Bhubaneswar, Nov 27 (UNI) In a major political development in Odisha, former bureaucrat V Karthikeyan Pandian, who had served Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik for more than 12 years as his private secretary, formally joined the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) on Monday. Pandian went to Naveen Niwas, sought the blessings of BJD supremo Naveen Patnaik, and…
Srinagar, Nov 27 (UNI) The birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev Ji was celebrated with religious fervour and gaiety in Kashmir valley on Monday. The largest function was held at the Gurudwara Chatti Patshahi in Rainawari Srinagar where a large number of Sikhs including men, women and children thronged to pay obeisance despite cold weather…
Srinagar, Nov 27 (UNI) Jammu and Kashmir Director General of Police R R Swain on Monday said ‘the war against militancy was not fully over and it will continue even if the security forces have to suffer some losses at times’. The Police Chief was talking to reporters after paying obeisance at the Gurudwara Chatti…
New Delhi, Nov 27 (UNI) The Special Cell of Delhi police arrested two sharpshooters from East Delhi’s Mayur Vihar after an encounter in which one accused sustained gunshot injury on his right leg, police said on Monday. Both the accused were tasked to assassinate a singer for which they made an attempt in October this…
Tirumala, Nov 27 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi offered prayers to Lord Venkateswara Swamy in the famous hill shrine here on Monday. Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) authorities and priests received Modi with the traditional ‘Isti kapal’ honours on his arrival at the main temple complex and led him to the sanctum sanctorum. The PM offered…
By BD Naraayannkar Thiruvananthapuram, (UNI) India took a 2-0 lead over Australia in the 5-match T20I series after defeating the visitors by 44 runs in the second match at the Greenfield International Stadium here on Sunday. Sent into bat, India scored a massive 235/4 with the help of fifties by top-order batsmen and a blistering…
Panaji, Nov 27 (UNI) Bollywood actress Rani Mukherjee has said that she always tried to portray Indian women as strong characters. “Outside India, films and their characters are viewed as windows towards our Indian culture,” she added. Emphasizing the importance of commitment to one’s craft, the accomplished actress asserted, “It is important to always stand…
Bhopal: Sant Hirdaram Girls College echoed with enthusiasm as the Department of Zoology marked World Fisheries Day with a series of impactful events dedicated to promoting awareness and responsible practices for preserving aquatic biodiversity. Ms. PriyaBhojwani’s speech highlighted the integral role fisheries play in maintaining ecological balance, emphasizing the urgency of adopting sustainable practices for…
Bhopal: A sensational case of a runaway bride has surfaced in Rewa district. Allegedly, Ashok Tiwari, a resident of Judwani, had an arranged marriage with Pooja Tiwari, who lived in a rented room in the same police station area. The girl’s mother had initially discussed the marriage with a man from their village, leading to…
Bhopal gas tragedy Bhopal: The court in Bhopal has scheduled the hearing on various petitions, including those from the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), for January 6. These petitions seek the trial of Dow Chemical in connection with the 1984 Bhopal gas tragedy, which claimed over 3,000 lives and caused environmental harm. Dow Chemical, based in…
