Panaji, 27/2: The sale of idli-sambar in beach shacks is causing a “decline” in international tourist footfall in Goa, claimed BJP MLA Michael Lobo on Thursday. Addressing a press conference at Calangute in North Goa, Lobo said the government alone cannot be blamed if fewer foreigners visit the coastal state as all stakeholders are equally…
Hyderabad, 27/2: Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s assurance that the southern states will not lose a single parliamentary seat due to delimitation drew sharp criticism on Thursday from the ruling Congress and opposition BRS in Telangana. Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee president B Mahesh Kumar Goud urged the Centre to consult all states before proceeding with…
Bhubaneswar, Feb 27: KIIT-DU, one of Odisha’s prominent educational institutions, has taken a series of steps to ensure normalcy on campus. The university administration has implemented measures aimed at maintaining student safety, addressing concerns, and ensuring uninterrupted academic activities. KIIT set up a 24/7 control room to support its Nepali student community, in response to…
New Delhi: Over eight lakh devotees have benefited from Ayush mobile units, OPDs, and yoga sessions at the just concluded Mahakumbh 2025, the Central government said on Thursday. To ensure the health and safety of millions of devotees, the Ministry of Ayush had set up comprehensive healthcare services — 20 Ayush OPDs, various mobile health…
Angul: A 25-year-old youth was killed after being attacked by a rogue elephant at Tarabha village under Purunakote police limits on Wednesday night. The deceased, identified as Anil, son of Ganeswar Bhoi. Anil was reportedly attacked by a wild elephant while he was returning home on Wednesday night. The villagers found Anil’s body lying on…
Bhubaneswar: A 45-year-old X-ray technician was found dead in the X-ray room of Capital Hospital in Bhubaneswar on Wednesday evening. The deceased has been identified as Prabhat Mohanty. His body was found hanging around 7 pm. Hospital staff immediately rushed Mohanty to the casualty ward, but unfortunately, doctors declared him dead on arrival. However, the…
Khordha: Three children sustained serious injuries in a firecracker explosion at Kumarbasta under the jurisdiction of the Khordha Industrial Estate police station on Thursday. The incident occurred when firecrackers stored in a drum inside a pooja room exploded. The injured include a 10-year-old boy, a 9-year-old boy, and a 12-year-old girl. After receiving first aid,…
Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi will resume public grievance hearing on Monday, March 3, at the Chief Minister’s Grievance Cell, located in Unit-5, Bhubaneswar. Online registration for the hearing will begin at 11 AM on February 28. A maximum of 1,000 registrations will be accepted. Interested individuals can register through the Janasunani Portal (https://janasunani.odisha.gov.in/)…
Bhubaneswar: Retired Odisha cadre IAS officer R. Balakrishnan, who had served as the Development Commissioner of Odisha and principal advisor to the chief minister, has been appointed as the Director of the International Institute of Tamil Studies by the government of Tamil Nadu. Balakrishnan’s literary works include the much acclaimed Journey of a Civilization: Indus…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant milestone for India’s defence capabilities, the Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Indian Navy successfully conducted flight trials of the first-of-its-kind Naval Anti-Ship Missile (NASM-SR) from the Integrated Test Range (ITR) at Chandipur in Odisha. The missile, launched from an Indian Naval Seaking Helicopter, demonstrated its precision and effectiveness…
