The Statesman Bhubaneswar - May 20, 2025
The Statesman Bhubaneswar - May 20, 2025
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May 20, 2025
ED Arrests Former UCO Bank Chairman in Connection With Bank Fraud Probe
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has arrested Subodh Kumar Goel, former chairman and managing director of UCO Bank, in connection with a bank fraud probe, the investigation agency said on Monday.
1 min
VP Dhankhar Commends CJI for Emphasizing Adherence to Protocol
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Monday appreciated Chief Justice of India (CJI) Justice BR Gavai's remarks emphasizing the importance of protocol, stating that he is \"truly beholden\" to the CJI for drawing attention to the issue, as he himself has been a \"sufferer\" of protocol breaches.
1 min
Rahul Gandhi Intensifies Criticism of Jaishankar, Calls Silence 'Damning'
In a continuation of his recent criticism, Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Monday renewed his attack on External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, accusing him of serious lapses in handling national security.
1 min
Top court raps minister for Colonel Qureshi remark
The Supreme Court on Monday came down heavily on Madhya Pradesh Cabinet Minister Kunwar Vijay Shah for his \"filthy, crass and shameful\" remarks against Colonel Sofiya Qureshi, who recently briefed the media following Operation Sindoor.
2 mins
Golden Temple protected: Indian Army foiled Pakistan's 'nefarious designs'
Days after India's Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri stated that Pakistan tried to target religious sites in India as part of its reaction to Operation Sindoor, the Indian Army today confirmed that it neutralised Pakistan's multiple aerial attacks aiming at sensitive sites including the Golden Temple, in Amritsar.
1 min
Heritage walk explores Dhenkanal temple legacy
The 25th edition of the Dhenkanal Heritage Walks (DHW) conducted a trail around the Manipur Village Radhakanta Jew Temple yesterday with around 50 participants from across Odisha.
1 min
Two Employees Arrested for Duping Rape Survivor
Two employees of the Cuttack Collector's office have been arrested for duping a rape survivor of over Rs one lakh from the compensation money.
1 min
TPWODL Strengthens Power Infra in Bargarh District
TP Western Odisha Distribution Limited (TPWODL) successfully commissioned two major power infrastructure projects at Ambabhona and Dunguri under Bargarh district, aimed at enhancing electricity reliability.
1 min
Villages reel under water crisis in Kendrapara
Reeling under an acute water shortage for the last 45 days, the villagers of Mendhapur, Kalapahad, Kajisahi, Talasahi and Rasulpur villages under Aul block in Kendrapara district on Monday protested stormed the block office at Aul and pump house of Rural Water Supply and Sanitation (RWSS) at Kalapahada village, demanding regular water supply.
1 min
JNV student of remote village among toppers in Class XII CBSE exams
Seated on a bench near the primary school in Rangabali Kumbha, a small village on the outskirts of Koraput town, Subash Jani—a recent Class XII graduate from Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya (JNV), Koraput—recalled his inspiring journey from rural classrooms to national recognition.
1 min
Who Better Can Represent the Country Than These Bravehearts
On the party's shake-up recently, Abhishek said later there will be block and town level changes
2 mins
14 People Get Rs. 13.50 Lakh Instantly at CM Grievance Cell
85 percent of grievance petitions resolved
1 min
State Initiates Process To Identify Illegal Bangladeshi Immigrants
The state government has initiated steps to identify illegal Bangladeshi immigrants across the state, particularly in coastal districts of Balasore, Jagatsinghpur, Kendrapara, Puri, Ganjam and Bhubaneswar.
1 min
Bihar Youth's Murder Mystery Deepens in Paradip; Body Untraced
Even after two days of intensive search operations by Paradip Lock Police and Bihar Police, the dead body of a youth from Bihar has not yet been recovered in Paradip, despite the use of a JCB machine at the suspected burial site.
2 mins
Villagers in Soro decry two year delay in construction of cyclone shelter
A strong sense of resentment is brewing among villagers of coastal areas in Soro over the delay in construction of cyclone shelters for the last two years.
