusations against the ruling party and the Karnataka government stepping up action against BJP and JD(S) leaders on previous corruption charges.
2 mins
T'gana Unveils ₹3.04 Lakh Crore Budget
Govt envisages expansion of state's economy to $1 trillion in a decade
2 mins
Jharkhand government to review land acquisition for Adani Power Plant
The Jharkhand government has decided to review the land acquisition process for the Adani Power Plant in Santhal Pargana.
1 min
Lalu Appears Before ED in Land-for-Job Case, Tejashwi Calls It Political Vendetta
Former Chief Minister of Bihar and Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) President Lalu Prasad Yadav was questioned by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) at its zonal office in Patna on Wednesday in the land-for-job case.
2 mins
Govt Reiterates Commitment to Farmers' Welfare
The third round of meeting by the Central government with protesting farmers, mainly from Punjab, was held on Wednesday here with Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan reiterating the government's commitment to the welfare of farmers.
1 min
SC to hear on 16 April pleas challenging law on appointment of CEC and ECs
The Supreme Court on Wednesday said it would hear on April 16 a batch of petitions challenging the validity of the law governing the appointment of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) and Election Commissioners, which dropped the Chief Justice of India from the panel for the selection of CEC and the Election Commissioners.
1 min
Chhattisgarh CM Meets PM, HM To Accelerate State's Development
CM Sai presented a comprehensive Bastar Development Master Plan to PM Modi
2 mins
The other side
SIR, Please refer to today's report \"Pakistan met every effort for peace with hostility\".
1 min
G7 statement shows its ideological bias
In their meeting in Charlevoix, Canada, on Friday, the G7 foreign ministers released a joint statement, in which they again bad-mouthed China on the Russia-Ukraine conflict, South China Sea issue, and the Taiwan question, as well as nuclear weapons.
2 mins
Pragmatic shift
The omission of several welfare schemes from Maharashtra's latest state budget has raised serious questions about the political undercurrents within the ruling Mahayuti alliance.
4 mins
Postal reforms
Indian democracy is perhaps not prepared for big-ticket changes in the postal sector. But we can hardly afford to shy away from rationalization of the network of post offices in cities and bigger towns. Do we really need a non-delivery Town Sub Post Office in every nook and corner of the city? Merger of these offices with nearby bigger offices will not only reduce expenses, it will facilitate better management of the network and improved quality control. We need to introspect and act
4 mins
Assault on our ears must be combated
It was the Nobel Prize-winning scientist Robert Koch who, as early as 1910, foresaw that 'One day man will have to fight noise as fiercely as cholera and pest'. Koch's words ring truer than ever now, decades later.
4 mins
Can a child be happy in this world?
I've decided not to have children. I love children, but I can't bear the thought of bringing one into a world where they would have to endure the same relentless struggles I have faced. The pressure, the competition, the exhaustion—it's too much.
3 mins
UP Emerges as Green State Under Yogi Regime's Governance Model
Uttar Pradesh has emerged as a green state in the past eight years of Yogi Adityanath rule, setting new benchmarks in environmental conservation apart under good governance and maintenance of law and order.
1 min
HC Orders Comprehensive Identification of Wetlands, Ramsar Sites Amid Conservation Push
The Meghalaya High Court on Wednesday directed the state government to conduct a thorough identification of all water bodies, wetlands, and potential Ramsar sites within the state, and submit a comprehensive report within six weeks.
1 min
Efforts on to take advanced healthcare facilities to every part of Assam: CM Sarma
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday said the under-construction medical college in Tamulpur will strengthen the government's efforts to improve the healthcare facility in the state, which will also lead to new opportunities for the young generation.
1 min
Fresh clashes between Zomi and Hmar tribes in Manipur
The renewed clashes took place hours after a peace agreement between the two communities
1 min
BSF Chief Reviews India-Bangladesh Border Security Along International Border
The Director General of the Border Security Force (BSF), Daljit Singh Chaudhary, reassessed the security situation along the India-Bangladesh border.
1 min
DoNER ministry closely monitoring projects under PM-DevINE: Sukanta Majumdar
Union Minister of State for Development of North-East Region (DoNER) Sukanta Majumdar on Wednesday said his ministry is closely monitoring the progress of the ongoing projects under the Prime Minister's Development Initiative for North Eastern Region (PM-DevINE) at different levels.
1 min
CM Yogi Adityanath warns against negligence in public welfare
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, on Wednesday, emphasised that negligence in public welfare projects is unacceptable, warning that strict action will be taken if irregularities are found.
1 min
Hamas says in contact with mediators to end Israeli 'aggression'
Hamas announced that it remains in constant contact with mediators and is engaging responsibly and positively with all proposals aimed at halting the Israeli \"aggression\" against and lifting the blockade on Gaza.
1 min
Trump Releases Once 'Redacted' 31,000 Pages of JFK Assassination Files
The Trump administration has declassified files related to the assassination of John F. Kennedy, the 35th President of the United States, who was shot dead in Texas in 1963.
