PHOENIX — Chris Paul has built a Hall of Fame-caliber career by passing the ball. He can also shoot it quite well, if needed. Paul scored 19 of his 30 points during a brilliant fourth-quarter scoring display and the Phoenix Suns beat the New Orleans Pelicans 110-99 on Sunday night in Game 1 of the…Continue Reading
In the first electronic vehicle recall in India, Okinawa Autotech, an electric scooter maker announced on Saturday that it is recalling 3,215 units of its Praise Pro scooters to assess and remedy any battery issues with immediate effect. “The batteries will be checked for loose connectors or any damage and be repaired free of charge at any…Continue Reading
Days after cutting down summer vacation in schools to only 10 days, the Odisha government is likely to curtail the vacation period for the colleges and universities across the State to compensate the academic loss induced by the Covid-19 pandemic.According to sources, the Higher Education department is likely to make an announcement in this regard…Continue Reading
The Border Security Force (BSF) has invited applications for Group B positions. Interested and eligible candidates can apply for the direct recruitment in engineering set up of BSF by May 30, 2022.Applications can be submitted for Inspector (Architect), Sub-Inspector (Works) and Junior Engineer/Sub-Inspector (Electrical) posts. Through the recruitment drive, BSF is expected to fill around…Continue Reading
The mishap occurred Nuagaon Chhak under Bisoi police limits. Photo: OTVThree crushed to death under truck wheels in Mayurbhanj, 1 critical At least three people were killed while another person critically wounded after being hit by a truck in Mayurbhanj district of Odisha late last night. The mishap occurred at Nuagaon Chhak of National Highway 49 under…Continue Reading
On April 18, 1997, a new chapter began in the field of news broadcasting in Odisha. Odisha Television (OTV), which would go on to become the most popular news channel in the State came into existence on this day. Shouldering the responsibility of free and fair media journalism and keeping up with the trust of the…Continue Reading
Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has written a letter to his Indian counterpart, Narendra Modi urging for maintaining meaningful bilateral ties between the two neighbouring countries, media reports said.Sharif’s letter on Sunday comes in response to the congratulatory message sent by Modi earlier in the day in which the latter said India supported constructive ties…Continue Reading
The picture shows an LNG cargo. — Reuters/File PLL decides to buy LNG cargoes to run LNG power plants.Earlier, PLL had decided not to buy spot LNG cargoes for April and May.Many power plants have not been producing electricity for unavailability of RLNG since December 12, 2021.ISLAMABAD: The new government has issued tenders seeking bids from…Continue Reading
PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari, co-chairman Asif Ali Zardari call on PM Shehbaz in Islamabad on April 14, 2022. — PID/FileAsif Zardari advises PM Shehbaz to give ministries to all coalition partners in first phase. Bilawal and Asif Zardari call on PM Shehbaz to finalise cabinet.Around 10-12 ministers will take oath on Monday or Tuesday in first…Continue Reading
World Bank building in Washington DC and logo of the IMF. — Reuters/ fileHigh-profile Pakistan delegation set to attend upcoming annual spring meeting of Breton Wood Institutions.Revival of IMF programme still remains a far cry with widening gap of twin deficits, says news report.Miftah Ismail likely to accompany delegation after removal of his name from…Continue Reading