The Statesman Bhubaneswar - May 19, 2025
The Statesman Bhubaneswar - May 19, 2025
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May 19, 2025
CJI B.R. Gavai Schools Maharashtra Officials on Protocol as They Skip Event
Chief Justice of India B.R. Gavai, during his first public visit to Maharashtra since assuming the country's top judicial post, voiced his disappointment over the absence of senior state officials, including the Chief Secretary, at a felicitation event held in his honour on Sunday.
1 min
Operation Sindoor Is A Turning Point For India, Says Defence Ministry
The Narendra Modi government on Sunday said that Operation Sindoor has marked a \"turning point in India's defence doctrine\".
1 min
BJP Govt To Establish PACS In Every Panchayat By 2029: Shah
Announcing that the union government plans to establish Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS) in every panchayat by 2029, Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah today said India's cooperative sector cannot be strengthened unless the benefits of the changes in this sector reach the grassroots level.
2 mins
No talks between India-Pak DGMOs on Sunday; no expiry date for ceasefire
The Indian Army has clarified that there are no talks scheduled between the Directors General of Military Operations (DGMOs) of India and Pakistan on Sunday, and said the reports suggesting ceasefire agreed upon between the two countries is ending today, are not true.
1 min
Former MP RK Jena supports orphaned tribal siblings
Former Balasore MP RK Jena has extended humanitarian assistance to two young tribal siblings from Aruha village under Aruha Gram Panchayat in Jaleswar block, who were left orphaned and in acute distress after the recent death of their mother.
1 min
Three adults & 4 minors held
Organised by All Things Odisha, its monthly discussion forum Odisha Manaska had its 10th circle on Sunday at the ExtraOrdinary space in Saheed Nagar. The May edition of the circle had a relatable and touching topic for discussion \"Who Are We on Screen? Shaping and Reflecting the Evolving Odia Identity Through Film\".
2 mins
Don't resort to rumour mongering: Cops to public
Efforts are being made from certain quarters to spread misinformation about an incident in the evening of 17.05.2025 under Ratua Police Station of Malda, said local leaders.
1 min
SC Bagchi Arogya Sadan expands services, unveils advanced CT scan facility
From its humble beginnings with a pathology unit in Santragachhi in 1995, S.C. Bagchi Arogya Sadan has grown into one of the leading private healthcare providers in Howrah, offering comprehensive medical services at affordable rates.
1 min
Father of science museum movement in India Dr S Ghose passes away
Dr Saroj Ghose, an iconic figure in India's science communication landscape and a pioneering force behind the science museum movement in the country, breathed his last on Saturday in Seattle, USA.
1 min
Yusuf Pathan and Shamik Bhattacharya May Join Delegation to Expose Pakistan's Terror Links
Trinamul Congress MP from Berhampur and former cricketer Yusuf Pathan and BJP Rajya Sabha MP Shamik Bhattacharya may join the high-level, cross-party parliamentary delegation to five countries with the aim of presenting evidence of Pakistan's continued support for cross-border terrorism.
2 mins
CM directs Anubrata with key instructions at TMC meet
The visit holds both administrative and political weight, as top leaders like Mayor Goutam Deb and MLA Khageswar Roy oversee ground-level preparation
3 mins
200 kg ganja seized, two arrested
Acting on reliable intelligence, excise officials conducted a raid near the New Bus Stand on TLC Road in Khordha on Sunday morning and seized 200 kg of ganja valued at approximately ₹20 lakh.
1 min
Puri Youtuber Under Scanner For Links With Jyoti Malhotra
Priyanka Senapati, a YouTuber from Puri who had befriended Jyoti Malhotra and moved around Puri with her last year, has come under the scanner of the police after Malhotra was arrested allegedly for spying and making several trips to Pakistan.
1 min
Upasaranam-Young Odissi dance talent enthrall audience
Srjan—Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra Odissi Nrityabasa's annual show Upasaranam—moving towards excellence put forth young talents here on Sunday.
1 min
Train from Nayagarh to Boudh will run as soon as possible
300-bed hospital, new bus stand to be inaugurated soon
1 min
Special Law Proposed for Development of Haribaldev Jew Temple
A special law will soon be implemented to ensure the comprehensive development of the historic Haribaldev Jew Temple in Dwitiya Srikhetra, Baripada.
