Highlights / News Headlines, January 8
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Key Points
Judicial proceedings in several courts, including Orissa High Court, were disrupted after the authorities received an anonymous email threatening to damage the premises.
Somnath Swabhiman Parv
Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended greetings to the nation on the commencement of Somnath Swabhiman Parv, recalling the enduring civilisational spirit that has kept the Somnath Temple alive in the collective consciousness of India for over a thousand years.
Parking Charges Hiked
The Shree Jagannath Temple Administration has hiked parking fees at four temple-run Bhakta Nivas in Puri. As per the new directive, devotees parking their four-wheelers at these lodges for 24 hours will now have to pay Rs 500, along with an additional 18% GST.
Subhadra Update
Bank accounts of 4,57,681 women beneficiaries across Odisha will be credited with Rs 250 crore under Subhadra Yojana this week. According to official data, 1.78 lakh women will get first instalment, while 2.55 lakh left-out to get both instalments.
Bomb Threat Emails
Immediate evacuations were ordered and court proceedings were suspended as three courts received anonymous bomb threat emails. Upon alerts, bomb disposal squads, dog squads, and cybercrime units rushed to the affected courts.
Mukhya Mantri Kanya Vivah Yojana
The Odisha government signed a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen the implementation of the Mukhya Mantri Kanya Vivah Yojana. Under this agreement, eligible brides will receive wedding gift supplies including sarees, bangles, anklets, bindis and other essential items, a senior official said.
US Withdrawal
President Donald Trump has ordered the United States to withdraw from the International Solar Alliance, an organisation headquartered in Gurugram, India, that promotes solar energy to combat climate change. The ISA was among the 66 international entities that he withdrew the US from in an order.
Vessels Seized
The United States confirmed the seizure of two vessels in separate operations in the North Atlantic Ocean and the Caribbean Sea, including a Russian-linked tanker and a stateless “dark fleet” ship. The vessel was seized after being tracked by the US Coast Guard cutter Munro.
Cold Wave Tightens Grip
The India Meteorological Department has forecast cold wave conditions over Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar, Himachal Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Odisha and North Interior Karnataka over the next two days.
Tilak Varma Surgery
India batter Tilak Varma underwent emergency surgery in Rajkot and is likely to miss the upcoming five T20Is against New Zealand. The BCCI has yet to name a replacement for Varma in the five-match series against New Zealand, which begins on January 21 in Nagpur.
Shooting Coach Suspended
National shooting coach Ankush Bharadwaj has been suspended after Haryana Police booked him on charges of allegedly sexually assaulting a 17-year-old national-level female shooter. The action came following a detailed complaint filed by the athlete’s family.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended greetings to the nation on the commencement of Somnath Swabhiman Parv, recalling the enduring civilisational spirit that has kept the Somnath Temple alive in the collective consciousness of India for over a thousand years.
Parking Charges Hiked
The Shree Jagannath Temple Administration has hiked parking fees at four temple-run Bhakta Nivas in Puri. As per the new directive, devotees parking their four-wheelers at these lodges for 24 hours will now have to pay Rs 500, along with an additional 18% GST.
Subhadra Update
Bank accounts of 4,57,681 women beneficiaries across Odisha will be credited with Rs 250 crore under Subhadra Yojana this week. According to official data, 1.78 lakh women will get first instalment, while 2.55 lakh left-out to get both instalments.
Bomb Threat Emails
Immediate evacuations were ordered and court proceedings were suspended as three courts received anonymous bomb threat emails. Upon alerts, bomb disposal squads, dog squads, and cybercrime units rushed to the affected courts.
Mukhya Mantri Kanya Vivah Yojana
The Odisha government signed a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen the implementation of the Mukhya Mantri Kanya Vivah Yojana. Under this agreement, eligible brides will receive wedding gift supplies including sarees, bangles, anklets, bindis and other essential items, a senior official said.
US Withdrawal
President Donald Trump has ordered the United States to withdraw from the International Solar Alliance, an organisation headquartered in Gurugram, India, that promotes solar energy to combat climate change. The ISA was among the 66 international entities that he withdrew the US from in an order.
Vessels Seized
The United States confirmed the seizure of two vessels in separate operations in the North Atlantic Ocean and the Caribbean Sea, including a Russian-linked tanker and a stateless “dark fleet” ship. The vessel was seized after being tracked by the US Coast Guard cutter Munro.
Cold Wave Tightens Grip
The India Meteorological Department has forecast cold wave conditions over Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar, Himachal Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Odisha and North Interior Karnataka over the next two days.
Tilak Varma Surgery
India batter Tilak Varma underwent emergency surgery in Rajkot and is likely to miss the upcoming five T20Is against New Zealand. The BCCI has yet to name a replacement for Varma in the five-match series against New Zealand, which begins on January 21 in Nagpur.
Shooting Coach Suspended
National shooting coach Ankush Bharadwaj has been suspended after Haryana Police booked him on charges of allegedly sexually assaulting a 17-year-old national-level female shooter. The action came following a detailed complaint filed by the athlete’s family.
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