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Iran announces closure of Hormuz, says US broke promise by continuing naval blockade

By Odisha News Online 19
IRAN, APR 18 : Iran on Saturday announced that it would resume “strict management” of the Strait of Hormuz, shortly after US President Donald Trump stated that he planned to maintain the naval blockade of Iranian ports until both countries agree on a permanent ceasefire deal. In a statement shared on state television, Iran’s central […]Continue Reading
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Govt approves 2% dearness allowance hike for central govt employees, pensioners

By Odisha News Online 21
NEW DELHI, APR 18 : The Union Cabinet has approved a 2% increase in Dearness Allowance (DA) for government employees and pensioners, according to sources following the Cabinet meeting. The Dearness Allowance is linked to inflation and is revised twice a year, usually in January and July. It is calculated using the Consumer Price Index […]Continue Reading
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By Odisha News Online 32
North to South, no bias: PM Modi’s guarantee on delimitation process NEW DELHI, APR 16 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday assured that the delimitation process, which has been a long flashpoint between the ruling NDA and the Opposition parties, will not be biased or unfair. “I give guarantee no injustice will be done […]Continue Reading
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‘India bids farewell’: Legendary singer Asha Bhosle cremated with full state honours in Mumbai

By Odisha News Online 28
MAHARASTRA,APR 13 : Music legend and iconic singer Asha Bhosle was cremated at Shivaji Park in Mumbai with full state honours. Family members, son Anand Bhosle and siblings Usha Mangeshkar and Hridaynath Mangeshkar, were present during the final rites. Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis, State Deputy Chief Ministers Eknath Shinde and Sunetra Pawar, MNS chief Raj […]Continue Reading
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Centre explores using India Post network for Jan Aushadhi Kendras, doorstep medicine delivery

By Odisha News Online 29
BENGALURU, APR 13 : The Union Government is exploring a proposal to use post office infrastructure to set up Jan Aushadhi Kendras and take help of India Post’s network for last-mile delivery of medicines. Rajya Sabha MP Lahar Singh Siroya had written to Union Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia in this regard. Siroya’s idea has been […]Continue Reading
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Iranian delegation flight to Islamabad pays tribute to victims of Minab school strike

By Odisha News Online 25
NEW DELHI, APR 11 : An image from the inside of the flight carrying the Iranian delegation to Islamabad has drawn attention ahead of crucial US-Iran talks, set against a backdrop of ceasefire tensions and fragile diplomatic engagement. During the journey, Iran’s speaker Ghalibaf used the flight to make a symbolic political statement. Inside the […]Continue Reading
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Amit Shah releases BJP’s West Bengal poll manifesto; promises Rs 3,000 to women every month, UCC in six months

By Odisha News Online 37
WEST BENGAL, APR 10 : Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday released the BJP’s election manifesto for the upcoming West Bengal Assembly polls. Shah slammed the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC), alleging that its 15-year tenure had been detrimental to the State. He said the TMC secured its second term in 2016 on “false promises” […]Continue Reading