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Bhubaneswar: The 23rd governing body meeting of the State Urban Development Agency (SUDA) chaired by Usha Devi, minister of Housing & Urban Development approved a budget of Rs 255.46 lakh for the fiscal year 2024-25, here on Thursday. The discussions underscored SUDA’s commitment to capacity building, particularly emphasising programmes across urban local bodies. Notably, 12…
Gurugram: In a significant drug bust, Gurugram Police confiscated 549 kg of ganja (cannabis) worth Rs 1 crore in Gurugram district, leading to the apprehension of two individuals, as revealed by police sources on Wednesday. Acting on a tip-off, the Crime Branch team of Gurugram Police intercepted a truck near Lakhuwas village, successfully apprehending the…
Mumbai: A 25-year-old man, held for theft, took a daring leap from the second floor of a suburban Mumbai police station during questioning, resulting in his hospitalisation with injuries, confirmed police on Wednesday. The incident unfolded late Tuesday night when the individual, identified as Samir Arif Siddique, was detained by the police on suspicion of…
Mumbai: The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has achieved a milestone in its mission to curb rabies transmission, completing the vaccination of 26,951 dogs. The pulse anti-rabies vaccination drive, aimed at preventing the spread of the disease to humans, saw dedicated efforts from the BMC, according to a recent statement. In a special campaign conducted from…
Bhubaneswar: CSIR-Institute of Minerals and Materials Technology (CSIR-IMMT) successfully organised a one-day skill development programme, “IP for ALL,” through its Innovative Technology Enabling Center (InTEC) on Wednesday. The event, aimed at sensitising the participants about the essentials of patents, featured lectures, practical hands-on sessions and interactive discussions. Attended by 400 participants, including students, faculty, researchers,…
Bhubaneswar: Mohes Kumar Behera, an officer of the Indian Railway Service of Engineers (IRSE), has officially assumed the role of additional general manager of East Coast Railway (ECoR). Prior to his current appointment, Behera served as the chief planning & design engineer of ECoR at Bhubaneswar. He brings a wealth of experience to his new…
New Delhi: In response to a complaint from the RWA Rajouri Garden, Delhi Police have confiscated an SUV used for “reckless driving and dangerous stunts” in the west Delhi area. Despite the seizure, the alleged driver remains at large, as authorities intensify efforts to apprehend the culprit. The vehicle, equipped with a beacon on top,…
Guwahati: A dramatic incident unfolded in the heart of Guwahati on Tuesday, leaving a man critically injured after being shot by the husband of a woman with whom he was allegedly having an extramarital affair, confirmed a senior police officer. The incident happened in the Borbari locality, where the victim and the assailant, familiar with…
As Ravichandran Ashwin prepares for his 100th Test match against England in Dharamshala starting Thursday, the Indian spin maestro revealed the behind-the-scenes journey that shaped his cricketing success. In a candid conversation with Anil Kumble on JioCinema’s Spin Maestros, Ashwin shared insights into his self-reflective approach to cricket. Having recently joined the prestigious 500-wicket club,…
Bhubaneswar: Prime minister Narendra Modi inaugurated and laid foundation stones for multiple development projects in Odisha, worth over Rs 19,600 crore. Addressing the gathering, he also virtually flagged off two passenger trains and a freight train, and emphasising the significance of these projects in the sectors of railways, oil & gas, road, transport & highways…
