The Odisha government on Tuesday sounded high alert to all coastal districts and decided to dispatch the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and Odisha Disaster Rapid Action Force (ODRAF) teams …
Coastal districts in Odisha on high alert as cyclonic storm FANI likely to make land fall near Puri coast Read More
The UN is “continuing to address the humanitarian, economic and political crisis in the Occupied Palestinian Territory” but efforts are continually undermined by the lack of any political progress towards …
Israel-Palestine conflict: UN efforts undermine by lack of political progress Read More
Deaths caused by infections from antibiotic-resistant bacteria will skyrocket over the next two decades, along with huge economic costs, without immediate, ambitious and coordinated action, the UN World Health Organisation …
UN, global health agencies sound alarm on drug-resistant infections to reduce ‘staggering number’ of future deaths Read More
US aircraft maker Boeing has carried out additional test flights with 737 MAX aircraft with updated software as part of preparations for certification, the company’s statement on Tuesday. “Boeing continues …
Boeing conducts additional 737 MAX test flights with new software Read More
Justice can be hard to come by in countries hit by conflict. To ensure that communities can settle disputes, and see criminals lawfully punished, UN peacekeeping missions support mobile courts, …
UN peacekeeping missions support mobile courts to bring justice to people in world’s conflict zones Read More
The annual All India YSCA Trophy 30-over cricket tournament is the only event in India that was being held without any break for the last 50 years. And in its …
If BCCI grants nod, young Kiwi team will be star attraction in YSCA’s golden jubilee cricket tourney Read More
One hundred Painted Stork chicks were killed and numerous chicks sustained injuries after gusty winds and thunderstorm hit the famous Koothankulam Bird Sanctuary at Koonthankulam village in Southern district of …
Over 100 painted stork chicks killed, nests destroyed in gale Read More
Security has been beefed up and patrolling by the state police and central forces intensified along the Mizoram-Myanmar border in view of the possibility of Rohingya Muslim ‘militants and refugees’ …
Security beefed up along Mizoram border after deportation of 8 Rohingya women Read More
By D.N. Singh There seems to be an end to the month long hustle-bustle of the 2019 general election in the state. Posters wear a forlorn look and specks of …
Time to rest and relax, just watch televisions, believe it or not ! Read More
An Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Hyderabad-incubated startup has developed long-range, high-performance electric two-wheelers specifically designed for Indian Conditions and is commercially launching them across the country next month. Pure …
IITH-incubated Startup Pure EV launches long-range high-performance electric 2-wheelers Read More