VP election: Odisha's main opposition BJD to abstain; Cong reacts
The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) on Monday announced it will abstain from voting in the Vice Presidential election scheduled for September 9. The decision was confirmed by BJD Rajya Sabha MP Sasmit Patra.
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STATE
Odisha Urban Academy hosts workshop on Draft Urban Parking Policy
The Odisha Urban Academy, under the Housing & Urban Development (H&UD) Department, organised a consultative workshop on September 4 to discuss the Draft Parking Policy for Urban Odisha.
CRIME
Bhubaneswar: Cyber gang's feud ends in kidnapping and arrest
Police on Sunday arrested five cyber fraudsters in connection with two cases, one related to cyber fraud and the other to kidnapping, Bhubaneswar DCP Jagmohan Meena said.
ENTERTAINMENT
Mammootty turns 74: Mohanlal, Malavika Mohanan, Kalyani Priyadarshan & others wish the superstar
Mollywood sensation Mammootty turned 74 on Sunday, and marking his birthday, Mohanlal shared a candid photo of the two superstars together.
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Pop star Miley Cyrus revealed that she accidentally “blended” her hand while cooking dinner for her family and had to be taken to hospital for treatment
Legendary fashion icon Giorgio Armani passes away at 91
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SPORTS
Satwik-Chirag set to lead India’s campaign at Hong Kong Open
India’s top shuttlers are set for another big week as the Hong Kong Open Super 500 begins on Tuesday, with Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty once again leading the charge following their bronze medal finish at the World Championships in Paris
POLITICS
VP election: Odisha's main opposition BJD to abstain; Cong reacts
The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) on Monday announced it will abstain from voting in the Vice Presidential election scheduled for September 9. The decision was confirmed by BJD Rajya Sabha MP Sasmit Patra.
HEALTH & WELLNESS
56-year-old Kerala woman dies of brain-eating amoebic infection; toll rises to 5 in a month
A 56-year-old woman from Malappuram district, here, has succumbed to primary amoebic meningoencephalitis -- a rare and often-fatal brain infection --, health authorities confirmed on Monday.
Horoscope
Pisces Horoscope Today, 8 September 2025, Rashifal, Lucky Colour, Auspicious Time
Pisces: Children may not behave as you expect today, which could leave you feeling restless. Try to keep your temper in check, as uncontrolled anger drains your energy and clouds your judgment, making matters worse instead of better
Punascha Pruthibi
Massive deforestation in PoK increases landslides, amplifies flooding: Report
This large-scale tree-cutting driven by profit motive to fill state coffers has not only impacted the landscape but also exacerbated natural disasters like floods and landslides in the region.