The Statesman Bhubaneswar - May 05, 2025
The Statesman Bhubaneswar - May 05, 2025
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May 05, 2025
AI stops flights to Tel Aviv after missile attack
Air India announced on Sunday that it has suspended all its flights to and from Tel Aviv, with immediate effect, till 6 May, following the missile attack near the city's airport in the morning.
1 min
Chenab flow to Pak hit as Baglihar gates shut
Similar action is being planned at the Kishanganga dam on the Jhelum in the Kashmir valley which flows into Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK)
2 mins
Villagers Protest and Gherao Police Station Against Sand Mining
Villagers of Mankdia led by activists Sudarshan Das and Sankar Pani staged a protest on Sunday and gathered at the Almora police station against the sand lifting that was taking place on Subarnarekha river banks.
1 min
Contract workers stage nightlong protests at Paradip port area
Irate contractual workers staged a protest in the prohibited area of Paradip Port following the death of two drivers in a dumper accident on Saturday night.
1 min
Camp Court Held by H&UD Department
A special Camp Court was organized on Sunday by the Urban Development department headed by Usha Padhee, principal secretary to expedite the disposal of appeal cases filed under the Odisha Development Authorities (ODA) Act, 1982.
1 min
Loyalists threaten revolt as Dilip Ghosh faces party backlash over Digha temple visit
They alleged that Leader of the Opposition Suvendu Adhikari and state party chief Sukanta Majumdar have sidelined them for their association with Ghosh
2 mins
Odisha's 1st scarless thyroid surgery performed at PGIMER-Bhubaneswar
Thyroid tumour removed without scar on woman's neck
1 min
17 Lawbreakers Held With Arm, Ammunition in Ganjam
Ganjam district police arrested 17 history sheeters and made seizure of 17 illegal firearms and 66 rounds of live ammunition.
1 min
Indian-born US citizen donates Rs 1 lakh to heritage library in the memory of his parents
Dr. Debendra Kumar Das, an Indian-born US citizen, donated Rs 1 lakh to the 128-year-old Diamond Jubilee Public Library at Kendrapara on Saturday in the memory of his parents.
1 min
Three of a family killed in road mishap
In a tragic accident, three members of a family including a teenager, were killed after a tractor carrying them overturned near the Pattamundai canal under Balichandrapur police limits here on Saturday night.
3 mins
HSC Topper in Koraput School for the Blind Laments Dearth of Opportunities
Santanu Hayal, who emerged as the school topper in this year's HSC examinations conducted by BSE, Odisha, expressed both joy and pain.
1 min
Governor Calls For Empowering Women
Odisha Governor Dr. Hari Babu Kambhampati on Sunday called for creating an environment where ambition is encouraged, risks are supported, and every woman feels empowered to dream big and achieve more.
2 mins
Odisha aims to be a force in India's Orange Economy: CM
Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, who is in Mumbai for WAVES 2025, held a series of one-on-one B2G meetings with prominent industry leaders and sought to position the state as a rising force in the Orange Economy spanning content, creativity and culture.
1 min
India Set To Lead Global Land Reforms Talks In Washington
A high-level Indian delegation is set to present its transformative SVAMITVA Scheme and Gram Manchitra platform at the World Bank Land Conference 2025, taking place from 5-8 May at the World Bank Headquarters in Washington.
1 min
Rain hits Chennai; TN warned
A sudden spell of heavy rain and thunderstorms brought much-needed relief from the scorching heat in Chennai on Sunday.
1 min
Tejaswi will be the CM face, Grand Alliance meet sends signal
The third meeting of the Grand Alliance held in Patna on Sunday concluded without naming the CM face of the alliance.
2 mins
TN Congress to launch 40-day ‘Save the Constitution’ campaign from Sunday
The Tamil Nadu Congress Committee (TNCC) will kick off its 40-day campaign, titled ‘Save the Constitution’, on Sunday at 4 p.m. in Teynampet, Chennai.
2 mins
Veena Vijayan's assets must be seized: Shone George
BJP national council member Shone George (photo far right) has demanded the attachment of properties of the accused, including Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan's daughter Veena Vijayan in connection with the CMRL pay-off case.
1 min
Special force needed to detect and curb anti-social elements, says Siddaramaiah
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Sunday said that a special force is needed to detect and tackle anti-social elements.
1 min
Jagan's shadow looms over Naidu as Amaravati Capital Project Revives
Under Jagan's rule, World Bank funding was scrapped, land meant for Amaravati was repurposed, and development halted, turning the area into a symbol of decay
2 mins
Will not step down till Left govt ousted from power: K Sudhakaran
Amid reports that the Congress high command is considering a change in leadership for the Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC), the incumbent president K Sudhakaran, declared that he will not step down from his position.
