20-Tonne Bitumen Tank Erupts in Flames at Baratang Worksite
A major fire at a private bitumen heating facility in Baratang’s Sundargarh area was contained within 30 minutes on Sunday. Flames engulfed a 20-tonne storage tank, but swift action by fire services saved ₹80 lakh in assets and prevented disruption to NH-04 works.
India Issues Emergency Advisory for Nationals in Qatar, UAE, Iran
India issues urgent advisories for its nationals in Qatar, UAE, and Iran amid escalating regional tensions and ongoing US military operations against Iran.
Retired Headmistress Dies Following February 24 Helicopter Ditching Near Mayabunder
A retired headmistress injured in the February 24 helicopter ditching near Mayabunder has died during treatment, marking the first fatality from the incident.
Joint Action Forum Writes To PM Seeking Rollback Of Deemed University Status, Alleges UGC Norm Violations
The Joint Action Forum has alleged serious violations of UGC Regulations in granting De-Novo deemed university status to Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Institute of Higher Learning. In a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, it sought withdrawal of the notification and an independent inquiry.
QuackQuack honey trap bust: police suspect many more victims in Sri Vijaya Puram racket
The Andaman honey trap racket may have ensnared more victims than those who have filed complaints, police say, as investigators expand the probe into digital dating-based extortion in Sri Vijaya Puram.
