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Snowfall triggers landslides in HP as parts of north get rain; 4 dead 5 still missing in Uttarakhand avalanche

By Odisha News Online 313
NEW DELHI, MAR 1 : Heavy rains and snowfall in Himachal Pradesh triggered landslides and caused roadblocks on Saturday, disrupting normal life in the state, as several other parts of north India received showers. In Uttarakhand, 50 workers trapped in an avalanche in the Chamoli district were rescued, but four of them died on Saturday […]Continue Reading
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Trump-Zelenskyy meet turns into shouting match, Ukraine President asked to leave

By Odisha News Online 175
NEW DELHI,MAR 1 : When Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stepped into the White House on Friday, he was hoping to secure a critical mineral agreement and solidify US backing to accelerate the end of Russia’s invasion. Instead, the meeting spiralled into chaos, with US President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance delivering a scathing […]Continue Reading
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Avalanche strikes BRO camp in Uttarakhand: 32 rescued, 23 still missing; rescue halted due to heavy snowfall

By Odisha News Online 171
DEHRADUN, FEB 28 : A tragic avalanche near the China border in Mana, Uttarakhand, has struck a Border Roads Organisation (BRO) camp, leaving approximately 55 workers feared trapped under the debris. As of now, 32 individuals have been successfully rescued; however, the search operation was suspended late Friday evening due to heavy snowfall. Rescuers plan […]Continue Reading
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CAG report tabled by Delhi government flags Rs 2,002 crore revenue loss due to AAP’s liquor policy

By Odisha News Online 140
NEW DELHI, FEB 25 : A report by the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) has revealed that implementation of the now-scrapped liquor policy by the former Aam Aadmi Party-led government in Delhi resulted in an overall Rs 2,002 crore revenue loss. The report was tabled in the Delhi Assembly today by Chief Minister […]Continue Reading
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President Murmu calls for greater women’s participation in UN peacekeeping missions

By Odisha News Online 122
NEW DELHI, FEB 24 : President Droupadi Murmu on Monday emphasised the importance of increasing the participation of women in UN peacekeeping missions, underscoring that they are uniquely positioned to address gender-based violence, foster trust, and promote dialogue. Speaking to a group of participants at the Conference for Women Peacekeepers of the Global South, who […]Continue Reading