Bhubaneswar, May 7: The Indian Railways has reiterated that the construction of the South Coast Railway will not harm Odisha in any way, dismissing reports suggesting otherwise as misleading and malicious. Officials stated that this clarification was issued in response to widely circulated claims that the formation of the new South Coast Railway zone would […]
Udaipur, March 26 (Udaipur Kiran): Ajmer Vidyut Vitran Nigam Limited (AVVNL) has announced a scheduled power shutdown in Udaipur on Thursday due to routine maintenance work. According to the department, electricity supply will remain affected in different areas during the following time slots: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM:Ahinsapuri, Fatehpura, Punjawati, Pula village, Pula Kacchi basti, […]
Nature occasionally reminds people just how powerful it can be. That reminder arrived again this week on Hawaii’s Big Island, where the Kilauea volcano began shooting massive fountains of lava high into the sky. The eruption looked almost unreal with the glowing streams of molten rock reportedly reaching nearly 1,000 feet, creating a dramatic sight […]
A letter from the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) dated January 9, 2026 shows the administration is formally re‑evaluating the Optional Practical Training (OPT) programme, a post‑study work benefit used by international students on F‑1 visas, including a large number from India. The review could affect the length of OPT and whether the programme […]
UDAIPUR, February 10, 2026 (Udaipur Kiran): Power supply will remain suspended at more than 50 locations across Udaipur city on Tuesday due to maintenance work by Ajmer Vidyut Vitran Nigam. The Power cut will be in effect from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. Affected Areas:Chitrakoot Nagar A Block, Rockwood School, Vigyan Bhawan, Bhawar Niwas Hotel, […]
Winter weather across the United States is easing in places, though the effects of a major storm remain visible from the Plains to New England. Snow, sleet, and freezing rain spread across dozens of states over several days, leaving deep accumulations, icy roads, and widespread disruptions. The storm has now moved offshore, but cold air […]
A man was killed in southwest England after a tree fell on a caravan during record winds brought by Storm Goretti, as large parts of Europe continued to face power outages and transport disruptions caused by severe weather.The man, believed to be in his 50s, was found dead in the town of Helston in Cornwall […]
The US administration has announced a new rule under which asylum access could be rejected on health risk grounds. The rules were drafted during the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020 in President Donald Trump’s first term but its implementation date was delayed. The Department of Homeland Security announced that the final rule of 2025, modified from […]
The Donald Trump administration suspended the Green Card lottery program after Claudio Neves Valente, a 48-year-old Portuguese national who came to the US through this lottery pathway was found to be the suspect of Brown University shooting and he also killed an MIT professor. Valente was found dead Thursday evening from a self-inflicted gunshot. Valente […]
The Donald Trump administration has announced a massive validity cut for Employment Authorization Documents, commonly known as work permits, starting from December 5. Instead of five years, from now on, the maximum validity of work permits will be 18 months. This applies to both new and renewal of EADs filed on or after December 5. […]
