Don’t Mistake My Simplicity For Weakness, Cautions CM Majhi To Development Officers

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…

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3 temples in Odisha’s Balasore district looted, sparks outrage

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…

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Class IX student hangs self after denied mobile in Odisha’s Balasore dist

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…

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India rolls out e passports for its citizens

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…

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All flight connections to Srinagar restored: Union Civil Aviation Minister

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….

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Driver dies after cold drinks laden truck meets accident in Odisha’s Angul district

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…

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Odisha Vigilance launches DA searches at 7 locations of Dharmasala ABDO

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)…

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Unidentified terrorist killed in ongoing encounter in J&K’s Tral

Srinagar, 15/5: Barely two days after the killing of three Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terrorists in south Kashmir’s Shopian, including the outfit’s operational commander Shahid Kuttay, another encounter broke out in neighbouring Tral area on Thursday, leading to the death of unidentified Ultra. Police said the gunfight erupted in Nadar Lorgam village of Tral in Awantipora after…

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Murmu questions if Supreme Court can impose deadlines on President, Governor for bill assent

New Delhi, 15/5:Following the apex court’s April 8 judgment fixing a timeline for the Governor and the President on clearing Bills passed by state legislatures, President Droupadi Murmu has made a reference to the Supreme Court to decide if this can be done through judicial orders in the absence of the constitutionally prescribed timeline for…

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