2 mins
MP: BJP leader detained after wife found hanging in their home
The victim's parents accused Rathore of killing their daughter, Sangeeta, over an unfulfilled dowry demand of ₹5 lakh. Family members claimed there were injury marks on Sangeeta's body, suggesting possible foul play.
1 min
Time to work on Sanskrit's revival, not remember its decline: HM Amit Shah
Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Sunday that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, a favourable atmosphere has emerged across the country for the resurgence of the Sanskrit language.
1 min
Rajasthan MLA Jai Krishna Patel caught taking ₹20 lakh bribe
In a first of kind action in Rajasthan, the Anti Corruption Bureau of the state has trapped a sitting MLA, Jai Krishna Patel (BAP) from Bagidora constituency of Banswara, for taking bribe \"for dropping an assembly question about a mining lease Karauli-Toda Bhim area\".
1 min
MP: Father-son duo among 3 killed in road mishap in Chhattarpur
A father and son were among three persons killed, in a head-on collision between two cars in the Chhattarpur district of Madhya Pradesh late night Saturday.
1 min
Sudden U-turn by govt on caste census: Ramesh
In April 2024, PM Narendra Modi, during a television interview, had labelled those demanding a caste census as 'urban Naxals'
3 mins
CRPF Constable Sacked for Hiding Marriage to Pak Woman Says He Informed Seniors
The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) constable, Munir Ahmad, who was recently dismissed from service for concealing his marriage to a Pakistani national, has claimed that he had informed the CRPF headquarters through an official letter and had also sent his marriage card.
2 mins
Angolan President seeks closer ties with India in pharma, agriculture, renewable energy
Angolan President Goncalves Lourenco on Sunday highlighted the need for strengthening cooperation between India and Angola in various sectors, including the pharmaceutical industry, agriculture, and the renewable energy sector.
1 min
Jaishankar Highlights India's Expanding Engagement in Arctic Region
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Sunday said that India has recently strengthened its Arctic involvement through a dedicated policy and international collaborations.
1 min
Rethinking good teachers in Korea
Recently, there's been growing concern about applicants with relatively low grades being admitted to elementary teacher colleges in Korea.
2 mins
Strategic Bargain
The April 22 terror attack in Kashmir's Pahalgam region, which claimed the lives of 26 Hindu tourists, marks a chilling escalation in the pattern of violence plaguing the Valley.
4 mins
How words live and die
English is my fourth language—rather four and a half. I grew up in Kolkata and learned the primary language of eastern India and Bangladesh, spoken by 600 million people, Bengali.
4 mins
Reclaim the internet to empower, not exploit
The Supreme Court's move on April 28, to examine obscenity regulations for OTT platforms and social media (in a PIL filed by Uday Mahurkar and others) is both urgent and necessary.
4 mins
Kashi emerges as a global tourist hub with growing daily footfall
Thanks to the efforts of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, Uttar Pradesh, especially Kashi (Varanasi), is rapidly emerging as a major attraction for both Indian and international tourists.
1 min
Five Organisations Offer Support to MHA's Efforts for Ensuring Free Movement in Manipur
Five organisations of Manipur's Meitei and Thadou tribal communities have offered support for the Ministry of Home Affairs' efforts to ensure free movement of all communities across Manipur, including the National Highways in both the valley and hills.
1 min
Yogi Calls For Economic Self-Reliance Of Cow Shelters, Suggests Cow Dung Paint In Govt Buildings
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath emphasised that animal husbandry and dairy development form a vital pillar of Uttar Pradesh's rural economy, offering not just milk production but also avenues for livelihood, nutrition security, and women empowerment.
2 mins
SC to hear PIL against BJP MP Nishikant Dubey over 'contemptuous' remarks on judiciary today
The Supreme Court is slated to hear on Monday a public interest litigation (PIL) filed over the \"contemptuous act\" committed by BJP Lok Sabha member Nishikant Dubey in \"scandalising\" the top court and the Chief Justice of India (CJI).
1 min
Akhilesh Yadav is a political cheat: Om Prakash Rajbhar
Suheldev Bharatiya Samaj Party (SBSP) national president and Uttar Pradesh Minister Om Prakash Rajbhar has launched a scathing attack on Samajwadi Party President Akhilesh Yadav and termed him a 'political cheat'.
1 min
PDA families should be fully aware of caste census: Akhilesh Yadav
Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav has warned the PDA (Backward, Dalit and Minority) families to be fully aware of the upcoming caste census so that the government does not fudge the final figures.
1 min
UP: Over 100 illegal madrasas sealed or demolished near Indo-Nepal border
Following the instructions of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, action against over 100 illegal and non-recognised religious institutions in the districts adjacent to the Nepal border continued on Sunday too.
1 min
Rajnath to Discuss Defence Ties With Japan's Gen Nakatani
Defence exchanges between India and Japan have gained strength in recent years
2 mins
Election Commission to launch unified digital platform for electors, other shareholders
In a major initiative, the Election Commission of India will soon launch a new user-friendly digital interface for the electors and its other stakeholders including election officials, political parties, and the civil society, the poll panel said in a press statement on Sunday.