1 min
Large swathes of Lord Jagannath land slipped from temple administration control: Orissa HC
Expressing deep concern over the vast stretch of land slipping from the effective control of Lord Jagannath temple in Puri, the Orissa High Court has directed the Law Department and the Temple Administration to ensure proper coordination for the safeguarding of the temple property.
2 mins
T'gana govt announces ₹5 lakh ex-gratia for kin of fire victims
The Telangana government has announced an ex-gratia of Rs 5 lakh each to the families of those killed in Sunday's fire accident in a building near historic Charminar.
1 min
Bengaluru Poised to Become Global Hub for Medical Tourism: Karnataka Medical Education Minister at Launch of SPARSH Quaternary Care Hospital
With India fast emerging as a leading destination for global healthcare seekers, Bengaluru is positioning itself as a future global hub for medical tourism, said Dr. Sharan Prakash Patil, Karnataka's Minister of Medical Education, at the inauguration ceremony of SPARSH Group of Hospitals' new 300-bed quaternary care facility at Hennur Road.
2 mins
Bribery allegation against ED Kochi official: Complainant makes serious revelations
In a Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau (VACB) bribery case involving an Enforcement Directorate (ED) officer, the complainant, a Kollam-based businessman, came forward on Sunday with serious revelations pointing to a nexus between a middleman and ED officials.
2 mins
Tamil Nadu: 30 injured as bus plunges into gorge in Valparai
At least 30 people were injured when a Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (TNSTC) bus they were travelling in overturned and plunged into a 20-foot-deep gorge near Valparai in Tamil Nadu on Sunday.
1 min
NIA arrests Manipur riot case accused from Thalassery
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested a 32-year-old Manipur native, Rajkumar Mypaksana, an accused in the ongoing ethnic conflict in Manipur, from Kerala's Thalassery.
1 min
Govt releases full list of multi-party delegations for diplomatic outreach
Seven independent party delegations, including Tharoor to be dispatched to major world capitals with a brief to expose Pak
2 mins
PM Modi greets former Prime Minister HD Deve Gowda on his 92nd birthday
Extending greetings to the former Prime Minister and Janata Dal (Secular) President HD Deve Gowda on his 92nd birthday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said the veteran leader is widely respected for his statesmanlike approach and passion towards public service.
1 min
VP Dhankhar turns 74; Prez Murmu, PM Modi extend birthday greetings
President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday greeted Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on his 74th birthday.
2 mins
Hidden agenda: Tejashwi on RCP Singh joining Jan Suraaj
In a major political development before the Bihar assembly elections, former Union Minister RCP Singh, who was once a close confidant of Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, joined Prashant Kishor's Jan Suraaj Party on Sunday.
1 min
Jaishankar to visit Netherlands, Denmark, Germany for bilateral talks
External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar (EAM) will be on a six-day official visit to Netherlands, Denmark and Germany from Monday and during the visit he will meet the leadership of the three countries.
1 min
Bokaro MLA Shwettaa Singh faces fraud allegations: Multiple PAN cards, Voter IDs under scrutiny
Congress MLA Shwettaa Singh from the Bokaro Assembly seat in Jharkhand has found herself embroiled in a multi-layered fraud controversy.
1 min
BJP to organise training camp for leaders in Bhopal
The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Madhya Pradesh will organize a training camp and communication skills workshop for its ministers, MLAs and leaders at Bhopal in June to enhance their public speaking skills and provide training on what to say and what to avoid while delivering public speeches and statements.
1 min
Prashant Kishor Launches Campaign Against Bihar Govt From CM's Home Turf
In a fresh political move, Jan Suraaj Party founder Prashant Kishor initiated a signature campaign on Sunday in Kalyan Bigha, the native village of Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar.
1 min
Remarks against Col Sofiya Qureshi: SC to hear MP minister's plea
The Supreme Court is slated to hear on Monday a plea filed by Madhya Pradesh Tribal Affairs Minister Vijay Shah against the order of the Madhya Pradesh High Court directing an FIR against him over his controversial remarks on Army officer Colonel Sofiya Qureshi.
