Revised Rath Yatra code to be ready by next festival | Bhubaneswar News

Bhubaneswar: The state govt has set Rath Yatra-2027 as the deadline to introduce a revised “Rath code” — a comprehensive set of guidelines for conducting the annual chariot festival in Puri.Currently, the festival is managed under the Rath code framed in 1983. Arabind Kumar Padhee, chief administrator of the Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA), said…

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PSEB Class 10,12 supplementary exam registration started at pseb.ac.in: Check official notice here

The Punjab School Education Board (PSEB) has started the registration drive for supplementary exams of Class 10 & Class 12 for the academic year 2026. This allows students who meet the eligibility criteria to register online for compartment, re-appear, additional, and Open School exams.As per the announcement made by the PSEB, the supplementary exam facility…

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The dark side of plastic recycling: Why some waste ends up being burned |

Although many people believe that their plastic waste is managed effectively and properly through recycling, a good amount of exported plastic waste goes to nations that lack proper waste management facilities. Sometimes, plastic, which is considered recyclable, is burnt openly, thereby emitting dangerous gases and particulate matter into the atmosphere. Recycling of plastics, exportation of…

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Influencer gives rare peek into what life is really like inside Himalayan yogi caves near Badrinath; finds surprising objects inside

Social media influencer Traveler Mohit has revealed the austere lives of sadhus in Himalayan yogi caves near Badrinath. His vlogs showcase the rugged conditions and simple utility items found within these ancient meditation spaces. The region also features mythological caves like Vyas Gufa and Ganesh Gufa, with authorities now opening new meditation caves for pilgrims….

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NGT sets up panel to probe ‘illegal sand mining in Rushikulya river’ | Bhubaneswar News

According to the petition, the lessee has been using excavators and heavy vehicles for mining operations despite restrictions on mechanised sand extraction Cuttack: The National Green Tribunal (NGT) ordered a joint investigation into allegations of illegal sand mining and environmental norm violations at a sand quarry on the Rushikulya river in Ganjam district, while issuing…

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NIFT Stage 2 result released at nta.ac.in: Direct link to download here

The National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) 2026 final results have been released, allowing candidates to check their cumulative scores, All India Ranks, and merit positions online.With the declaration of the final results, the admission process for NIFT campuses across India will now move to the next stage—centralised counselling and seat allotment. Candidates who appeared…

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Ukraine Drone Strikes: Ukraine drones strike St Petersburg oil terminal, naval base as Russia reports bus attack killing 8 civilians

Ukraine drones strike St Petersburg oil terminal Ukraine launched one of its deepest drone strikes inside Russia overnight, targeting energy and military facilities in St Petersburg just as the city prepared to host President Vladimir Putin’s flagship economic forum.Meanwhile, Russian authorities accused Ukraine of carrying out a separate drone strike on a passenger bus in…

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In Kannada, the mountain is smoother. In English, the grass is greener

I’ve recently been collecting versions, in different languages, of the phrase, ‘the grass is greener on the other side.’ What surprised me was how different they are texturally, geographically and in the images they bring to mind. Kannada says, ‘doorada betta kannige nunnage’, or further mountains are smoother. Unlike the English, who looked out at…

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