Bhubaneswar, Feb 15 (IANS) Lakhs of devotees gathered at Shiva temples across Odisha to have the darshan of Lord Shiva and witness the sacred late-night ritual of raising the Mahadeep (great lamp) atop temple structures on the occasion of Maha Shivaratri on Sunday.Prominent Shiva temples in the state, including the 11th-century Lingaraj Temple in Bhubaneswar, Loknath Temple in Puri, Chandrashekhar Temple at Kapilash in Dhenkanal, and the Dhabaleswar Temple at Athagarh in Cuttack district, witnes…
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Jammu, Feb 14 (IANS) In a major anti-narcotics operation, the Border Security Force (BSF) and Jammu and Kashmir Police on Saturday recovered over 6 kg of heroin dropped by a drone along the R.S. Pura sector of the international border in Jammu district.Officials said the seized contraband, valued at more than Rs 20 crore, was dropped in two separate consignments by a drone originating from across the border before being recovered by security forces during a joint operation.“The joint operation…
Ferozepur, Feb 10 (IANS) Emphasising that protecting the youth from the menace of drugs is a shared responsibility of society, Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria, on Tuesday, led an anti-drug awareness walk here as part of the state’s ongoing campaign to make a drug-free state. Aiming to restore the state’s vibrant spirit and eliminating drug abuse, the awareness walk commenced from Saragarhi Gurudwara Sahib and culminated at the School of Eminence in Ferozepur city. Prior to the walk, the Gove…
Patna, Feb 5 (IANS) The Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue 2026 has emerged as a powerful platform showcasing Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s commitment to involving youth directly in nation-building, with young voices actively contributing to policy discussions and the vision for India’s future. Ayushi Arya, a resident of Patna, Bihar, and a MyBharat Volunteer, participated in the Dialogue as a Presenter, where she shared her ideas on Women-led Development in the presence of Prime Minister…
Bhubaneswar, Feb 4 (IANS) The Odisha Forest Department has introduced AI-enabled cameras and drones this year, enabling early detection and rapid intervention to prevent forest fires. Speaking to media persons here, the Principal Chief Conservator of Forests and Head of Forest Force (PCCF & HoFF), K. Murugesan, on Wednesday, stated that timely detection through satellite-based fire alerts and swift action by field staff helped contain most of the incidents, achieving an impressive response e…
Jammu, Feb 4 (IANS) An anti-terrorist operation continued on Wednesday in Jammu and Kashmir’s Udhampur district after the terrorists were spotted firing from a cave.Officials said drones used by the joint forces spotted terrorists firing from a cave in the Ramnagar area of Udhampur district, after which the cordon in the area was further tightened to zero in on the hiding terrorists.Following actionable intelligence about the presence of terrorists, joint forces had moved in on Tuesday evening…
New Delhi, Jan 31 (IANS) Punjab is witnessing a new pattern whereby arms and ammunition have been coming into the state in large numbers. The ISI has been focusing heavily on Punjab in recent months and has enhanced operations.In the most recent cases, the agencies have observed that the arms that are being delivered are primarily to be used for extortion. This signals the involvement of the gangster network, which has been tasked with raising funds for the ISI. The funds are, in turn, meant to …
Hyderabad, Jan 30 (IANS) Union Minister for Civil Aviation K. Ram Mohan Naidu said on Friday that Wings India exhibition stands as a strong testament to the world’s confidence in India’s aviation growth story. The minister shared his experience at the exhibition organised as part of Wings India, the civil aviation summit, which entered its third day at Begumpet Airport here.“A vibrant and immersive experience at the Wings India exhibition, which truly showcases the scale, diversity and amb…
New Delhi, Jan 30 (IANS) Pakistan’s army chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, paid a visit to the Bahawalpur garrison earlier this week, in what was painted to be a routine inspection. Officials tracking Pakistan, however, say that this had nothing to do with the army and its operations at the garrison, but was aimed at boosting the morale of the Jaish-e-Mohammad. Bahawalpur is the home to the Jaish, and it had its headquarters here before it was razed to rubble during Operation Sindoor.Since the …
New Delhi, Jan 27 (IANS) Commending DRDO’s role in achieving self-reliance, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Tuesday that Operation Sindoor demonstrated that indigenous systems are strengthening India’s operational readiness.Addressing DRDO’s Best Performing Scientists and Technical Persons, who witnessed the 77th Republic Day Parade as Special Guests, Rajnath Singh stated that self-reliance has become a national mindset under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.He said th…