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Odisha's energy revolution: One year of transformative progress
Under CM Mohan Charan Majhi's leadership, we have proven that a state can simultaneously achieve energy security, economic prosperity, and environmental responsibility. This success story is being watched and replicated across the nation, writes KV Singh Deo
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June 10, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
CPI doesn't need to learn patriotism from RSS: D Raja
Left parties condemn Israel for intercepting Gaza-bound aid boat with Greta Thunberg
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June 10, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Governor, CM and LoP congratulate IMD DG Mohapatra for UN award
ODISHA Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, Leader of Opposition in the Assembly Naveen Patnaik on Monday congratulated IMD director general Mrutyunjay Mohapatra for receiving the prestigious United Nations Sasakawa Award 2025 for Disaster Risk Reduction.
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June 10, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Italian duo Errani and Paolini win French Open women’ S doubles final
OLYMPIC gold medallists Sara Errani and Jasmine Paolini won the French Open women's doubles title for the first time.
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June 09, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
WB data validates PM Modi's governance as 269 mn lifted out of poverty: BJP leader
IN a strong endorsement of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's transformational governance, Bharatiya Janata Party MP from Chandni Chowk Praveen Khandelwal said on Sunday that the latest World Bank data reflects the success of inclusive policies that have uplifted millions.
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June 09, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Palestinians say five killed by Israeli fire near aid sites, Israel says it fired warning shots
PALESTINIAN health officials and witnesses say at least five people were killed and others were wounded by Israeli fire as they headed toward two aid distribution points in the Gaza Strip run by an Israeli and US-backed group.
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June 09, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Bengal Pro T20 League: Siliguri Strikers conduct trials, uncover fresh talent
SILIGURI Strikers has successfully conducted its open cricket trials in Kolkata this month.
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June 09, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Pro League: India need to avoid conceding late goals against Netherlands
THE Indian men's hockey team will have to shed the habit of conceding late goals if it wishes to bounce back against The Netherlands and stay in contention for top spot in the FIH Pro League here Monday.
1 min |
June 09, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Naidu condemns ‘disgraceful’ remarks against women, YSRCP hits back
ANDHRA Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has condemned \"disgraceful\" remarks against women on a channel owned by former chief minister Y. S. Jagan Mohan Reddy, but the YSR Congress Party has dismissed the allegations as a \"malicious\" campaign by the Telugu Desam Party.
1 min |
June 09, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
IIM student pens 'smart study' book for exam aspirants
YUGANTAR Gupta, a 27-year-old IIM Ahmedabad student, recently created a stir by declaring he earned a top grade for an assignment he prepared using ChatGPT at the country's top management school.
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June 09, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
When Nana Patekar revealed why he settled in his village
VETERAN actor Nana Patekar, who was last seen in the theatrical film 'Vanvaas', once shared the reason behind him going back to his village, and why he chose to stay away from the entertainment capital of the country.
1 min |
June 09, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Adani’s cement biz contributes 30 pc of India’s homes & infra: Ambuja CEO
ADANI Group firm Ambuja Cements -- the second largest cement producer in the country -- contributes to nearly 30 per cent of the cement used for India's homes and infrastructure, the company said in its latest annual report.
1 min |
June 09, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Meat and liquor sale to be banned within 2 km of Puri Jagannath Temple
IN a significant move aimed at preserving the sanctity of one of India's most revered pilgrimage sites, the Odisha government on Sunday announced a complete ban on the sale of meat and liquor within a two-kilometre radius of the Jagannath Temple in Puri.
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June 09, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Sreeleathers steps into Jajpur with grand showroom launch
ICONIC Indian footwear brand Sreeleathers has launched its latest showroom in Jajpur Town, marking another milestone in its remarkable 70-year journey.
1 min |
June 09, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Seven devotees scalded by hot dal at Puri Srimandir
SEVEN devotees from Nayagarh district suffered burn injuries on Sunday afternoon after hot dal (lentil soup) accidentally spilled on them at the Srimandir in Puri.
1 min |
June 09, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Colombian senator, would-be presidential candidate shot, wounded at Bogota rally
COLOMBIAN Sen Miguel Uribe Turbay, a possible candidate in the country's presidential election next year, was shot and wounded at a campaign rally in Bogota on Saturday, authorities said.
