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Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): All India Institute Medical Sciences, Bhopal, Director Dr Ajai Singh spoke to Free Press on problems and facilities at AIIMS. People feel that AIIMS doors remain closed for them in case of emergency. Earlier, there was infrastructure and manpower for 960 beds. Increased number of beds to 1400 with same infrastructure and manpower. So, there is acute shortage of manpower and facilities specially to accommodate more patients in case of emergency. We have sent the proposa ...Read More >
Berhampur: In a swift operation, Berhampur Police arrested four young men on Saturday for the alleged gang rape of two minor sisters in a secluded area of Ganjam district. The accused, all in their early 20s, have been identified as K Shiva (son of a village head in the Golanthara police station area), K Sai, G Gareiya, and N Srinu. Briefing reporters at the Berhampur police headquarters, Superintendent of Police Saravana Vivek M detailed the horrific incident. According to the SP, the prime ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) arrested a Junior Engineer, Naval Officers Family Residential Area, Mumbai, for demanding and accepting a bribe of Rs 4.5 lakh from a vendor for clearing his bills. A case was registered on Thursday against the accused on the basis of a written complaint of the company representative, whose bills were pending. The CBI said that the accused demanded a bribe of Rs 5.5 lakh from the complainant for clearing the pending bills of his firm, and af ...Read More >
Mumbai: The birth of three penguin chicks at Mumbai's Veermata Jijabai Bhosale Udyan and Zoo has sparked an unexpected row not over their care, but their names. BJP functionary Nitin Bankar from the Byculla Assembly constituency has objected to the chicks being given English names, insisting they be named in Marathi instead. The BMC is expected to respond by June 10, after which Bankar will decide his next move. Speaking to The Free Press Journal, Bankar said, "When penguins were brought from a ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Thursday performed the groundbreaking ceremony for 12 industrial and infrastructure projects worth ₹28,084 crore, reinforcing the state's vision of sustainable and inclusive development. The projects, located across Gopalpur, Chatrapur, Buguda, and Barapalli in the Ganjam region, are expected to create employment opportunities for 15,455 people. Speaking on the occasion, which coincided with World Environment Day, Majhi said the projects ...Read More >
Guwahati: The flood situation in Assam marginally improved on Thursday, while the situation further improved in other northeastern states, an official said. With two more fresh deaths in Assam, the death toll in seven states, excluding Sikkim, of the region increased to 48. According to the disaster management officials of different northeastern states, out of 48 deaths during the current spell of rain and floods since May 29, at least 21 people died in Assam, followed by 12 in Arunachal Prades ...Read More >
New Delhi: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and the Kyrgyz Republic's Minister of Foreign Affairs Zheenbek Kulubaev Moldokanovich signed the protocol and exchanged the instrument of ratification of the India-Kyrgyzstan Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT) here on Thursday. The Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT) signed on June 14, 2019, in Bishkek, between the Government of India and the Government of the Kyrgyz Republic, enters into force with effect from 5th June 2025. This new BIT replaces the ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued orange and yellow warnings to multiple districts, predicting thunderstorms and heavy rainfall in 17 districts within the next two-three hours. The regional weather department has issued a nowcast warning in this regard at 1:45 pm. The IMD has placed Malkangiri, Jagatsinghpur, Kendrapara, Jajpur, Dhenkanal, Angul, Bargarh, Jharsuguda, Sundergarh, and Sambalpur districts under an orange alert, forecasting a high likelihood of moderate ...Read More >
Puri: Akash Ambani, son of renowned industrialist Mukesh Ambani, visited the Jagannath Temple in Puri last night. According to reports, Ambani reached the temple around 1:15 am. Ambani was warmly welcomed by the temple administration and police near the Singhadwara gate. His visit took place shortly after the completion of the Banakalagi ritual. Ambani offered prayers to Lord Jagannath, accompanied by his hereditary priest, Jagannath Kar and witnessed the Bada Singhara Besha. He seemed delight ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: A low-pressure area has developed over the Northwest Bay of Bengal off the Odisha coast, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The system, which formed at 8:30 am today, is likely to move slowly northwards and intensify into a more marked low-pressure system over the next 48 hours. According to the latest weather update, the associated cyclonic circulation extends up to 7.6 km above mean sea level, tilting southwards with height. This weather system may bring lig ...Read More >