1 min
Odia cine fraternity seeks film policy, govt subsidy for production
At a time when the Odia cinema industry is battling for survival with fast-dipping commercial dividends, the film fraternity has sought for formulation of a new film policy and provision of government subsidy for film production.
1 min
CSIR-IMMT & NTPC Mining Ltd Sign MoU for Research on Critical Minerals
The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research - Institute of Minerals and Materials Technology (CSIR-IMMT), signed a Memorandum of Understanding with NTPC Mining Limited (a wholly owned subsidiary of NTPC Limited), to pursue research initiatives of direct interest and relevance to coal, mineral processing and extraction industry, including critical minerals.
2 mins
Life Term for Rape Accused
The Additional District and Session Judge, Fast Track, Special Court under POCSO Act SK Nayak on Monday sentenced one Hemendra Naik to life imprisonment for having raped a minor girl.
1 min
Nuclear energy key to development, climate change mitigation: Dr Tyagi
Nuclear science has to be harnessed in all possible ways to ensure India's sustainable development keeping in view the future requirements of the nation, eminent nuclear scientist Dr. A.K. Tyagi said.
2 mins
No information on PM meeting over Polavaram project: CM Majhi
Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Monday said he has no information about Prime Minister Narendra Modi scheduling a meeting with CMs of four states to discuss the Polavaram Project.
1 min
Man gets life term for murder
The District & Sessions Judge, Bolangir Dr. Pabitra Mohan Samal sentenced one Sonu Bag to life imprisonment after convicting him in a murder case on Monday. The deceased was Ratu Bhue.
1 min
Land acquisition roadblock for Talcher-Bimlagarh railway line
The Talcher-Bimlagarh railway link has again hit the same land acquisition roadblock, which has kept on stalling the progress of this vital railway link.
1 min
Karnataka Govt Hits Back at BJP MP for His Comments on Bengaluru-Tumakuru Metro Project
Karnataka government on Monday hit back at Bengaluru South MP Tejasvi Surya for dubbing the proposed extension of the metro project from Bengaluru to Tumakuru city as a \"stupid idea\".
2 mins
Charminar fire tragedy: T'gana govt orders probe; KTR slams CM Reddy
The Telangana government has ordered a multi-disciplinary probe into the devastating fire accident near Gulzar Houz, which killed 17 people, even as the Opposition BRS demanded an increased ex-gratia amount of Rs 25 lakh per person and a fire audit, blaming the government for being unprepared to tackle such emergencies.
1 min
Dalit woman alleges shabby treatment at Kerala CM's office
A Dalit woman has alleged that she was treated with indifference by the political secretary to Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan after she sought to file a complaint against the police for alleged mistreatment.
1 min
Overnight downpour cripples Bengaluru
Brand Bengaluru got a beating once again, as sustained heavy overnight rainfall—the biggest in this year—brought the city to a crawling halt and reinforced that sinking feeling as even posh residential complexes and IT parks found themselves submerged on Monday.
2 mins
Mettur dam water to be released on 12 June for Cauvery delta: Chief Minister Stalin
With sufficient storage coupled with the advancing South West monsoon expected boost inflow, farmers in the Cauvery delta region need not wait with bated breath to commence the kuruvai (short term paddy) cultivation as Chief Minister MK Stalin on Monday announced the release of water from Mettur dam (Stanley reservoir) on 12 June, the traditional date when the sluice gates will be opened for the purpose.
1 min
AIADMK Slams DMK's Inaction In Serial Sexual Assault Case
Condemning the DMK government's inaction in taking action against a party Youth Wing functionary allegedly involved in a sex abuse racket in Arakkonam in Ranipet district, 77 km north-west of Chennai, the principal opposition AIADMK will hold a massive protest on 21 May.
1 min
Congress Slams Maha Government, Demands Action Against Officials Who Insulted CJI
Congress MLA and former Maharashtra state president Nana Patole expressed strong anger against top state government officials on Monday, for insulting Chief Justice of India Bhushan Gavai and demanded action against them for violating official protocol.
