The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange warning for several districts in Odisha, including Bhubaneswar and Cuttack, predicting heavy rain and strong winds. The warning, effective until 7:10 PM on Tuesday, indicates the possibility of moderate rain, thunderstorms, and lightning, with surface wind speeds reaching 30-40 kmph in areas like Cuttack, Kendrapara, Khurda (including Bhubaneswar), and Sundargarh. The weather agency’s midday bulletin also forecasts heavy to very heavy rain and thunderstorms in Sundargarh, Sambalpur, and Jharsuguda. The low-pressure area, which originated over Gangetic West Bengal and north Odisha, has now shifted to Jharkhand and is expected to move…
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Heavy rainfall in Jharkhand has severely affected daily life across the state. Many districts are experiencing damaged infrastructure, including broken bridges and overflowing rivers and streams. Several localities, including parts of the capital city, are submerged. According to meteorological data, the state has received 88% more rainfall than average from June 1st to June 30th. Ranchi has recorded the highest rainfall, with 213% above average. Heavy rainfall has been observed in 19 out of 24 districts during the monsoon season. The weather department forecasts continued heavy rainfall until July 6th.
Dehradun: BJP MP Mahendra Bhatt has been re-elected as the Uttarakhand BJP president. He expressed his gratitude to the central leadership of the Bharatiya Janata Party and Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami. Bhatt highlighted the party’s focus on the upcoming Panchayat elections and State Assembly polls. He has held the position of state BJP chief since July 30, 2022. Separately, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami addressed the Shrimad Bhagwat Saptaah Gyan Yagna-Shrimad Bhagwat Katha virtually, emphasizing its significance in promoting inner peace and self-realization.
A sum of Rs 882.87 crore has been sanctioned for the construction of a grand Mata Janaki temple at the historic Punora Dham in Sitamarhi. The construction will be carried out in three phases. This includes the renovation of the old temple at Punora Dham at a cost of Rs 137.34 crore, the development of tourism-related infrastructure with an expenditure of Rs 728 crore, and a provision of Rs 16.62 crore for its maintenance for 10 years. The decision was made during a cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar. The meeting approved 24 agendas. Religious tourism is an…
Families affected by the Ahmedabad Air India plane crash are preparing to take legal action against both Air India and Boeing. A legal team comprised of Keystone Law (UK) and Wisner Law Firm (US) is set to file lawsuits in the US and UK courts. The focus is on asserting the rights of the crash victims’ families under international law. The planned lawsuits are independent of any support offered by Tata Sons. James Healy-Pratt of Keystone Law confirmed discussions with the families and review of evidence, with plans to sue Boeing in the US and Air India in London’s High…
Dayanidhi Bagh, Joint Director of Soil Conservation & Watershed Development, Bhubaneswar, has been arrested by the Odisha Vigilance. The arrest followed a raid that uncovered assets disproportionate to his known income. The properties included two buildings, a flat, gold, significant bank deposits, and a ‘benami’ car. Furthermore, Bagh and his family members possessed 84 acres of land, encompassing two farmhouses in Nabarangpur. One farmhouse, equipped with drip irrigation, was spread over 40 acres and valued at approximately Rs 1 crore. Another, covering 6 acres, also featured drip irrigation and a concrete house, with an estimated investment of Rs 46,12,665. Additional…
Dr. Satish Kumar, the in-charge of the Choupahran Community Health Center (CHC) in Hazaribagh, was apprehended by the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Tuesday while accepting a bribe. The complaint was filed by Ujjwal Sinha, the operator of the Mamta Vahan Seva. Dr. Kumar had demanded 3,000 rupees for signing the pending bills of 25,000 rupees. The ACB conducted a discreet investigation before taking action, and the charges were found to be true. A case has been registered against Dr. Kumar under the Prevention of Corruption Act. The incident has caused a stir in the health department and is a topic…
Addressing the Chhattisgarh Industry Dialogue-2, Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai welcomed investors and highlighted the state’s new industrial policy, which focuses on employment and economic prosperity. He emphasized the transformation of Chhattisgarh from its Naxal-affected past into a dynamic industrial and technological hub. The state is now a prime investment destination. The Chief Minister announced that the logistics policy would promote the establishment of dry ports and inland container depots, providing modern, affordable storage and distribution facilities for industries, businesses, and farmers, thereby boosting trade and exports by reducing logistics costs. He mentioned the approval of the Chhattisgarh State Logistics…
June’s Goods and Services Tax (GST) collection in India exceeded ₹1.85 lakh crore, marking a 6.2% increase compared to the same period last year. This data from official sources highlights a robust performance, although it represents a decrease from May’s ₹2.01 lakh crore. The April 2025 collection, which peaked at ₹2.37 lakh crore, remains a record. Growth was observed in Central-GST, State-GST, Integrated-GST, and cess collections. While overall growth appears muted, regions such as Nagaland, Sikkim, Tripura, Lakshadweep, and Ladakh showed significant expansion, indicating increased consumer activity and government infrastructure spending. India’s GST system achieved a milestone in the 2024-25…
A month has passed since the reported enforced disappearance of Baloch student Mahjabeen Baloch, and her whereabouts remain unknown. The Voice for Baloch Missing Persons (VBMP) has reported that Mahjabeen was taken by state agency personnel on May 29 at Civil Hospital Quetta. Her brother, Younus Baloch, has also been missing since being detained by security forces at their residence in Basima a week prior to Mahjabeen’s disappearance. The VBMP emphasizes that neither sibling has been presented in court, a severe breach of human rights, urging the Balochistan government and federal authorities to ensure their safe return. Sabiha Baloch from…