Shri Parmeshwar Funkwal, General Manager of East Coast Railway, conducted a thorough inspection of the Bhubaneswar–Brahmapur rail section today. During the visit, he reviewed the ongoing Amrit Station Redevelopment projects at Brahmapur and Balugaon Railway Stations. He also assessed passenger amenities at multiple stations along the route to ensure improved facilities for travelers. In addition,…
New Delhi, 20/9: Malayalam superstar Mohanlal has been named the recipient of the Dadasaheb Phalke Award for 2023, the country’s highest recognition in the field of cinema, the I&B ministry announced on Saturday. In a post on X, the Information and Broadcasting Ministry said the actor, director and producer is being honoured on the recommendation…
Bhubaneswar: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Odisha Police on Saturday arrested Biju Janata Dal (BJD) leader Dillip Kumar Nayak on charges of duping a Cuttack-based businessman of over ₹12.42 crore under the guise of investments in real estate projects and land deals in Bhubaneswar and Cuttack. Nayak, a resident of Jhanjiri Mangala under Badambadi police…
New Delhi: Delhi Police on Saturday sought time to argue on the bail plea of Gaganpreet Kaur, accused in the Dhaula Kuan BMW accident case that claimed the life of Navjot Singh, Deputy Secretary in the Finance Ministry. The Patiala House Court adjourned the hearing on the bail petition of Gaganpreet Kaur for September 24. Judicial…
Balasore: In an unfortunate incident, two cousin brothers died due to electrocution at Kapasuda village under Jaleswar police station limits of Balasore district on Saturday. One Rabindra Jena and his cousin brother Jagannath Jena reportedly left their houses at around 11 AM today and went to the paddy field to uproot weeds so that the paddy…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has spent over Rs 10 crore towards the maintenance and renovation of Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar from June 2024 to September 20, 2025. Additionally, Rs 26 crore has been allocated for the maintenance of the Samaleswari Temple in Sambalpur for the financial year 2024-25. Works Minister Prithiviraj Harichandan informed the state assembly…
Mumbai: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday inaugurated the Mumbai International Cruise Terminal virtually during the ‘Samudra se Samriddhi’ event in Bhavnagar, Gujarat, marking a major milestone for the Mumbai Port Authority (MbPA) and India’s growing cruise tourism sector. The Mumbai Port Authority has taken the lead in shaping India’s cruise tourism landscape, which has…
Bhubaneswar: Train operations were disrupted on Saturday following protests by members of the Adivasi Kudmi Samaj at multiple locations under the South Eastern Railway jurisdiction. The demonstrations led to the diversion of three trains originating from Odisha, East Coast Railway (ECoR) informed. To ensure passenger safety and maintain smooth train movement, the affected trains have been…
Puri: A tourist was rescued by lifeguards after he drowned while bathing in the sea at Sector 3 of the Puri beach. The tourist, identified as Sougata Sadhukhan from North 24 at Parganas in West Bengal, was swept away by strong currents. Thanks to the quick response of the lifeguard, Sougata was rescued and brought…
Sundargarh: Odisha Vigilance nabs Rukura Irrigation Project staffer, Bonai in Sundargarh district while taking bribe of Rs 7,000. This was the second installment of bribe for the release of land acquisition money of a tribal land loser. The Clerk cum cashier, Prithviraj Kamila had earlier taken a bribe of Rs 10,000. The accused Clerk-cum-Cashier, Land Acquisition…
