Devotees, priests from Odisha demand removal of ‘Jagannath Dham’ label from Digha temple

A section of devotees of Lord Jagannath and priests in Odisha has taken umbrage over the West Bengal government’s portrayal of the newly inaugurated Digha temple as ‘Jagannath Dham’, contending that it is a “self-styled” title. Ramakrushna Dasmohapatra, who was the chief priest during the inauguration of the Jagannath Temple at Digha on April 30,…

US says war set to run on as Ukraine prepares to ratify minerals deal | Russia-Ukraine war News

Washington-Kyiv deal absolves Ukraine of past ‘debt’ for aid, but does not give security guarantees against further Russian aggression. United States Vice President JD Vance has said his administration sees no end to the war in Ukraine, despite preparations in Kyiv to ratify a minerals deal with Washington. Vance told Fox News on Thursday that…

Khandre visits family of farmer who died in elephant attack; promises measures to mitigate human-elephant conflict

Forest Minister Eshwar Khandre visiting the family of Shanmukha, a farmer, who died in an elephant attack, at Baikere in Sakleshpur taluk on Friday. | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT Shivamogga Expressing disappointment over the repeated incidents of elephant attacks in Hassan district, Forest Minister Eshwar Khandre has said he had appealed to the Chief Minister…

KCA announces cricket academy in Idukki

Idukki is set to bowl over cricket lovers with the hill district set to get a brand new cricket academy — its first step into the world of professional cricket training. According to officials, the Kerala Cricket Association (KCA) on Friday announced that it has decided to create a State Boys’ Cricket Academy in Idukki….

Anger as Uganda’s Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba says he’s holding Bobi Wine’s bodyguard

General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the son of Uganda’s president, has confirmed the detention of an opposition leader’s bodyguard, who has been missing for five days. Edward Sebuufu, alias Eddie Mutwe, was reportedly picked up on Sunday by unidentified individuals in both civilian clothes and military fatigues in the central town of Kiwango, sparking public outrage. In…