The Statesman Bhubaneswar - March 13, 2025
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March 13, 2025
Opposition Walks Out of LS Over Energy Projects Near Indo-Pak Border
The Lok Sabha witnessed a huge uproar on Wednesday over the clearance granted by the government to a renewable energy project near the India-Pakistan border.
1 min
Oppn slams Sitharaman over apparent remarks on Periyar in language row
Opposition members on Wednesday hit out at Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman after she accused the DMK of hypocrisy over the ongoing language row.
1 min
Retail inflation falls to 7-month low at 3.61 per cent in February; IIP for January recorded at 5 per cent
The consumer price index (CPI)-based retail inflation for February fell to 3.61 per cent amid a decline in the rate of price rise in vegetables and protein-rich items.
1 min
Digital arrest: Centre blocks over 3,962 Skype IDs, 83,668 WhatsApp accounts
The Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) has proactively identified and blocked more than 3,962 Skype IDs and 83,668 WhatsApp accounts used for Digital Arrest scams so far, the Parliament was informed on Wednesday.
1 min
Jaffar Express hijacking: 190 rescued, 2nd day of operation underway in Balochistan
Security forces have rescued at least 190 passengers and killed 30 terrorists as a rescue operation continues into its second day after terrorists hijacked the Jaffar Express train near Balochistan's Bolan district, state media said on Wednesday.
1 min
India respects sovereignty of Mauritius over Chagos: Modi
PM's two-day official visit to Mauritius concludes; witnesses the inking of eight MoUs
2 mins
SEC reviews election preparedness in south Odisha
A review meeting on the preparedness for Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRI) and Urban Local Body (ULB) elections was held on Wednesday in Koraput under the chairmanship of State Election Commissioner Madhusudan Padhi.
1 min
Health Minister's Promises Unfulfilled as Doctor Shortage Persists
Bolangir district, home to the state's Health Minister, continues to suffer from a severe shortage of doctors despite his assurances.
1 min
Green papaya from Dhenkanal exported to London
The first consignment of premium quality green papaya was recently exported from Dhenkanal to London.
1 min
Odisha to Observe Zero Accident Day
A Women-Led road safety initiative
1 min
Dreaded criminal shot in encounter with police
In an early morning encounter, the Bisra Police shot a dreaded criminal. His accomplice managed to escape.
1 min
Upgradation of AIIMS satellite centre under consideration says Nadda
AIIMS satellite centre at Balasore would be made fully operational with allocation of additional funds and improvement of infrastructure after being examined by the division concerned, informed Union Health and Family welfare minister JP Nadda responding to a request made by MP Pratap Chandra Sarangi.
1 min
Villagers outraged over police inaction
Khordha Sadar Police have failed to arrest the miscreants who kidnapped a youth Sub-rat Sundaray of Chatrama village who was found dumped in a critical condition in the Argul forest on the outskirts of Jatni.
1 min
Govt relaxes FAR, Parking space rules
The state government has amended the town planning and improvement trust rules providing relief for standalone and flatted factories, specifically the MSME sector and IT/ITeS enterprises.
1 min
Chandipur beach turns into endangered horseshoe crabs' graveyard
In the absence of conservation measures, the beaches in Balasore district have turned into burial grounds of endangered Horseshoe Crabs.
2 mins
Contractual worker dies in MCL Balram mine
A 43-year-old contractual worker of MCL contractual agency died in an accident that occurred in Balaram coal mine at Talcher.
1 min
Govt to Formulate New State Road Policy
Ambitious plan of constructing 15000 km of road network in 5 years
1 min
Restrictions to carry mobile phones withdrawn as journalists boycott House
The Speaker of Odisha Assembly on Wednesday lifted the restriction on journalists to carry mobile phones to the press gallery inside the House.
1 min
Turtles' Mass Nesting Culminates at Gahirmatha
The annual mass nesting of endangered Olive Ridley Sea Turtles at Gahirmatha beach, world's largest known rookery of these species, has culminated with more than 6 lakh turtles turning up to lay eggs at the idyllic nesting ground, officials said on Tuesday.
1 min
Odisha Ranked Second-Best State in CAMPA Fund Utilization
Odisha has emerged as the Second Best State on utilization of Compensatory Afforestation Fund Management and Planning Authority (CAMPA) on afforestation and related activities during the last three years from 2021-22 to 2023-24 fiscal, the Centre informed the Lok Sabha.
1 min
BJP Shares Photo of Ranya Rao With K'taka CM, Raises Questions
The BJP's Karnataka unit on Wednesday shared a picture claiming it to be of actor Ranya Rao's wedding day photo in which Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and state Home Minister G. Parameshwara can be seen.
1 min
BRS Condemns Arrest of Two Women Journalists
The Opposition Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) in Telangana has condemned the alleged arrest of two women journalists in Hyderabad.