1 min
Union Home Minister Amit Shah hails Operation Sindoor
'The brave soldiers of the country have made Op Sindoor synonymous with the elimination of terrorism'
1 min
Warnings over Korea's economy
Warnings about serious economic conditions do more than simply forecast impending difficulties; they serve as urgent calls to action, urging individuals, institutions and nations to adjust their course before a disaster strikes.
2 mins
Another stalemate?
After more than three years of brutal conflict, the promise of peace in Ukraine still hangs precariously in the balance.
4 mins
Strive for Perfection
As India navigates a challenging period that demands national unity, the recent crisis presents an opportunity for introspection and urgent corrective measures. It compels us to address deficiencies in our work culture, injecting the spirit of excellence and innovation into industry and service sectors. Given the current geo-political landscape, it is crucial for all political parties, including the opposition and the bureaucracy to move beyond futile debates and abandon outdated governance approaches rooted in colonial isolation
5 mins
Sun Is Setting On Ties With Ankara
India has always extended a hand of friendship across continents, across faiths, across ideologies.
4 mins
The Burden of Recognition
When I arrived in the US four decades ago, I faced the daunting task of setting up a home quickly.
3 mins
Centre to set up 4 integrated aquaparks in northeast to boost fish production
Union Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh on Sunday said that to boost fish production, the Centre has sanctioned 11 Integrated Aquaparks across the country, with four of them to be set up in four northeastern states.
1 min
Major step towards digital governance: UP govt to digitise all pre-1990 revenue records
Uttar Pradesh is gearing up to take another major step in its digital revolution.
1 min
35 Cr Saplings To Be Planted In UP In 2025 As CM Sets A Goal To Achieve 20 Pc Green Cover By 2030
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has said that the goal to increase the state's green cover to 20 per cent of the state's geographical area by 2030, a considerable increase from the current 9.96 per cent, will only be successful if tree plantation becomes a people's movement.
2 mins
Cattle smugglers mow down cop in UP, one killed, two held in police encounter
A cattle smuggler died and two others sustained injuries when police shot at them after their pickup van carrying cattle crushed to death a police constable, who tried to stop them in the Chandwak police station area of this Uttar Pradesh district.
1 min
Mehbooba Advocates for Parliament Session on Op Sindoor Along With Dispatch of Delegation
Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chief, Mehbooba Mufti, on Sunday said it would have been more appropriate and democratic had the BJP government at the centre convened a special session of Parliament to discuss the 'Operation Sindoor' internally, while simultaneously dispatching delegations abroad to explain to the outside world the rationale behind the Operation.
1 min
Akash Anand Made Chief National Coordinator of BSP: Party Opposes Third-Country Intervention in Talks With Pakistan
On expected lines, Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) supremo Mayawati once again appointed her nephew Akash Anand to the top post of the party on Sunday.
1 min
Indian Army destroys unexploded ammunition fired by Pakistan
In a bid to clear the way for the safe return of residents of villages along the Line of Control (LoC) including Poonch and Rajouri, who had fled to safe places to protect themselves from the recent shelling by Pakistan, the Indian Army on Sunday initiated the process to destroy the unexploded ammunition lying scattered in the area.
1 min
Fair Point: How Kashmir's Dynasts Flip on India & Pak
The Abdullahs and the Muftis have been vehemently fighting against each other politically for decades
2 mins
68 Arrested So Far in Crackdown Against Traitors: Assam CM
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma lauded the state police for their efforts in the ongoing crackdown against individuals allegedly promoting anti-national sentiments.
1 min
Massive fire devastates Kumho Tire's plant in South Korea
Firefighters made all-out efforts on Sunday to extinguish a fire at Kumho Tire's plant, with the fire believed to be some 80 percent contained, according to authorities.
1 min
Arab Leaders Demand Ceasefire in Gaza, Reject Displacement of Palestinians
Arab leaders have called for an immediate halt to the war in Gaza and voiced their rejection of forced displacement of Palestinians.
1 min
Bangladesh Faces $770 Million Hit Due To India's Curbs On Trade
India's move follows Bangladesh's ban on Indian yarn and the earlier scrapping of a trans-shipment facility
1 min
Presidential Runoff Starts in Romania
Romanian voters started casting ballots on Sunday in a decisive presidential runoff which pits George Simion, leader of the Alliance for the Union of Romanians, against Nicusor Dan, the mayor of Bucharest.
