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Old Challenges in the New Year

Immediate hurdle is selecting a new party chief through organisational polls slated by Feb, getting stronger footholds in poll-bound Bihar & Delhi

NITI AAYOG: LESSONS FROM DECADES PAST

India is a rare Asian nation without a ministry for planning today. When Latin American and sub-Saharan nations did the same in the 1980s and 90s, their economies stagnated

Why Nehru Brought The First Amendment

The debate in parliament on the 75 years of the glorious journey of the Constitution did not live up to its billing. It soon became a slanging match and lost its gravity. The main focus was the first amendment, made in 1951.

A day after NTCA chide, Zeenat sent back to Similipal

On NTCA's letter, he said Zeenat's capturing was probably one of the smoothest operations they carried out and did not see any breach of provision of Wildlife Protection Act (WPA) in it.

Farmer on Fast Seeks Talks With Centre, SC Grants Time

The Supreme Court on Tuesday granted three more days to the Punjab government to comply with its December 20 order to provide medical aid to 70-year-old farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who has been on a fast-unto-death strike since November 26, and shift him to hospital.

TAC undoes BJD govt's tribal land transfer move

THE newly constituted tribal advisory committee (TAC), in its first meeting chaired by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Tuesday, reversed the decision of the BJD government for amendment of the Odisha Scheduled Areas Transfer of Immovable Property Amendment Regulation allowing tribals in scheduled areas to sell and mortgage their land to non-tribals.

3 Inter-state Dacoits Held, Stolen Articles Recovered

The Bondamunda police have arrested three inter-state dacoits and a receiver of stolen articles involved in a dacoity at the residence of a railway engineer.

Countdown to Dhanuyatra begins, massive preparations underway

Dhanuyatra, the world's largest open air theatre, is set to begin in just three days and the organising committee is leaving no stone unturned to make its 77th edition a grand success.

13 Poachers Nabbed From Similipal Tiger Reserve

The officials of Similipal Tiger Reserve (STR) have arrested 13 poachers, seizing a country-made gun, 13 bows, and 33 arrows from their possession.

Survey by PSU Causes Cracks in Houses, Leaves Rajkanika Villagers Disgruntled

Residents of villages under Rajkanika block around Bhitarkanika National Park are up in arms after cracks developed on the walls of their houses allegedly due to drilling by the Oil India Ltd (OIL).

Heavy Security Cover Around Puri Town as New Year Rings In

ELABORATE arrangements have been put in place by both the local administration and police in Puri, which is witnessing a mammoth gathering for New Year.

Veggie seller helps secure bail of 100 criminals, held

BAIDYANATHPUR police on Tuesday arrested six members of a gang, including a vegetable vendor, for their alleged involvement in fraudulently securing bails of several criminals by producing fake documents.

Another farmer dies by suicide over crop loss, death toll goes up to six

LoP Naveen Patnaik meets the family members of the Jagatsinghpur farmer

CM's appeal gives way to book gifting on New Year

Flowers may have the most popular choice as New Year gifts, but the capital city witnessed a welcome shift towards books this time.

Eight IPS officers get promotion

The state government has promoted eight senior IPS officers to different ranks.

Trinidad and Tobago prez chief guest of Pravasi Bharatiya Divas

Kangaloo will also interact with students of Godibari Govt School

GRIDCO pitches for 54 paise per unit hike in bulk supply tariff for 2025-26

PROJECTING its aggregate revenue requirement (ARR) at ₹14,820.37 crore for 2025-26, the state-run power trading utility Grid Corporation of Odisha Limited (GRIDCO) has urged the Odisha Electricity Regulatory Commission to approve the bulk supply price (BSP) at 381.84 paisa per unit as against the current price of 328.20 paisa per unit.

Governance Reforms in Odisha & Way Forward

OOD governance is about a healthy polity, healthy and well-educated population, low crime rate, higher farm and industrial productivity, affirmative attitude to uphold supremacy of law and citizens' empowerment.

Agro Biodiversity Conservation for Protecting the Future of Food

The world's food security is under threat.

Defence chiefs to get aides from other services

TAKING a crucial step in the process to integrate Armed Forces personnel, the personal staff officers of the service chiefs of the Army, Navy and Air Force will be appointed from other services with effect from January 1, 2025.

MIND YOUR GUT

UNIL (name changed), a 33-year-old IT professional from Kochi, was regularly suffering from bloating, gas, and irregular bowel movements. He had a desk job, and a sedentary lifestyle. He didn't sleep well, often ate from restaurants, and treated himself with antibiotics when he got sick.

Indoor heating can exacerbate existing respiratory conditions

As winter sets in, respiratory illnesses often rise due to colder weather, low humidity, and increased indoor pollution. Dr Sunil Kumar K, lead consultant, interventional pulmonology at Aster CMI Hospital, explains to Rishita Khanna how groups like children and the elderly face heightened risks, while those with pre-existing conditions such as asthma must take extra precautions to stay healthy. Edited excerpts:

Winning moves & historic returns on 64 squares

Chess wizards from the country had a momentous 2024, rewriting history on multiple occasions. From D Gukesh's world title to Koneru Humpy's recent success at US, Indian chess just kept on giving, writes Swaroop Swaminathan

NorthEast sink Mumbai City FC 3-0 in ISL

NORTHEAST UNITED FC defeated Mumbai City FC by 3-0 at the Mumbai Football Arena in the Indian Super League (ISL) here on Monday.

Clock is ticking for famed duo

Once automatic choices in playing XI, out-of-form Sharma & Kohli under immense scrutiny

I enjoyed it a lot: Slot on Liverpool's 5-star show

LIVERPOOL moved a step closer to a record-equalling 20th English top-flight title as a 5-0 thrashing of West Ham opened up an eight-point lead at the top of the Premier League.

Public Apology in Respect of Article Published on 2nd July & 16th Dec

We are setting the record straight by providing the true and correct facts, which, regrettably, we did not do.

Income Tax dept denies report on using DigiYatra data to go after evaders

THE Income Tax Department has denied a TNIE report that said the tax department will be tapping Digi Yatra data to go after evaders.

Officials seek to detain Yoon for evading questioning

SOUTH Korean law enforcement officials requested a court warrant on Monday to detain impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol as they investigate whether his short-lived martial law decree on Dec 3 amounted to rebellion.

Officials seek to detain Yoon for evading questioning

SOUTH Korean law enforcement officials requested a court warrant on Monday to detain impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol as they investigate whether his short-lived martial law decree on Dec 3 amounted to rebellion.