1 min
Stalin Invites K'taka CM for His Meet on Delimitation
The delimitation meeting will discuss and formulate strategies to oppose the central govt
1 min
Stop twisting facts, Tamil Nadu govt letter doesn't even mention 3-language policy: Kanimozhi's rebuttal to Pradhan
Amid the continuing war of words between Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and the ruling DMK in Tamil Nadu over the NEP and its attendant three-language policy, DMK parliamentary Party Leader Kanimozhi Karunanidhi, MP, has asked the former to 'stop twisting facts' with regard to the 2024 letter from the Tamil Nadu government on PM SHRI schools.
1 min
Jharkhand Eases Excise Constable Recruitment Rules, Reduces Race Distance
The Jharkhand government has amended the physical eligibility test criteria for excise constable recruitment, reducing the required race distance.
1 min
Nitish Kumar Should Resign And Retire From Public Life: Tejashwi Prasad Yadav
It is high time Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar resigns and retires from politics, and spends the rest of his life in some ashram listening to 'pravachan' (sermons).
1 min
Madagascar a Steadfast Partner of India: LS Speaker
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla today said India holds Madagascar in the highest regard as a cherished and reliable friend, as well as a steadfast partner in its journey of progress.
1 min
BJP sweeps Haryana polls, wins nine of 10 municipal corporations
The Congress, which contested the state civic polls on its symbol for the first time, failed to open its account
1 min
Rational view of China would benefit Canada
The governing Liberal Party elected former central banker Mark Carney its leader on Sunday.
2 mins
Iran Gamble
The latest outreach to Iran marks yet another dramatic shift in the US approach toward the Islamic Republic.
2 mins
Blame humans, not capitalism
SIR, Anjali Mehta, in her article published today, claims that capitalism is a curse, but I respectfully disagree.
1 min
Early summer
The early onset of summer across India this year is more than just a shift in seasons; it is a signal of a deeper, systemic problem that threatens livelihoods, economic stability, and the foundations of India's agrarian society.
2 mins
India and China
China and India should build on their historical fraternity and shared challenges. Joint initiatives â gender equity programmes to combat son preference, health collaborations to address health issues overlooked by the West and I.T. partnerships to employ youth â could yield mutual benefits. The elephant and dragon, once partners in peace along the Silk Road under legends like Kanishka,
4 mins
Trade Could Boost South Asian Economies
Chaudhry Bashir Arain, a trader from Khairpur in Pakistan, exports over 99 percent of his dried dates to India via Dubai. Delivery takes up to 40 days. The long-winded route for Pakistani chhuaras to India via Dubai started in February 2019 after the Pulwama attack, following which India suspended trade with Pakistan, revoking its Most Favoured Nation (MFN) status and imposing a 200 percent duty.
4 mins
Musk comes visiting
I am very proud of my daughter Leena (her name, school and workplace information have been changed to protect her privacy).
4 mins
Govt committed to making Ganga cleaner: Jal Shakti minister
Chairing the 14th meeting of the Empowered Task Force (ETF) on Ganga conservation, Union Minister of Jal Shakti C R Patil on Wednesday reaffirmed the government's commitment to making the river cleaner and more sustainable through an integrated and technology-driven approach.
1 min
HC allows painting, lighting of Sambhal's mosque
The Allahabad High Court on Wednesday approved white washing and painting in outer walls of Sambhal's Jama Masjid.
1 min
UP govt to replace vehicle registration booklet with chip-based smart card
The Uttar Pradesh government has announced a significant change in vehicle registration in a major push towards the Digital UP Mission.
1 min
Ahead of Holi, UP CM Distributes Gas Cylinder Refills to 1.86 Crore Families
Ahead of Holi, the festival of colours, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath distributed Rs 1,890 crore subsidy for gas cylinder refills to 1.86 crore eligible families in Uttar Pradesh under the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana.
1 min
BSF Seized Contraband Worth â¹461 Cr in 2024
The Border Security Force (BSF) seized contraband worth Rs. 461.07 crore in 2024 during anti-smuggling operations along the India-Bangladesh border.
1 min
Centre-right party wins most votes in Greenland's parliamentary election as Trump seeks control
The centre-right Demokraatit Party won the most votes in a surprising result in Greenland's parliamentary elections, held in the shadow of American President Donald Trump's stated goal of taking control of the island one way or another.
1 min
Efforts Continue To Advance Gaza Peace Talks: Hamas
Hamas said that Egyptian and Qatari mediators are continuing efforts to finalize the implementation of the ceasefire agreement and initiate the second phase of negotiations.
1 min
Portuguese Parliament Rejects Confidence Motion, Forcing Government to Resign
Portuguese Prime Minister Luis Montenegro lost a confidence vote, forcing his government to resign after less than a year in office.
