Odisha EOW arrests accused in multi-crore crypto-ponzi scam
Bhubaneswar, Aug 20 (IANS) The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Odisha Police on Thursday arrested one more fraudster in connection with a huge pan-India crypto-Ponzi scam worth more than Rs 200 crore. The accused identified as Chitta Ranjan Mohanty, was…
Germany records around 14,000 heat-related deaths so far this year
Berlin, Aug 20 (IANS) Around 14,000 people have died from heat-related causes in Germany since the beginning of the year as of August 9, the Robert Koch Institute (RKI), the country’s leading public health authority, said Thursday. The figure…
Odisha: Tehsildar intercepted with Rs 5 lakh, Kujang CHC official arrested
Bhubaneswar, Aug 20 (IANS) Continuing its crackdown on corrupt government officials, Odisha Vigilance sleuths on Thursday unearthed suspected ill‑gotten cash amounting to Rs 5 lakh after intercepting the vehicle of the Tahasildar‑cum‑Sub‑Registrar of…
MP: Health Dept probes Indore hospital after Ujjain woman’s H1N1-linked death
Indore, Aug 20 (IANS) The Madhya Pradesh Health Department has ordered a high‑level investigation and issued a show‑cause notice to a private hospital in Indore following the death of a 62‑year‑old woman from Ujjain who tested positive for H1N1 (swine…
MP: Over 700 shifted to relief camps as rain triggers flood-like situation in Rewa
Rewa, Aug 20 (IANS) More than 700 people have been shifted to eight relief camps in Rewa city after over 15 hours of continuous rainfall triggered a flood‑like situation in several parts of the district, the administration said on Thursday. The prolonged…
PM Modi urges secretaries to break silos, adopt long-term vision for India’s future
New Delhi, Aug 20 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday chaired the third high‑level meeting with secretaries to the Government of India at his residence at 7, Lok Kalyan Marg. The discussions focused on the future action agenda of ministries…
CM Patel pitches GIFT City, emerging sectors to Gujarati diaspora in Washington
Washington, Aug 20 (IANS) Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Thursday urged the global Gujarati community to participate in the state’s development by investing in emerging sectors including GIFT City, semiconductors, artificial…
135th Durand Cup: Mohun Bagan prevail on penalties over holders NorthEast United to set up Kolkata Derby final
Shillong, Aug 20 (IANS) Vishal Kaith turned hero, pulling off two crucial saves in the penalty shootout to send Mohun Bagan Super Giant into the final of the 135th Durand Cup as the Mariners prevailed 4-3 on penalties against NorthEast United after the…
Assam CM meets C.R. Paatil, discusses water infrastructure
New Delhi/Guwahati, Aug 20 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Thursday that he discussed strengthening water infrastructure and ensuring long-term water security in the state during his meeting with Union Jal Shakti Minister C.R.…
Bengal: MSc student’s body recovered from Agricultural University hostel, suicide suspected
Kolkata, Aug 20 (IANS) The body of a first‑year Master of Science (MSc) student was recovered from the hostel of Uttar Banga Krishi Vishwavidyalaya (North Bengal Agricultural University) in the Pundibari area of Cooch Behar district on Thursday. The…