1 min
Yemen Missile Halts Flights in Israel Before Key Gaza War Vote
A missile launched by Iranian-backed rebels in Yemen on Sunday briefly halted flights and commuter traffic at Israel's main international airport after an impact left a plume of smoke and caused panic among passengers.
1 min
Warren Buffett shocks shareholders by announcing his intention to retire at the end of the year
Billionaire Warren Buffett shocked an arena full of shareholders Saturday by announcing that he will retire at the end of the year, bringing the curtain down on a six-decade run leading Berkshire Hathaway that made him the most influential investor in the world.
1 min
Romanians Vote in a Presidential Redo After Voided Election Sparked Deep Political Crisis
Romanians are casting ballots Sunday in a critical presidential election redo after last year's annulled vote plunged the European Union and NATO member country into its worst political crisis in decades.
1 min
Xiamen's robotic heart innovation: A gamechanger in cardiovascular medicine
In a state-of-the-art surgical theatre at Xiamen Cardiovascular Hospital, Xiamen University (XMCH), the future of heart surgery is already taking shape.
1 min
Putin Hopes There Will Be No Need To Use Nuclear Weapons In Ukraine
Putin Had Earlier Declared A Unilateral 72-Hour Ceasefire In Ukraine To Mark Victory Day In World War II
2 mins
UK Police Arrest Several Iranian Men Over Alleged Attack Plot
British counter-terrorism officers arrested several Iranian men over an alleged plot to attack an unspecified target in London, the Metropolitan Police force said Sunday.
1 min
Singapore's long-ruling party wins another landslide in election boost for new PM
Singapore's long-ruling People's Action Party won another landslide in Saturday's general elections, extending its 66-year unbroken rule in a huge boost for Prime Minister Lawrence Wong who took power a year ago.
1 min
Audi India stands not just for luxury but also sustainability, digitalisation, and a future-forward mindset: Head, Audi India
Audi India today stands not just for luxury but also sustainability, digitalisation, and a future-forward mindset.
7 mins
Govt mulls export growth strategy for agri and processed foods
The government is committed to reducing logistical barriers and enhancing market access for Indian agri and processed food products.
2 mins
Market value of seven top companies jumps by ₹2.31 lakh crore
In a positive week for the Indian stock market, seven of the top ten most valuable companies saw their market valuations increase by a total of Rs 2.31 lakh crore.
1 min
FM Nirmala Sitharaman to Attend ADB's Annual Meeting in Milan
Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman will lead an Indian delegation to attend the 58th Annual Meeting of the Board of Governors of Asian Development Bank scheduled to be held in Milan, Italy, between Sunday and Wednesday, a finance ministry release Sunday said.
1 min
Fed policy decision, Q4 earnings to guide market direction
Strong FII inflows and DII support drove Sensex and Nifty to a third straight weekly gain
1 min
Initiative launched to upskill north-east rubber growers, boost production and sustainability
In a push to enhance rubber production in north-east India, a Rs 145 crore initiative titled iSPEED — INROAD Skilling and Production Efficiency Enhancement Drive — has been launched to upskill over 2 lakh rubber growers and boost sustainable practices across the region.
1 min
Initiative Launched to Upskill North-East Rubber Growers, Boost Production and Sustainability
In a push to enhance rubber production in north-east India, a Rs 145 crore initiative titled iSPEED — INROAD Skilling and Production Efficiency Enhancement Drive — has been launched to upskill over 2 lakh rubber growers and boost sustainable practices across the region.
1 min
Pahalgam Terror Attack Revitalizes Demand for Countrywide NRC Updation
The Pahalgam terror attack, where 26 innocent tourists lost their lives to Islamist terrorists on 22 April 2025, left massive aftereffects across India, prompting the demand for updating a countrywide National Register of Citizens (NRC), an exercise lately observed in Assam, even though with little success.
4 mins
Women's Hockey Team Ends Tour on a High with 1-0 Win Against Australia
The Indian Women's Hockey Team enjoyed a 1-0 victory over Australia in the fifth and final game of their Australia tour, at the Perth Hockey Stadium on Sunday.
1 min
Women's ODI tri-series: Harshita & Nilakshi fifties help Sri Lanka defeat India by 3 wickets
Fifties from Harshita Samarawickrama and Nilakshi de Silva helped Sri Lanka defeat India by three wickets in the fourth match of the women's ODI tri-series at the R Premadasa Stadium on Sunday.
2 mins
Barcelona Receive Major Boost as Lewandowski Returns Ahead of 2nd Leg vs Inter Milan: Report
Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski will be available for selection for the second leg of the UEFA Champions League semi-final against Inter Milan on Wednesday (IST).
1 min
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