1 min
Ukraine agrees to 30-day ceasefire during talks with the USA in Saudi
Negotiators also agreed to appoint teams to begin talks aimed at reaching a lasting peace
2 mins
Trump's 25 percent tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports go into effect
President Donald Trump officially increased tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports to 25 percent on Wednesday, promising that the taxes would help create American factory jobs at a time when his seesawing tariff threats are jolting the stock market and raising fears of an economic slowdown.
1 min
Ship owner says arrested captain of cargo vessel involved in North Sea collision is Russian
The captain of a cargo ship that collided with an American tanker is a Russian national who remains in U.K. police custody, the vessel's owner said Wednesday, as it emerged that the ship failed several safety checks last year.
1 min
Deepinder Goyal invests $20M in LAT Aerospace
Deepinder Goyal, Chief Executive Officer at Zomato has invested $20 million in LAT Aerospace, a new startup working on developing low-cost short takeoff and landing (STOL) aircraft with up to 24 seats.
1 min
India's IT services industry to witness revenue growth of 4-6 percent in FY26: ICRA
A report released by the rating agency ICRA on Wednesday said India's IT services industry is expected to witness moderate revenue growth of 4-6 per cent in the financial year 2025-26 (FY26).
1 min
After Bharti Airtel, Reliance Jio inks deal with SpaceX to provide Starlink internet services
Mukesh Ambani-owned Jio Platforms Limited officially announced on Wednesday that it has signed a deal with the Elon Musk-owned SpaceX to bring Starlink's internet services to India, only a day after its competitor Bharti Airtel announced a similar deal on Tuesday.
1 min
Karnataka Inc to partner the state in making Karnataka a globally competitive state
The Karnataka chapter of leading chambers, the CII, has thrown in its lot with the state government in driving the next phase of growth of Karnataka â that will see a focus on bridging technology, sustainability, and economic inclusion to build a globally competitive and future-ready state.
3 mins
Market falls on IT selloff; mid, small-caps underperform
Sensex and Nifty ended lower as IT losses outweighed banking and auto gains amid US recession fears and volatility
2 mins
Moody's Projects India's Growth to Exceed 6.5 Per Cent Next Fiscal, Up From 6.3 Per Cent This Year
India's economic growth will exceed 6.5 per cent in the next fiscal, up from 6.3 per cent this year, said Moody's Ratings on Wednesday.
1 min
Individual housing loans outstanding grows 14 per cent at â¹33.53 lakh crore as of 30 Sept
The individual housing loans outstanding as of 30 September, 2024, stood at Rs 33.53 lakh crore, marking a 14 per cent growth compared to the same period in the previous year, said the National Housing Bank (NHB) on Wednesday.
1 min
Indian Space Economy to Reach USD 44 Billion by 2033: FICCI-EY Report
Indian space economy is aiming to reach USD 44 billion by 2033 from USD 8.4 billion in 2022, said a FICCI-EY report on 'Unlocking India's Space Economy - Pathways to Growth, Innovation and Global Leadership', released today at Bharat Space Conclave 2025, organised by FICCI.
2 mins
Revisiting controversy surrounding CAG's Rafale report
Excerpted from CAG Ensuring Accountability Amidst Controversies: An Inside View
1 min
Wit, satire and nostalgia
Humour is hard to define, being an intensely personal and private reaction.
1 min
ODI Rankings: Gill Remains on Top, Rohit Climbs to No. 3 After CT Win
After the recently concluded ICC Men's Champions Trophy-winning campaign, India skipper Rohit Sharma moved up to third place in the ODI batting rankings chart, led by fellow opener Shubman Gill.
2 mins
Indian middle-order lets go of top-order dependency, finds stability, consistency as 2027 ODI WC awaits
With two successive white-ball titles following T20 World Cup 2024 and ICC Champions Trophy 2025 wins, the Men in Blue, left heartbroken by a loss to Australia at 2023 World Cup finals, are at the top of the world again.
4 mins
Rohit must have the goal of playing 2027 ODI WC, feels Ponting
A couple of days after India skipper Rohit Sharma put to bed rumours around his retirement from the 50-over format with a one-liner, former Australia skipper Ricky Ponting believes that the star batter is likely to have a specific goal in mind when he made the announcement.
2 mins
After Champions Trophy triumph, Pandya sets sights on T20 World Cup
Instrumental in India's recent limited-overs dominance, star all-rounder has already picked his next target
2 mins
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The Statesman is one of Indiaâs oldest English newspapers. It was founded in Kolkata in 1875 and is directly descended from The Friend of India (founded 1818). The Englishman (founded 1821) was merged with The Statesman in 1934. The Delhi edition of The Statesman began publication in 1931. The Statesman Weekly is a compendium of news and views from the Kolkata, Bhuvneshwar, Siliguri and Delhi editions.
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