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Angul administration imposes curbs on picnics, social gatherings in forests from March 1

India, Feb. 21 -- In a bid to prevent forest fires caused by human activities, the Angul district administration has imposed restrictions on picnics and social gatherings in forests under the Angul Fo... Read More


Odisha: Govt suggests precautionary measures for schools to tackle heatwave

India, Feb. 21 -- The state government has suggested precautionary measures for schools across Odisha to tackle the possible heatwave situation during the upcoming summer. The School and Mass Educati... Read More


Customs seize phones, cigarettes worth Tk 1m from Dubai returnee at Chattogram airport

Dhaka, Feb. 21 -- Customs officials at Shah Amanat International Airport in Chattogram have seized 15 mobile phones and a large quantity of foreign cigarettes from a passenger arriving from Dubai. Th... Read More


US-donated 4th Coast Guard Cutter embarks on historic voyage to join Sri Lanka Navy fleet

Sri Lanka, Feb. 21 -- In a significant boost to regional maritime security, the former U.S. Coast Guard Cutter DECISIVE (Ex-USCGC DECISIVE) officially departed Baltimore on Friday, beginning a histori... Read More


High-Level Clearance Authority chaired by Odisha CM Majhi approves projects worth 44,241.97 crore

India, Feb. 21 -- During the 44th meeting of the High-Level Clearance Authority (HLCA), chaired by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, 10 industrial projects with a total investment of 44,241.97 crore ... Read More


US Supreme Court shocks Donald Trump on tariffs - but India may still end up paying more

India, Feb. 21 -- Uncertainty prevails over how much India will ultimately pay in tariffs to the United States after the Trump administration suffered a major setback from the US Supreme Court over it... Read More


Bhubaneswar: Lord Lingaraj's 'Handi Bhanga Jatra' remains suspended for 12th consecutive year

India, Feb. 21 -- Causing resentment among the devotees, the 'Handi Bhanga Jatra' of Lord Lingaraj could not be held in the Odisha capital here on Saturday. The ritial remained suspended for the 12th... Read More


Odisha records Rs 6,569 crore liquor sales in 10 months

India, Feb. 21 -- Alcoholic drinks including India-made foreign liquor (IMFL), beer and country-made liquor worth Rs 6,569 crore were sold in Odisha in the first 10 months of 2025-26 financial year. ... Read More


'She's carried me through the last 20 years': Jennifer Garner on Judy Greer friendship

United Kingdom, Feb. 21 -- Judy Greer has "carried [Jennifer Garner] through the last 20 years. The pair have been friends since co-starring as frenemies Jenna Rink (Garner) and Lucy Wyman (Greer) in... Read More


Accused Trailer OUT: Konkona Sensharma, Pratibha Ranta battle public outrage in gripping queer psychological thriller

India, Feb. 21 -- Accused is a queer psychological thriller film starring Konkona Sensharma and Pratibha Ranta. It is set for release on Netflix on February 27, 2026. Produced by Karan Johar's Dharmat... Read More