The Odisha Congress has demanded a two‑day Special Session of the Odisha Legislative Assembly to deliberate on the recently enacted Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Act, 2026 (MMDR‑2026), which the party has branded a “Dark Act.”A delegation of Congress MLAs led by Congress Legislature Party (CLP) leader Rama Chandra Kadam met Governor Dr…
Gautam Gambhir backs fresh lineupGautam Gambhir has dismissed concerns regarding a slump in form, stating firmly that his only priority is to secure trophies rather than worry about external approval or public mood. Speaking ahead of the second Test in Colombo, the head coach stressed that rebuilding a national squad takes patience after losing key…
Persistent waterlogging and shortages of essential resources have already made life difficult for people in several flood-hit areas of Odisha. Now, another threat is adding to their worries, the fear of crocodile attacks. With floodwaters entering homes and causing extensive damage, villagers living near rivers are increasingly concerned about crocodiles being spotted in the swollen…
Mayurbhanj: A sub-inspector was arrested on Saturday for allegedly having sexual relations with a woman on pretext of marriage.The accused sub-inspector Pravat Kumar Nayak, was posted at Baripada Town Police Station.A rape case has been filed against an SI working at Baripada Town Police Station in Mayurbhanj district. The young woman has alleged that he…
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast the formation of a fresh low‑pressure area over the Bay of Bengal within the next 24 hours, raising the likelihood of heavy rainfall across Odisha.Officials said the cyclonic circulation, which was over Myanmar and adjoining areas yesterday, has now shifted to the north Bay of Bengal and adjoining…
NEW DELHI: The Delhi Police on Friday detained several protesters who gathered at Jantar Mantar for an anti-reservation demonstration, with security tightened in and around the protest site amid a heavy turnout, a senior.Visuals showed police personnel detaining protesters — a majority of whom were men — as a large number of people gathered at…
Pipili: An alleged murder linked to a suspected idol-smuggling deal has come to light in Alasankha village under Ramachandi police limits in Gop block of Puri district, with the family of the deceased alleging that the killing was passed off as a road accident.According to the allegations, the incident took place on March 19, 2026,…
New Delhi, 22/8: Security forces detained protesters as hundreds gathered at Jantar Mantar on Friday, demanding an end to caste-based reservation and its replacement with an economic criteria-based system of affirmative action. Officials said no permission had been had been granted for any protest, procession, demonstration or assembly at Jantar Mantar. However, a no-objection certificate…
Bhubaneswar, August 22: Senior officials of the Health Department have been deployed to various flood-affected districts in the State to strengthen the post-flood healthcare system and ensure continuous monitoring of the health situation in affected areas, along with timely provision of necessary assistance.The officials deployed for the purpose left for their respective districts this morning…
Balangir: Revealing the motive behind the alleged human sacrifice under Deogaon police limits in this district, police Friday said the accused killed the victim with the belief that his estranged wife would return home. Balangir SP Abilash G. disclosed the details of the gruesome killing at a press conference. Sahu’s wife had left him several…
