Tehran, 6/4: The head of the intelligence wing of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), Majid Khademi, was killed in what Iranian state media on Monday described as a “terrorist attack” by the “American-Zionist (Israeli) enemy.” Khademi, who took charge in 2025 after his predecessor was killed in an Israeli strike, is the latest senior…
Odisha’s Revenue Department is making the ‘Ama Sathi’ WhatsApp chatbot more user-friendly. Citizens can now report land issues directly to Tehsildars, track grievances in real-time, and access 170+ government services from their phones. Read how this digital upgrade aims to eliminate middlemen and ensure administrative transparency. As of April 6, 2026, Odisha’s government is rolling…
Bhubaneswar: Two minors were injured, one critically, after a crude bomb exploded in Khajapalli village under Kabisuryanagar police station limits in Ganjam district on Monday.The injured children have been identified as 14-year-old Omm Prakash Bhuyan, who sustained critical injuries, and 8-year-old Ganesh Bhuyan, who was also hurt in the blast. Omm Prakash, after initial treatment at…
Malkangiri: One person was killed and 20 others injured in separate road accidents involving two tractors in Odisha’s Malkangiri district, police said Monday.A sand-loaded tractor hit a roadside tree and overturned near Singarajkhunta village under Malkangiri police station Monday morning. The driver of the tractor, identified as Bhima Madkami (20), fell under the tractor wheel due…
Bhubaneswar, April 6: Rituals at Lingaraj Temple were disrupted on Monday following a dispute over the “Rupa Ghodaṇi” (silver covering), leading to a complete halt in the daily rituals.According to reports, the incident took place around 9 AM, after which the temple rituals have remained suspended. The conflict erupted between members of the Badu Nijog…
Following registration of a case in connection with the Azadnagar bomb explosion incident in Sundarpada area, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) has initiated an investigationBhubaneswar: Following registration of a case in connection with the Azadnagar bomb explosion incident in Sundarpada area, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) has initiated an investigation, sources said The case has…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant move to enhance road safety, passenger comfort, and convenience, the State Transport Authority (STA), Odisha has decided to ban the operation of commercial vehicles registered in other states that are more than 10 years old from the date of manufacture.The Transport Commissioner-cum-Chairman of the State Transport Authority has now issued a…
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a thunderstorm alert across Odisha, forecasting heavy rain and strong winds till April 9.The weather department placed 26 districts under a yellow alert today and four districts under an orange warning for tomorrow.Balasore, Bhadrak, Mayurbhanj, and Keonjhar will experience intense thunderstorm activity under the orange warning. The IMD predicted…
Puri: The Srimandira, the famous Lord Jagannath temple in Puri of Odisha, will be closed to devotees for four hours this evening for the Paitalagi ritual. Devotees will not be allowed to have darshan of the deities during this time.According to the temple administration, the Paitalagi ritual will be performed for the deities on Monday, Baisakha…
New Delhi, 6/4: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has received a call from his Iranian counterpart Seyed Abbas Araghchi as tension between the United States and Iran continues to escalate. They discussed bilateral relations and situation in the West Asian region. In a post on X late on Sunday, Jaishankar said, “Received a call from…
