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BeMC to rope in new WiFi service provider
Berhampur Municipal Corporation will float an open tender for a new WiFi service provider as the current contract ends November 30. Corporators expressed dissatisfaction with existing poor WiFi services despite significant expenditure, demanding immediate cancellation of the present contractor’s agreement. The civic body previously paid Rs 48 lakh annually for WiFi and maintenance.
“They’re absolutely gigantic”: NBA analysts are having fun watching Rocket Houston’s championship run this season
The Houston Rockets are electrifying the 2025-26 NBA season, boasting the league’s top offense and a 10-4 record despite Fred VanVleet’s absence. With veteran Kevin Durant integrating seamlessly and young talents like Alperen Sengun and Amen Thompson shining, the team is a must-watch, drawing praise for their exciting, versatile play and impressive rebounding.
Chandaka elephant dies of ‘herpes’; infighting kills tusker in Baripada
A 20-year-old makhna elephant died in Chandaka Wildlife Sanctuary from suspected herpes, while another tusker succumbed to suspected infighting in Betnasia Reserve Forest. Both incidents are under investigation with autopsies planned to confirm the causes of death. A separate ailing makhna elephant in Keonjhar is also being monitored.
From being toothless to making World Cup playoffs: Ireland’s rise under ‘dentist’ Heimir Hallgrimsson
While the Irish football community is basking in the moment and buzzing with excitement, Heimir Hallgrimsson is focused on accomplishing the mission.
Throwback to the viral picture of Sridevi with Salman Khan and Rajinikanth from 1996
A cherished 1996 photograph featuring Sridevi alongside Salman Khan, Rajinikanth, and Neelam Kothari has resurfaced, evoking nostalgia among fans. This image recalls Sridevi’s significant collaborations with these cinematic giants, including her work with Salman in Bollywood and her foundational partnership with Rajinikanth in South Indian cinema. Her enduring legacy continues to be celebrated through such…
Bhawanipatna MLA claims his aide threatened by miscreants
Bhawanipatna MLA Sagar Das reported an incident where his aide was threatened by armed individuals demanding information about the legislator’s whereabouts and secrets. The MLA expressed concern for his safety and freedom. His father, former Union Minister Bhakta Charan Das, suspects the sand mafia’s involvement, suggesting the threat was aimed at him for exposing their…
Man kills dad, stepmom over delay in loan repayment
A 35-year-old man was arrested for allegedly murdering his father and stepmother in Cuttack over a financial dispute. The accused reportedly stabbed his father and stepmother following a heated argument regarding the repayment of Rs 10 lakh borrowed by his father. The incident occurred on Friday night, and the accused was apprehended on Saturday.