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Days after horrific 3-train crash, another railway tragedy in Odisha

Days after horrific 3-train crash, another railway tragedy in Odisha

Rediff.com5 Jun 2023

No injury or casualty was reported in the incident, they said.

Nearly a month on, Odisha train accident victims' kin await bodies

Nearly a month on, Odisha train accident victims' kin await bodies

Rediff.com28 Jun 2023

She claimed that officials haven't given her any deadline when she will get the body.

Global firms form 'good rice alliance' for Indian farmers

Global firms form 'good rice alliance' for Indian farmers

Rediff.com21 Oct 2024

Four big global companies - Bayer, GenZero (a wholly-owned arm of financial major Temasek), Shell and Mitsubishi - have decided to scale up their carbon credit programme in nine states to empower farmers. The credits are generated through the adoption of smart agriculture practices - Alternate Wetting and Drying (AWD) and Direct Seeded Rice (DSR). Since over a year, the project, which was being run on a pilot basis, has positively impacted 10,000 farmers, covering more than 25,000 hectares.

Odisha train mishap: Railways seeks CBI probe, here's why

Odisha train mishap: Railways seeks CBI probe, here's why

Rediff.com4 Jun 2023

Railway officials also indicated that possible 'sabotage' and tampering with the electronic interlocking system, which detects the presence of trains, led to the Friday accident.

Several cops injured in clash with BJP members in Odisha

Several cops injured in clash with BJP members in Odisha

Rediff.com1 Mar 2023

Several Odisha police personnel and BJP supporters were injured and vehicles of the cops were damaged as saffron party workers fought a pitched battle with the force during a march to the assembly.

Cyclone Asani: Rescue troops deployed in Andhra, Odisha, Bengal

Cyclone Asani: Rescue troops deployed in Andhra, Odisha, Bengal

Rediff.com10 May 2022

As many as 12 teams were deployed and five teams were on standby in West Bengal while additional teams are also in readiness if required.

Odisha train crash: Signal was given and taken off, says preliminary report

Odisha train crash: Signal was given and taken off, says preliminary report

Rediff.com3 Jun 2023

Preliminary investigations have revealed that a signal was given to Coromandel Express to enter the main line but it was taken off and the train entered the loop line, where it crashed into a goods train parked there.

Odisha train collision: Army jawans, IAF choppers deployed for relief ops

Odisha train collision: Army jawans, IAF choppers deployed for relief ops

Rediff.com3 Jun 2023

The operations are being carried out in coordination with the railway authorities on the ground, he said.

IPL shock: Raina, Rayudu want more retentions

IPL shock: Raina, Rayudu want more retentions

Rediff.com17 Sep 2024

Suresh Raina and Ambati Rayudu want a higher player retention ahead of the 2025 IPL auction as an unchanged core allows teams to excel in the world's biggest T20 competition.

Weeks after Odisha tragedy, railways transfers 5 top officers

Weeks after Odisha tragedy, railways transfers 5 top officers

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

Railways shunted out 5 top officials who are responsible for operations, signalling and safety.

Odisha police seizes body parts of 2 Russians, may seek Interpol help

Odisha police seizes body parts of 2 Russians, may seek Interpol help

Rediff.com1 Jan 2023

A senior official involved in the investigation of the case said "seizure of burnt remnants of the deceased could be useful for future investigation in the case."

MGNREGA participation dipped in first 6 months this FY compared to last

MGNREGA participation dipped in first 6 months this FY compared to last

Rediff.com28 Oct 2024

Fewer people participated in MGNREGA during the first six months of this financial year (April-September) compared to the same period last year, a recent analysis of the scheme's performance by LibTech showed.

India test fires 2 surface to air missiles in 2 days

India test fires 2 surface to air missiles in 2 days

Rediff.com13 Sep 2024

The missile showcased its precision and capability to neutralise targets, the statement said.

NIA probes sabotage angle in recent train derailments

NIA probes sabotage angle in recent train derailments

Rediff.com26 Oct 2024

They said at least four such cases are being looked into by the anti-terror agency officials.

What's Stalin Doing At A Kalyanam?

What's Stalin Doing At A Kalyanam?

Rediff.com23 Oct 2024

What some of our politicians were up to.

Odisha accident: AI portal, SIM card tracking help identify unclaimed bodies

Odisha accident: AI portal, SIM card tracking help identify unclaimed bodies

Rediff.com7 Jun 2023

The railways initially called a team from the Unique Identification Authority of India to the site to take thumbprints of the dead to ascertain their identity.

'I beat both Rohit and Kohli in the nets'

'I beat both Rohit and Kohli in the nets'

Rediff.com9 Nov 2024

Himanshu Singh said the confidence stemming from his experience of bowling against Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma during the pre-season net sessions in Chennai is now reflecting in his outings in the Ranji Trophy.

Internship Portal To Open Sat Evening!

Internship Portal To Open Sat Evening!

Rediff.com12 Oct 2024

Internship opportunities have been posted by 193 companies, including Jubilant Foodworks, Maruti, Eicher Motor, L&T, Muthoot Finance and Reliance.

India to award leases to top up strategic oil reserves amid Gulf tensions

India to award leases to top up strategic oil reserves amid Gulf tensions

Rediff.com17 Oct 2024

State-owned Indian Strategic Petroleum Reserves Ltd (ISPRL), which operates India's strategic crude oil storage, will make awards by December to lease around 1 million tons of crude oil storage space (7.3 million barrels) at two of the country's three existing Strategic Petroleum Reserves (SPRs), around a fifth of the total SPR capacity. This will enable the refilling of crude caverns even as escalating hostilities in the Gulf threaten disruptions in crude supplies, two industry sources said.

Stakes rise for bauxite blocks in Odisha on Adani Group's entry

Stakes rise for bauxite blocks in Odisha on Adani Group's entry

Rediff.com25 Aug 2022

The next auction for bauxite blocks in Odisha may see heightened interest with Adani Group charting an entry into alumina refining and existing players looking to boost capacity. Hemant Sharma, principal secretary, Odisha industries department, said that three bauxite blocks have been scheduled for auctions this year. Adani Group - which will be setting up a 4-MMTPA alumina refinery and may enter aluminium production - is expected to bid for mines, though raw material linkages shall be available from Odisha Mining Corporation (OMC).

'SC ruling cause of concern for mining industry'

'SC ruling cause of concern for mining industry'

Rediff.com16 Aug 2024

'The biggest impact will be on coal and hence on power cost. Then comes iron ore, coking coal, bauxite.'

Naxals will be eliminated by 2026: Amit Shah

Naxals will be eliminated by 2026: Amit Shah

Rediff.com7 Oct 2024

Terming Naxals the biggest human rights violators, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday said security forces have been carrying out 'offensive operations' instead of defensive against the insurgents and have achieved big successes in recent times.

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