1 min
Trump to speak with Putin, Zelensky today
US President Donald Trump said that he will speak separately with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Monday to push for a ceasefire deal between the two countries.
1 min
Israeli strikes across Gaza kill dozens and force a main hospital to close, health officials say
Israeli strikes across the Gaza Strip killed at least 103 people overnight and into Sunday, hospitals and medics said, and prompted the main hospital in northern Gaza to close as Israel intensifies its war in the territory that, after more than 19 months, shows no signs of abating.
1 min
India's Seafood Exports Surge Despite Global Uncertainties
India's seafood exports have recorded a robust growth of 17.81 per cent in April this year to $0.58 billion as the country continues to play a key role of the fourth largest producer of marine products in the international market, according to figures compiled by the Commerce and Industry Ministry.
1 min
UN report sees India as bright spot amid global slowdown
At a time when the global economy is facing what the United Nations calls a \"precarious moment\", India has emerged as a rare bright spot.
1 min
Foreign Investors Infuse ₹18,620 Crore So Far in May
Foreign investors show confidence, infusing ₹18,620 crore so far this month. This is driven by a combination of global tailwinds and improving domestic fundamentals, data from the regulators showed.
1 min
Time is right to bring about profound change for all children, giving them opportunity to thrive
He was recently on a four-day visit to India as part of a high-level business delegation from Canada facilitated by Opportunity New Brunswick and Indo-Canadian Business Chamber.
7 mins
Nine of top 10 valued firms added ₹3.35 trillion last week
Last week, nine of the top 10 valued firms added ₹3.35 trillion in their market valuation in tandem with a positive trend in equities, led by Reliance Industries.
1 min
India's exports of smartphones to US surges 5x surpassing petrol products, diamonds
The exports of smartphones from India has surged nearly fivefold to the US and about fourfold to Japan in the past three years, propelling the segment to surpass petroleum products and diamonds as the country's top exported goods, the government data said.
1 min
Nifty Outlook Bullish, Buy on Dips: Analysts
Midcap and Smallcap gained 0.8 pc and 1 pc, indicating strong broader market buying
2 mins
Manipur prepares for Shirui Festival
Manipur is all set to organise the Shirui Lily festival after a gap of two years from 20-24 May.
1 min
Two Manipuri films being screened at Habitat Film Festival
Two critically acclaimed Manipuri films — Boong and Langdai Ama (The Juncture) — will be screened at the 10-day 17th Habitat Film Festival (HFF) that began in New Delhi on Friday.
1 min
North-east amidst unwarranted controversy
Bangladesh, adjacent to India's north-eastern region, continues grabbing international media headlines even though most of the time for the wrong reasons.
4 mins
Noah Returns to Racing at W2RC's South African Safari Rally
Indian rally-raid sensation Harith Noah is set to make his return to competitive racing in the Rally 2 category at the newly introduced South African Safari Rally, scheduled to start from the Sun City Resort from May 18 to 24, 2025, according to a release from W2RC.
1 min
Italian International: Paolini cruises past Gauff to claim historic Rome title
Home favourite Jasmine Paolini made history at the Internazionali BNL d'Italia, ensuring that for the first time in four decades, the Italian International has an Italian champion in women's singles here on Saturday.
1 min
Mandaviya Launches Annual Calendar Under Khelo India To Strengthen Sporting Ecosystem
In a significant step to strengthen grassroots sports and athlete development across the country, the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (MYAS), Government of India, has launched a comprehensive Annual Calendar under the Khelo India initiative.
3 mins
Iyer joins 300 fours club in IPL
Nehal Wadhera's 70 coupled with Harpreet Brar's 3-22 helped Punjab Kings to edge out Rajasthan Royals by 10 runs in a high-scoring IPL 2025 clash at Sawai Mansingh Stadium here on Sunday.
2 mins
Ben Mee to leave Brentford at end of season
Defender Ben Mee will leave Brentford once his contract expires at the end of the season on June 30, the Premier League announced on Sunday.
1 min
Scheffler Storms Into 3-Shot Lead at PGA Championship
World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler stormed into a three-shot lead at the PGA Championship ahead of Sunday's final round at Quail Hollow.
1 min
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