1 min
Federal Judge Blocks Trump Administration From Banning Transgender People From Military Service
A federal judge blocked enforcement of President Donald Trump's executive order banning transgender people from military service on Tuesday, the latest in a string of legal setbacks for his sweeping agenda.
1 min
Zelenskyy Says Putin's Promise on Energy Strikes 'At Odds With Reality'
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Wednesday that a vow by Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin not to attack energy infrastructure was \"very much at odds with reality\" following an overnight barrage of drone strikes across the country.
2 mins
Ukraine ceasefire talks to begin Sunday in Jeddah: US Special Envoy Witkoff
The United States expects Ukraine to support agreements reached during a recent phone conversation between Russian President Vladimir Putin and American President Donald Trump, as ceasefire talks are set to begin in Jeddah on Sunday, according to Trump's Special Envoy Steven Witkoff, TASS Russian News Agency reported.
1 min
Violent attacks on Tesla dealerships spike as Musk takes prominent role in Trump White House
Cybertrucks set ablaze. Bullets and Molotov cocktails aimed at Tesla showrooms.
1 min
Luminous powers Rajasthan Royals to play different ball game off the field, pad up for sustainability drive
From now onwards, it will be playing on the field and off the field as well, for Rajasthan Royals.
2 mins
Focusing on core trade issues in proposed FTAs: Commerce Secretary
Commerce Secretary Sunil Barthwal said India is focusing on core trade issues such as import duty and non-tariff barriers in the proposed free trade agreements (FTAs) for faster outcomes from these negotiations.
1 min
After Airtel & Jio, Vi begins talks with Musk's Starlink
Vodafone Idea (Vi) stated in an exchange on Wednesday filing that it is in \"exploratory talks\" with Elon Musk's Starlink as well as various other satcom providers.
1 min
Hinduja-owned IIHL Completes Acquisition of Reliance Capital, Targets $50bn Valuation by 2030
Ashok Hinduja-owned IndusInd International Holdings on Wednesday completed acquisition of Reliance Capital, putting to an end the three-year-long resolution process of the debt-ridden company.
2 mins
GHES & ENKAY Announce Collaboration for Process Safety, Hydrogen Asset Management
Marking a significant milestone in advancing process safety and hydrogen asset management services across India, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia, the Green Hydrogen Energy Services (GHES) and Enkay Enviro Services Private Ltd (ENKAY) have announced the signing of a strategic collaboration agreement.
1 min
ULIP Records 100 Cr API Transactions; Minister Goyal Says It Makes Logistics Globally Competitive
In a milestone development, the Unified Logistics Interface Platform (ULIP) has reached a significant milestone, recording 100 crore API transactions.
1 min
Market rallies for third consecutive session
The mid- and small-cap segments vaulted as BSE Midcap index jumped 2.28 per cent
1 min
Govt approves scheme for promotion of low-value BHIM-UPI transactions
The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved an incentive scheme for the promotion of low-value BHIM-UPI transactions with an estimated outlay of 1,500 crore.
1 min
Miami Open: Kenin beats former champ Kvitova, enters 2nd round
Sofia Kenin won a first-round clash between Grand Slam champions at the Miami Open to set up a second-round showdown against another Grand Slam champion Coco Gauff.
1 min
Swiss Open: Gayatri, Treesa enjoy superb start, storm into round 2
Star Indian pair show superb form in opening round to register comfortable straight-games victory
2 mins
Olympian Boxer Ashish Flags Training Issues for Himachal Athletes
Olympian boxer Ashish Chaudhary has sought Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu's intervention to face off the challenges faced by state athletes in securing dedicated training time.
2 mins
FIFA World Cup qualifiers: Bruno Guimaraes laments Neymar's absence from Brazil squad
Brazil midfielder Bruno Guimaraes said that Neymar's injury-enforced absence from the World Cup qualifiers against Colombia and Argentina would be a \"great loss\" for the five-time world champions.
1 min
IPL: Suryakumar to lead MI in opener against Chennai
India's T20I skipper Suryakumar Yadav will lead the Mumbai Indians (MI) side in the franchise's opening clash of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 campaign against the five-time champions Chennai Super Kings on Sunday in the absence of regular skipper Hardik Pandya.
1 min
Pant Should Bat At Number Four For LSG: Raina
Former India left-handed batter Suresh Raina believes Lucknow Super Giants captain Rishabh Pant should bat at number four as it would allow him to have a crack at finishing the innings in IPL 2025 season.
2 mins
Jayawardene Worried Over Bumrah's Absence at Start of IPL
Recuperating from a back injury, India's star pacer Jasprit Bumrah's absence from the initial stages of the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) season will be a challenge for the Mumbai Indians, the franchise's head coach Mahela Jayawardene acknowledged on Wednesday, while adding that it will present an opportunity for someone else to step up even as the five-time champions gear up to open their campaign without regular skipper Hardik Pandya.
2 mins
Delhi High Court stays BFI directive; allows polls pending final verdict
The longstanding administrative tussle within Indian boxing takes new turn ahead of elections
2 mins
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