1 min |
June 09, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Seven more Covid cases detected in State, tally rose to 45
THE total number of Covid-19 cases in Odisha rose to 45 in the current wave after seven more people were found to be infected with the virus, a health official said on Sunday.
1 min |
June 09, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
India win six gold on day two to dominate Taiwan Open athletics
THE Indian contingent won as many as six gold medals, including double podium finishes in women's 800m final and long jump competition, on the second and final day of Taiwan Open international athletics championship here on Sunday.
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June 09, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
White tigress gives birth to two cubs at Nandankanan zoo
A white tigress in Nandankanan Zoological Park here gave birth to two cubs including a white one, the authorities said on Sunday.
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June 09, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Cash discovery row: Resignation only option before Justice Varma to avoid removal by Parliament
RESIGNATION is the only option before Justice Yashwant Varma to avoid impeachment by Parliament as the government pushes for bringing a motion to remove the Allahabad High Court judge over alleged corruption.
1 min |
June 09, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Indian, Mongolian contingents exchange counter-terror action
MILITARY contingents of India and Mongolia participating in an ongoing bilateral exercise in Ulaanbaatar are actively exchanging best practices in counter-terrorism operations and precision sniping, thereby improving interoperability, officials said on Sunday.
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June 09, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
MCD holds 120 property-tax camps to promote compliance under SUNIYO amnesty scheme
IN a bid to facilitate taxpayers and encourage compliance, the MCD has organised 120 property-tax camps across its 12 zones.
1 min |
June 09, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Cong: Insensitivity of PM to suffering of people of Manipur 'truly shocking'
WITH fresh violence rocking parts of Manipur, the Congress on Sunday targeted Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his \"insensitivity\" to the suffering of people in the state.
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June 09, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Himanta warns of demographic threat, reaffirms govt stand on land encroachment
ASSAM Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has reaffirmed his government's commitment to tackling the widespread issue of land encroachment, calling the ongoing effort \"monumental in scope.
1 min |
June 09, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
9-year-old girl's body found in suitcase in northeast Delhi; family alleges sexual assault
A nine-year-old girl was allegedly raped, killed and her body stuffed in a suitcase at a neighbour's house in northeast Delhi's Dayalpur area, triggering protests by her family members and locals.
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June 09, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Minister Harichandan emphasizes sustainable, technology-led construction at IBC Workshop
\"THE present era is the era of modern technology. We must leverage advanced tools and artificial intelligence to turn the impossible into possible,” said Odisha’s Minister of Works, Law and Excise, Prithviraj Harichandan, as he inaugurated the Indian Building Congress (IBC) Executive Committee Meeting and Technical Workshop in Bhubaneswar on Sunday.
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June 09, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Self-reliance: DRDO transfers nine technologies to industrial firms for production of defence vehicles
IN line with the government’s vision to establish a robust defence industrial ecosystem with the participation of both public and private sectors, the Vehicles Research & Development Establishment (VRDE), a DRDO laboratory located in Maharashtra's Ahilyanagar, has taken a major step forward by transferring technologies of nine systems to 10 industries, according to a statement issued by the Ministry of Defence on Sunday.
1 min |
June 09, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
‘Daydreaming’, EPS dismisses CM Stalin’s 2026 Assembly poll target
LEADER of Opposition and AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami (EPS) on Sunday dismissed Chief Minister M.K. Stalin's claim that the DMK-led coalition would win over 200 seats in the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, calling it a \"daydream’.
1 min |
June 09, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Bengaluru stampede: BJP demands special session of legislature
LEADER of Opposition in Karnataka Assembly R Ashoka on Sunday demanded that the govern ment call a special session of the state legislature for three days, to discuss the June 4 stampede that killed 11 people, as he pointed out that people are seeking answers.
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June 09, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Women central to India's growth story: Modi govt celebrates 11 years of 'Shashkt Nari'
As the BJP-led NDA government marks 11 years in power, it is celebrating \"New momentum for Nari Shakti-11 years of Shashkt Nari\" -- a decade-long journey of empowering women through targeted reforms and ambitious missions.
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