Bhubaneswar, September 14: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Monday appealed to people to light an ‘Aashirwad ka Diya’ at their homes on Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s birthday on September 17 and pray for his long life and good health.In a video message, CM Majhi said, “Five decades of selfless service. Twenty-five years of dedicated…
Bhubaneswar: Omfed will soon introduce ice-cream and packaged drinking water, state Fisheries and Animal Resources Development Minister Gokulananda Mallik said Monday.Speaking to reporters here, Mallik said discussions were underway on introducing the ice-cream under the Odisha State Cooperative Milk Producers’ Federation (Omfed) brand and the board would take a final decision on the proposal soon.He…
Novak Djokovic has dropped out of the ATP top 10 for the first time since 2007 after his shock first‑round loss to Mariano Navone at the US Open 2026.The Serb fell from No. 5 to No. 12 in the latest rankings, marking the first time since October 2002 that none of the Big Three —…
Bhubaneswar: At least 15 miscreants launched a murderous attack on a security guard in Dhauli area, the outskirts of Bhubaneswar City, raising concerns over public safety ahead of the festive season and giving an open challenge to the Commissionerate Police.According to sources, the security guard who has been identified as Rajanikant Nayak of Nakhaura was…
Bhubaneswar: A festive spirit gripped Odisha today as people across the state celebrated Ganesh Puja with devotion and enthusiasm, seeking the blessings of Lord Ganesh, revered as the remover of obstacles and the god of wisdom and success.The festival was celebrated with colourful decorations, traditional rituals, devotional songs and cultural programmes at temples, educational institutions…
Bhubaneswar: Four people, including a woman and her child, were killed in two separate road accidents in Khordha and Sambalpur districts of Odisha on Monday morning.In the first accident, two youths were killed after the motorcycle they were riding on crashed into a road divider at Haribhaina Chhak in Jatni in Khordha district.According to reports,…
Bargarh: In a shocking incident, a woman was allegedly beaten to death by her husband from Gadtia Tikra village under Attabira police limits in Bargarh district. The deceased has been identified as Bhagyabati Khadia, while her husband and the alleged accused, Rajkumar Khadia, has come under police suspicion in connection with the incident. The exact…
Odisha witnessed a proud moment as NIT Rourkela awarded its prestigious Dr Bansidhar Panda Gold Medal for 2026 to Manas Nayak. He emerged as the topper of the B.Tech programme in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering. NITI Aayog member Prof Abhay Karandikar graced the 24th Annual Convocation as the Chief Guest to present this honour on…
Puri, : A business owner sustained severe injuries after being stabbed by three unidentified assailants near Father School in Puri on Sunday evening. The victim, identified as Bhimsen Behera, owner of Nanda Factory, is currently undergoing treatment in critical condition. The violent incident occurred around 8:00 PM on Sunday. According to reports, three youths arrived…
Puri: A couple was allegedly attacked with a sharp weapon while returning home on the Kakatpur-Bauriakan road under Kakatpur police limits in Puri district. According to reports, the accused had allegedly been hiding along the roadside and suddenly attacked the couple with a paniki (a sharp agricultural cutting weapon). During the incident, the couple raised an…
