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Govt directs airlines to offer 60% seats free of extra charge to improve passenger access

Bhubaneswar, March 18 -- In a major relief for air travellers, the Ministry of Civil Aviation has directed airlines to ensure that at least 60 per cent of seats on every flight are provided without an... Read More


Seven dead as fire engulfs residential building near Palam Metro in Delhi

Bhubaneswar, March 18 -- At least seven people were killed, and several others sustained grievous injuries after a massive fire broke out in a multi-storey residential building near Shri Ram Chowk, cl... Read More


Three killed as speeding car hits morning walkers near Uttara Chhak on Bhubaneswar-Puri highway

Bhubaneswar, March 16 -- A tragic road accident on Monday morning claimed the lives of three people near Uttara Chhak on the Bhubaneswar-Puri National Highway, triggering concern over road safety on t... Read More


West Asia waters see 17 ship attacks in 2 weeks, threat level 'critical': UKMTO

Bhubaneswar, March 15 -- At least 17 vessels have been attacked in key West Asia shipping lanes over the past two weeks amid the ongoing regional conflict, with the maritime threat level now described... Read More


Iran-US conflict: India in touch with key players for ships' transit via Strait of Hormuz

Bhubaneswar, March 15 -- India on Saturday said it is in touch with key stakeholders in West Asia to ensure the safe passage of Indian-flagged merchant vessels through the Strait of Hormuz amid the on... Read More


Mandatory menstrual leave may hurt women's jobs: CJI Surya Kant

Bhubaneswar, March 14 -- Chief Justice of India Surya Kant on Friday said that making menstrual leave mandatory for women could adversely impact their employment prospects, warning that employers migh... Read More


PM Modi says Congress acting as 'puppet' of forces against India's growth

Bhubaneswar, March 14 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday accused the Indian National Congress of acting as a "puppet" of global forces that, he alleged, are uncomfortable with India's rapid dev... Read More


Odisha Vigilance arrests ASI taking Rs 25,000 bribe from hotel owner in Rajgangpur

Bhubaneswar, March 13 -- An Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) of police has been arrested by the Odisha Vigilance on charges of accepting a bribe in Rajgangpur of Sundargarh district. The accused, identi... Read More


Middle East tensions trigger LPG shortage in Odisha; residents buying firewood in Cuttack

Bhubaneswar, March 13 -- The ongoing conflict in the Middle East has begun to affect households in Odisha, as a shortage of LPG cylinders has caused inconvenience in several parts of the state. Disrup... Read More


External Affairs minister Jaishankar speaks to Iran FM Araghchi amid West Asia crisis

Bhubaneswar, March 11 -- External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Tuesday held a detailed conversation with his Iranian counterpart Seyed Abbas Araghchi as tensions in West Asia continue to escalate... Read More