Raipur: Following a significant success with the elimination of 27 Maoists, the District Reserve Guard (DRG) intensified their campaign, shifting focus to Bijapur in Chhattisgarh, where another fierce encounter unfolded on Thursday. Reports indicate that DRG forces have cornered a group of Maoists in Bijapur, with continuous gunfire reverberating through the region. Amid the confrontation, one Maoist has been confirmed dead, while two brave jawans have sustained injuries. Police officers have ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Thursday stayed the Enforcement Directorate's money laundering probe into Tamil Nadu's state-run liquor corporation, TASMAC, expressing strong disapproval of what it described as overreach by the central agency. A bench comprising Chief Justice of India (CJI) B.R. Gavai and Justice A.G. Masih criticised the ED for "crossing all limits" and violating the federal structure of the country. "Your ED is crossing all limits. You are totally violating the federal struc ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Tuesday expressed profound grief over the demise of eminent nuclear scientist Dr. M.R. Srinivasan, describing him as a "towering figure in India's nuclear journey" and a "visionary technocrat." Dr. Srinivasan passed away in Udhagamandalam of Tamil Nadu at the age of 95. Taking to social media platform X (formerly Twitter), the Chief Minister paid tribute to the late scientist, stating, "We mourn the loss of Dr M.R. Srinivasan, a towering ...Read More >
Jerusalem: Israel's military confirmed that it had carried out several strikes in Lebanon over the past two days, describing the actions as efforts to "thwart" violations of the ceasefire agreement with Hezbollah. In a statement, the military said that it had targeted a church used by Hezbollah militants. According to the statement, the militants -- identified by the Israeli side as members of Hezbollah's Khiam ground defence, anti-tank missile, and artillery units -- had reportedly fired at Is ...Read More >
Kolkata: Trinamool Congress, on Monday, will move a motion in the West Bengal Assembly opposing the Waqf (Amendment) Bill which is currently under consideration by the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC). Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is expected to participate in the debate on the motion to be brought on the sixth day of the ongoing winter session. The session is scheduled to be continued till December 10. Leader of Opposition in West Bengal Assembly Suvendu Adhikari has already advised the ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: The Forest Department arrested a person in connection with a bizarre incident where actors were seen biting a live pig during a theatrical performance of the Ramayan at Ralaba village under Hinjili block in Ganjam district. The forest department took action after a video purportedly showing the inhumane act went viral on social media. The Department is also investigating the roles of other individuals involved in the cruel act, informed Berhampur DFO Sunny Khokhar. "A case has been ...Read More >
New Delhi: Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) inflows into India surged by a robust 45 per cent to $29.79 billion in April-September during the current financial year compared to $20.5 billion in the same period during 2023-24, according to figures compiled by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT). The main sectors of the economy that benefited from the FDI include services, automobile, computer software, IT hardware, telecom and pharmaceuticals and chemicals. FDI in ...Read More >
Bhopal: More than 30 people sustained burn injuries during a 'mashaal' (flaming torch) procession in the Malwa-Nimar region in Madhya Pradesh's Khandwa district. The incident occurred at Ghantaghar Chowk late Thursday night where more than 250 people, including women and children, assembled to participate in the procession. As soon as the procession concluded, the participants gathered at Ghantaghar Chowk holding 'mashaals' in their hands. The fire broke out after some of the 'mashaals' fell o ...Read More >
Berhampur: Police on Friday intercepted a private car seized 88 kg silver bars and cash to the tune of Rs 5 lakh while the vehicle was on its from Berhampur to Kolkata. The incident occurred under Khallikote police limits in Odisha's Ganjam district. According to reports, a police patrol party intercepted a car near Gruapalli poll plaza during vehicle checking. On inspection of the car, police recovered several silver bars and cash and seized them. After valuation and measurement, it was found ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana Gramin (PMAY-G) has made considerable headway in Nagaland as 48,826 houses have been sanctioned under the scheme out of which the construction of 19,300 have already been completed, according to a statement issued by the Ministry of Panchayats and Rural Development on Friday. The impact of the scheme is visible in the remote hills of Nagaland, where development projects often face logistical and geographical challenges. The pucca houses are transform ...Read More >
Moscow: Russia has ordered journalists of the German media ARD to leave the country in response to German authorities' closure of Russian broadcaster Channel One's office, Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova said on Wednesday. "In response to the unfriendly actions of German authorities, which were taken against Russian correspondents ... as a mirror measure, it is prescribed to German correspondents to hand over their accreditation certificates and leave the territory of the ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: A two-day "Millet Mela" was organized at the CISF Kharavela Regional Training Centre (KRTC) in Mundali on November 25 and 26. The event, initiated by the Ministry of Home Affairs and CISF Headquarters, aimed to promote millet consumption and its health benefits. The fair showcased various millets and millet-based cuisines, highlighting their recipes, ease of preparation, and nutritional advantages. The event was attended by CISF staff, trainees, sister agencies, school students, a ...Read More >
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