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The Syrian crisis deepened further, as two missiles were reportedly fired at Damascus, which fell in the sea. The news came from the Russian Defence Ministry. Even the Syrian government sources confirmed that their radar detected two…

Noted writer Dr. Haraprasad Das has been chosen for the prestigious 'Moortidevi Award' for his book, 'Vamsha'. The book is a recreation of Mahabharat in a new style of literature. Dr. Das is the second person from Odisha to receive this…

There has been a long-standing demand for a permanent bench of the Orissa High Court in Western Odisha. That demand gained momentum ahead of the urban local bodies in Odisha, as most regions, barring Padampur, decided to boycott the polls.…

From The Editor's Desk: While gearing for the 2014 polls, all political parties pledged raise the real issues such as corruption, inflation, price rise and unemployment. However, as the Congress sought to strike a different chord, all…

In a major development, IT giant Microsoft has decided to acquire Nokia's device and services business for worth $5 billion and also control the mobile maker's patents and mapping assets for another $2.17 billion. The total deal, which…

The Rajya Sabha passed the Food Security Bill last night after 10-hour-long debate. The bill was already passed by Lok Sabha last week. The bill will now go to President Pranab Mukherjee for his formal assent. A statutory resolution seeking…

While the economy is hitting downwards every passing day, the State Bank of India has come up with a new directive that people, who earn less than Rs 50,000 per month, won't be eligible to get car loans from the bank. The gross income…

The construction work of the New Sulphuric Acid Plant began on an auspicious note as the Bhumi Puja was conducted at the existing Coal Chemicals Department Project site of Rourkela Steel Plant in the presence of Mr. G.S.Prasad, CEO, RSP on…

The self-styled godman, Asaram Bapu has cleared the 'potency test', which means he is capable of sexual assault. The Jodhpur Police, which conducted the test, confirmed this, making things difficult for the spiritual guru, whose one-day…