New Delhi: Delhi Police have busted an international drug-trafficking network allegedly run by Nigerian nationals, arresting two foreign citizens and seizing cocaine and MDMA valued at around Rs 5 crore, officials said on Sunday. The operation was carried out by the Crime Branch following sustained surveillance across several parts of the city. During the raids,…
Cuttack: Day 7 of the East Zone Inter-University Cricket Tournament (EZIU) delivered a mix of tight contests and dominant performances as four matches were played across the Ravenshaw grounds. At Ravenshaw Ground 1, VBSPU Purvanchal University edged past B.R.A Bihar University in a closely fought encounter. Batting first, VBSPU posted 134 for 9. In reply,…
Cuttack: Several one-sided contests and strong individual performances highlighted day four of the OCA inter-district school cricket tournament 2025–26 (Phase 3), with five matches played across different venues on Saturday. At Gatirout Patna Ground, Khordha registered a comfortable seven-wicket win over Jharsuguda. Batting first after winning the toss, Jharsuguda were bowled out for 142 in…
Lucknow: Members of the Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) staged a protest in Hazratganj on Friday, alleging illegal religious conversion activities at King George’s Medical University (KGMU) and calling for swift and strict action against those involved. The demonstration came a day after the arrest of KGMU intern Mohammad Adil in connection with an alleged rape…
New Delhi: Commuters in the national capital are likely to face traffic restrictions on January 17, 19, 20 and 21 as Delhi Police conduct rehearsals for the Republic Day parade along Kartavya Path. According to police, the rehearsal route will stretch from Vijay Chowk to India Gate and extend up to the C-Hexagon. To allow…
Cuttack: Several one-sided contests and standout individual performances marked the East Zone Inter University (EZIU) Cricket Tournament matches played on across venues, here on Friday (Jan 16) . At Ravenshaw Ground 1, Tripura University posted a strong 231 for 4 against MSCB University, riding on a blistering knock from Sridam Paul. The batter smashed 124…
Cuttack: The Odisha Cricket Association (OCA) on Friday announced an 18-member Odisha Senior Men’s squad for the last two matches of the Ranji Trophy in the ongoing BCCI Domestic Season 2025–26. The squad was unveiled during a press meet addressed by Odisha senior men’s selection committee chairperson Sourajit Mohapatra. Middle-order batter Subhranshu Senapati will continue…
Cuttack: The Odisha Cricket Association (OCA) on Friday announced an 18-member Odisha Under-23 men’s squad for their upcoming Col. C.K. Nayudu Trophy matches against Haryana and Rajasthan in the BCCI Domestic Season 2025–26. The announcement was made during the same press conference where the senior men’s Ranji Trophy squad was also revealed. Opening batter Om…
New Delhi: As Delhi continues to battle severe cold wave conditions, doctors at AIIMS Delhi have warned that prolonged exposure to extreme cold can worsen existing health problems and adversely affect vital organs such as the heart, kidneys and lungs. Dr Rajiv Narang, Head of the Department of Cardiology at AIIMS, said extremely cold weather…
Schools in Noida will remain closed for students from Nursery to Class 8 on January 16 and 17 as cold wave conditions and dense fog continue to affect the region. The decision comes after the district administration extended winter holidays till January 15 in view of severe cold weather. With temperatures remaining low, the authorities…
