Puri, July 8 (UNI) On the second day of the Rath Yatra, lakhs of devotees participated as the pulling of the chariots of the presiding deities of Sri Jagannath Temple, suspended on Sunday night, resumed on Monday morning. Three sets of priests performed the daily chores of the deities like Mangal Arati, Abakash, Mailum, Tadap…
Bhubaneswar, July 8 (UNI) Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Monday announced an incentive of Rs. 15 lakh each for two young sportspersons from the state who have qualified to represent India in the Paris Olympics. Congratulating and wishing success to ace javelin thrower Kishore Jena and hockey star Amit Rohidas for representing the…
Mumbai, July 8 (UNI) Jyothi Yarraji, the fastest Indian hurdler, will be the first Indian woman ever to compete in the women’s 100m hurdles event at the Paris Olympics. The women’s 100m hurdles event has been a part of every Olympics since 1972, but this will be the first time that an Indian athlete will…
Paris, July 8 (UNI) In a scintillating display of speed and endurance, Indian runner Avinash Sable shattered his own national record in the men’s 3000m steeplechase at the Paris Diamond League 2024. With the Olympic Games in Paris just weeks away, Sable clocked an impressive 8:09.91, slicing over a second off his previous record. Competing…
New Delhi, July 8 (UNI) Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Monday expressed concern over the alleged “Chinese infiltration” and said silence maintained by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government on the issue was dangerous. Priyanka Gandhi Vadra wrote on microblogging site X that there are reports that while continuing its infiltration activities in Arunachal…
Jammu, July 8 (UNI) Two Army jawans sustained injuries during a gunfight between security forces and terrorists in Machhedi area of Kathua district on Monday. Official sources said that the terrorists attacked the Army vehicle in village Badnota in Block Lohai of Machhedi. “The Army troops fired at the terrorists and the encounter began,” the…
Ranchi, July 8 (UNI) Hemant Soren government won the trust vote on Monday in the special session of the Jharkhand Assembly. Around 45 votes were cast in support of the government and zero votes were cast against it. During the trust vote, BJP MLAs walked out, and Independent MLA Saryu Rai remained neutral, casting no…
New Delhi, July 8 (UNI) A Special Court on Monday issued notice to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on the default bail application of Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) leader K Kavitha arrested in the Delhi excise policy case. Special Judge Kaveri Baweja, after hearing Kavitha’s lawyers, issued notice to the CBI and adjourned the…
Srinagar, July 8 (UNI) A day after six militants of banned Hizbul Mujahideen were killed in separate encounters in Kulgam district of Jammu and Kashmir, senior security officials on Monday said the terrorists had constructed sophisticated hideouts. Security officials said the killing of six militants at Chinigam and Modergam villages in Kulgam district, has dealt…
New Delhi, July 8 (UNI) Stopping short of ordering a retest at this stage, the Supreme Court on Monday said that it is undeniable that a paper leak happened during the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) but cautioned that an exam could not be cancelled because some students cheated. A re-test would become necessary…
