In response to the increasing demand and continued popularity among passengers and tourists, it has been decided to run Puri–Howrah Vande Bharat Express with 20 coaches, effective May 16, 2025 by by augmenting four additional AC Chair Car Coaches. On augmentation, the upgraded rake composition of Puri Howrah Vande Bharat Express will have 16 AC Chair Car…
Washington DC, 15/5: President Donald Trump said India has made an offer to drop tariffs on US goods, as the Asian nation seeks an agreement on import taxes. Speaking Thursday at an event with business leaders in Qatar, Trump said the Indian government has “offered us a deal where basically they are willing to literally…
Bhubaneswar: In a sharp and unprecedented reprimand, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Thursday issued a stern warning to Block Development Officers (BDOs) and Chief Development Officers (CDOs), accusing them of disrespecting public representatives and ignoring the democratic mandate of the people. Addressing a two-day state-level conference of BDOs and CDOs in Bhubaneswar, CM Majhi…
Jaleswar: At least three temples were looted yesterday night in Balasore district of Odisha. The loots took place from the Lord Jagannath temple in Benuda under Kamarda Police station limits and Maa Sheetala and Goddess Kali temples in Jhakajhaki under Bhogarai Police Sttion limits. As per reports, looters took away gold ornaments and cash money after…
Balasore: In a tragic incident, a Class IX student allegedly hanged himself after denied mobile phone in Balasore district of Odisha. His hanging body was recovered today from their house in Balia area under Sahadevkhunta Police Station limits. The deceased minor boy has been identified as the son of Tapan Giri. As per reports, the boy…
Bhubaneswar: Security and safety of Indian citizens has been enhanced by the issuance of e passports. The Indian e-passports are a great combination of electronic passport technology with conventional paper passports. The e-Passport is a combined paper and electronic passport, with an embedded Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) chip and antenna embedded as an inlay. The main…
Srinagar: Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu on Thursday announced that all flight connections to Srinagar have been restored, urging people from the rest of India to come and visit the Kashmir valley. “We have opened all schedules (for flights) from today (May 15) – be it Delhi, Mumbai, and other connections have been restored….
Angul: The driver of a cold drinks laden truck died after the vehicle met with an accident in Angul district of Odisha yesterday night. The accident took place on the National Highway No. 149 under Khamar police station of the district. The deceased has been identified as Sumant Sahu from Telasalmia area under Boinda police station…
Jajpur: Tightening the noose around the neck of corrupt government officials Odisha Vigilance launched DA searches at 7 locations of the ABDO of Dharmasala Block in Jajpur district today morning. The ABDO has been identified as Asit Kumar Patra. As per reports, today that is on 15.05.2025 on the allegation of acquisition of disproportionate assets (DA)…
Guwahati,15/5: At least 10 militants were killed during a gunfight with security forces in Manipur’s Chandel district, close to the Myanmar border, the Army said. The incident took place near New Samtal village after Assam Rifles launched an operation on Wednesday based on intelligence about movement of armed militants.
