Odisha is set to experience rainy weather as the state gears up to welcome the New Year. Light to moderate rainfall is expected in northern and northwestern regions due to the influence of a western disturbance, according to the Meteorological Department. Rainfall is likely to continue on December 28 and 29, primarily affecting districts in…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha is expected to witness more rainfall this weekend, creating additional challenges for farmers who are already dealing with significant crop losses caused by recent unseasonal rains. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast light to moderate rainfall in northern and northwestern districts on Saturday and Sunday due to a western disturbance. Weather expert…
BHUBANESWAR: The Higher Education Department of Odisha has issued revised guidelines for the Vyasakabi Fakir Mohan Bhasabruti Scheme under the Mukhyamantri Medhabi Chhatra Protsahan Yojana. These updated regulations will come into effect from the 2024-25 academic year. This initiative aims to promote academic excellence in Odia language studies, encouraging meritorious students to pursue higher education…
BALASORE: A robbery in Odisha took an unusual turn when the culprits used a portion of the stolen Rs 3.05 lakh from a medical shop to fund their online gaming obsession, specifically PUBG. The incident happened on December 18 in the Nialibag area under the jurisdiction of Sahadevkhunta police. The thieves gained access to the…
BENGALURU: Bangalore University (BU) has postponed its second-semester MBA examination, originally scheduled for Friday, December 27, following the Karnataka state government’s declaration of a public holiday. The state government announced the holiday as a mark of respect following the demise of former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh on Thursday night. BU announced the decision early…
MUMBAI: To accommodate New Year’s Eve celebrations, Central Railway (CR) and Western Railway (WR) will operate special late-night local trains, ensuring smooth travel for revellers, reported The Times of India. On the CR Main line, a late-night train will depart from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) at 1:30 a.m. on January 1, reaching Kalyan at…
BENGALURU: Namma Metro witnessed minimal advancements in 2024, with the much-anticipated Yellow Line facing another delay. While the year saw the inauguration of a minor Green Line extension, other significant projects, including the Yellow Line, experienced setbacks. As reported by The Hindu, the Yellow Line, connecting R.V. Road to Bommasandra, was initially slated to open…
New Delhi: The national capital experienced a refreshing change in weather on Friday morning as rain swept across the city, accompanied by dense fog that significantly reduced visibility. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) recorded a minimum temperature of 12 degrees Celsius, with the maximum expected to touch 20 degrees Celsius. The IMD has predicted a…
Mangaluru: A 22-year-old man from Kozhikode, Kerala, has been arrested by the Mangaluru City Cyber Economic and Narcotics (CEN) Crime Police for his alleged involvement in a Rs 1.71 crore cyber fraud. Akash A, is accused of allowing his bank account to be used for fraudulent transactions, facilitating a large-scale cybercrime. The case was registered…
New Delhi: Dense fog blanketed Delhi on Wednesday morning, significantly reducing visibility and disrupting transportation. The Air Quality Index (AQI) at 7 am was recorded at 333, categorised as ‘very poor,’ showing a slight improvement from the previous day’s ‘severe’ levels. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) reported a minimum temperature of nine degrees Celsius. Due…