1 min
Professor's arrest reflects BJP's cynical foresight: Cong
The Congress on Monday alleged that the arrest of Ashoka University reflects the cynical foresight of the Bharatiya Janata Party.
1 min
Nitish Launches Agricultural Initiatives, Krishi Mobile App
The rollout is being hailed as a significant step toward modernising Bihar's agricultural landscape
1 min
Jaishankar Holds Talks on India-EU Ties with Strategic Experts in Netherlands
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday held wide-ranging discussions with strategic experts in the Netherlands on the first leg of his three-nation tour of Europe.
1 min
Cong reiterates demand that govt conduct "widespread consultations on Caste Census"
The Congress on Monday reiterated its demand that the Modi government \"conduct widespread consultations on the Caste Census,\" saying that if \"left to their own devices, this Government will undoubtedly botch it up.\"
1 min
Strain on labour
The recent easing of US-China tariffs has undoubtedly pulled China back from the brink of a social and economic rupture.
4 mins
Fragile Borders
NIA has obtained information about Rohingya settlers in many states, including Tamil Nadu, Haryana and Maharashtra, besides, of course, Assam and West Bengal. The influx of illegal immigrants has now developed into a flourishing industry — the fees charged by the agents range from Rs 15,000 to Rs 25,000 per person, facilitated by an elaborate ecosystem of brokers and agents on both sides of the border. Fees cover the cost of entry and faking of official documents like Aadhaar, ration cards, mark sheets, PAN cards etc. to be provided to them
6 mins
Nepal Must Stop Preaching to India
India and Pakistan's cross-border military operations have ceased for the moment, but the conflict continues to crystallize the nature of Nepal-India relations.
4 mins
How India Ensured Its Success in Op Sindoor
Operation Sindoor is now paused as India continues to monitor Pakistan's actions and activities.
4 mins
Small & marginal farmers must have easy access to loans at affordable interest rates: CM Adityanath
The 'Mukhyamantri Krishak Samriddhi Yojana' has been launched to boost the income and ensure the economic empowerment of small and marginal farmers in Uttar Pradesh.
1 min
Ensuring safety & dignity of every citizen is govt's top priority: UP CM
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has emphasised that ensuring the safety, dignity, and well-being of every citizen remains the foremost objective of the state government and that the government stands firmly by every person in need.
1 min
Allahabad HC upholds Sambhal Jama Masjid survey order
The Allahabad High Court on Monday dismissed the revision petition filed by the Muslim side against the survey of Sambhal Jama Masjid.
1 min
Former AASU leader arrested for violent brawl at Duliajan
Sankor Jyoti Baruah, the former general secretary of the All Assam Students' Union (AASU), was arrested by Dibrugarh police on Monday in connection with a violent altercation that broke out at a petrol pump at Duliajan in the state.
1 min
DNA Row: CM Advises Akhilesh Yadav to Exercise Restraint
‘The top leadership of the Samajwadi Party should control their social media handles well’
2 mins
Czech publisher displays Taiwan flags at book fair to defy China
In a firm act of resistance against political pressure from China, Czech publisher Mi:Lu Publishing kept two Taiwan flags on display throughout the four-day Book World Prague international book fair, which concluded on Sunday as per a report in the Taiwan News.
2 mins
Pope Leo XIV and JD Vance Meet Ahead of US-Led Diplomatic Flurry to Reach Ceasefire in Ukraine
Pope Leo XIV and U.S. Vice President JD Vance met at the Vatican on Monday ahead of a flurry of U.S.-led diplomatic efforts to make progress on a ceasefire in Russia's war in Ukraine.
1 min
Iran's President Says Agreement Possible If USA Stops Coercion
Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian said that reaching an agreement with the US is possible if it refrains from applying coercion on Tehran.
