Bhubaneswar heading towards meeting vaccination target by July 31
The Hindu
More than 50% of the eligible population given the jabs, says official
With the vaccination drive gaining speed across Odisha, the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) on Monday exuded confidence that it would complete vaccinating all eligible population by July end. The fast-paced drive is likely to achieve the target of vaccinating 9 lakh population in a little over month — first among the urban centres in the country. The confidence stems from the fact that 8,47,004 persons have already taken the first dose, which is close to 95% of the targeted population.
ECI deleted 54 lakh 'genuine voters' in Bengal without giving chance to defend themselves: CM Mamata
Mamata Banerjee claims ECI deleted 54 lakh genuine voters in Bengal without notice, alleging misuse of electoral powers.

Blending talent, teamwork, and tradition, students of a government school near Mannarkkad in Palakkad have composed the official theme song for the State School Arts Festival—earning Statewide acclaim and ministerial praise. The State School Arts Festival, set to open on January 14, will resonate this year with a melody born in a rural classroom. The official theme song of the festival has been composed, written, and rendered entirely by students of Government Higher Secondary School, Pottassery, in Kanjirappuzha grama panchayat.

India falls to 3rd position in Russian fossil fuel imports in December as Reliance slashes crude buy
India drops to third in Russian fossil fuel imports in December, as Reliance cuts crude purchases, totaling €2.3 billion.










