Bhubaneswar: In a significant action against the sand mafia, the Ganjam district administration conducted a surprise raid on illegal sand extraction from the Rushikulya river near Mahachai village under Kavisuryanagar police station limits in Purushottampur block.Acting on specific intelligence, a joint team comprising the Purushottampur Tehsildar, Mining Officer, and Kavisuryanagar police raided the sand ghat…
Bhubaneswar, April 19: Actor Ishaan Khatter and singer Jubin Nautiyal praised the spirit of inclusivity and empowerment at the 61st edition of Femina Miss India held in Bhubaneswar, highlighting how the platform brings together talent from across the country.Praising the diversity represented at the event, Ishaan Khatter said, “The environment here is beautiful… I am…
Bhubaneswar/Amaravati: At least 12 people were injured after a private travel bus en route from Chennai to Bhubaneswar lost control and overturned into a roadside drain on National Highway 16 at Nakkapalli in Andhra Pradesh’s Anakapalli district early Sunday.There were 36 passengers on board at the time of the accident, and 12 sustained minor injuries….
New Delhi, 19/4: Opposition is planning to submit a second notice seeking removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, days after the Lok Sabha Speaker and the Rajya Sabha Chairman rejected notices accusing the poll body chief of “partisan and discriminatory conduct”. Sources said the parties were working on the notices to be submitted in…
The 61st edition of the prestigious Femina Miss India concluded with grandeur at the Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology in Bhubaneswar on April 18, 2026.Celebrating the theme “Daughters of This Soil,” the event brought together talent, elegance, and intelligencefromacrossthecountry.Representing Goa, Sadhvi Satish Sail was crowned Miss India 2026, marking a proud moment for her state….
In view of the prevailing heatwaveconditions, the Khordha district administration has announced the closure of all schools and Anganwadi centres from April 20 to April 23Bhubaneswar: In view of the prevailing heatwave conditions, the Khordha district administration has announced the closure of all schools and Anganwadi centres from April 20 to April 23.The decision was…
The Odisha police have arrested seven persons in an attempt to murder the Tehsildar of Vyasanagar in Jajpur district during a raidJajpur: The Odisha police have arrested seven persons in an attempt to murder the Tehsildar of Vyasanagar in Jajpur district during a raid on illegal mining activities.The incident took place near Mina Bazar Chhak…
Bhubaneswar: Seven persons have been arrested for the attempted murder of Vyasanagar Tahsildar Prashant Kumar Panda, who was deliberately run over by a tractor during an anti-illegal mining raid near Minabazar Chowk under Korei police station in Jajpur district.During the operation, Korei police seized 5 tractors and 2 JCB machines allegedly used in the illegal…
New Delhi, 18/4: Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Saturday said the Opposition defeated the intent of the Modi government’s plans to “permanently cling to power” in the guise of empowering women, calling the defeat of the of the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, 2026 in Lok Sabha as a “victory” for the Constitution and…
New Delhi, 19/4: Delhi Capitals entered the top-four with a six-wicket win in a thrilling encounter against Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Saturday. The win, with a ball to spare, was bolstered by the bowlers, who did not disappoint captain Axar Patel after opting to field. Even as RCB got…
