The health of five orangutans rescued from Bhograi in Balasore district is being closely monitored at Odisha’s Nandankanan Zoological Park in Bhubaneswar. A team of wildlife experts is carrying out regular health check-ups of the animals after they were brought to the zoo.The five orangutans were spotted on the morning of September 8 in the…
Puri: A joint team of the Food and Supplies Department and police have launched a crackdown on khaja shops and khaja-making units located near the Srimandir in Puri.The raids were carried out following complaints that khaja, a popular sweet purchased by devotees visiting the Srimandir, was allegedly being prepared under unhygienic conditions.During the inspections, officials…
Bhubaneswar: There is no reason to get alarmed over a possible cyclone in the Bay of Bengal at present, as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has not yet predicted the formation of any cyclone, said IMD Director General Dr Mrutyunjay Mohapatra.Speaking in Sambalpur during the inauguration of a Doppler radar, Dr Mohapatra stated that the…
Mumbai: Actor Prabhas’ next period actioner Fauzi might not hit the screens as scheduled on December 3, 2026 as the film is being considered for a release date in February 2027 at the moment.As per reports, Fauzi directed by Hanu Raghavapudi is facing a delay since there’s a lot of post-production work left to be…
Bhubaneswar, Sept 17: At least 15 people, including several minors, drowned in separate incidents across Odisha on Wednesday, with a majority of the deaths reported during Ganesh idol immersion ceremonies. The incidents were reported from several districts, turning festive celebrations and religious rituals into scenes of mourning.In Jagatsinghpur district, four young men drowned after being…
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Men’s Selection Committee announced the 15-member One Day International (ODI) squad for the upcoming home series against the West Indies.Rohit Sharma, despite recent retirement speculation following the England tour, has retained his place alongside Virat Kohli. Shubman Gill will continue as captain, with KL Rahul appointed…
Dhamangar: The Excise Department seized 145 gm of heroin worth an estimated Rs14.50 lakh and arrested a 33-year-old man during a raid in the Uchhapada area under Asurali Gram Panchayat in Bhadrak district Wednesday, officials said.Acting on a tip-off, the Bhadrak Excise Mobile Team raided the area and recovered the heroin from the boot of…
Moscow: Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said that Russia would consider the deployment of Western troops on Ukrainian territory a declaration of direct war.”Let me emphasise that we have no interest in getting involved in this, but if Europe, which talks every day about preparing for war against Russia, attacks the Russian Federation, that will…
India on Thursday said it would take all necessary measures to protect its trade and economic interests after the US House of Representatives passed legislation that gives the Trump administration authority to impose tariffs of up to 100% on major buyers of Russian oil and gas.The External Affairs Ministry said India remains committed to ensuring…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Wednesday extended warm birthday wishes to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, lauding his visionary leadership and dedication to national development.In messages shared on social media, Majhi described Modi as a source of inspiration and a far-sighted leader. He wrote that when a servant’s dedication transforms into a leader’s…