1 min
Pak: Car bomb targets Frontier Corps, several dead in Balochistan
Sources stated that the target of the attack was also a tribal warlord Faizullah Ghabizai
2 mins
North Korea's Kim could face war crime probe for supporting Russia's war against Ukraine: Former ICC chief
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un could face a war crime probe at the Hague-based International Criminal Court (ICC) for supporting Russia's war against Ukraine, a former chief of the ICC said Monday, adding that it is the right time for Kim to be brought to justice.
1 min
Biden Has Been Diagnosed With Aggressive Prostate Cancer
Former President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with prostate cancer, his office said Sunday.
1 min
India's Manufacturing Draws Global Investors
India has made notable progress in enhancing its competitiveness and making its manufacturing sector more attractive to global investors, an S&P Global report said on Monday.
1 min
India's Foodgrain Production Hits 1,663.9 Lakh Tonnes in FY25
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan announced on Monday that India's foodgrain production has increased by over 106 lakh tonnes to 1,663.91 lakh tonnes in 2024-25, which represents a 6.83 per cent increase over the corresponding figure of the previous year.
1 min
PM Modi hails GeM; encourages people to read Piyush Goyal's 'insightful' piece on it
Expressing satisfaction on the overall progress of Government e-Marketplace (GeM) - digital public procurement platform of the central government - Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said besides energising transparent governance, it will also help marginalised people of the country in several ways.
3 mins
SC dismisses pleas of Vodafone, Airtel and Tata Teleservices seeking AGR dues waiver
The Supreme Court dismissed the pleas of telecom majors Vodafone, Airtel and Tata Teleservices seeking the waiver of adjusted gross revenue (AGR) dues with the bench comprising Justices J B Pardiwala and R Mahadevan called the pleas \"misconceived\".
1 min
UIDAI begins sharing non-personal Aadhaar dashboard data
The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has begun sharing non-personal, anonymized data from the Aadhaar dashboard on the open government data platform, data.gov.in
1 min
Initiatives like 'Smart City Mission', 'AMRUT' essential to integrate green infrastructure and enhance urban ecological resilience
There is a growing apprehension that renewed thrust on urbanization can be an elixir for Net Zero commitment & Sustainable Development Goals / SDGs.
2 mins
ICRA Projects India's GDP at 6.9 Per Cent for March Quarter, 6.3 Per Cent for Full Fiscal
India's GDP is set to grow at 6.9 per cent in the quarter ended 31 March, and at 6.3 per cent for the full 2024-25 fiscal, rating agency ICRA said on Monday.
1 min
Adani ties up with Sparton to deliver undersea warfare solutions for Indian Navy
Adani Defence & Aerospace has entered into a strategic partnership with Sparton DeLeon Springs LLC, a US-based subsidiary of Elbit Systems and a leading provider of anti-submarine warfare (ASW) systems, to assemble these in India, it has been officially announced.
1 min
Nifty Falls Below 25,000 as Losses Mount
Sensex fell 271 points and Nifty slipped below the 25,000 mark, ending at 24,944.45 amid rising volatility (India VIX up 5 percent)
2 mins
Mindful, skilled, strategic The future of hospitality education
The future of hospitality education
2 mins
IPL: SRH batters end LSG's playoff chances
Sunrisers Hyderabad knocked Lucknow Super Giants out of contention for the Playoffs stage with a six-wicket victory in a high-scoring Indian Premier League encounter at the Ekana Stadium here on Monday.
2 mins
From Akhadas to the Diu Beach, how Mallakhamb has come a long way
The Mallakhamb organisers are excited at the prospect of seeing the indigenous sport unfold at the inaugural Khelo India Beach Games 2025 (KIBG).
2 mins
BCCI yet to discuss on Team India's Asia Cup participation, says Saikia
Downplaying reports of India pulling out of this year's Asia Cup, BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia on Monday claimed that the issue is yet to be \"discussed\".
1 min
Battle of laggards: Royals, CSK fight to avoid ignominy of bottom-place finish
The upcoming clash between laggards Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals holds little significance in terms of the 2025 IPL playoffs.
2 mins
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