Bhubaneswar, July 16: In a significant step towards preserving and promoting Odisha’s rich Buddhist legacy, the Department of Tourism and the Department of Odia Language, Literature & Culture on Wednesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Guru Padmasambhava Baudh Mahavihara, Jirang at Lok Seva Bhawan. The partnership reinforces the State Government’s vision of positioning…

A young woman died after allegedly setting herself on fire by pouring kerosene over herself at Shantinagar Lane-5 under the Badabazar police station limits in Odisha’s Brahmapur today.Brahmapur: A young woman died after allegedly setting herself on fire by pouring kerosene over herself at Shantinagar Lane-5 under the Badabazar police station limits in Odisha’s Brahmapur…

Odisha Vigilance arrested Susanta Mallick, Revenue Inspector of Sirijhuli Circle under Gunupur Tahasil, Rayagada district, for taking a Rs 25,000 bribe from an applicant seeking a favourable enquiry report in a mutation case for issuance of Record of Rights (ROR) or land patta.The complainant had applied online through the Revenue and Disaster Management Department portal…

Bhubaneswar: A four-year-old boy died after being bitten by a poisonous snake at Kandeimunda Pahadatoli village under Kutra block of Sundargarh district.The deceased has been identified as Samarat Bilore, son of Keshab Bilore.According to family members, Samarat was sleeping on a cot with his parents on Monday night when a venomous snake bit him around…

As whispers of a possible COVID-19 situation begin to circulate, Odisha’s Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr Mukesh Mahaling has stepped forward with a clear, reassuring message: stay alert, but do not let fear take over.Chairing a high-level meeting at Lok Seva Bhawan today, the minister reviewed the state’s preparedness and necessary measures to handle…