The Cuttack administration deployed drones to investigate rampant illegal sand mining across 15 prominent quarries. The findings revealed staggering penalties totaling Rs 12 crore due to excessive extraction beyond permitted limits in vital river sand reserves.
Utkal University is set to launch four new Centres of Excellence, focusing on areas like sustainable energy, Indian knowledge systems, cultural heritage, and holistic healing. This expansion aims to bolster research and innovation, building on existing RUSA and World Bank-funded centers. The university also celebrated entrepreneurial growth with 18 incubated startups and 27 student startups…
Actor Suhasini Maniratnam — wife of director Mani Ratnam and niece of Kamal Haasan — has shared the screen with megastar Chiranjeevi in several films, including Manchu Pallaki (1982), Kirathakudu (1986), and Aradhana (1987). At the IFFI 2025 session titled The Luminary Icons: Creative Bonds and Fierce Performances on November 21, the actor opened up…
This week’s tarot horoscopes offer guidance for each zodiac sign, focusing on themes of leadership, patience, honesty, and self-prioritization. The cards encourage embracing inner strength, releasing what no longer serves, and trusting intuition to navigate decisions and foster personal growth. Embrace cosmic wisdom for a brighter future.
Balasore administration is working to determine the age of a girl who returned from the US after alleging torture by her adoptive mother. The girl claimed she fabricated the story to return to Odisha and marry a friend, who is reportedly a minor. This incident raises concerns among child rights activists about potential trust issues…
Google has launched an interactive “Stranger Things” scavenger hunt on its search engine, immersing users in the “Upside Down” for a Dungeons & Dragons-style adventure. This game coincides with the release of the fifth and final season of Netflix’s popular series, which is being streamed in three volumes starting November 26.
Odisha is adopting road safety best practices from states that have successfully reduced accident fatalities, following a nearly 5% rise in deaths in 2023. The state will study and replicate successful strategies from Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, and Kerala. Efforts also include urban road audits and addressing illegal median cuts.
This weekly horoscope, blending Lal Kitab wisdom, offers personalized guidance for each zodiac sign. It highlights planetary influences, karmic lessons, and practical remedies to foster emotional harmony and spiritual growth. Each forecast encourages balancing energy, thoughts, and actions for a fulfilling week.
Meesho’s initial public offering is set to launch on December 3. The e-commerce firm plans to raise Rs 4,250 crore through a fresh issue of shares. Existing investors will also sell a portion of their holdings. Funds will support cloud infrastructure, marketing, and strategic expansion. The company reported strong platform metrics in FY25, with significant…
